PARENT MEETING - UPDATED!!
Jackson parents, students, and staff!
This is Mr. Kisner with an important update concerning our meeting scheduled for tonight! At this time, we have administrative meetings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and after some thought, I have decided to move our meeting to next Monday, August 17, so I can provide the most up-to-date information I have for everyone. The times will be the same, 6th grade will be at 530 and 7th/8th grade will be at 630. I will also be posting this information on our website and Facebook. I apologize for the inconvenience in canceling at this time and look forward to next Monday!
I hope you all are well and stay healthy! Go generals!
JMS VB Tryouts
Please come with a mask, your own water bottle and knee-pads. We will be following all COVID guidelines and protocols. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend and contact Coach Allodi for further instructions. 💚🏐💪🏽
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff:
This is Mr. Kisner with an important announcement for all students and parents. First, let me say I hope everyone is safe and healthy during this unusual time. I know there have been many challenges and uncertainty for us all, however I want to say Wood County Schools looks forward to the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year and we are trying as hard as we can to continue the educational process for all children.
Tonight, I want to invite parents and students to a virtual meeting to elaborate on how we will be handling the educational process here at Jackson and hopefully clarify some items. This virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11th, at two different times. If you are a parent of an incoming 6th grade student, I will begin the meeting at 5:30pm. If you are a 7th/8th grade parent, I will begin that meeting around 6:30 pm. I would ask that you attend the appropriate time frame, just so we do not overload the virtual meeting platform and allow as many to participate as possible. I will go over all the information that I have and if we have time, I will ask if anyone has questions.
We will be using the Microsoft Teams platform. If you are not familiar with that platform, it is alright. I will post instructions on how to participate without a Microsoft account on our website under the EVENTS section on August 13. Under the EVENTS section on August 13, you will also find the link to join the meeting. Please be patient and we will try and get everyone in as quickly as possible to start the meetings on time. After 45 minutes, I will end the meeting and give you contact info if you have further questions. Under the EVENTS section for the meeting, I will also have a few handouts that you may wish to have. These are simply items for you to have for informational purposes and I will go over them in the meeting as well.
Please note that I will be RECORDING these meetings to post on our Facebook group for anyone that was unable to attend and would like to see them.
I will also be holding an in-person meeting for those that are unable to watch it virtually or do not have access to internet. If you can attend the VIRTUAL session, that is the best way to participate. Please remember we are to limit numbers of individuals gathered in person; this is why I feel it is best to do a virtual session. The in-person meeting will be held in our football stands on August 13 at 6pm. We will follow all social distancing guidelines at that time and I will make another announcement concerning it later next week.
I want to thank you all for your understanding and patience as we try to begin the school year and keep each and every individual safe and healthy. I hope you have a great evening and GO GENERALS!!
Technology Update: Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, following this schedule:
August 31: Students with last names A-K
September 1: Students with last names L-Z,
September 2: Students with last names A-K,
September 3: Students with last names L-Z.
Parents must accompany students to pick up an iPad at the school in which the students are enrolled. Both the parent/guardian and student must sign/agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement before the iPad can be taken home.
Students who do not pick up an iPad August 31 – September 3 will be assigned an iPad on September 8 or September 9; however, the iPad will not be able to be taken home until both the student and parent/guardian signs the AUP.
Technology Update - Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, following this schedule:
August 31: Students with last names A-K
September 1: Students with last names L-Z
September 2: Students with last names A-K
September 3: Students with last names L-Z
Parents must accompany students to pick up an iPad at the school in which the students are enrolled. Both the parent/guardian and student must sign/agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement before the iPad can be taken home.
Students who do not pick up an iPad August 31 – September 3 will be assigned an iPad on September 8 or September 9; however, the iPad will not be able to be taken home until both the student and parent/guardian signs the AUP.
Mr. Kisner will be sending out a message this Friday, 8/7, about having a virtual parent meeting concerning the up coming school year! You will be able to get the link here for the future date! Please stay tune! Have a great evening!
Good morning, last evening the Wood County BOE approved the revised 2020-2021 school calendar. The calendar can be found on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com then click "menu" then "COVID -19". Also, the WCBOE approved our draft re-entry to school plan, which is subject to change as new guidelines are being established each day. The draft re-entry plan can be found on our website in the "News" feed. Please take time to review the re-entry plan and provide feedback so changes can be considered. As of tonight, Wood County Schools will begin school September 8 in the "yellow" phase and will continue in "yellow" for the first three (3) weeks. On September 21/22, after analyzing community data related to COVID-19, we will make an informed decision to hopefully go "green" (5 days) beginning Monday, September 28. Please continue to follow all safety protocols to help our school system return to normal as quickly as possible. Stay safe and healthy. Have a great day.
Last day for book distribution!! Come out and get a book! 9am-3pm in front of the cafeteria!!
Good evening,
To better prepare for the upcoming fall semester, Wood County Schools is seeking an accurate number of students who would like to participate in a full-time virtual school program. Students would be a Wood County student choosing to take their classes online in a rigorous, web-based learning environment. The virtual school teachers are West Virginia teachers teaching West Virginia content standards. Students will still be able to participate in extracurricular (sports, clubs) and co-curricular activities (Band, ROTC) as would any other student. This is not an easier pathway, but a different pathway to utilize during these uncertain times. The program is for students in grades K -12 interested in a virtual school learning environment. If interested in pursuing the virtual school option for your child, please visit our webpage woodcountyschoolswv.com, click “Menu”, “Parents and Students”, “Virtual School”. You can also email Jason Potts at jason.potts@k12.wv.us for more information. Please stay safe and healthy - Have a wonderful evening.
Yearbook update:
Our projected ship date is 09/12/20. Upcoming 7th and 8th graders who ordered the 2019-2020 book will receive them at school, and arrangements will be made for outgoing 8th graders to pick up as the date approaches. Extra books will be available for purchase when they arrive. Thank you for your patience and support! 📚💚
Don’t forget to come and pick up a book on Tuesday! Books are in front of cafeteria from 9am till 3pm!
Summer meal program! See the info below and you can use the link to sign up. You can also see the WCS site and under events use the link to sign up for meal boxes!
Come out and pick out a book tomorrow, July 7, from 9am-3pm! We have lots of good selections!
Check out this flyer to see where food boxes will be available for pickup near you on Wednesday, April 22!
