Williamstown Elementary

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The water advisory will continue through 11:00 AM tomorrow. Please make sure to send your child with a full water bottle. We will have bottled water available if needed. We have been advised by the health department to have students use hand sanitizer and not wash their hands at school. We will continue this practice through 11:00 AM tomorrow. Thanks for your help!

This is just an FYI. We did have an unexpected fire drill today. A sensor in the kitchen went off when the cooks pulled a large pan of steaming spaghetti out. This caused the fire alarm to go off. Maintenance will be coming to check the sensor. Lunch and learning are back on track! We did not contact the fire department or call 911, as the students were not in any danger.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Wood County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, to conduct candidate interviews and appoint an interim board member to a vacant seat. The board has consulted with the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wood County Clerk’s Office and has been advised, due to election cycle deadlines, a selection must be made by February 12, 2024. The online application period for those interested in applying for the interim position will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 12. The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. to announce the candidates and interviews will begin at 6:00 p.m. An appointment announcement will follow the completion of the interviews on February 12. Those submitting an application by Sunday, February 11, will be informed of their interview time before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12. Applicants submitting applications on Monday, February 12, will be contacted as applications are received throughout the day to have interviews arranged for that evening.

Spring Break Meal Assistance https://forms.office.com/r/PXydmpW9Qt If you would like to participate, please complete this form by Friday February 9, 2024. If you and your child do not know their number, please call the office or message the teacher.

Mark your calendars! Our next school Skating Party will be Sunday, March 3. The party will be from 4:30-6:30.

Father/Daughter Dance Information Ticket money is due tomorrow for the Father/Daughter Dance. RSVP's for the Father/Daughter dinner at the Legion prior to the dance also must be texted by tomorrow to 304-482-0865.

Williamstown Elementary Video Last Thursday or Friday your child should have brought home a paper about a video project. I listed several questions that students have the opportunity to answer. The students with the best answers will be included in the video. This is just a reminder to get their answers submitted. I will post the information in a separate post.

This sweet pup is in the office at the elementary school. We have ball games tonight and we didn't want him/her to get hurt. Please text 304 481 5130 if you know the owner. I'll be here till 6:30z

Families, This is just a reminder to please be respectful of the handicapped parking spaces, crosswalks, and loading/unloading zones. It is not legal to park or block these areas. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.

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

Good Morning. I have been notified of a wreck on 31. The wreck has traffic blocked and bus 124A has not been able to pick-up kids yet. Please keep your kids inside until you see the bus.

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

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.

Jan and Chip Pickering stopped by this week and shared their Appalachian Trail journey with our fourth and fifth graders. They shared a wonderful example of having a life long dream and how to set goals and make the dream come true! Students also learned scientific and geographic information about how the mountains formed. Thank you Jan and Chip for investing in our students! Perry Cumberledge is pictured trying on Jan's trail pack.

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