Today we wrapped up our celebration with Hat Day in honor of the Cat in the Hat—and our students showed up in style! From fun, floppy hats to tall, striped Seuss-inspired creations, our hallways were full of personality and creativity.
A huge thank you to all the families who helped their children participate throughout the week. Your support made each themed day even more exciting, and you helped make this Reading Week the most fun we’ve ever had! 📖
We loved celebrating the joy of reading with you! 🖤


The Spring Carnival is one of our biggest fundraisers at Wirt County Primary Center, and this year it’s more important than ever!
This school year has been exceptionally tough on the PTO budget primarily due to the significant amount donated toward the new bleachers for the gym. After we set aside $6,000 for field trips, our current balance is about half of what we started the year with. Based on this year’s budget, that will only cover field trips, the Country Store, and the Spring Carnival—leaving no room for PBIS rewards students and other supports our PTO normally provides. To keep these supports in place, we must have a profitable Spring Carnival—and that only happens with volunteers and donations.
We’re confident everyone has something to offer:
⏰ Volunteer your time on carnival night (help run a game or booth)
🥤 Donate food/drinks or make a monetary donation
🎟️ Secure a raffle item (we’re moving away from traditional baskets and toward raffle slots)
If you can help in any way, please contact Jamie Vannoy at JVannoy@k12.wv.us.
Know a middle or high school student willing to help run a game? Please let Jamie know—we’ll provide Chick‑fil‑A dinner that night as a thank‑you!
Thank you for being an amazing Tiger community. Together, we can make this carnival a success and keep great opportunities going for our students. 🧡

Today was If I Ran a Zoo Day, and our hallways were filled with students sporting animal prints, jungle colors, and all kinds of creature‑inspired outfits. From lions and tigers to every kind of furry, feathery, or spotted friend—you name it, we saw it! 🐯
We’ve had such a blast with our themed days so far, and we can’t believe tomorrow is already the final day of Reading Week. To finish strong, we’re celebrating Hat Day—the perfect chance for everyone to channel their inner Cat in the Hat! 🎩
We can’t wait to see all the creative hats tomorrow as we wrap up a fantastic week of reading fun!

Wirt County Primary Center students will have the opportunity to receive free vision screenings, full eye exams, and glasses through the upcoming Glasses2Classes Vision Event—right here at school!
This special event brings licensed eye‑care professionals directly to our campus to help identify and address vision needs early so students can see clearly and succeed in school.
Event Day for WCPC: March 24 • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wirt County Primary Center parents and guardians DO NOT need to attend. Students are automatically enrolled unless families choose to opt out.
IMPORTANT:
If you do not wish for your child to participate, please complete the opt‑out portion and return it to school.
An opt‑out paper flyer will be coming home with your child soon. Look for it on the back of the flyer.
We are grateful to Coplin Health Systems and Glasses2Classes for providing this service to our students!
If you have questions, please contact the school (304-275-4263) or Coplin Health Systems (304- 407-7511).

Wirt County Primary Center is bursting with Tiger Pride as we celebrate these outstanding students who have shown exceptional effort, kindness, and responsibility throughout February!
Join us in cheering on our February honorees:
Amber Arnold
Amine Dettling
Dawson Jones
Amy Leak
Atlas Lockhart
We are so proud of your hard work and the positive example you set each day. Keep shining, Tigers! 🧡🖤🐾

Our Tigers went all‑out today for Wacky Wednesday as part of Read Across America Week! From mismatched outfits to wonderfully wild combinations, our students brought so much color, creativity, and joy to WCPC today. The fun isn’t over yet—we still have 2 more days to celebrate the joy of READING!
Check out what’s coming up:
🐾 THURSDAY – If I Ran the Zoo
Wear something with an animal on it—or show off your animal print style!
🎩 FRIDAY – The Cat in the Hat
It’s Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat to wrap up our week of reading fun!
Let’s finish Read Across America Week strong—keep the excitement going and keep showing that Tiger spirit! 🐯






Parents & guardians—good news! There’s still time to capture and keep those wonderful WCPC memories. Whether you want a yearbook full of highlights or adorable spring portraits, you can still place your order!
Order Your Yearbook Here:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Yearbook ID: 10706726
Order Spring Photos Here:
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Spring Picture Day ID: EVT3WNB64
Don’t miss your chance to save these special moments from the 2025–2026 school year! 🐯

Today our hallways (and our gym!) were filled with bright red and blue as students jumped into Reading Week spirit! Mrs. Vannoy’s class had an especially colorful moment in the gym, showing off their Red Fish and Blue Fish pride while enjoying activities together.
Was your child a Red Fish or a Blue Fish today? 🐠
We loved seeing all the Tiger spirit across the building!
And don’t forget—Reading Week fun continues! Here’s what’s coming up:
WEDNESDAY – Wacky Wednesday 😜
Wear your wackiest mismatched outfit!
THURSDAY – If I Ran the Zoo 🐾
Wear something with an animal on it—or animal print!
FRIDAY – The Cat in the Hat 🎩
It’s Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat!
Let’s keep the reading celebration going all week long—and keep showing that Tiger spirit! 🐯

Today our Tigers kicked off National Read Across America Day in the best way possible… with CRAZY SOCKS! 🧦
And just look at Ms. Taberner’s amazing crazy socks. They came ready to celebrate reading in style! Remember, this is only the beginning of our Reading Spirit Week, and we can’t wait to see everyone join in the fun all week long!
Here’s what to wear each day:
TUESDAY – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish 🐟
Wear a blue or red shirt!
WEDNESDAY – Wacky Wednesday 😜
Wear your wackiest mismatched outfit!
THURSDAY – If I Ran the Zoo 🐾
Wear something with an animal on it—or animal print!
FRIDAY – The Cat in the Hat 🎩
It’s Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat!
Keep the reading celebration going all week long and keep showing that Tiger spirit! 🐯

ROARY ANNOUNCES ATTENDANCE TIGER AWARD THIS WEEK!
Big congratulations to Mrs. Ellison’s 4th grade class for earning the privilege of having the Attendance Tiger, Roary, as a guest in their classroom this week! Their awesome attendance last week helped them rise to the top, and we’re so proud of their dedication to being here, learning, and staying Tiger strong. 🐅
And this week’s celebration comes with a bonus…
Since WCPC is also celebrating Reading Week, Mrs. Ellison’s class wanted to share their crazy socks with everyone! Way to go, 4th graders! Keep up the great work — and keep those socks wild! 🧦
Who will take the Tiger next week? Stay tuned! 👀

Congratulations! Journey Small is our EPIC Treasure Chest winner! What an exciting moment!🏆
A huge THANK YOU to every student and family who signed up and participated in our Book Blast Event. Your support is helping build home libraries and grow a love of reading right here at our school. We couldn’t have done this without you! 📚❤️

A big WCPC congratulations goes to Zaccari Holbert, our February LiveSchool Raffle winner!
Zaccari saved up LiveSchool points and exchanged them for raffle tickets—and this month, the winning ticket was hers! She is taking home a Gem Art Diamond Painting kit, the perfect prize for a creative Tiger.
Want your child to join the fun? Encourage them to keep earning LiveSchool points and turning them into raffle tickets.
Your child might be the next lucky winner! 🎟️

We’re excited to celebrate our FFA Coloring Contest winners at WCPC! 🎨
Congratulations to Sydnee Hall, Lachlen Sellers, and Roman Ghee for their outstanding artwork! As part of FFA Week, members of the Wirt County High School FFA visited the Primary Center to present these talented students with their award certificates and special watering can prizes. 🌾
A huge thank‑you to our WCHS FFA students for making this moment so special and for helping our Tigers learn more about the world of agriculture! 🌱

Today at WCPC, Carla Brown and Jessica Arthur had the honor of presenting Annette Easton with the Outstanding Service for Special Education Students' Award. This meaningful award is given in memory of Nancy Ellen Thomas, who served Wirt County Schools with dedication from 1999 to 2021.
Annette’s name has been added to the plaque alongside previous recipients, recognizing her exceptional commitment to supporting students and ensuring they receive the care, encouragement, and opportunities they deserve.
Please join us in congratulating Annette for this well‑earned recognition and in celebrating the continued legacy of service inspired by Nancy Ellen Thomas.



Mrs. Arthur’s Pre‑K class had some exciting visitors yesterday! As part of FFA Week, students from Wirt County High School stopped by to be special guest readers.
Our Pre‑K students enjoyed listening to stories, asking questions, and learning all about farming and agriculture. It was a wonderful opportunity for our youngest learners to connect with older students and explore how food gets from the farm to the table. 🚜
Thank you to our WCHS FFA members for spending time with our Tigers and sharing your love of agriculture! 🌱


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPRING STATE TESTING FOR 3RD & 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
WCPC Families — please take a moment to review these important updates about this year’s statewide assessments.
The West Virginia Department of Education has released information about two assessments that students will participate in this spring:
WVASA – West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment
WVGSA – West Virginia General Summative Assessment (Taken by most students)
These assessments help measure student learning and academic progress throughout the state. Your child’s participation depends on grade level and eligibility guidelines provided by the WVDE.
WVGSA Testing Dates for WCPC: April 29, April 30, and May 4, 2026
Your child’s school will send home additional details and reminders. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help every student do their best! 🐯


Get ready, WCPC families — Next week is one of our FAVORITE weeks of the year... Read Across America Week!
We’ll be celebrating the joy of reading March 2nd–March 6th with fun dress‑up themes each day. Join the excitement and help your child participate in these literacy‑themed spirit days!
Here’s the lineup for the week:
MONDAY – Fox in Socks
Wear your craziest, silliest socks!
TUESDAY – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Wear a blue or red shirt!
WEDNESDAY – Wacky Wednesday
Wear your wackiest, most mismatched outfit!
THURSDAY – If I Ran the Zoo
Wear something with an animal on it—or animal print!
FRIDAY – The Cat in the Hat
Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat.
We can’t wait to celebrate reading with you all week long!


Congratulations! to Jameson Ashley for being our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner. Way to go!
There is still time to win a Treasure Chest. Just invite 10 or more family members or friends to complete your Treasure Map:
https://app.booksarefun.com/WirtCoPC26143
Let’s keep the excitement going and help build our students’ home libraries.
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks

Today, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on one of our dedicated Kindergarten teachers, Lesley Wheeland, who brings joy, energy, and heart to our Tiger community every single day. Read below to learn more about one of our treasured teachers!🐯

