Hamilton Middle

Students return to school tomorrow! Safety will be top of mind. What can you do as a member of the community to ensure that our students arrive safely to school? Listen to our newest WCS Voices podcast episode featuring WCS Director of Transportation, Chad Bloss, and our Coordinator of Safety & Security, Don Brown, as we discuss simple strategies for making sure our students arrive safely at school. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

HMS will hold an orientation for our 6th graders and their families Tuesday, August 22 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Come by anytime during those hours to get your schedule, find your locker and get ready for Wednesday morning, the first day of school.

SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL - Screening will be conducted by school nurses and other professionals during regular school hours in Wood County Schools for students entering school for the first time. In addition, students entering parochial or other non-public schools will be screened. Screening will be done to identify problems in the following areas: language, speech, hearing, and vision. Parents of public school students who do not wish to have their child participate in this screening should inform the principal of the school attended by the child. For more information, contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office at (304) 420-9655.

Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Good afternoon, this is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. Unforeseen traffic issues today have delayed eight Wood County Schools buses bringing students back from field trips in Charleston. This will cause a 30-45 minute dismissal delay for students on those buses and for student who ride those buses home. Students who are delayed at the school will continue to be supervised until the buses arrive. This delay includes students riding bus numbers 80, 81, 169, 176, 183, 184 and 218. This affects students from Williamstown Middle High School, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School, Jackson Middle, Edison Middle, Blennerhassett Middle, Hamilton Middle, Neale Elementary, Lubeck Elementary, Blennerhassett Elementary, Kanawha Elementary and Williamstown Elementary schools. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure everyone that students are safe and in good hands. The safety of students is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this situation.

Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

All Hamilton students are to bring their iPad chargers to school on Friday May 12. Students will leave their iPads at HMS over the weekend so they are fully charged and ready for WVGSA testing which begins Monday morning, May 15. Thanks for reminding your student to bring their charger to school on Friday.

WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Next Monday May 15, 2023, all HMS students will begin taking the WVGSA. The regular testing schedule runs through Thursday May 18 with makeup testing to follow. Please make sure your HMS student is well rested and is in homeroom by 8:00 AM. We will serve breakfast to every student before the testing begins. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time if at all possible. Thank you.

The vaccine clinic for current 6th graders is quickly approaching. If you would like for your child to receive the required 7th grade vaccines here at school, please contact the school nurse ASAP to have a consent form sent home. All consent forms will be due by the end of this week. Please take advantage of this great opportunity for your student to satisfy the 7th grade vaccine requirement before summer break.

Sport Physicals Available Saturday, June 3 -- Click to learn more. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1082341

Parents & Caregivers: Considering signing your child up for our summer learning? Listen to our WCS Voices podcast to learn more about all the exciting opportunities available this summer. Also, learn how to register. Listen now... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Introducing: "WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community" Podcast. Live now. First up: Summer Learning Opportunities -- A Conversation with Ashlee Beatty, Joanna Mulligan & Candace Lewis. Listen now... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/article/1077662

A report of a possible threat at Hamilton Middle School was received today through the See Send App. Officials immediately investigated. No evidence of a threat was located. Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with authorities to investigate all reports.

To assist with meeting the immunization requirements for 7th grade entry, the health department will be coming to Hamilton to hold a vaccine clinic (TDAP/MCV4) for current 6th graders on May 2nd and 3rd, 2023. Please contact the school nurse for a consent form to be sent home with your child. Thank you!

Today is the last day to order a copy of the HMS 2022-23 Yearbook. You may purchase the yearbook online at ybpay.com and use code 9391623. The cost of the yearbook is $25.00.

ONE Week Countdown to the Mobile Dental Clinic at HMS on April 11th! Students who DO NOT HAVE A DENTIST or HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE DENTIST IN A YEAR OR MORE may participate. Please contact the school nurse to request a consent form to be sent home with your child ASAP and returned ASAP. Only students with completed consents will be seen. A dental hygienist will perform a screening, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants if applicable. Please take advantage of this great opportunity for your child to get their teeth cleaned and sparkling for spring! Thank you!

The last day to purchase the 2022-23 Hamilton Middle School Yearbook is Monday April 10, 2023. The yearbook costs $25.00 and can be purchased online at ybpay.com Use code 9391623. You can also bring in a check made out to Hamilton Middle School or $25.00 in cash to the main office to purchase our yearbook.

Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023