Announcement:
We still have multiple students who have not turned in their i-pads and chargers. Please note that if these are not turned in, you will be billed over $400 as a replacement. So please be sure to get those turned into the school A.S.A.P.
Thank you!
With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience.
Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia.
I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults.
So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead.
Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!
Graduation Photos are here! Be sure to use the link down below, and use the Pin 9793 to download your photos free of charge.
https://allisonchadockphotography.pixieset.com/whsgraduation-2/
Please be sure if you attend tonight's baseball sectional championship game tonight at 5:00 PM, you do not park at the Legion as they are having a fish fry.
Thank you!
Sectional final baseball tomorrow 5pm home vs Ritchie.
Anyone who would like to learn more about cross country is welcome to attend.
Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.
Have a loved one graduating this weekend? Watch it livestreamed at woodcountyschoolswv.com compliments of CAS Cable. Choose MENU and then GRADUATION LIVESTREAM.
woodcountyschoolswv.com
Congratulations to the class of 2021. Here is a list of scholarships awarded to this fantastic group of students.
Several seniors will also be wearing cords at graduation. The description of those cords are as follows:
Maroon - Highest Honors 4.0 & Above
Gold - High Honors 3.8-3.99
White - Honors 3.6-3.799
Navy blue & Gold (from school) - National Honor Society
Red, White & Blue - Student Council
Red & Gold - Spanish National Honor Society
Navy Blue & Gold - WVUP students
White tassel - National Technical Honor Society
Attention Parents/Guardians:
We have had a few questions about families that may be going out of town next week, and procedures to follow.
1. The student will need to pick up an Educational Trip Request Form in the office, and follow the directions on getting with teachers to fill the form out.
2. Students will need to discuss or message their teachers in regards to what work they are responsible for completing before the end of the school year.
3. All i-pads and textbooks MUST be turned in before leaving. The students can get on Schoology from any computer to complete the assignments.
4. The form has a writing component that students must complete for the absences to be counted as excused. This can be turned into the office even after June 07 to the main office.
Graduation Announcement:
As you know, graduation this year is at 11:00 AM at the high school field. Please be prepared for rain, as we will do everything possible to hold the event outdoors, so everyone is able to attend. If absolutely necessary to hold the ceremony inside, the seniors will be given 4 tickets to distribute to their families. We know this is a great celebration for the entire family, so we will do everything possible to keep it outdoors.
Also CAS cable will be streaming the ceremony live: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/williamstown-high-school-graduation
For those that have CAS Cable as their provider, they can also watch graduation on Channel 45
Congratulations to the following students!!
Veronica Huggins - Valedictorian
Jacob Huggins - Salutatorian
Senior Parade: The senior parade will be tomorrow (Mon. May 24) beginning at approximately 2:10 pm.
The seniors will leave City Park onto Highland Ave., turn west onto 8th Street to Henderson Ave. From Henderson Ave., they will turn onto West 5th Street and go past the front of the high school.
Recently we have had a rash of parents bringing lunches/fast food to school. Per our handbook and school policy, this is not allowed. If you need to bring a child a special meal please get it the night before and send it with them in the morning. We will not be allowing delivery of food during the school day. Quite simply this overwhelms our secretarial staff who have many other responsibilities during these times, especially with testing and end of year responsibilities. Additionally, students should not be signed out for lunch and then back in. This requires a parent note or for the student to be marked unexcused, since we are a closed campus under county policy. Thanks for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Thank you,
Mr. Mennillo
The link for registration for off-campus learning for the 2021-2022 school year is now available. Please read you choices for each grade level carefully. Middle School will have both Distance Learning and a possibly a virtual school option. High School will have High School Virtual Learning Courses which will be facilitated by both Parkersburg and Parkersburg South High Schools. The programs will be set based upon the responses collected. Students will be expected to stay in the selected mode of learning for the year but may be able to transition at the semester.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLnG7RDOztclG4BAlP_pEDH2XklWn0K61S9vPfu-C7UE6yyg/viewform
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Williamstown students grades 6, 7, and 8 will take the GSA assessments next week.
Monday, May 17 – Reading
Tuesday, May 18 – Writing
Wednesday, May 19 – Math
Thursday, May 20 – Science (grade 8 only)
Students need to remember to bring their FULLY CHARGED IPAD and HEADPHONES every day. Parents/guardians, please be sure your children get plenty of rest, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive to school on time. Students, as we know, Yellowjackets always rise up to the challenge!
Prom Information: Walk-in will start at 7:20 PM. Parents are welcome to attend but are not able to park in the back parking lot. That will be reserved for students and staff.
The prom committee has been working extremely hard to make this a night to remember for our students!
Please join us virtually for the Williamstown Strings Concert this Thursday, May 13th at 7pm. The program will feature folk and fiddle tunes, many of which have made their way from Ireland to the hills of Appalachia.
https://youtu.be/XXclsyl647c
Yesterday, the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer - COVID vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds in the U.S. The West Virginia Department of Education has asked all counties to compile a list of students interested in receiving the vaccination (12 and up). Vaccinations could start as early as next week. If you are interested, please complete the following survey. Thank you. https://forms.office.com/r/WhNUycrKju
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES: save the date for GSA testing! Williamstown students grades 6, 7, and 8 will test the week of May 17. Please be sure to get plenty of rest, attend school every day on time, and bring your EARBUDS which are necessary for the tests.
• Monday, May 17 – Reading
• Tuesday, May 18 – Writing
• Wednesday, May 19 – Math
• Thursday, May 20 – Science (grade 8 only)
Accommodated students may test on alternate days as needed. Virtual and remote students will receive testing details at the student k12 email address based on the choices in the Wood County GSA Family Survey. Students, let’s show what you can do and finish out the year strong! To learn more about GSA, go to https://wvde.us/assessment/west-virginia-general-summative-assessment-3-8/