Wirt County High School

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WCHS show your Tiger Pride on Wednesday with Anything but a Backpack Day!

WCHS show your Tiger Pride Tuesday by dressing up - Vine Day!

WCHS show your Tiger Pride by dressing up for Throwback Thursday!

Just a reminder there is no parking in front of the high school on Friday for the Homecoming Parade! Thanks!

WCHS LSIC Agenda and Minutes for September 27, 2024.

WCHS Events - Week of 9/30 - 10/6/24

WCHS is celebrating Homecoming Week! Monday is PJ Day!

WCHS LSIC Meeting is Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:15 am @ WCHS Room 500. All parents, students, staff, and local business members are invited to attend.

WCHS Homecoming Week is next week. Show you spirit and dress up next week!

Updated Parade Time! Our Homecoming Parade is growing so we need a little more time. The WCHS Homecoming Parade will start at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th. Organizations and businesses are invited to register for the parade. Registration is due by October 2nd! Please register online at https://bit.ly/2024-WCHS-Homecoming-Parade. Here are some rules to keep in mind for this year's parade: Line-up and pictures will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. We do not allow political or religious groups in the parade. Parade floats, banners, advertisements, etc. must be positive in nature. Any trailer/float with children on it MUST have at least one adult who is on the trailer/float at all times with the kids. Wirt County High School staff reserve the right to deny entry to parade lineup if any of the guidelines are not followed.

9th and 10th graders received permission slips to attend the GEAR UP Student Leadership Academy on Oct. 9 and a Health Career Expo (for those interested in a future career in healthcare) on Oct. 17. Permission slips need returned by next Monday!

Are you interested in joining an US Service Academy?

WCHS invites parents to attend the 1st LSIC of the year. LSIC is the Local School Improvement Council and is made up of students, parents, and teachers. They work together to help improve the school. If you are interested, please call the school and let Mrs. Smith know. The 1st meeting is Friday, 9/18/24 at 11:15 am - 12 Noon. Lunch will be provided.

Due to new WV State Policy, WCHS will no longer be giving excused absences for vacations/educational leave. All educational leave granted prior to this change will be honored. Students only get 10 days of parent notes per year. Any days beyond this are counted as unexcused. Students are only permitted 5 unexcused absences per year. Again, this is a new state policy, not a Wirt County Schools policy. When a student is absent, a parent note or doctor note must be submitted within 3 days upon returning to school.

Help us celebrate our school aides, cooks, custodians, bus drivers, maintenance, support personnel, and secretaries on Thursday, September 19, 2024!

Students are bringing home their 1st 9 Weeks Midterms tonight!

WCHS September 16 - 21, 2024 Events

WCHS Student Council is planning a Trivia Night this Saturday, September 21 in the cafeteria. Teams of 2-5 may sign up using the QR code. Please register by 3:30 pm on Thursday, 9/19. If we do not receive more registrations by this time, the event will have to be postponed due to low participation.

A message for CJ Harvey - cj.harvey@wv.gov View this email in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 12, 2024 Gov. Justice directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities across the state. “We will tenaciously pursue these bad actors and anyone creating an unsafe environment for our children. I just won't tolerate it. Not for one instant,” Gov. Justice said. “Each and every one of these threats will be investigated and all our resources are working together to protect our students, our schools, and our communities.” The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies are aware of and working with local, state, and federal partners to monitor and investigate all leads and information received. A call was held earlier today with school superintendents from across the state to discuss the threats, ongoing response, and safety measures and protocols in place with local schools. Homeland Security also assured that if additional resources are needed in specific counties, the state can provide support and facilitate connections as necessary. “We are working with local, county, regional, state, and federal authorities to investigate and address these threats,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Mark Sorsaia. “As we fulfill our mission to protect our students, teachers, and staff and coordinate our response and investigation with local and federal authorities, we ask the public to share any and all information they may have regarding these threats.” Threats early in the school year are not uncommon. Each instance is taken very seriously and punishable by strict disciplinary measures, including possible suspension, expulsion, and legal consequences. The school safety unit takes all threats seriously and supports zero tolerance when dealing with threats to schools. The West Virginia Fusion Center, under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, will continue coordinating response efforts and investigations at the state level. “Our ongoing priority is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students and communities,” said Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Rob Cunningham. “We will continue our investigation of each event and are prepared to respond if needed. We ask the community to download our emergency response phone app and assist us in keeping our communities safe.” The community is encouraged to report any and all types of threats by calling 911 and utilizing the My Mobile Witness reporting app. "These threats are incredibly disruptive to student learning and well-being," said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. "We implore our families and communities to work with their local law enforcement agencies or school safety officers to report suspicious activities. Students deserve to attend schools where they feel safe and can learn in a productive and nurturing environment." The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security will provide updates as more information becomes available. Reporting a Threat The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security reminds all West Virginians to immediately call 911 if there is an immediate danger or law enforcement intervention is necessary. Additionally, West Virginia has partnered with My Mobile Witness to implement a “see something, send something” reporting system that can be completed on a smartphone or other mobile device. All West Virginians are encouraged to participate in this initiative by downloading the free See, Send application from the App Store or Google Play. My Mobile Witness is also compatible with web-based reporting and is not strictly for cell phone use. Once the app is downloaded to a device, users will be prompted to enter their first and last name (though any reporting can be done anonymously, if the user prefers), their phone number, and then select a state of residence. Once those fields are entered, the app will be ready to use. The user may submit tips for “Crime/Suspicious Activity” or “School Threat or Safety Issues,” and they may also request help for “Suicide or Addiction.” ### CONTACT THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE C.J. Harvey Director of Communications CJ.Harvey@wv.gov Rachael Harper Communications Specialist Rachael.A.Harper@wv.gov FOLLOW GOVERNOR JUSTICE Gov. Justice on Twitter Gov. Justice on Facebook Gov. Justice on Instagram Gov. Justice on YouTube Gov. Justice on Flickr Governor's Website https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?e=94b2481ca6&u=d525ab9ade4d860d2b5772468&id=0d7a3a0f8b