Tomorrow will be an amazing first day of school for the 21-22 school year. Students should report by 8 am to homeroom the morning. Opening materials and iPads will be distributed. Caperton and VoTech students also need to go to homeroom first. Seniors need to bring their immunization records to turn in to the school nurse. Welcome back, Patriots!! 💙💙💙
Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete.
This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin.
I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene.
As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year.
Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.
All seniors must submit proof of their 2nd Meningitis Vaccine to Nurse Michele, prior to the first day of school - August 19.
This is required by the WV Immunization Law.
Ritchie Regional Health Center will be holding clinics on August 12 and August 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. They prefer you make an appointment. To do so, please call 304-699-0809.
If you’ve already had your shot and need to turn in the documentation, you can turn it in at the main office at South. If you want your doctor to fax the information, the Nurse’s fax number is 304- 893-9829.
Attention ALL Students grades 9-12: Please join us at Open House on Tuesday, August 17. The hours will be from 4:45 - 6:45 pm. We are looking forward to a great year! #GDTBAP
Thanks to everyone in attendance at Meet the Team this evening. We enjoyed having our feeder schools present. We are looking forward to a great year.
Join us tomorrow night (August 12) at Erickson (6 pm). The South band will open with a performance, We will introduce the South fall sports’ team members, as well as students from Edison, Blennerhassett, Tri-C , and Mineral Wells football programs/cheerleaders. South Cheerleaders and Belles will perform and we will close the evening with the South Football team introductions.
Thanks to all of the teachers, students, and family members that participated in Freshmen Orientation tonight. We had a wonderful turnout. We’re so excited to start this year with the newest members of our Patriot family!! It’s a great day to be a Patriot!💙💙💙
9th Grade Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 10. Students will pick up their schedules for next year in the cafeteria upon arrival. Join us in the Auditorium at 6 pm for an overview. Student Council members and PSHS Cheerleaders will lead tours for our incoming freshmen.
ALL SENIORS: Please submit proof of your 2nd Meningitis Vaccine to Nurse Michele, prior to the first day of school (August 19).
Ritchie Regional Health Center is located on our campus in the rear parking lot. They will be offering two clinics for shots on August 12 and August 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. Appointments are preferred. Please call 304.699.0809 to schedule your appointment.
If you have had your shot and need to turn in your records, please drop them off at the main office at South. If your physician can fax them to us, our number is 304.893.9829.
It’s a great day to be a Patriot!!
South teacher, Jaime Moss, presenting science lessons to Idaho Science Conference teachers on ideas to be used in person and how to convert to online digital to those in virtual or online learning situations. Mrs. Moss has presented in (Alaska/ California/ Idaho/ Georgia/ Tennessee/ Kentucky/ Missouri/ Illinois/ Massachusetts/ and WV) 10 different states now for state conferences or at National Science conferences.
PSHS Freshmen Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 10th, at 6 pm. Mark your calendars! More details to follow. We can’t wait to meet our future Patriots!!
We are down to FIVE days before we begin the 2021-2022 PSHS Marching Band season. While we are celebrating great numbers this year, we are interested in gaining new members. It isn't too late to join up! If you've been on the fence, now is the time to get up and be part of one of the best bands in the state!
If you have any questions on joining the Patriot band, please send a message to chris.shew@k12.wv.us
Be part of something special! Don't sit at home all summer! Join the band! Start making new friends and memories with us this July!
Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh
WCS Communications Dept.
June 17, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Author: WCS Communications Dept.
Summer programs, offices open June 18
Wood Schools programs, offices open June 18
PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools and its summer programs will be open and operating as normal Friday, June 18.
Following the votes in Washington D.C. making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday signed a proclamation designating it as a state holiday as well. He also announced state agencies will be closed Friday, June 18.
The governor’s proclamation does not include county and local government agencies. The Juneteenth holiday will be handled in similar fashion to Presidents Day or Columbus Day, which are national holidays but schools and local government agencies remain open.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, celebrates the official recognition of the end of slavery in the United States. The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs in Charleston will hold a virtual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19. The event will stream live on the HHOMA Facebook page at 5 p.m. Saturday and video of the event will later air on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Wood County Schools would like to thank federal and state officials for recognizing and celebrating such an important and historic moment. Wood County Schools believes all children have the ability and the right to learn and grow and to have a bright future. Our dedicated employees work every day to make sure all of our students are loved and given the best possible opportunities.
Monday, June 14, is the first day of summer school. If you have not signed up, you are still able to do so and attend free. Anyone that has failed a core course is urged to do so. Be at South by 8:15 a.m. questions? Call 304-420-9610
With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience.
Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia.
I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults.
So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead.
Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!
Larry “Mad Max” Maxwell, retired PSHS English teacher, was recognized at South on Friday, June 4th, during the Staff / Student Basketball Game. Max is true example of not only school spirit, but what community volunteerism is. He spends endless hours dedicating his time and energy for the youth in the entire county. He not only supports the athletic teams, but also volunteers his time reading in the elementary schools. #GDTBAP
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Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.
Have a loved one graduating this weekend? Watch it livestreamed at woodcountyschoolswv.com compliments of CAS Cable. Choose MENU and then GRADUATION LIVESTREAM.
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