Reminder! WCMS Picture Day is tomorrow, Wed. August 26th.
Mark your calendars! The WCMS Book Fair is coming up from September 14th to September 18th, 2026! Get ready to discover fantastic new books, support our school library, and build your home bookshelf. A digital wallet will be available closer to the book fair!
Reintroducing PBIS at WCMS!
At WCMS, we are committed to helping every student succeed by fostering a positive, supportive school culture through our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. Our goal is simple: reinforce our core expectations - Respectful, Organized, Committed, Kind, and Show Up - while providing clear feedback and support to help students thrive every day.
How PBIS Works at WCMS:
🌟 Celebrating Success with LiveSchool: Students earn LiveSchool points throughout the day for demonstrating positive behavior and attending school. Points accumulate, allowing students to earn rewards and recognition for their hard work.
⚠️ Classroom-Level Accountability: When minor behavioral redirects are needed, teachers use classroom-level warnings to give students a quick opportunity to self-correct in real time.
🛠️ Supportive Behavior Reteach: If a student receives 3 warnings in a month, they are referred for a targeted behavior reteach. This session is designed as a supportive step to discuss what went wrong, reflect on choices, and build a plan to help the student get back on track.
How Parents Can Get Involved:
📋 Data Tracking Sheets: Keep an eye out for data tracking sheets sent home at midterms. Students will use these throughout the year to track their attendance, warnings, and LiveSchool points.
✅ LiveSchool Parent Account: See your student's positive behavior points in real time by signing up for a parent LiveSchool account at https://my.liveschoolapp.com/. Parent invites are being sent home this week for students who don't already have a linked account!
📞 Home Communication: If your student is referred for a behavior reteach, you will receive a phone call or letter home. Please take a moment to discuss the behavior and improvement plan with your student.
At WCMS, we are committed to helping every student succeed by fostering a positive, supportive school culture through our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. Our goal is simple: reinforce our core expectations - Respectful, Organized, Committed, Kind, and Show Up - while providing clear feedback and support to help students thrive every day.
How PBIS Works at WCMS:
🌟 Celebrating Success with LiveSchool: Students earn LiveSchool points throughout the day for demonstrating positive behavior and attending school. Points accumulate, allowing students to earn rewards and recognition for their hard work.
⚠️ Classroom-Level Accountability: When minor behavioral redirects are needed, teachers use classroom-level warnings to give students a quick opportunity to self-correct in real time.
🛠️ Supportive Behavior Reteach: If a student receives 3 warnings in a month, they are referred for a targeted behavior reteach. This session is designed as a supportive step to discuss what went wrong, reflect on choices, and build a plan to help the student get back on track.
How Parents Can Get Involved:
📋 Data Tracking Sheets: Keep an eye out for data tracking sheets sent home at midterms. Students will use these throughout the year to track their attendance, warnings, and LiveSchool points.
✅ LiveSchool Parent Account: See your student's positive behavior points in real time by signing up for a parent LiveSchool account at https://my.liveschoolapp.com/. Parent invites are being sent home this week for students who don't already have a linked account!
📞 Home Communication: If your student is referred for a behavior reteach, you will receive a phone call or letter home. Please take a moment to discuss the behavior and improvement plan with your student.
WCMS Weekly Update!
Each week, students will review announcements and events with their advisory teacher on Monday morning. To ensure our parents and families stay in the loop, we will also share these updates with you here so you can stay informed on everything happening at WCMS during the upcoming week!
LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Having Materials Ready
Student Activities:
📝 Student Leadership Team applications are open throughout the week!
Meet Our Communities In Schools Site Coordinator!
Wirt County Primary and Middle School families, welcome back Taylor Smith, our Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator for year two!
What CIS Does & How We Help:
• Support Student Learning: Boost academic achievement, attendance, and positive behavior.
• Family & Community Connection: Connect families with basic needs, community resources, and referrals.
• Relationship Building: Foster trusting relationships through ongoing support and home visits.
• School Supports: Coordinate initiatives like Back to School events, clothing drives, school supply distribution, and parent workshops.
Get Involved:
Parents and guardians can scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out directly to complete a consent form to access these supports.
Contact Information:
Coordinator: Taylor Smith
📞 Phone: (304) 377-7285
📩 Email: taylor.r.smith@k12.wv.us
Wirt County Primary and Middle School families, welcome back Taylor Smith, our Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator for year two!
What CIS Does & How We Help:
• Support Student Learning: Boost academic achievement, attendance, and positive behavior.
• Family & Community Connection: Connect families with basic needs, community resources, and referrals.
• Relationship Building: Foster trusting relationships through ongoing support and home visits.
• School Supports: Coordinate initiatives like Back to School events, clothing drives, school supply distribution, and parent workshops.
Get Involved:
Parents and guardians can scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out directly to complete a consent form to access these supports.
Contact Information:
Coordinator: Taylor Smith
📞 Phone: (304) 377-7285
📩 Email: taylor.r.smith@k12.wv.us
Good morning! We realize we have a lot of students out today because of bus issues. Please make sure to send a note tomorrow so we don't miss excusing anyone. Students who missed because the bus didn't run will be excused.
7th & 8th Grade Families! Your student is bringing home their school computer today! Please review these expectations with your child:
📅 Computers must be brought to school every day.
🔋Laptops should be plugged in and fully charged at home each evening so they are ready for class the next morning.
🏫 These devices are strictly for educational and school-related activities.
🛠 Any physical damage, technical issues, or missing equipment must be reported to our technology folks immediately so we can get it resolved.
WCMS Families! If you have not turned in your enrollment paperwork, please send it with your student tomorrow! Computers are being distributed, and students must have a signed AUP in order to get their device.
Wirt County school buses return to the roads tomorrow morning for the first day of school, so please allow extra travel time and stay alert throughout our community. Remember to watch for children at bus stops and our students who walk to school in Elizabeth. There are a few bus route changes this year. Follow our transportation department to stay up to date.
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Bus 51
Due to needing to push back pick up times in the mornings, here are the pickup times for the 2026-2027 school year...
7:05am First Pick up @ Ruble’s (very end of Enterprise Rd)
7:12am Henderson Run turn around
7:20am Faustine Farm Rd (across from Three Bridges)
7:24am Enterprise Rd + Route 14
7:26am Right Past Mountaineer Gas
7:30am Fulls Trailer Court
7:32am Martin Circle + Sycamore Drive
7:35am Middle/Primary/Pre-K
7:40am High School
BUS 47
Due to a recently-added stop on Willow Road, Bus #47 will pick up at Windy Ridge/Somerville Road Intersection at 6:30, and Wine Road at 6:35, Willow Road at 6:45.
BUS 40 is now BUS 41
Parents of students who rode bus 40!!
Your child's bus number is now 41 and, and the morning bus time has also been pushed back by 5 minutes.
New Times:
Starting point Somersville fork windy ridge: 06:35
Windy gap: 06:49
Entering Fulls Fork: 06:57
Leaving Fulls Fork: 07:16
Reminder! The WCMS Open House is Tuesday, August 11th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us to meet your teachers, claim your locker, and get the information you need for a successful school year!
Have a student coming to the middle school this year? Make sure that you update your notification preferences for the Wirt County Schools app!
We are excited to welcome our new and returning students and families during the WCMS Open House on Tuesday, August 11th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us to meet your teachers, claim your locker, and get the information you need for a successful school year!
Attention sixth through eighth graders interested in playing volleyball for WCMS!!!
Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you all know about tryouts and how they will work this year.
It will be August 10th & 11th in the Middle School gym. We’re going to be dividing times this year. This is how it will look.
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Monday August 10th
3:00-5:30 (everyone)
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Tuesday August 11th
Group 1:
If you played last year
4:00-5:30
Group 2:
If you didn’t play last year
5:30-7:30
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Please make sure proof of insurance and sports physicals are in BY AUGUST 10th.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
The Wirt County Family Resources Office is hosting a free Back to School Backpack Giveaway on Monday, August 10 from 3-6 pm in their office at 116 Market St in Elizabeth. Families with school aged children attending Wirt County Schools (or enrolled in a homeschool curriculum) are eligible to receive supplies.
Don't forget that all students playing sports for WCMS in grades 6-8 must have a completed physical AND a copy of current insurance BEFORE they can start official practices. Please make sure coaches get a copy of that insurance to submit to the school.
Check out the vaccine information below!
The countdown is officially on for STEAM into SPACE 2026!
All applicants who have been accepted into the limited spots for this program have been contacted. For those joining us next week, here is a quick checklist to make sure you're ready for mission departure:
📅 Dates: June 15 - 18
⏰ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Drop-off: 8:20 – 8:30 a.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🚙 Pick-up: 3:20 – 3:30 p.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🍉 Food: Breakfast and lunch will be served daily!
👟 Reminder: We have a mix of indoor and outdoor activities planned daily, so please make sure to follow the WCMS school dress code and bring a refillable water bottle!
All applicants who have been accepted into the limited spots for this program have been contacted. For those joining us next week, here is a quick checklist to make sure you're ready for mission departure:
📅 Dates: June 15 - 18
⏰ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Drop-off: 8:20 – 8:30 a.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🚙 Pick-up: 3:20 – 3:30 p.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🍉 Food: Breakfast and lunch will be served daily!
👟 Reminder: We have a mix of indoor and outdoor activities planned daily, so please make sure to follow the WCMS school dress code and bring a refillable water bottle!
If you registered your child for the food box pick up, the first pick up will be Thursday, June 11 at noon in the WCHS parking lot. Each weekly pick up will be at noon every Thursday until the final one on July 23rd. Please make sure the person picking up the box knows your child's name.
Our fantastic FRN shared this information with us and we wanted to share with our parents! This is a great opportunity to see if your child may be able to receive a free hotspot through T-Mobile.
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📣 WV Special Education Parents:
We need your feedback! Complete the Parent Involvement Survey to help improve services for students with disabilities.
👉 www.mi-schoolservices.com/wvparent
📞 Call 304-472-5697 for help!
**You should have received a postcard similar to this one with a 7-digit code you will use to complete the survey. If you do not have the code, you will be able to request it on the survey website.
We need your feedback! Complete the Parent Involvement Survey to help improve services for students with disabilities.
👉 www.mi-schoolservices.com/wvparent
📞 Call 304-472-5697 for help!
**You should have received a postcard similar to this one with a 7-digit code you will use to complete the survey. If you do not have the code, you will be able to request it on the survey website.
