May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our student's mental health is as important as their physical health. Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families
Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, WCS Family! 💙
Your dedication, care, and commitment to our students never go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do each day to make Whitesville such a special place! #BlueJayPride
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year's theme is "See the Person. Support the Journey." Parents are often the first to notice when something feels different. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite or behavior may signal a young person needs support. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child
Mother's Day is right around the corner and our Nature Club once again will be hosting their annual Flower Sale! Sales will take place Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May8th from 11-12:15. Please send money in an enclosed envelope with their name on it if you would like your child to purchase.
They will also be available during our Muffins for Moms event on May 8th!
They will also be available during our Muffins for Moms event on May 8th!
For April's Parents as Partners program we spent some time enjoying nature. Families were tasked with a hiking scavenger hunt on the school's beautifully maintained trails. Students were able to share their Outdoor Education spaces with their families. A big thank you to all the families for partnering with WCS!
Clean out your medicine cabinets of unwanted and unused medications! Properly disposing of medications ensures they do not find their way into our waterways or unintended hands. Allegany County's Spring Pill Drop is this Saturday from 10am-2pm! For more information, visit www.ppaccentral.org/pilldropevent/ .
Pre-K Registration is tomorrow, April 23rd at 3:15pm in the High School Library. Call the Main Office if you still need a packet. 607-356-3301
Pre-K Screening will be held on May 21st.
Pre-K Screening will be held on May 21st.
Don't forget, Pre-K registration is tomorrow, April 23rd!
Are you interested in having your child screened for lead? There is no safe level of lead in the body, and routine testing helps detect exposure early to protect your child's health and development. Healthcare providers should do a blood lead test for children at age 1 and age 2. If your child hasn't been screened, let the Allegany County Department of Health know that you are interested.
🌎The WCS helped with some spring clean up! Our community members were grateful for the help and social time. A big shout out to our students, staff and families that participated. They all left feeling a bit tired but with their hearts full!
State Testing will take place next week on Wednesday and Thursday! Please encourage your children to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast to stay fueled up, and do their best to show what they know!
**DATE CHANGE** Please note that NEW FLYERS have gone home with students announcing the date change for the Parents as Partners Event next week! The hiking scavenger hunt will be FRIDAY, APRIL 24th from 5-6:30pm instead of Saturday. Please send in your flyers to sign up so we know how many participants we have joining the hunt for treasures!
Reminder that the next Regular & BOCES Vote Board of Education meeting will be held next Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm in the high school library.
Direct link to meeting dates:
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Direct link to meeting agendas:
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All of this information can be found on the WCS Board of Education page: https://share.google/82zUfJdU6O38jRnLM
Our 3rd -6th grades are currently preparing for State Testing, which takes place next week! State tests cover a lot of material, so these daily in-class reviews benefit your child, helping them feel prepared and ready! Attendance matters every day!
Does your child need an immunization or physical for next school year? Allegany County offers clinics in Belmont in June, July and August to get those needed immunizations. They now offer physicals for school or work as well!
Please note the April BOE Meeting will be held April 21st instead of the 2nd Tuesday of the month due to the BOCES vote!
WCS Nature Club is hosting an Earth Day Cleanup Day Saturday, April 18th from 10-12! Come join us in keeping our community clean and beautiful! Dress appropriately and meet our crew outside the big gym!
🌸Our Blue Jays were in full celebration mode today on the LAST day before Spring Break!!🌼
Fourth graders were on a "melody hunt" during music class today! After finding each melody pattern, they wrote the melody on their staff paper, then played the melodies on maraccas and hand drums! 🎵 🐇🎵
Mrs. Bissett's enrichment kids soaked up some sun while reading "The One and Only Ivan"!
