We appreciate The Hungry Coyote Cafe for hosting our monthly Rotary luncheon. Congratulations are in order for Emersyn Glasscock and Matthew Scharf, our students of the month. We also extend our gratitude to Officer Clark from the Division of Natural Resources for speaking.
Superintendent Porter acknowledged Mr. Sumner's exceptional efforts at LDS. During her visit, Mrs. Porter observed Ms. West's title one reading class, where students were learning phoneme segmentation and blending sounds to spell and read words. She also assisted kindergarten students in learning their alphabet. The students demonstrated outstanding engagement. 💙❤️
Superintendent Porter, joined by Mr. Doty and Mr. Witschey, is discussing the process at the new bus garage. This is going to be a beautiful space for our bus drivers and transportation department. 🚌
Wetzel County Schools would like to congratulate our winners for the highest attendance during the eighth month of school. Congratulations to Paden City Elementary and Long Drain School who led the grade schools with a 94% rate, and to Hundred High School who led the high schools with a 93% rate. Also, congratulations to all of our schools as each one had an attendance rate higher than 90%! Great job!
The board meeting tonight will begin at 6pm at the board office. Please note that delegations must sign in 15 minutes before the meeting commences. The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel. 🍎
Last night's Wetzel County Spelling Bee, hosted by Short Line School, brought together the top three spellers from each school in Grades 4-6. Following a rigorous competition that spanned nearly an hour and a half, the winner was announced. We are impressed by the students' unwavering commitment to excellence and their unrelenting pursuit of their goals.
Congratulations to all participants!
Winners and participants are as follows:
1st Place: Laura Mason - NMS
2nd Place: Anthony Veyon - PCE
3rd place: Razzlyn Sidwell - PCE
4th Place: Naomi Brown - SLS
Elijah Lilkendy - NMS, Rex Fluharty - SLS, Sawyer Dillon - NMS, Isabella Moore - LDS, Layla Amos - PCE, Peirce Long - SLS, Eden Mackey - LDS, Cassidy Robert - LDS
Reminder for all WCS employees: the open enrollment period for PEIA is currently in progress and will end on May 15th. To access information or make modifications, visit PEIA.WV.GOV and proceed to "Manage My Benefits.” 🩺
As a friendly reminder, please note that all students will be dismissed at 12:15 on Thursday, April 17th. 🌹🌷
We are extending our warmest wishes to the students from VHS for a night to remember at prom and please drive safe tonight. Enjoy the time dancing and laughing with your friends. Walk-in atarts at 715 @ VHS!💛🖤💃🏼🕺🏻
Mrs. Christy distributed good luck bags to students participating in The 46th Annual WV State Math Field Competition tomorrow in Charleston. We wish you all the best and safe travels. We have no doubt you will make WCS proud.
❤️🖤-Naomi Brown
💙❤️-Austin Hayes
💛💙-Rebekah Nichols
💛💙-Kyle Mason ( not pictured)
The upcoming anger management session is slated for April 29th from 4-5pm. Participants are asked to register in advance by scanning the QR code.
We invite you to participate in the community Roundtable at The Center for Children and Families on Friday, May 23rd from 10-11:30 am. RSVPs must be received by May 16th.
You are invited to bring your hazardous waste to an area cleanup set for Saturday, April 26 from 9am- noon at the east parking lot at Convestro.
We would like to take a moment to recognize some of our seniors who received cash prizes at last evening's Academic Awards Ceremony.
Academic Hall of Fame winners ($1,000)
Shelby Price-HHS
Sienna McKeever-MHS
Riley Blake-PCHS
Gavin Derby-VHS
Senior winners ($500)
Rrita Dani-PCHS
Angelina Warren-MHS
Congratulations to all winners.
April is “Occupational Therapy Month,” a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of occupational therapists, especially those working in our schools, who help students develop skills for daily living and learning. Thank you for your hard-work and dedication.
Last Saturday, MHS sent their Quiz Bowl teams to participate in the Country Roads Quiz Bowl competition in Morgantown. It was their first NAQT competition, and their Team A qualified for the National Championship. Congratulations are in order for the Eagles. Caroline Heil, Kadyn McClure, Brayden Byers, and Zack Loy. 💙💛🦅
Superintendent Porter paid a visit to NMS yesterday and spent quality time with the students. They asked her to engage in a friendly game of kickball and tag. Mrs. Allman’s class welcomed her to meet their new class pets. The students were delighted to show off their adorable baby chickens.💙💛🐥🐣
Superintendent Porter recognized staff members who went above and beyond at VHS and SLS with Wetzel County ribbons today. We are grateful for your hard work! 🍎
Interested in a part-time position? WCS is currently hiring substitute bus drivers. For more information, please contact Mrs. Loy at 304-455-2441 EXT 111. 🚌
Due to the school closure caused by heavy rain and flooding last Friday, April 17th has been designated as an instructional day. Students will now be dismissed at 12:15 PM on Thursday, April 17th.
