The 2nd winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Winston Duncan. Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your child’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest!
REMINDER: No Email is required, and you can enter ALL siblings at WCPC with the same 10+ contacts!
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Congratulations to Huntar Kerns for winning our first drawing prize: the Book Blast Treasure Chest!
Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students.
Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
NO EMAIL IS REQUIRED. YOU CAN SEND THE INVITES BY TEXT!
IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN AT WCPC, YOU STILL ONLY NEED 10 CONTACTS TOTAL.
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Ms. Lowe’s class has the Attendance Tiger today thanks to their PAW‑sitively awesome attendance last week! We are so proud of these students for showing up, working hard, and being amazing examples for our school community.🐯
While strong attendance is super important, we also want to gently remind families that if a student is feeling unwell, it’s best to keep them home to prevent germs from spreading. Please take a moment to look back at Nurse Kelly’s post from yesterday for guidance on common illnesses and when students should stay home. 🩺
Keep shining, Lowe’s class — the Tiger is lucky to spend the day with you! 🐾
Before becoming WCPC’s famous Attendance Tiger, this adventurous striped friend lived a wildly exciting life far beyond our school walls. But what made him leave the jungle behind and take on the most important job of his life? Stay tuned… his story is just getting started!
WEEKLY STAFF HIGHLIGHT
Before coming to our school, the Attendance Tiger lived a very exciting life deep in the Enchanted Tiger Jungle where he served as the official Wake‑Up Roarer for all the young cubs. Every morning he practiced his loudest, proudest “GRRRR!” to make sure everyone started their day on time. One day, he heard that WCPC needed a fierce (but friendly) helper to encourage students to come to school regularly. With a swish of his tail and a determined growl, he packed his favorite stripes and journeyed straight to our school where he became our official Attendance Tiger!
His favorite part of the job is getting to visit different classrooms each week. He loves seeing which class earned him through their awesome attendance and getting to be part of their day. Whether he’s sitting on a reading rug, joining a math lesson, or cheering from a bookshelf, he enjoys celebrating the students who show up ready to learn. Every room gives the Attendance Tiger a new adventure, and he never knows what fun activities he might be part of next!
When he’s off the clock, the Attendance Tiger enjoys curling up with a good book (especially jungle stories), practicing his award‑winning roars, and sneaking extra snacks from the cafeteria — he has a weakness for pepperoni rolls and fruit cups. He also loves napping in sunny windows and brushing his plush fur to keep those stripes looking sharp. After all, even an Attendance Tiger needs some downtime before heading off to inspire the next class!
FLU AND VIRUS SEASON IS UPON US!
From Nurse Kelly...
We have seen a recent increase in flu and stomach virus symptoms in our classrooms. Please monitor your child for any fever, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Should they experience any of these symptoms, please keep them home and monitor them. Per previous health department guidance, students should remain home for at least 48-72 hours. If your child would need additional days to rest and recover from any of these symptoms, please contact Nurse Kelly at 304-588-8967 or Nurse Autumn at 304-377-6665. Your student will have those days excused due to illness.
Here are guidelines for students and parents regarding illness.
Six key reminders:
Stay Home for Specific Symptoms: Do not send students to school if they are vomiting, have diarrhea, or have a fever above 100 degrees.
24-Hour Rule: Students must be symptom-free and without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours before returning to school.
Medication Dependency: Students requiring Tylenol or Motrin for fever or flu-like symptoms before school should stay home until medication is no longer needed.
Monitor Symptoms: Keep students home if they show any flu-like symptoms. Seek medical evaluation if they are not improving.
Hand Hygiene: Encourage diligent hand washing to prevent the spread of illness.
Wellness Center:
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Call 304-275-3117 for appointments.
Coplin Main Site: Open Monday–Friday. Call 304-275-3301 for appointments.
Get your little tiger ready for Spring Picture Day on February 25, 2026. You still have plenty of time to go shopping for a new outfit or search their closets and drawers for something cute and springy!
WOW! WCPC families — you’re AMAZING!
In just 24 hours, 26.73% of families have jumped in and sent out invitations to friends and family! We LOVE seeing everyone as excited as we are about building home libraries and supporting our teachers! 📘
ATTENTION!
Our first drawing prize for a Book Blast Treasure Chest is happening TOMORROW!
Invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast, and your student will be entered for a chance to win this awesome prize. Don’t miss this epic opportunity!
Register here: https://app.booksarefun.com/WirtCoPC26143
Drawings start tomorrow! 🎉
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Mrs. Ellison’s class earned the Attendance Tiger today thanks to their PAW‑sitively amazing attendance last week! These Tigers showed up, worked hard, and proved that being here every day truly makes a difference.
We are SO proud of their commitment — keep it up, Ellison’s crew!
Please enjoy this classroom photo of Mrs. Ellison’s students smiling together. They are gathered around in their classroom, posing proudly after receiving the Attendance Tiger for their excellent attendance.
We have a tie! Ellison’s class, Dawson’s class, and Lowe’s class all had 100% attendance!
They will share the Tiger this week.
Keep that attendance up, Tigers!
to put brand-new books into the hands of every student.
Why We Love Book Blast:
• Every student receives age-appropriate books they’ll love
• 100% of contributions go directly to books and classroom needs
• The book list is fantastic — curated and exciting
More details will be coming!
Your child will also bring home a printed Treasure Map — completing it is the key to joining the fun and earning prizes and books. More info coming tomorrow!
Learn more at BooksAreFun.com!
We are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Tonja Carouthers, one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers at Wirt County Primary Center! 👏 Tonja loves to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful—her students walk into her classroom excited to see what each new day will bring. ✏️📚
Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she is always ready to jump in and help wherever there is a need. Tonja’s positivity, creativity, and dedication shine through in everything she does, and her students absolutely adore her. (The staff are pretty happy to have her around too!)
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Carouthers for being such a valued and inspiring part of our WCPC family! 🖤🧡
We are so excited to recognize Mrs. Tina Beckner, one of our incredible kindergarten aides at Wirt County Primary Center! 🌟 She goes above and beyond every single day for the children in her classroom—always patient, caring, and ready to lend a helping hand. 🧡🐯
Tina is also a wonderful and thoughtful colleague who supports our teachers and staff with kindness and a positive spirit. Her dedication, teamwork, and love for our students make her a true asset to our school community, and it’s no surprise that she is so well loved by the children she helps each day. 🖤✨
Please help us give her a big WCPC shout‑out! 👏
Congratulations, Tina! We appreciate you! 🧡🐯🖤
