Special Guest at Our School Today!

We were so happy to welcome Miss West Virginia to Wirt County Primary Center today! She spent time reading with our students and talking with them about heart health, sharing important lessons in a way that was engaging and meaningful for all ages.

Learning about health and wellness at a young age helps students build healthy habits that can last a lifetime, and we are grateful for opportunities like this that support both learning and well‑being.

Thank you, Miss West Virginia, for taking the time to visit our school today and make such a positive impact on our students. We truly appreciate you being here! 💖
20 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
“A classroom scene with multiple kindergarten students sitting on the floor and facing a seated guest wearing a sash and a crown. The guest is reading and speaking to the students. A classroom display board in the background reads, ‘Welcome to Mrs. Vannoy’s Kindergarten,’ and colorful posters and storage bins are visible around the room.”
Look Who Hosted the Attendance Tiger Today!

We are so proud of Mrs. Roberts’ class for earning the Attendance Tiger thanks to their great attendance last week! 👏

Their commitment to being at school and ready to learn truly paid off.
We hope they can keep up the fantastic effort—but we also understand that during cold and flu season, staying home when sick is sometimes the best choice to rest, recover, and keep everyone healthy.

Way to go, Mrs. Roberts’ class! Keep aiming high, and thank you for setting such a great example for our school family! 🐯
20 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
“A group of students from Mrs. Roberts’ class pose together inside a classroom. Several students stand and kneel in front of a bulletin board while holding a stuffed tiger mascot, known as the Attendance Tiger. A graphic on the left side of the image shows a cartoon tiger and text that reads, ‘Look Who Has the Weekly Attendance Tiger! Mrs. Roberts’ Class.’”
Shout‑Out for an Outstanding Math Achievement!

Our school is incredibly proud of Karmen Garcia for an amazing accomplishment in mathematics! Karmen has been named a 2026 Western Regional Math Field Day Alternate for Grade 4 and is also the Wirt County Top Scorer for Grades 4–6! 🏆

Karmen works hard in the classroom and truly takes learning seriously. Because of her positive attitude toward school and dedication to doing her best, she has grown into an excellent math scholar.

Help us celebrate Karmen’s success! 👏
20 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
“A student stands in front of a painted tiger mural on a cinderblock wall while holding two rectangular math award plaques, one in each hand. The plaques recognize achievements in a regional math field day and a countywide math competition.”
AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT ALERT!

We are so proud to recognize Alexandra Shears, Perry Nichols, Carter Sherman, and Teagan Wigal for achieving 100 perfect scores on iReady lessons! 🏆

This accomplishment takes focus, persistence, and lots of hard work, and these students rose to the challenge. Way to go! 👏

We can’t wait to see who reaches this goal next—keep up the great work, everyone!
20 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
“Two students stand in front of a painted tiger mural on a cinderblock wall. Each student is holding an ‘Awesome Job!’ certificate with their name written on it. One student also holds a small prize.”
“Two students stand in front of a painted tiger mural on a cinderblock wall. Each student is holding an ‘Awesome Job!’ certificate with their name written on it. One student also holds a small prize.”
March LiveSchool Raffle Winner Announcement!

We’re excited to announce that Raiden Snyder is our March raffle winner! Thanks to his great behavior, Raiden rolled away with an awesome scooter as his prize. 🛴

Could your child be the next raffle winner? Encourage them to keep earning LiveSchool points and turning them into raffle tickets.

We love celebrating our students and keeping things fun here at the Primary Center. Congratulations, Raiden—we hope you enjoy every ride! 🐯
21 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Photo taken inside a school hallway showing a student standing and holding a scooter. The student is wearing a hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers. The scooter has pink handle grips and wheels. Classroom items, including a filing cabinet, artwork on the wall, and floor markers, are visible in the background.

Help Fill the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry Before Summer!

As summer approaches, we’re collecting nonperishable and unexpired food items to support families of students in Wirt County. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference, and your generosity truly helps feed families in need. 🥫

Items we are collecting include:

Pantry‑stable foods and snacks
Canned meat, fruits, and vegetables
Shelf‑stable milk and juice
Microwavable pasta or meals
Boxed meals that feed up to 6–7 people

Drop‑off Location:
WCPC/WCMS Main Office

Questions?
Contact Taylor Smith at 304‑377‑7285 or taylor.r.smith@k12.wv.us

22 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Illustrated graphic with a light orange background announcing a food drive. Large text at the top reads, “Help Fill WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry Before Summer!” A box of donated food items, including canned goods and bread, appears on the left. Text states, “Your generosity feeds families in need,” followed by information explaining that WCPC/WCMS CIS is collecting nonperishable and unexpired items to support families of students in Wirt County. A list of requested items is shown, including pantry‑stable foods and snacks, canned meat, fruits and vegetables, shelf‑stable milk and juice, microwavable meals, and boxed meals that feed up to six or seven people. At the bottom, text lists the drop‑off location as the WCPC/WCMS Main Office and provides contact information for questions, including a phone number and email address. An illustration shows one person handing a grocery bag to another.
REPORT CARD DAY!

Check those backpacks and folders for your child's report card!
23 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Orange and white graphic with megaphone illustrations in the corners. Large text at the top reads “CHECK FOLDERS!” Center text inside a white circle states, “REPORT CARDS WERE SENT HOME IN STUDENT FOLDERS TODAY MARCH 24.” Smaller text at the bottom reads “Wirt County Primary Center.” The design uses bold orange accents and a school announcement style layout.Provide your feedback on BizChat
Look Who’s Hosting the Attendance Tiger!

Congratulations to Mrs. McKown’s class for their awesome attendance last week! Because of their great effort, they get to host the Attendance Tiger today. 🐯

The class was thrilled to see their striped friend again and is already hoping to welcome him back when they return from Spring Break. 🧡🖤

Way to show up ready to learn, Tigers—keep up the fantastic work!
23 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic with a dark background and white text reading “Look Who Has the Weekly Attendance Tiger!” On the left is a smiling cartoon tiger illustration with text below that reads “Mrs. McKown’s Class.” On the right is a classroom photo showing a group of elementary students posed on a classroom rug around a plush tiger mascot. Classroom walls, a whiteboard, and posters are visible in the background.
What an amazing day for our students and community!

We are so excited to share that free eye exams were offered to all of our students and local homeschooled students through the incredible Glasses2Classes program — and almost all of our students participated!

A HUGE thank you goes out to the Optical Academy for providing professional optical services and bringing this wonderful program right to our schools. We also loved seeing the Coplin Clinic staff set up in the Middle School gym to help make the day such a success.

Opportunities like this make a lasting difference for our students, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. 👓

To learn more about this amazing program, visit https://glasses2classes.com/
23 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Photo taken inside a school gym showing a Glasses 2 Classes display setup. A large blue backdrop sign reads “Glasses 2 Classes by Optical Academy” with text underneath that says “Onsite Vision Screenings, Eye Exams & Eyewear” and “With Mobile Eye Lab.” The sign includes images of children wearing glasses and optical testing equipment. In front of the backdrop, a table displays rows of eyeglass frames organized in cases. The gym floor and wall padding are visible around the display.
PTO SPRING CARNIVAL RAFFLE

As part of our 2026 Spring Carnival, we are excited to introduce our PTO Raffle—replacing last year’s silent auction with something new and fun!

Each week, we will be dropping 7–8 new raffle items, so be sure to keep checking back so you don’t miss out!

How it works:
• If you are interested in an item, fill out the Google Form linked on the website provided
• After completing the form, you must submit payment through the link provided within the form
• Only 20 slots are available per item
• Once all 20 spots are filled, the form will automatically close
If the form is not working, it likely means all spots have been filled.

Payment can ONLY be made through the link inside the Google Form.

Important Payment Note:
Each ticket is $5, and there will be a $0.55 card processing fee per ticket added at checkout. Unfortunately, this fee is unavoidable.

Winners will be drawn on April 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM during the Spring Carnival
• You do not have to be present to win
• Winners who are not present will be contacted using the information provided on the form

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous donations—we couldn’t do this without you!

https://sites.google.com/wvup.edu/2026springcarnivalrafflespots/home
23 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic with a cream-colored background and red carnival‑style curtains at the top and sides. Large text across the top reads “THANK YOU SPONSORS.” Below, the graphic displays multiple columns of black text listing the names of businesses and organizations that donated or supported the event. Each sponsor name is followed by a city and state, primarily located in West Virginia, with a few from Pennsylvania. The overall design resembles a carnival program or poster and serves as a sponsor recognition list.
ROAR-some Attendance!

Big congratulations to Mrs. Paxton’s class for their great attendance last week! Thanks to their hard work and commitment to being at school, they earned the honor of hosting the Weekly Attendance Tiger today.

Way to show up ready to learn, grow, and grin!

Keep up the fantastic work, Tigers! 🧡🖤
24 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic featuring a dark background with a smiling cartoon tiger on the left. Text reads “Look Who Has the Weekly Attendance Tiger!” and “Mrs. Paxton’s Class.” On the right, a classroom photo shows a group of elementary students seated and standing on a colorful rug around a stuffed tiger mascot. Classroom furniture, learning posters, and a whiteboard are visible in the background.
We have another Attendance Tiger TIE!

ROAR-some news! Based on last week’s attendance numbers, three classes showed up, stood out, and earned the Weekly Attendance Tiger! 👏

Congratulations to:
McKown’s Class
Paxton’s Class
Robert’s Class

With such grrrreat attendance, they’ll be sharing the Tiger this week!

A quick reminder: while we LOVE celebrating great attendance, we do not encourage sending sick students to school. Please continue to follow the health guidelines shared by Nurse Kelly to help keep everyone safe and healthy.

Thank you, families, for supporting both learning and wellness. Keep up the awesome work! 🐯
24 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic with a dark textured background featuring a smiling cartoon tiger sitting on the left. White text reads, “Look Who Has the Weekly Attendance Tiger!” and “We have a tie!” Below, the listed classes are “McKown’s Class,” “Paxton’s Class,” and “Robert’s Class.” Additional text at the bottom says, “They will share the Tiger this week.”
Get those fedoras, beanies, and baseball caps ready! 🧢 This Friday, March 20, WCPC is hosting a Hat Day for a fantastic cause! We’re dusting off our favorite headwear to support the Wood County Society, an incredible organization dedicated to uniting our communities and celebrating the unique abilities of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental differences. Why We’re Wearing Our Hats: Your $1 donation helps fund life-changing programs in Wood and Wirt Counties, including: Camp Echo 🏕️ Artbeat Studio 🎨 Summer Speech Therapy 🗣️ ...and so much more! The Details: When: Friday, March 20 Cost: Just $1 per student Goal: Show off our style and our support for an inclusive community! Let’s see your wildest, coolest, or most creative hats, WCPC! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with headwear for a great cause. 👒
27 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Conversation with Gemini You said Write a fun social media post: WCPC will be having a Hat Day on FRIDAY, March 20. All proceeds will benefit the Wood County Society, which also serves Wirt County in helping make sure we are uniting communities and ensuring that all youth and adults with intellectual and developmental differences are recognized for their abilities. Some of the activities they support are Camp Echo, Artbeat Studio, Summer speech therapy programs, and more! We are excited to show our support to this fantastic organization! Please send $1 with your student on Friday to participate. Gemini said Get those fedoras, beanies, and baseball caps ready! 🎩🧢 This Friday, March 20, WCPC is hosting a Hat Day for a fantastic cause! We’re dusting off our favorite headwear to support the Wood County Society, an incredible organization dedicated to uniting our communities and celebrating the unique abilities of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental differences. ✨ Why We’re Wearing Our Hats: Your $1 donation helps fund life-changing programs in Wood and Wirt Counties, including: Camp Echo 🏕️ Artbeat Studio 🎨 Summer Speech Therapy 🗣️ ...and so much more! 📅 The Details: When: Friday, March 20 Cost: Just $1 per student Goal: Show off our style and our support for an inclusive community! Let’s see your wildest, coolest, or most creative hats, WCPC! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with headwear for a great cause. 🎓👒 #HatDay #WoodCountySociety #WCPC #InclusionMatters #CommunityStrong Would you like me to create a quick graphic-style layout or a flyer version of this announcement that you can print out? You said Create a graphic to post on facebook and create an ada compliant alt test for it Gemini said  Here is the Facebook graphic for WCPC's Hat Day and the corresponding ADA-compliant alt text. ADA Compliant Alt Text An illustrated event flyer with a bright teal background announcing "WCPC HAT DAY! FRIDAY, March 20." The title uses playful, multi-colored lettering and is decorated with small hat icons. Large, cartoon illustrations of five smiling students wearing different hats—including a beanie, a cowboy hat, and a crown—surround a central donation banner that reads "DONATE $1" with a small coin icon. Below the donation text, a list of supported programs is shown under the heading "SUPPORTING:" with corresponding icons: "Camp Echo" (tent), "Artbeat Studio" (paint palette), "Speech Therapy" (speaking profile), and "MORE!" The bottom right features the "WOOD COUNTY SOCIETY" heart logo with the tagline "Uniting Communities." A footer reads: "Helping Youth & Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Differences."
Keeping Students Safe Online

Wirt County Schools will be implementing a new Internet Safety education program, and we want our families at Wirt County Primary Center to have all the details.

This program is part of the S.W.A.T. (Safety While Accessing Technology) Bill, which was passed during the 2024 legislative session. The law requires the West Virginia Department of Education to provide internet safety education for students in grades 3–12.

Important things for families to know:
• All instruction is age‑appropriate and varies by grade level
• Students at the Primary Center (3rd and 4th grades) will be using the RealmQuest program
• Lessons are interactive and designed to be engaging while teaching safe and responsible technology use

Topics covered include:
• Online scams
• Cyberbullying
• Online predators
• Artificial intelligence (AI) risks
• Making safe and responsible choices online

A parent/guardian opt‑out form will be coming home soon. Families who choose NOT to have their child participate will be able to opt out of this program. Parent resources are available to help support conversations at home and keep families informed.

Our goal is to partner with families to help students stay safe, informed, and confident while using technology. To learn more about the program and find resources, visit:
wveis.k12.wv.us/cyberswat

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe online!
28 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Vertical informational graphic with a blue technology-themed background and lock icons. Text reads: “Attention Parents! New Internet Safety Program Coming to Wirt County Schools! Grades 3–12, Starting in the 2025–26 School Year.” The center highlights “S.W.A.T. — Safety While Accessing Technology” with the phrase “Keeping Students Safe Online.” Two illustrated panels below are labeled “Miss Informed — Interactive Teen Simulation” and “RealmQuest — Adventure Game for Younger Students.” Along the bottom are icons labeled “Scams,” “Cyberbullying,” “Online Predators,” and “AI Risks.” A web address at the bottom reads, “wveis.k12.wv.us/cyberswat.”

Hatching Excitement!

Our students have been loving the chance to watch eggs at the middle school hatch live online. Mrs. Wheeland's class was cheering on a chick trying to break free from its shell. What an egg-citing learning experience!

If you’d like to tune in and watch the hatching at home with your child, you can join the live stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/wirt_hatch

It’s a fun way to see science in action and share some special learning moments together! 🐥

28 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
PTO Meeting Today – Let’s Plan the Spring Carnival!

Parents and guardians, you’re invited to join us today at 3:30 PM for our PTO meeting at school! We’ll be working together to make plans for our upcoming Spring Carnival—and we’d love your ideas and help. Everyone is welcome to attend! The more people who participate, the better the carnival will be for our students and families. Even a little input can make a big difference!

We hope to see you there and can’t wait to start planning some springtime fun! 🌷
28 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic designed like a green chalkboard with a wooden frame. White text reads, “Wirt County Primary Center PTO Meeting.” Below, smaller text reads, “Thursday, March 19, 2026” and “3:30.”

3rd Grade Egg Drop Challenge is Coming!

Calling all 3rd grade families...Get ready for some high-flying fun and creative problem solving!

On Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 PM, our third graders will take part in an exciting Egg Drop Activity at Wirt County Primary Center. Doors will open at 1:20 PM for families who would like to attend.

The At-home design challenge:
Students are encouraged to design and build a container at home that will safely protect a raw egg when dropped from a high location.

Things you need to know:
Use any materials you’d like.
Be creative and think outside the box.
Containers must allow easy access for a teacher to place the raw egg inside the morning of the activity.

Will the egg survive the drop? We can’t wait to find out! 🐣💥

29 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Square illustrated flyer titled “3rd Grade Egg Drop!” Text reads, “Thursday, April 9th at 1:30 PM. Parents welcome! Doors open at 1:20 PM.” A banner says, “Build a Safe Egg Container! Get Creative & Protect that Egg!” The illustration shows eggs in different protective setups, including a cushioned box, box design, bottle capsule, basket labeled “Soft Landing,” and an egg above a spring. Labels read “Cushioned Box,” “Box Design,” “Bottle Capsule,” and “Soft Landing!” A question at the bottom asks, “Will Your Egg Survive the Drop??” The background shows blue sky and clouds.
PREK REGISTRATION REMINDER

PreK families—we can’t wait to meet our newest learners!

If your child is signed up for a scheduled PreK Registration time this Friday, March 20, 2026, then this is a friendly reminder for you.

Please be sure to arrive on time
Bring your child with you
Get ready for a fun and welcoming visit!

We’re so excited to see you and help kick off this exciting journey into PreK!

If you haven't signed your child up for PreK yet, then feel free to call the school (304-275-4263) and find out what you need to do. We are ALWAYS happy to have new little tiger cubs!
29 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Colorful PreK registration graphic with a light background. Text reads, “PREK REGISTRATION is always open! Children must be 4 by June 30, 2025. Call the school for an application and more information. 304-275-4263.” The image includes playful illustrations of three children standing and jumping on large alphabet blocks labeled A, B, and C, along with a smiling sun, clouds, stars, and a rainbow. Provide your feedback on BizChat
SAY CHEESE AND SAVE SOME $$$$!

Don’t forget to order this year’s school pictures (or order more if you need them) and score a little extra savings while you’re at it!

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Use code: S2610OFF
Expires: July 31, 2026

Redeem here: https://rb.gy/4x2ylv

It’s a great time to grab those smiles and memories—plus who doesn’t love a discount? 😊📷
29 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Graphic with a yellow background featuring a large smiling yellow sphere centered among many smaller yellow smiley-face spheres. Black text on the right side reads, “SHARE A SMILE.”
Exciting news, WCPC families!

Today, our students will be bringing home their Book Blast books, and we are so excited to see the joy of reading continue beyond the classroom.

We hope our students enjoy diving into their new books and sharing stories with family members at home. Reading plays such an important role in learning and growth, and we are thankful for the opportunity to help get books into the hands (and homes) of all our students.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Book Blast a success. Happy reading! 📖
30 days ago, Wirt County Primary Center
Two children’s books are shown lying side by side on a wooden surface. The book on the left has a green cover and is titled “You’re the Hero: Jungle Adventure,” featuring illustrated people, animals, plants, and insects arranged around a circular jungle scene. The book on the right has a light-colored cover and is titled “The Bad Seed,” displaying an illustrated sunflower seed character standing on a sidewalk with buildings in the background. Both books are clearly visible and placed close together.