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Hello parents and guardians of current 8th grade Vandy students. Tonight at 5pm in the VMS cafeteria there will be an informational meeting about 9th grade PHS scheduling. Please contact Ms. Bixman with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you this evening.
Good afternoon Vandy Families:
You can use this link to find out which middle school your child will attend next school year.
https://woolpertinc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0e0ca6b831344ae392c1befb78345ff9
You can use this link to complete an open enrollment out of district request.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/open-enrollment-welcome-to-wood-county-schools-open-enrollment
Did you know that around 4 million deaths are prevented, worldwide, from childhood vaccinations? Vaccines assist the immune system by teaching how to create antibodies; that protect against diseases. Students that are entering 7th and 12th grade are required to receive a TDap and Meningococcal vaccines. TDap protects against the whopping cough and diphtheria which are two highly contagious and severe respiratory illnesses. Tetanus can cause severe muscle spasms and paralysis which can lead to respiratory failure .The Meningococcal vaccine protects against meningitis, an infection that attacks the membranes and fluids that protect the spinal cord and brain. These illnesses are exhausting and painful. They can also be deadly. Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate.
It is still required by law to receive necessary vaccinations. Prior to entering 7th grade, your student should have received the TDap and Meningococcal vaccinations. The school will be holding a vaccination clinic on May 1. This will occur during the school day and your student would receive these vaccinations and be able to return to class. You do not have to be present. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is assisting various schools in ensuring the well-being of our students. Contact the school for consent forms.
Good morning,
This is Mr. Echard principal of Van Devender Middle School. On April 16th and April 17th our 6th and 7th grade students will be having a bump up day to the middle schools they will be attending next school year. The students will be visiting the school they are assigned to attend based off of the new district lines that were determined at the last board of education meeting. Students will be bused from Vandy to their designated school, will go on a tour of the school, will have lunch at the school and will be bused back to Vandy afterwards. This will be done between the hours of 8:30am-1:30pm. If you have questions about which Middle School your child will attend, you can contact Vandy and we will let you know.
Open enrollment opened up on April 1st. If you would like for your child to attend a school other than your assigned school you can make a request by going to the Wood County Schools Website and searching for the open enrollment option. Please contact us if you have any questions.
I hope you have a great day and always remember to Be Kind, Work Hard and Represent.
There will be a meeting for all girls interested in trying out for the upcoming Red Wing Season at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 6th, in the PHS Cafeteria. Discussion will include skills/requirements, conditioning clinics, tryout dates, July team camp, and question answer session at end. ALL girls interested in Red Wings are welcomed and encouraged to attend, regardless of experience, skill level, or current sport participation❤️
Vandy Girls and Boys track practice will start on Monday March 3rd after school. Practices typically run until 5pm. Information will be handed out to students about Track on Monday. Everyone is welcome to participate but students must have at least a cumulative grade point average of a 2.0 from the first semester of school (First and Second nine-week grading period average) or achieve at least a 2.0 grade point average by the end of the 3rd nine-week grading period. Students must have an up-to-date sports physical for this school year on file. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
MOVHD is partnering with our school to provide immunizations for those entering 7th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. WV requires that all students entering into 7th grade receive 1 dose of Tdap and Meningococcal immunizations. Date is yet to be determined, but is planned for April. Stay tuned for more details.
Good morning. Due to the numerous untreated roadways and safety concerns, Wood County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 20.
Due to potential early morning inclement weather, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20. Please monitor for updates.
February is Career Technical Education month! West Virginia’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with practical skills and hands-on training, allowing them to explore diverse career paths. These programs offer real-world knowledge, industry-recognized credentials, and valuable work-based learning experiences. Visit the Wood County Technical Centers' website to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wctc
📣 Attention parents! Wood County Schools' Kindergarten enrollment starts March 3, 2025. All children, including current WCS Pre-K students, must register at their designated school. Learn more and get a head start here: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/kindergarten
This is the last week of the book fair. The book fair will be open for purchases this week for students to purchase during their activity period. The last day for purchasing will be Friday, February 21st. Happy reading!
Due to overnight surface refreezing and potential flooding, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17.
We want to hear from you! WCS is considering changes to Non-Traditional Instruction Days for the coming school year. Learn more and share your thoughts: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/nti-parent-survey
Due to inclement weather conditions overnight, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
We hope to see you all tomorrow for our Vandy Family Game Night, which will be 4-5:30. Families will experience the fun of lots of game plan with a wide variety of engaging games. The book fair will also be open to families to peruse and purchase. All attendees to the Vandy Family Game Night will earn a ticket for the book fair for a free book drawing and will get to take home your favorite game. We hope to see everyone for both of these great events tomorrow.
We apologize for the short notice. WCS has been closely monitoring the approaching storm throughout the evening. Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
The Scholastic Book Fair opens tomorrow. Students may purchase during their activity period. The book fair will be open Feb. 11-21 for student purchasing and February 12th from 4-5:30 for family purchasing. Find the love of reading at our last Vandy Book Fair.