Friday, September 13, is White Out Day at WCHS and the Home Football Game! WCHS is supporting Suicide Awareness with positive messages! Wear your white with positive messages!
Good evening, this is John McKown, Wirt County Schools superintendent. In light of recent social media post that are circulating threatening schools in West Virginia I am calling to let parents, students, and staff members know that we are aware of this and are in contact with local and state law enforcement concerning these posts. At this time, there has not been a direct threat to Wirt County Schools. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority and every threat is taken seriously and fully investigated.
Thank you to the parents that have reported these posts to us. Please continue to do so if you see something concerning. We are working with law enforcement to have an increases police presence at school tomorrow and in the days that follow until the source of these posts is found and dealt with by law enforcement.
The WCHS Homecoming Parade will be on October 4th at 2:15 p.m. 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 1:00 p.m. and the parade will begin at 2:15 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.
WCHS Student Council is hosting a Trivia Night on September 21st at 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:40 PM). Scan the QR code to sign up.
WCHS is hosting a White Out Friday night as our Tigers take on Calhoun County Red Devils @ 7:00 pm.
WCHS SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Help the community by supporting the food drive......
The FBI Pittsburgh Division’s Community Outreach Program will host five Teen Academy programs this fall and will support the CJIS Teen Academy in Clarksburg.
Teen Academy is a one-day hands-on program for rising High School Juniors and Seniors (2024-2025 school year) who live within the FBI Pittsburgh Division’s area of responsibility in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The dates and locations for the 2024 Fall Program are below:
FBI Beckley, WV Teen Academy; October 8, 2024
FBI Charleston, WV Teen Academy; October 9, 2024
FBI CJIS (Clarksburg, WV) Teen Academy; October 15, 2024
FBI Pittsburgh, PA Teen Academy; October 17, 2024
FBI Wheeling, WV Teen Academy; October 29, 2024
FBI Martinsburg, WV Teen Academy; November 13, 2024
The FBI’s Teen Academy program in Pittsburgh and West Virginia allows a diverse group of high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to investigate the world of law enforcement. Active explorations of fitness and forensic science grow students’ minds and bodies while age-appropriate lessons on topics such as violence prevention, sextortion, and hoax threats teach them how to stay safe. FBI staff, including special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff, lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on the work we do, how we do it, and, most importantly, why we choose this work in service of all Americans.
Any student with an interest in leadership and service is welcome to apply for this free opportunity. An interest in a law enforcement career is not a pre-requisite.
Please visit the following link to view a sneak peek of our Teen Academy program and to download an official application, which includes an essay requirement. When you click on the city of your choice, make sure you click on the link to download the file, complete the application on your computer, and return via e-mail to the POCs listed below.
FBI TEEN ACADEMY APPLICATIONS - FALL 2024
Application dates vary. See the site above for more information.
Pittsburgh applications should be sent to: fatrovato@fbi.gov
Beckley, Charleston, Wheeling, and Martinsburg applications should be sent to: wnbarnhart@fbi.gov
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Regards,
Whitney
Whitney N. Barnhart
Community Outreach Specialist
FBI Pittsburgh – Charleston Resident Agency
E-mail: wnbarnhart@fbi.gov
Desk: 304.346.2432
Cell: 412.334.1979
Below are links to our Fall Schedules
Varsity Football- https://www.wvssac.org/schedule-display/?team=0151&sport=Football&endpoint=schedules&program=Senior&class=all&cache=
JV Football- https://www.wvssac.org/schedule-display/?team=0151&sport=Football&endpoint=schedules&program=Mid%2FJr&class=all&cache=
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)- https://www.wvssac.org/schedule-display/?team=0151&sport=CrossCountry%28B%29&endpoint=schedules&program=Senior&class=all&cache=
Volleyball- https://www.wvssac.org/schedule-display/?team=0151&sport=Volleyball&endpoint=schedules&program=Senior&class=all&cache=
Golf- https://www.wvssac.org/schedule-display/?team=0151&sport=Golf&endpoint=schedules&program=Senior&class=all&cache=
Thanks to all the staff, students, and stakeholders who helped make a great first two days back to school!
Acceptable Use Policy - https://5il.co/2tja1
Wirt County Schools has updated its acceptable use policy (AUP). The last two pages of the AUP must be signed and submitted before students can use school devices and networks. While WCHS students can also get a copy of this with their beginning of the year paperwork, reviewing this policy now and sending in the signed portion with the student on day 1 can help us get devices to students quicker.
***This is especially important for Juniors and Seniors taking college classes, as they will have training on these and need a device for the first day.
Parents of Seniors and students who will need medication at school, please see information from Nurse Kelly!
WCHS Open House information
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Parent/Student Meeting at 5:00 pm in the auditorium
WCHS welcomes Chad Strimel to our team as our TIS!
Bio: My name is Chad Strimel. I served as the District Math Coach in Roane County Schools for 9 years and as a Math/Social Studies Teacher at Roane County High School for 6 years before that. I obtained my Bachelors in Education from Glenville State College (now University) and I also obtained my Masters in Instructional Design and Technology from WVU. I'm coming up on 20 years of marriage to my lovely wife Michelle, who is now working at WCPC. I also have three wonderful daughters age 19, 15, and 4. I love the outdoors for activities like hiking, fishing, and just traveling. I'm also an avid gamer. I look forward to getting to know everyone at WCHS.
Reminder! Paint Your Spot sign ups for the Class of 2025 are due July 30th! Complete the request online at https://bit.ly/2024-WCHS-Senior-Spots
In May, Wirt County High School received the Youth Volunteer Award from the West Virginia Heath Care Association. We were nominated by Elizabeth Care Center COO, Hannah Moore, and her amazing team. Today, high school students representing the WCHS Band, FBLA, Student Council, and YLA visited the Elizabeth Care Center to visit with the residents and participate in a video production for the award. This video will be played during the official award presentation at the WVHCA Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 17th. This amazing partnership has created many wonderful experiences for the staff at both locations, students, and nursing home residents. We are excited to continue working with ECC in the future!
WCHS announces Back to School Open House!
August 14, 2024
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
9th Grade and New Student Orientation at 5:00 pm in the Auditorium (Parents and Students)
Wirt County Schools are closed July 4th and 5th in honor of Independence Day!
WCHS Gym and Commons area closed beginning Friday, July 5 - Monday, July 15, 2024 for floor maintenance.
Please see message regarding the WCHS main office being closed. Summer School and STEM will be open!
