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What a beautiful and inspiring opening for Hundred Heritage School! Mr. Wilkins gave a heartfelt and uplifting speech that set the tone for this special day. The school itself is absolutely breathtaking, from the welcoming first floor to the bright and modern second floor, every detail shows the care that went into making this a place for students to learn and grow. And the Makerspace? Words can’t even do it justice! It’s a space full of creativity, innovation, and opportunities that our kids are going to fall in love with from day one. 💡🎨🛠️ A huge shoutout to Principal Kelch and the entire staff for their hard work, dedication, and vision. Their efforts have created not just a building, but a home for learning, friendship, and community pride. Here’s to an exciting future for Hundred Heritage School and the amazing students who will make memories here for years to come! 💙❤️

Tomorrow marks the start of a new era—a fresh page in your story. Make new friends, laugh until it feels like daylight, and create memories that will never go out of style. Dream big and remember, you’re stronger than you think. When you put your mind to it, you can be fearless. Be kind, be polite, and be patient with one another. Our amazing staff has been working hard behind the scenes, and they’re ready to welcome you back! So, are you ready for it? Because this school year is going to shine,sparkle and be remembered All Too Well. ✨ 💖

What an amazing first day with our students! Each school opened their doors with warm smiles, hugs, and words of encouragement. Our students were busy making new friends and memories, while our teachers and staff created special moments of their own. A big thank you to the incredible staff of Wetzel County for making the first day of the 2025-2026 school year such a success! 🍎🌟

📢 Attention Wetzel County Families! Come join the Community Back-to-School Bash at the Catholic Church in New Martinsville! 🎒✨ ✅ Free book bags & school supplies ✅ Fun activities for the kids ✅ Free hot dogs, chips & drinks They also have amazing community outreach programs to support families. Hurry — the fun wraps up at 2 PM today! 🎉

The WVDE has issued an important statement regarding vaccine compliance for all students. Vaccinations are a critical part of keeping our schools healthy and safe for everyone. Parents and guardians — please ensure your child’s immunizations are up to date before the start of school. For more information on required vaccines and compliance guidelines, visit the WVDE website or contact your child’s school nurse. ✅ Let’s work together to protect the health of our students and community. #WVEd #StudentHealth #VaccineCompliance #SafeSchools

Huge congratulations and a big shout-out to Hannah Sapp for earning her certification to teach AP Seminar, Kayla Semple for becoming certified to teach Pre-Calculus, and Mike Hardwick for achieving certification to teach AP Chemistry! We are so proud of all three of you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students’ success! 💙💛

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Welcome back, Wetzel County staff! 🎉 Today, all employees came together for a county-wide training on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. This principle-centered approach focuses on building habits rooted in fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—helping us grow both personally and professionally. 🌟 It was so great to see everyone as we start another amazing school year! #WeLoveOurPublicSchools #WVDE

Congratulations! 🍎 💻

Today, Superintendent Porter officially handed the keys of Paden City High School to Mr. Bowen of the Paden City Development Authority. Their vision is to transform PCHS into a vibrant community center—bringing in new businesses, creating a welcoming space for all, and keeping the Wildcat spirit alive while bringing the community closer together. 🐾💚🤍

The 200-day calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is here! Check it out and start marking those important dates. Have a great weekend, everyone! 🌟📅

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Paden City had their Back-to-School Bash last night, and it was amazing to see the Wildcat community and pride on full display! There were so many fun activities for students to enjoy as we get ready for a fantastic school year. 💚🤍 🐾

Our amazing educators are learning valuable behavior strategies with Dr. Ball today! Always growing, always improving for the success of our students. 📚✨

Short Line had an awesome turnout at their Back to School Bash! The kids had a blast with all the fun activities,and the cotton candy was a huge hit! Thank you EQT, for all you do. 🍭📚

Early Childhood teachers met at Hundred Heritage today with a professional development session with Lisa Murphy- the Ooey Gooey lady. (www.ooeygooey.com). Lisa Murphy stressed how important it is for early childhood educators to create play-based, relationship-focused, child-center environments. Participants were engaged in sensory play, understanding the theory of multiple intelligences, and story writing. Various resources were shared as well as recipes and advice for taking a closer look at the classroom by controlling the environment not the child and not making moral issues out of developmental issues. Thank you to all the participants - you are the early childhood experts!

Please mark your calendars with these important dates. These days are for extra planning for teachers and staff.

Our amazing school staff is hard at work diving into the Leader in Me initiative! This powerful program helps empower every student to discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and unlock their full potential. We can’t wait to see the impact it will have across our schools! 💪📚 #LeaderInMe #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #WCS

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