Blog Entries - 2021
NEW! 2022-23 Calendar
The 2022-23 District Calendar has been approved by the Board.
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District Newsletter Nov. 2021 - See what's new in 21-22!
Our 1st grading period is a wrap! Check out our November 2021 Newsletter to catch up on what's new in 21-22! Learn about new programs, staff members, and resources Catch up on recent WCS News to Share See our WHS Alumni Spotlight Series Check
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Focus on Phonics and Literacy
Holmes Elementary is focused on phonics as one of many important parts to the Wilmington School District’s three year plan around literacy. The district’s director of curriculum and instruction shares, “because literacy is a foundational
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On Oct 28, 2021, The Wilmington BOE voted to lift the current mask mandate and accept the Ohio Department of Health’s Mask to Stay/Mask to Play quarantine option released on Oct 25, 2021. This decision was based on careful review of our county and
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Our WCS Board of Education met on Monday, October 11th, to review our District COVID-19 update and to discuss our mask requirement. Please read their update, their decision, and the related District data and attendance trend for 1st quarter in the document
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65th Annual Chili Supper
The Wilmington Band program is hosting the 65th Annual Chili Supper tomorrow night before the Homecoming Football game. Come and enjoy a great meal while supporting the program. Each meal is $6.00 and includes a Bowl of Chili, Hotdog, Applesauce
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Homecoming 2021!
We're excited to announce our 2021 Homecoming plans! Check out the details and make plans to join in the celebration at our 2021 Homecoming parade, chili supper, pep rally, and of course a Hurricane football game! Dance details are included in the document
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In the last twelve months, a K-5 representative team of math teachers and administrators have worked to select a new math program for the current school year. After an extensive review process, the team selected the Bridges in Mathematics program. According
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NEW ProgressBook Mobile App!
ProgressBook has a new parent/student mobile app available! Just check the document below for instructions on how to find and use the app. Download the app today and stay connected to your child's progress in school. Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student
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9/7/21 Transportation Update
The Wilmington City Schools closed today on Sept 7, 2021, because of illnesses and absences of our bus drivers that would not allow us to safely and effectively transport our students to school. By law, we are required to transport
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Mobile Website View
IMPORTANT: If you are seeing #1 when you visit our site from your phone, read on to make sure you make your way to #2. In the Spring our webhosting company, Legend Web Works, performed a major site overhaul. Many cell phones still have the older version
Blog Entry Synopsis EndReminders and FAQs for Quarantine and Isolation
We have had a number of questions regarding quarantine and/or isolation duration after exposure or a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. We thought resending this information along with some frequently asked questions would be helpful. Please review the
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Important WCS Mask Update!
The WCS Superintendent and the Board of Education determined that in order to keep our staff and students safe and our schools open, we are going to require all students and staff to wear a mask for the duration of the 1st grading period, regardless of
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Welcome Message from the Superintendent
We hope you will take a few minutes for a message from our Superintendent, Melinda McCarty-Stewart. She will cover important information for the new school year. WCS Opening School Video 2021-22 (YouTube video) The information in the Supt's video
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Our PK-12 students will start in two waves to allow each group to attend school for one day with a smaller number of students. This helps our students and staff make strong connections, build relationships, and learn the routines and procedures for the school
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Back to School 2021-22: Important Information
We are gearing up for a great school year at WCS. Our administration has been working closely with the Clinton County Health District and other area schools to develop plans for the return to full in-person instruction. Please view our Back to School
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FinalForms: Update Your Info for 2021-22
Have you updated your information in FinalForms yet? Parents are encouraged to verify and update information in FinalForms as soon as possible for the 2021-22 to ensure that they receive important school updates. Remember, it’s not just for athletics!
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Supt. Summer Spotlight
Our Summer Supt Spotlight is shining on 3 outstanding staff members! 1. Melissa Taylor and Stephanie Wheeler from our Food Service Dept. have been working hard each week to plan, prep, pack, and execute the distribution of weekly meal packs for kids 0-18 in
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Supt. Spotlight
Our Supt. Spotlight is shining again and this week we are recognizing some amazing students from WMS, Holmes Elementary, and East End Preschool. First, we want to recognize WMS students Ally Oeder, Victoria Saylor, Janelle Beck, Sam Burt, Zaniah Davis, Sarah
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Superintendent Spotlight
The Supt. Spotlight this week is shining on some outstanding students and staff. First, our WCS Crossing Guards - Ian Wood, Jacqueline White, Marissa Eckley, Angie Rose. In sunshine, rain, snow, or bitter cold... this group is out there making sure our
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Please take a moment to check out a few events that are available to our community.
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Supt Spotlight
This week’s Supt Spotlight shines on a group of outstanding educators: Natalie Harmeling, Jamie Bryant, Katie Licht, Amber Ogletree, Rachel Pierce, Vincent Taylor, Ryan Schlater, Lindsey Callahan, Allyson Bucher, Ciara McGee, Emily Wiswell, Elexis
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Kindergarten 2021-22 Registration
Registration is open for the Class of 2034! If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2021 then they are eligible for entrance into Kindergarten at Holmes Elementary for the 2021-22 school year. Enrollment begins March
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Superintendent Spotlight - Episode 2
In February, we recognized and celebrated Black History Month in our schools. This week’s Superintendent Spotlight - Episode 2 offers a peek into our classrooms during the month as our teachers and students explored a wide variety of African American
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2021-2022 District Calendar Approved
The 2021-2022 District Calendar was approved at the Board meeting on 2/22/2021. Late arrival dates will be determined at a later time.
2021-22 District Calendar (Google doc link)
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Cl. Co. Community Action Assistance Programs
Many in our community have struggled this past year due to the pandemic. Clinton County Community Action has asked for our help in spreading the word about a number of their assistance programs available to the community. COVID Relief Program - If
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With all of the snow and COVID interruptions this school year, if Wilmington has to call any snow day after today (2/16/21), we will use our Live Remote Learning Schedule. We will continue to watch the forecast and road conditions closely tonight,
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