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Good afternoon Mineral Wells Mustangs! We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow. Doors open at 7:30 and students are tardy at 8:15. (Kindergarten parents please follow the schedule that you received in the mail. The schedule is also posted on our website.) Parents that are dropping their children off at school can either park in the parking lot and walk students across the crosswalk or pull up to the curb and stop to let their child exit the car. Please only use the drop off lane if your child can exit the car independently. Students in Kindergarten will be dismissed at 2:55 at the main doors. Students in 1st grade will dismissed by the picnic shelter doors at 2:55. Students in 2nd-5th grades will exit the main doors at approximately 3:00. We ask that all parents that are picking up their child at the main doors stand close to the curb. This prevents students from being overwhelmed when they exit the building and it helps keep all our students safe. Please make sure that both your child and the teacher are aware of how your child is getting home tomorrow. Thank you for helping us make the first day of school a memorable experience for everyone. We hope that everyone has a wonderful evening!
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Mineral Wells Elementary's Open House is Monday, August 21, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023
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Greetings parents and guardians: While working through a glitch in our all-call system, Wood County Schools realized that our morning, elementary school attendance calls to parents informing of a student absence did not go out. We want you to know that this occurred and that the problem has been corrected. Absence calls will continue as normal on Monday.
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February 6 - 10 is National School Counseling Week! Wood County Schools recognizes the importance of school counseling programs and values and appreciates all of our excellent and committed school counselors.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/national-school-counseling-week
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Monday, February 6, 2023 will be a Professional Learning Day for employees. Students will not attend classes. Classes will resume on Tuesday at normal times.
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Due to worsening road conditions, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, January 31st. There will be no classes. 261-day employees are to report two hours later than their normal start time.
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Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, January 31st, due to weather conditions. All buses and classes will operate two hours later than normal. Employees will report to work one hour later than their normal start time.
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Notice: Wood County Schools will be closed, CODE C, on Friday, December 23, 2022.
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Good evening. This is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. During this time of giving and celebration, time spent with the warmth of family and friends is so important. Wood County Schools would like to thank you for your support and dedication and wish you a joyous holiday season. Schools will be closed beginning Thursday, December 22nd. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Wishing you good health and peace in the upcoming New Year.
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Good evening from Wood County Schools. As we honor the men and women who have served our country, we would like to remind you that schools will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
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We would like to remind you that Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th as our school buildings will be used for election day voting centers. Schools will reopen Wednesday morning. We hope you have a nice evening.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the Vaping Prevention Poster and Video Contest. View the incredible creativity and diversity of our students' work! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention-contest-winners
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