Congratulations to Brock Akers, Eliana Higgins, and Evelyn Casto. They represented BES in the Wood County Science Fair. Brock and Eliana placed second in their divisions. Way to go Bobcats!
Students in third grade have been learning about honey bees in STEAM. Former BES student Tyler Wingrove came to share with students his experience with beekeeping.
Congratulations to Bobcats Landon Coppersmith and Carter Ware! Landon won 1st place, and Carter won 3rd overall in the Wood County Math Field Day competition. They both will advance to the regional competition in March. Both boys also placed in the individual tests as well.
Students in Mrs. Scott’s 1st grade conducted a Grinch science experiment to grow the Grinch's heart with baking soda and vinegar.
December Calendar
Good evening Blennerhassett families,
I wanted to remind everyone that the PTA will be hosting our Secret Santa shop all next week for students to purchase items. Students will visit the shop on days that they have Mrs. Sanders for gym. The PTA is also looking for additional volunteers to help work in the shop next week. Please see the Blennerhassett Elementary PTA Facebook page for a link to sign up to help.
One additional item is that, we would like for students to keep their personal Elf on the Shelf at home. The elves have caused some distractions in the classroom, and we want to maximize student learning the best that we can. Thank you for understanding and have a good weekend.
Looking for tutoring options for you child? Look no further. Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1321853
Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.
November calendar
Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.
REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.
Good evening,
This is Kristin Garretson, principal of Blennerhassett Elementary. I wanted to remind everyone that our school Halloween parade will be tomorrow, October 25th at 1:30 pm. The parade will be located at the track behind the school. Please do not send your child in their costume to school. Students should bring their costume in their backpack and they will get dressed before the parade. Also, there should be no fake weapons with any costume.
There will be no school for students on October 26th or 27th. October 26th will be for parent teacher conferences and October 27th will be professional learning for staff. Thank you and have a great evening.
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The BES Book Fair will be Oct. 23-31. All purchases through the book fair benefit our school. Happy reading!
October Calendar
Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.
Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna!
Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs.
Full-time and substitute positions available, including:
Bus Drivers
Mechanics
Custodians
Aides
Teachers
Secretaries
Cooks
Nurses
and More!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
11 AM TO 6 PM
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER
1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE.
VIENNA, WV
woodcountyschoolswv.com
Wood County Schools will hold a job fair for WCS positions on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna!
Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available.
Including:
Bus Drivers
Mechanics
Custodians
Aides
Teachers
Secretaries
Cooks
Nurses
and more!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
11 AM TO 6 PM
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER
1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE.
VIENNA, WV
woodcountyschoolswv.com
Students in 5th grade at BES learned about flag history and folding from PSHS JROTC on Tuesday.
*Student Test Scores*
In spring 2023, students in Grades 3 through 8 took the General Summative Assessment and students in Grade 11 took the SAT School Day assessment.
On Tuesday, September 12, students will receive a printed copy of their individual student score report which will contain information regarding each student's performance on the tested areas. To further assist parents/guardians in understanding their child's performance on the WVGSA or the SAT School Day, the West Virginia Department of Education is providing an individual video score report for each student in addition to the printed report..
A link to your child's individual video score report will be sent to your child's K12 student email address on September 12th. Please work with your student to access the link in the email. When you click on the link, you will be taken to a site where you will need to enter your child's date of birth to access the video report. Resources are also available at that site to help your student.
If you need assistance in locating the video score report link, or if you do not know your child's K12 email address or password, you may contact your child's school, or contact Cathy Grewe at the Wood County Schools Board Office at 304-420-9663 Extension 122.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is seeking nominees for Teen of the Week!
Go to http://tinyurl.com/2023-24TeenoftheWeek to make your nomination. Nominees should be:
* between the ages of 13-19
* live in the Mid-Ohio Valley
* can be a public, private or homeschool student
* have an interesting hobby or passion
Though sports are part of a well-rounded student, the Teen of the Week focuses on academic and social activities which make the teen a standout among their peers! Academic achievement, unique hobbies and interesting activities will be highlighted!