Williamstown Middle/High

Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather.

Dates for parents/guardians to mark on your calendars: Jan 18th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM FAFSA Workshop Jan. 29th - 6:00 PM Westbrook will be in the auditorium to discuss/answer questions from parents/guardians on how address mental health issues and concerns with your child. Feb 02 - Middle School Reward Trip to Skate Country. The academic boosters are sponsoring the event. Concessions will be open if you want to send money with your child. The school will be providing lunches for all students. Feb. 05 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting 6:00 PM in the auditorium to discuss transition into 9th grade.

Upcoming information for CTE (Career Technical Education) planning to begin scheduling for the 2024-2025 school year. Jan. 22nd Dr. Hughes will talk to all 10th/11th graders @ 10:20 am. Jan 30th, Tech Center/ Caperton Tours. All 9th graders will go on the tour. 10th and 11th graders will be able to sign up if they would like since they attended last year.

Lots of changes in sports this week, please share. As soon as the other two games have make-up dates, I will post that information. The Bob Zide Rumble and pancake breakfast will still be this Saturday. Please come out and support our wrestling team.

Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

In conjunction with the WV Higher Education, Policy Commission , the Counseling Department is hosting a FAFSA workshop this Thursday, January 18, from 4-6 at the school. A representative from the WVHEPC will be on-hand to guide you through the form. Some questions can be difficult/confusing to answer, so it's great to have a FAFSA expert on hand. If you just want to come to ask questions, that is okay too! Make sure you apply for an FSA ID before the workshop if you plan to do the FAFSA that evening. One parent and the student must have an ID. Do not use a student k12 email, and do not use the same email for the two different IDs. Questions? Contact Ms. Justice at gjustice@k12.wv.us.

Open enrollment starts today. Complete the form at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. Need some assistance or do not have access to the form? Visit your school office. The central office, at 1210 13th St. in Parkersburg, is another option for assistance with completing the form.

Open Enrollment begins at noon today (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024). If you would like your child to attend a school outside of your current attendance zone, you must complete the online enrollment form. The link opens at noon today.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning on January 16 at noon on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to a device or the internet, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and can assist you beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 16. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning January 16th on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to the internet or have a device, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and will be able to assist you. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

This week, our middle school teachers nominated Matthew Peck (6th), Kiara Andersen-Hall (7th), and Hailey Barnes (8th) for the prestigious DASH Award! Congratulations to these hardworking Yellow Jackets! Stay tuned for the DASH Award nominees for the 3rd 9 weeks of our school year!

There are many ways to support our Jacket athletes today. Tonight our boys basketball team will take on Magnolia. JV will be at 6 and Varsity around 7:15. We are also hosting the Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting in our auditorium. Our Football and Volleyball teams will be recognized for their state championships at this meeting. It will also start at 6, and recognitions will be first thing. Parking will be at a premium today. Overflow parking will be available in the city park, the old elementary school on Williams Ave., and along 5th street at the front of the school.

Wood County Schools values your family's educational choices and is committed to providing options that suit your needs. We encourage you to explore the possibilities and make the best choice for your child through our open enrollment program. Open enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 16th. Click below to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment

Our school-based dental clinic is coming up next month. The mobile unit is scheduled to be on campus February 13th and 14th. This is a great opportunity for students who do not have a dentist or haven't been seen by a dentist in over a year. The clinic will provide teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. Please contact Nurse Danielle at (304) 375-6151 if you would like additional information or a consent form.

We are back! This week, our middle school teachers nominated Bailee Binegar (6th), Eli Houser (7th), and Kina Engle (8th) for the prestigious DASH Award! Congratulations to these hardworking Yellow Jackets!

Spring tuition payment for dual credit is due January 11. Please refer to your Counseling Schoology group for more information.

The Counseling Department is hosting a FAFSA workshop on January 18 from 4-6 at the school! A representative from the WVHEPC will be on-hand to guide you through the form. You can complete it while you are here, and your confidential information will be protected. Some questions can be difficult/confusing to answer, so it's great to have a FAFSA expert on hand. If you just want to come to ask questions, that is okay too! Make sure you apply for an FSA ID at least 2-3 days before the workshop if you plan to do the FAFSA that evening. One parent and the student must have an ID. Do NOT use a student k12 email, and do not use the same email for the two IDs. Questions? Contact Ms. Justice.

Short week? Doesn't matter! Our Yellow Jackets are working hard! This week, our middle school teachers nominated Maggie Flinn (6th), Evan Kendall (7th), and Jack Moore (8th) for the prestigious DASH Award! Congratulations to these hardworking Yellow Jackets!

Big thank you to our partners in education, Williamstown Bank and Davinci's, for providing lunch for our staff today.

Happy Holidays!