The Board of Education meets next week.
Next week is Fire Prevention Week!
Mrs. Case and her 4th grade class being recognized for keeping a neat and tidy classroom, while Mrs. Matteson's first graders are using some great listening skills and manners in the cafeteria. 💙🤍💙
Homecoming Dance details. This event is for grades 7-12.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting the health and well-being of our students, the Wellness Committee would like to remind families about healthy snack options for school. Providing nutritious snacks not only supports your child’s growth and development but also helps them stay focused and energized throughout the day.
Here are some ideas for healthy snacks:
- Fresh fruits (apples, bananas, grapes, berries)
- Vegetables (carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes)
- Whole grain crackers or granola bars
- Low-fat yogurt or cheese sticks
- Nuts or seeds (if permitted by classroom guidelines)
Please avoid snacks high in sugar or processed foods, such as candy or chips, as we aim to create a health-conscious environment for all students.
Thank you for your support in helping us build healthier habits in our school community!
Sincerely,
WCS Wellness Committee
This year, School Board Recognition Week is October 14-18. Show your support by reaching out to your board members to express your appreciation for their service.
How can you get involved?
• Send a personalized note or email.
• Share a positive story about your experience with the school board.
• Attend a school board meeting and express your appreciation in person.
📢Flu Clinic coming to Whitesville Central School , Wednesday, October 9 from 4-6pm! Walk-ins are welcome, but you can save time and pre-register for a 10 minutes time slot at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/242633216158151 . Bring your insurance card. The main and east doors will be open at 3:30pm. Let's stay healthy this flu season! 💙🤍💙
Athletics Update:
The girls varsity soccer game tonight will now be played in Andover at 5pm.
Attendance matters! Students who regularly attend school achieve higher scores than students who don't attend. Regular attendance & punctuality are important life skills. By 6th grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school. Missing just 2 days a month means a child misses 10 percent of the school year!
The WCS Community FUN-WALK-RUN will be held October 19th, 2024 - RAIN or SHINE!
Registration will begin at 8:30am, the Fun Walk/Run will start at 9am, and Awards will be announced at 10am. See you at the starting line!
Use QR code for online registration or visit the link here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xcHFXG5WrUW13mHEBCwyUkXS34vukZ1MmV6AAT8-PL5UQVlPR040TklKSlJFNjdSV05CUjhQSkRXUC4u&origin=QRCode)!
Tax credits help working taxpayers. However, there are many taxpayers who are eligible for these tax credits but don’t claim them. IRS estimates that while four out of every five eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, there are millions of eligible taxpayers who do not. Find out more: https://5il.co/2x9bc
SAVE THE DATE! WCS will be sponsoring a Community Fun-Walk-Run on October 19th, RAIN OR SHINE! More details and registration information will be coming soon!
📢Save the date! Flu Clinic on October 9! Allegany County Department of Health will be coming to Whitesville School for a Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 9 from 4-6pm for the community. Registration is preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. We will post the registration link next week to sign up for a time slot. We want everyone healthy this winter! 💙🤍💙
WCS Spirit Week is Sept 30-Oct 4th! Let's go AW!
Over the last few days, I’ve been notified by many District Superintendents of other BOCES that they were dealing with online snapchat posts stating that there would be a shooting at a BOCES facility in their regions. The threats were not credible and there were no incidents.
Today we received notice from the Wellsville Police Department of a post involving our Belmont CTE Center. According to the report, the post stated there would be a shooting at our Belmont CTE Center today.
As you know, whenever a situation arises such as this, it must be taken seriously. We have notified law enforcement and are working with the County Sheriff’s Department and State Police to determine the source of the post.
Although law enforcement has informed us that they are confident this is not a credible threat, we are taking additional steps at the Belmont Center to ensure the safety of our students and staff. These steps include additional monitoring, as well as having a police presence at the Center. In an abundance of caution, we are also moving to a heightened level of awareness in our other facilities.
An important message from Mr. Scott Payne,
District Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer,
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES
September is Attendance Awareness Month. We're partnering with the NYS Education Dept. in providing useful resources about the importance of attendance. | https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/videos/bringing-attendance-home-video/
5th grade scientists in Mrs. Lumia's class
WCS has ROOMS - our one-stop communication platform between home & school! If you're not in our WCS app, you're missing out on weekly newsletters, direct messaging with teachers & extra resources! Visit the FAQ for more info: https://info.apptegy.com/rooms-central
BOARD OF ED UPDATE: We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Monica Acomb for her incredible dedication and service on our board since August 2016. Her tireless efforts and passion for our community have made a lasting impact, and she will be deeply missed. Thank you, Monica, for everything you’ve done!
We welcome Jasmine Bledsoe to the Board and appreciate her willingness to serve!
