As everyone knows, the school year is right around the corner and the excitement is building. Please remember, Wood County is fortunate to have an Excess Levy passed, so we will always be able to supply students with everything they need.
We do know a part of many family traditions is school shopping to prepare for the upcoming year, so here is a generalized list of supplies for students.
Backpack
Notebooks
Binders
Loose-leaf Paper
Folders
Pencil Case
Pens and Pencils
Erasers
Highlighters
Colored Pencils/Markers
Water Bottle
Also, when it becomes time to decorate lockers, please remind your child to only use magnets to hang up anything.
Upcoming Academic Dates:
August 15th: 6th Grade Orientation 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Parents please drop off students at the cafeteria (you may walk them in of course). Parents will meet back in the auditorium at 5:45 PM to meet with Principal Ward and administration. After that, your child will be able to walk you around to meet the teachers and see the school.
August 19th: Open House from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
August 21st: First day of school for students
Student parking permits will be on sale beginning Wednesday, July 31st and August 1st from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. These days will be for SENIORS only, in the MIDDLE SCHOOL office. Juniors will be able to purchase parking spots from 9:00-11:00 AM, beginning August 2nd. The cost is $35, please bring the exact change or check made out to Williamstown High School.
SENIORS are once again able to paint their parking spots. All information will be included on the form below. If a senior is out of town, a form can be signed in advance and brought into the office for them as long as payment is made at the time. Parking will not be available for sophomores unless an extra announcement is made.
Forms will be in the middle school office, or can be printed off following this link, https://5il.co/2scwx, and brought in completed.
Here are the 2024-2025 athletic ticket and pass prices. Once again, we are able to offer FREE admission to all WMHS students. We also have a cheaper pass option for our younger YellowJackets. You can pay cash in the athletic office or you can visit our GoFan site to purchase this years All-Sports Passes. As in the past, these passes and the listed ticket prices are for all HOME, regular season sporting events.
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Just a reminder: The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day
The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.
There will be a physical clinic for Williamstown students in the WMHS Auditorium on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $5 cash. Please complete and sign the parent portion of the physical form before arrival.
https://www.wvssac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Physical_Exam_Form_6_7_2023-1.pdf
The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
There will be a unique opportunity available next school year for ALL WCS students at PHS. A Plumbing and Pipefitting program is being offered, A student can schedule a half-day block for A.M. or P.M. and be bussed to PHS. This is a high-demand, high-earnings field in the region and state. If you are interested in this program, contact Dr. Jason Huges at the Wood County Technical Center at 304.420.9501
Last week, our middle school teachers nominated Derrick Clare (6th), Lucy Matthey (7th), and Wyatt Ridgway (8th) for the prestigious DASH Award! Congratulations to these hardworking Yellow Jackets!
Please see the following information for Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 30, 2024. Contact the school with any questions.
Healthy students are better learners! All students entering 7th and 12th grade must have up to date immunization record, proof of health check, and proof of dental exam prior to the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact Nurse Danielle if you have any questions.
Graduation tonight will be outside! We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
Graduation Information:
Everything is ready to go tomorrow evening with graduation starting at 6:00 PM. We will do everything we can to be outdoors.
IF WEATHER IS AN ISSUE:
- The final call to go indoors, if necessary, will be made by 5:00 PM, the day of graduation at the latest.
- If we go indoors, graduation will take place in the auditorium.
- Each student was given 5 tickets to give to family to use ONLY IF WE HAVE TO go indoors.
- The county is working on helping us provide an area in the cafeteria to watch a livestream feed for anyone unable to go into the auditorium.
- If we are indoors, we are working on a livestream link we can send out to the community.
We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!
Last week, our middle school teachers nominated Audrey Mundorff (6th), Ryan Tucker (7th), and Sophia Stull (8th) for the prestigious DASH Award! Congratulations to these hardworking Yellow Jackets!
Make up GSA Testing for 6th and 7th Grade Students will be tomorrow, Thursday, May 23rd. 8th Grade students make up will be Friday, May 24th. Students should report to Mrs. Wagoner's room 226 in the morning with their ipad fully charged. Any questions please see Mrs. Sturm. Thank you.