Williamstown Middle/High

We missed recognizing these wonderful students last month. Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! In addition to a certificate, each student received a gift card from DaVinci's and a shirt of their choice provided by BSN Sports. Great job, Yellowjackets! 12th grade: Ashtyn McIntyre 11th grade: Anna Cosner 10th grade: Isaac Harris 9th grade: Tresstin Neill 8th grade: Evan Kendall 7th grade: Layla McNutt 6th grade: Maxin Bauer

Last week, the middle school students nominated for the prestigious DASH award were Brantley Harrington (6th), Olivia Flesher (7th), and Margaret Frye (8th). DASH award recipients are nominated by their teachers, in recognition for demonstrating outstanding character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations to these hard working Yellowjackets!

Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! In addition to their certificate, each student received a gift card from DaVinci's and a shirt of their choice provided by BSN Sports! 12th grade: Jaden Morgan 11th grade: Nate Nicely 10th grade: Lakyn Harshbarger 9th grade: J.T. Amrine 8th grade: Jenna Carr 7th grade: Garrett Nestor 6th grade: Colton Steele

Girls' basketball Regional Co-Final Tickets are on Sale now. The St. Marys Lady Devils will host our Williamstown Lady Jackets on Wednesday 3-5-25 at SMHS at 7 pm. All regional tickets are online or you may purchase at the venue with a credit or debit card only. There are NO CASH tickets for this event. This is a WVSSAC event with all ticket sales going to the WVSSAC. ONLY WVSSAC passes will be accepted. ALL tickets are General Admission at a cost of $7.00 and GoFan adds a $1.00 charge. Winner of this game will advance to STATE. Let's show up and cheer our Lady Jackets to victory. Below is the link to purchase tickets in advance, or again you can purchase at the door using the box office. https://gofan.co/event/3343696?schoolId=WV2266

This Friday, our Lady Jacket basketball team will take on the Ravenswood Red Devils in the Region 1 Semi-final. Let's pack the stands in support of these young ladies! Doors will open at 5:30 pm. There will be no cash tickets at the gate. We will be able to take card or Apple Pay, and you can also pre-buy tickets on the GoFan app. Only WVSSAC passes will be accepted and students do NOT get in for free. Winner of Friday's game will take on the Lady Blue Devils on March 5 in St. Marys.

Students have received their forms selecting courses for the following school year. To do our best to provide schedules to meet their needs we need their course request forms submitted back to school as soon as possible. If your student needs a new form please have them stop by the counseling department. Thank you.

Last week, the middle school staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, a weekly award that recognizes three middle school students who demonstrate hard work and great character. Madilyn Allen (6th grade) Isaiah Campbell (7th grade) Eli Wolfe (8th grade) Dash award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!

Good morning. Due to the numerous untreated roadways and safety concerns, Wood County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 20.

Due to potential early morning inclement weather, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20. Please monitor for updates.

February is Career Technical Education month! West Virginia’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with practical skills and hands-on training, allowing them to explore diverse career paths. These programs offer real-world knowledge, industry-recognized credentials, and valuable work-based learning experiences. Visit the Wood County Technical Centers' website to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wctc

The WMHS Elective Fair will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19 in the Middle School Gym. The schedule is as follows: 12:15-12:45- current juniors 12:50-1:20- current sophomores 1:30-2:00- current freshmen 2:05-2:35 - current 8th graders If there is a 2-hour delay, the schedule will be as follows: 12:50-1:15 - current juniors 1:25-1:50- current sophomores 2:00-2:25 current freshmen 2:35-3:00 - current 8th graders On THURSDAY, February 20, course request sheets will be distributed to current 9-11 graders in class with Mrs. Nisewarner, Ms. Wigal, and Mrs. Lee, who will answer any questions students may have. Completed and signed forms will be due back to those teachers on or before Monday, March 3. Lara Coughlin with Building Bridges to Careers will be at the school in the near future to talk to all high school students about programs they offer, including job shadowing and internships. Please note that course request sheets should have already come home with current 8th graders. Those are also due March 3.

📣 Attention parents! Wood County Schools' Kindergarten enrollment starts March 3, 2025. All children, including current WCS Pre-K students, must register at their designated school. Learn more and get a head start here: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/kindergarten

Due to overnight surface refreezing and potential flooding, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17.

This week, our middle school teachers nominated Ben Kiger (6th), Riley Windland (7th), and Jayden Pfalzgraf (8th) for the prestigious DASH award. DASH award winners are selected because of their character and hard work. They are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!

Just a reminder that our dental clinic will be held February 18th and 19th. Completed consent forms need to be turned into Nurse Danielle for children to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Danielle.

We want to hear from you! WCS is considering changes to Non-Traditional Instruction Days for the coming school year. Learn more and share your thoughts: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/nti-parent-survey

Friendly reminder we will still have our 8th grade parent meeting tomorrow night 6:00pm. If possible please bring your student with you as they are an important part of making their schedule for the 25-26 school year. Look forward to seeing you.

Due to inclement weather conditions overnight, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Congratulations to the Williamstown students who participated the Wood County Social Studies fair on Saturday! A special congratulations to the following students who placed in their categories: Receiving third pace: Rui He Natalie Iannetti & Raeley Purdue Receiving first place (and advancing to the regional social studies fair): Gunnar Brookover Caleb Maleke & Luke Seago

We apologize for the short notice. WCS has been closely monitoring the approaching storm throughout the evening. Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.