8th Grade Reminder
Field Trip permission forms are due by tomorrow. No late permission forms will be accepted.
Field trip is Wednesday, April 6th. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing because there will be lots of walking. You may pack a lunch or have one from the school.
Summer School Registration Begins Monday, March 28! Register your child at woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2022.
8th Grade Field Trip
8th Graders will be taking a field trip to Moundsville Penitentiary in April. Permission forms are being sent home today. All permission forms and $10 is due no later than March 29th. We will not accept late permission forms.
Contact the school with any questions.
BMS Fundraiser
All students were given calendars last week to help raise money to find technology in our STEAM labs, athletics, student/staff recognition, and any other needs not covered by the Wood County Board of Education. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Students who turn in a full calendar by March 31st will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card to Amazon.
8th Grade Events
A letter was sent home last week with all the dates for the 8th grade events as well as expectations to be able to attend those events. 8th Grade students and parents must sign the bottom of the form and return it to school ASAP.
Save the Dates:
8th Grade Formal - Saturday, May 14th 7:00pm - 10:00pm (change from original date of May 21st)
8th Grade Promotion - Tuesday, May 24th at 6:00pm
8th Grade Picnic - Friday, May 27th during lunch periods
Wi-Fi Hotspot Distribution: Qualifying elementary, middle, and high families: Hotspots are available to families who indicated a need on a district survey in September OR for families currently without any or unreliable internet access.
Pickup at MIS Department at 1600 Beverly Street (near PSHS Campus). Questions? Call 304.420.9510 x0.
Yearbook Order forms are in the office or can be ordered online. $25
All 8th grade students will be taking the Golden Horseshoe exam tomorrow (Feb 22nd). Students must come to school with their iPads charged. Thank you parents for helping to make sure your child’s iPad is charged and ready to go tomorrow.
Congratulations to Harry Silvis for setting a new school record and possibly the county record for most points scored in a single basketball game. Harry scored 51 of the 53 points scored to beat Jackson Middle School.
NEW LOCATION! The Wood County Schools' Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 19th, will now take place at Williamstown High School. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Judging is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Public viewing begins at 5:00 p.m. Awards will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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’ high school or middle school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot at our Management Information Systems building located adjacent to Parkersburg South High School. The address is 1600 Beverly Street. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup dates are tomorrow, Friday and Monday from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead. Hotspots for elementary students, who have a need and have no or unreliable internet, will be available soon. Information will be forthcoming.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Due to impending weather, The Middle School Spelling Bee has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. at Blennerhassett Auditorium.
All Middle School games, practices, tutoring, and after school activities are cancelled for today.
Parkersburg South will be holding a meeting for all parents of current 8th grade students who plan on being part of next year's freshman class Monday evening, January 24th.
The purpose of the meeting is to help the students select classes for next year. Current freshman teachers will be invited to the meeting.
The meeting will start at 6:00 in the PSHS auditorium.
No threat at Blennerhassett Middle.
Officials have determined the potential threat pertained to another school in the state and law enforcement in that area has responded. No threat was made to Blennerhassett Middle or any local school. Classes have resumed as normal.
Good Morning,
This is Mrs. Arthur, Principal at Blennerhassett Middle School. This morning, we received information about a possible threat at Blennerhassett Middle School that was shared via SnapChat. At this time, the school is on lock out while we are investigating the validity of the threat. During a lock out students will remain in their current classrooms. The Wood County Sheriff's Department and Wood County Board of Education have been made aware of the situation. We take all threats seriously as student and staff safety is our number #1 concern.
iReady Benchmark
We will be giving the winter iReady benchmark tomorrow. Please make sure you child charges their iPad tonight and brings it to school tomorrow. Thank you for your help!
Lost and Found
Please remind your child to check the lost and found closet this week, located in the office. We will be cleaning it out and donating clothing items to a local shelter.
Off-Campus Learning Enrollment for Second Semester Now Open – Enroll Today! – https://forms.office.com/r/Rkq6bfZsGA
