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
"We would like to recognize Mrs. Clark, kindergarten teacher at Madison Elementary. She is so patient and works very hard to teach our daughter. When we met her at the beginning of the school year she told us that our daughter would be reading soon. We didn't know what to think about that possibility, but wow, she was right! We are amazed by the process. Mrs. Clark truly shines in her profession. "
-Orrin and Jenny Ellis
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"We have been so fortunate to start our journey in Wood County Schools with Mrs. Merrifield at Kanawha Elementary School. She truly loves each and every student, and serves as a support to families. We appreciate everything she and Mrs. Jennifer have done this year to instill a love of learning in our child.
Pictured with Carmen Morris."
- Meagann and Joey Morris
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Sports Physicals, Saturday, June 3, 2023
Physicals are for PHS, South, Wood County Christian, Williamstown, Parkersburg Catholic, Parkersburg Christian, Wirt County and their middle school athletes. See image for details.
"Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Lemon are wonderful kindergarten teachers! They go above and beyond for their students. My son as learned so much from having them as his teacher and enjoys going to school because of them!
They are truly the best!! "
- Kayla Phillips
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"Mrs. Snider, 3rd grade Vienna Elementary, is the best teacher! She is nice and kind. She makes learning fun. We get to play math bingo and spelling games. We also do cool projects like the wax museum. I love being in her class!"
- Ean Mulligan, student
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"I’d like to shoutout Mrs. Caitlin Clark at Madison Elementary. Not only is she a great teacher, she supports the kids outside the classroom, too. My daughter had her in kindergarten last year & invited her to a spring soccer game. She sat under an umbrella with me in cold, pouring rain just to watch my girl that weekend. She also came to two tournament games the end of that season. When school started last fall, she asked Kenadi if she was playing soccer again. We gave her the schedule and she showed up for yet another game, even though my daughter is no longer in her class. This meant so much to us, especially to give up her free time on weekends. When asked about Mrs. Clark, Kenadi simply says “She’s THE BEST!!!” ❤️ I am very grateful for her & the love she shows her students - past and present. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Clark! You are appreciated."
- Jenna Stout
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"I have had the honor of associating with Ms. Danielle May-Layton as a friend, parent of a (previous) Franklin student and in a working capacity She is kind and creative. She pours so much of herself into her students and truly teachers from a heart of gold."
- Mary Lemon
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"I would love to give a shout out to my daughter's TWO teachers at Mineral Wells Elementary School, Mrs. Napier and Mrs. Vickie. These two lovely ladies go above and beyond for all their students and make learning so much fun! Thanks for all that you do - Noveah loves you both & will miss you so much next year!!"
- Brenan Molden
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"We love Miss Maidens! She turns kindergarten into an exciting adventure every day. She is so patient and fun with the kids. We are grateful for all she does!"
- Cara Skinner
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***TEACHER SHOUTOUT***
"Shout out for Stephanie Sellers at Blennerhassett Middle School!!"
- Amy Dent
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***TEACHER SHOUTOUT***
"This is so hard because I can sit and list so many colleagues who deserve a shout out that I would be here all day. I'll try to choose just a few.
Shaun Davis and Anna Carpenter have made a huge difference in my 11-year-old daughter's life. Music education came at the right time. My daughter needed music and these two have provided it for her.
Mona Chapman was my youngest daughter's teacher last year at Madison. She still talks about Mrs. Chapman and loves her dearly. (She loves all of her teachers but Mrs. Chapman is special to her).
Cortney Brunicardi is one of my co-teachers this year at PHS. She has reminded me of how much I enjoy math. She has also furthered my understanding of math concepts that I wasn't always the strongest in. She works hard so that her students leave with a deeper understanding of math. Math is not always an appreciated subject, but she never gives up trying to teach students how Algebra concepts apply to real world situations."
Amber Murphy, MSCI
Special Educator, PHS
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"Hello,
I wanted to give a shout-out to Ms. Gorrell at Gihon Elementary. Her 1st grade class received an AR award for the most passed AR test in the entire school! My son has grown leaps and bounds in her class this year. She goes above and beyond and treats her students like they are her family. I can not say enough good things about her! Thank you for being awesome & changing our little peoples lives one day at a time!! ❤️"
-Courtney Willis
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#GihonElementarySchool
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Email merb@woodcountyschoolswv.net to share a shout out to a deserving Wood County Schools educator! We will be posting them each day on our website and on social media. Bonus points if you include a photo or artwork with your submission!
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 runs May 8-11.
"I am so thankful for Diana Mundorff -1st grade teacher at Williamstown Elementary. She makes her classroom feel like a family and has fostered my daughter’s love of reading all year. We are grateful for all she does every day ❤️"
- Candice Grose
To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to give a shout out to my high school English teacher Miss Goldsworthy!
Miss Goldsworthy stopped by the board office the other day with her service dog Duke and I was thrilled to see her, not just because she remains one of my favorite teachers and one of the most influential people in my life, but also because just the day before Superintendent Christie Willis, TIS Eric Murphy and myself had finished recording a podcast about teachers. I had mentioned Miss Goldsworthy as being a major influence on my decision to pursue writing and journalism, and credit her at least in part with me being able to do this job now as spokesman for Wood County Schools.
Teachers touch lives in ways many of us do not realize until much later. I am very fortunate to still have this wonderful lady in my life and I am thankful every day for the skills and confidence she has given me.
Thank you Miss Goldsworthy! Have a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week!
- Michael Erb, Communications Coordinator, Wood County Schools
“We love Gihon Elementary!! Mrs. Hitt is the best teacher amongst several others at Gihon. But she has had both of my sons in first grade and has my youngest again in 4th! She’s a very caring teacher who my whole family loves and appreciates so much!!”
- Stephani Cox
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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
Late this afternoon administrators were made aware of a possible threat by a student at Van Devender Middle School which was reported through the West Virginia See Send App. Administrators immediately contacted law enforcement and located the student identified in the message. The school was briefly placed on lockdown, though most students had already left for the day.
The investigation found no credible threat.
Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with state and local authorities to investigate every report. Student and staff safety is our top priority.
Administrators today were made aware of a possible online threat at Criss Elementary School. Police were notified and administrators immediately investigated and determined there was no credible threat.
Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with state and local authorities to investigate every report. Student and staff safety is our top priority.