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School Bus Operators start their day early and often times finish after the sun has gone down. As part of School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, Buffalo Elementary School bought their bus drivers lunch and Buffalo Middle School Students made a giant 'Thank You' sign for their drivers. What a great way for students to show their appreciation!
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After listening to "Froggy's First Kiss" Mrs. Smarr's students at Kellogg Elementary broke up into small groups to work on an important skill...sequencing. Students worked together to put the pictures from the book in the correct order. A perfect Valentine's Day lesson to build reading comprehension and communication skills!
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WCS is Hiring!
We are looking for substitute cooks to prepare/serve food for really awesome students! This position also has the potential to become Full-Time.
There is never a dull moment in the cafeteria, to join the fun...click the link below!
Apply now --> https://www1.wayneschoolswv.org/bid/#
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Did you know? More parental involvement in your students education leads to improved academic outcomes! But what kind of involvement from a parent/guardian is the most beneficial to students? What is the best way to create and maintain a positive presence in your students education?
To help answer those questions, along with many more, The WCS Family Engagement Team is hosting several important workshops in the coming months! One is virtual and the others are in person. We hope to see you there!
More Information, including times/dates/locations --> https://www.wayneschoolswv.org/article/1460594
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Are you or a family member a current Sophomore interested in expanding your artistic talents this Summer?
The WVDE is offering a free-of-charge program that will provide students with the opportunity to enhance and build artistic skills in creative writing, dance, digital literacy, instrumental music, painting and drawing, theater, and vocal performance.
For more information on the Governor's School for the Arts, including qualification requirements and application instructions, you can visit the link here:
https://wvde.us/gov-schools/arts/
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Dunlow and Genoa Elementaries will be closed today, February 13th, due to flooding.
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We have received a few questions asking how to find the Vinson High School Memorabilia pictures that have been posted on Vinson Middle School's website. Follow the steps below to find your favorite VHS memory.
1. Go to https://vms.wayn.k12.wv.us/
2. At the top (and to the right) of the home page, click on Menu.
3. When the menu pops up, find the About Us section. It is located on the far left side.
4. Click on "Vinson High School Archives" under the About Us section
5. Click on the VHS Archive button
6. Pick a decade and enjoy!
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From 1934 until 1998, thousands of students and educators called Vinson High School home. For 64 years, memories were made, diplomas were earned, and championships were won.
Many of those achievements and memories have been on display inside Vinson Middle School, the former VHS, and they are now displayed on the VMS website! There are pictures from the 1930s on up. The images include class pictures, trophies, plaques, retired jerseys, and more.
To view the entire gallery, visit VMS' website https://vms.wayn.k12.wv.us/o/vm
A fun side note about this project. The day the pictures were taken, several current VMS students spotted their parents' class picture. We hope you enjoy those pictures as much as your kids did!
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School Guidance Counselors wear many different hats throughout the school year, sometimes they wear four or five hats at once. Whether it be helping students plan their future education or career goals or giving students a space to talk, school counselors mission is to maximize student success, and promote access and equity for all students.
To highlight the important role school counselors play in education, the first full week in February is National School Counseling Week. We are grateful for the many talented counselors working in Wayne County Schools. Thank you for the countless hours spent ensuring all students have the opportunity to reach their academic and career goals.
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The Wayne High School RAZE club went to the state capitol last month to attend Tobacco Free Day. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the dangers of tobacco and get a closer look at how the legislative process works! Way to go, Pioneers!
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Schedule Reminder!
This Wednesday, February 7th, is a Professional Learning Day (PL Day) for WCS Employees, there is no school for students that day.
This PL Day was originally scheduled for February 14th but had to be moved to this Wednesday. February 14th will be a normal school day for staff and students. Check out other important dates this month in the picture below.
Picture Courtesy, CKMS
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Now that we are in the 2nd half of the school year, 8th graders are beginning to prepare for the next chapter in their educational journey. This week, VMS 8th grade students met with SVHS counselors and administrators to ask questions about high school and fill out their class preferences. They also received information on CTE courses available at SVHS, including the six CTE programs open to 9th graders. August will be here for you know it!
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Parents/Guardians - The Absence Excuse Form has been added to our website. Once you are on the home page, click on the menu tab in the top right corner. The Absence Excuse button is under the 'Family & Students' section. After selecting the Absence Excuse button, you will be directed to a page to choose the form that corresponds with your students school.
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Dunlow and Genoa Elementaries will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 24th due to a water outage.
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Dunlow and Genoa Elementaries will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 23rd due to a water outage.
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Wayne County Schools will be on a two hour delay Monday, Jan 22nd, 2024. Tolsia High School. Dunlow and Genoa Elementaries will be closed due to water outages. Please check our website in the morning for the most up to date bus information.
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Last night's meeting at Wayne High School was canceled due to the weather. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Wayne County Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 19th 2024. Snow Packet #4.
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Wayne County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan 18th 2024. Snow Packet #3
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All Wayne County Schools will be on a two hour delay Thursday Jan. 18th. Please check our website in the AM for any indiviual bus cancellations.