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
Parent information night for 8th grade students preparing to enter high school will be held tonight at 5pm at Vandy. Hope to see you there!
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
Lots of great things going on this week!
LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) presentations for all north-end feeder schools to PHS will have booths set up to show off their schools from 6-7pm on Monday, April 17 at PHS. Come out and support your school!
Tuesday, April 18 will be Parent Night with Counselor at PHS, Brian Sprague, will discuss scheduling information for the incoming 9th grade class in our school library at 5pm.
Also, the final iReady math and reading diagnostics take place this week. Students can earn a reward trip to the Boys & Girls Club on May 18 if they meet requirements. Encourage your student to DO THEIR BEST ON THE TEST. We can't wait for students to show off their hard work and improvement.
Thursday, April 20 will be the next Parent Learning Academy sessions (2:20-3:15 OR 6-7 pm). Students attending with a parent or guardian will not only receive info and freebies on a targeted academic skill, but will also earn House points to go towards earning a trip to SkyZone Trampoline Park on May 23.
Attention parents/guardians of current 8th graders: Tuesday April 18th at 5:00PM Brian Sprague, Counselor at PHS, will be hosting an informational meeting with parents to go over scheduling information for their rising 9th grader. All are encouraged to attend.
On Monday April 17th, Mr. Sprague will be presenting in your student's classroom so be sure to ask them about what classes they would like to take that evening when they get home.
Join us Thursday, April 13 from 2:20-3:15 OR 6-7pm for some hands-on learning fun with your student. Students can earn House points to go towards the BIG end of year trip with student/parent participation. Hope to see you there!
All students entering 7th grade, for the 2023-2024 school year, must have received their Tdap and Meningococcal Immunizations prior to the start of school. If your student has not received them, please contact their doctor, the Ritchie Regional Clinic, or the Health Department to schedule.
Don’t forget to come out to support Vandy tonight at Outback in Parkersburg. The school will receive 20% of your purchase to go towards Booster’s end of year awards and activities. Open til 10pm. You must have a flyer or show them this flyer!
Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023
Vandy Spirit Night Fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse all day Tuesday, May 28 from 11am-10pm. Come out to enjoy great food and support Van Devender Middle School.
St Patty’s Dance hosted by student government 5:30-7pm Thursday, March 16 for enrolled Vandy students. Admission $3. Concessions available for purchase.
*Students on social probation are not permitted to attend.
It is time for the Mobile Dental Clinic to visit Vandy. We are scheduled to have the clinic on April 18th and 19th. More details to follow. If your student has not been seen by a dentist in the past 2 years, please fill out the application and return it to the school no later than April 12th. The form can be find on the school's web site.
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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.
As a reminder, check your child’s mid-term grades on Schoology. The third 9 week grading period closes March 17.
Reminder:
Track practice M-Th 3:30- 5:00 weekly.
Don’t forget to check us out on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/vandybluedevils?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Must have a physical - forms available at office or online.
Today! Go out and support our local school’s band/ choir students at the Grand Central Mall.
Today Van Devender Middle School and local law enforcement were made aware of a possible threat to the school. Authorities and administrators responded immediately and it was determined the threat was not credible.
At no time were students or staff in danger. Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with area authorities to investigate all reports.
Parent & Community OPEN HOUSE! Visit the Wood County Technical Center on Monday, February 20th from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the facilities, meet the instructors, and learn about our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs! We are located at 1515 Blizzard Drive in Parkersburg.
