Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ elementary school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot in the student parking lot at Parkersburg South High School. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup is available on Monday, February 21st, from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead.
Congratulations to our school Young Author's Contest winners!🏆
1st grade- Valerie Silvis: A Trip to the Beach with My Grandma (Mrs. Shahan's class)
2nd grade- Easton Anderson: Sledding on Friday (Mrs. Vandyke's class)
3rd grade- Emsley Boone: Fairy City's Magical Gem (Mrs. King's class)
4th grade- Gwen Silvis: Going to the Beach (Mrs. Athey's class)
5th grade- Parker Dobson: Joshua and the Nazi's: A World War II Story (Mrs. Sam's class)
Mrs. McDonald’s 4th grade started day 1 of Olympic competitions. They had to design a skier that would do a downhill skiing distance race. The Hotwheels track went the entire length of the classroom. They had tape measure, a ground crew, film crews and all participated. Next, they will start ski jumping. They are making 3 minute highlight reels on their iPad, including crashes, spins and the skiers coming down the track. The problem solving skills were amazing!
Mrs. Moon’s kindergarten class stacked 100 cups to celebrate the 100th day of school, and made “I love you to pieces” art to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Congratulations Eliana Higgins!
Mrs. Sam’s 5th grade had a great Valentine’s Party.
Ms. Smith’s 2nd grade played minute to win it STEAM games: they measured heart towers, heart puzzles, and ping pong bounce. They also made slime!
"Hooo loves you?" Mrs. Shahan's class with their Owl Valentines.
Nominations are being accepted February 7-18 for Wood County Teacher of the Year.
https://tinyurl.com/2023WCSToY
Mrs. Scott's class celebrated the 100th day of school with a variety of activities. Collections of 100, groups of 10 necklaces, exercises and more.
Congratulations to Pre-K teacher Whitney Dobson on successfully renewing her National Board Certification!
Great things are happening at Blennerhassett Elementary! We have a new Scholastic book room that includes 6,240 books with 1,040 titles 6 copies of each book, guided reading level A-Z.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Pre-K registrations runs January 31 - February 4, and KG registration runs from February 21 - February 25.
Congratulations to our BES Social Studies Fair winners!!
Individual projects:
World History:
1st: Parker Dobson
2nd (tie) Madison Kendall and Braxton Perkins
3rd: Zayden Stoops
US History:
1st: Eliana Higgins
2nd (tie): Ava Larkins and Trinaty Simons
3rd: Abel Emerick
Sociology:
1st: Emery Ward
Local/State History:
1st: Caysen Litton
2nd: Isabella Ferrell
3rd: Wyatt Bowers
Group Projects:
World History:
1st: Zoe Blake and Averee Cross
US History:
1st: Saraya Cronin and Braylee Bayne
2nd: Austin Sexauer and Trystan Shahan
3rd: Cailyn McKitrick and Nevaeh Miller
Local/State History:
1st: Elaina Koskey and Alyssa McCrady
2nd: Natalie Curfman and Madelyn Shank
These students will move on to county:
Parker Dobson, Eliana Higgins, Emery Ward, Caysen Litton, Zoe Blake and Averee Cross, Saraya Cronin and Braylee Bayne, and Elaina Koskey and Alyssa McCrady.
Overall Top Prizes:
Best Overall Group Project: Saraya Cronin and Braylee Bayne
Best Overall Individual Project: Eliana Higgins
BES LSIC will meet February 10, 2022 at 5
PM in the STEAM Lab. You may also join the meeting through zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89211012441?pwd=Lzdva1FRb210bVR6eFpITmkyOGN0UT09
Just a reminder, please do not send your children to school if they are sick. Continue to notify the school nurse of illnesses and positive cases. Students are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving his or her second vaccine. Fully vaccinated students do not have to quarantine if exposed. If your child becomes fully vaccinated please make the school nurse aware. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Justin Hartshorn
Blennerhassett Elementary
Blennerhassett Elementary teacher requests for the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted via email January 31st- February 4th at jhartsho@k12.wv.us
Have a great day!
Happy Holidays from BES’s 4th and 5th grade choir and our Kindergarten and First grade students. Mrs. Bookman put on a wonderful Christmas program!
BES is filled with holiday spirit this week!
