Wetzel County Schools

Congratulations to Mrs. Wildman of Valley High School on becoming certified in AP Biology! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to our students. 🌟 🖤💛#ValleyPride #APBiology #ExcellenceInEducation

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Wetzel County Schools will conduct hearing and speech/language screenings during the 2025-2026 school year. Students enrolled in Wetzel County Universal Pre-K and students enrolled in kindergarten will participate if previous screening results are unavailable. Referrals from teachers and parents, students entering West Virginia schools for the first time, and children failing previous screening will also be screened. The screening aims to identify possible hearing/speech/language problems that could adversely affect a child's academic progress.

The parents will be informed of the results as quickly as possible after the screening. If further assessment is necessary, testing results and recommendations will be sent to the parents within 30 days.

Hearing screening will consist of pure tone testing (assessment of auditory acuity) and impedance testing (assessment of middle ear function). Procedures for the pure tone test will consist of a child listening to three frequencies in each ear and responding by raising his/her hand upon hearing the sound. Impedance tests require no response from the child because all measurements of middle ear function will be made by instruments.

Speech/language screening will include naming pictures, following directions, and answering questions.

Parents who object to their child being screened for hearing, speech/language, or vision problems during the 2025-2026 school year should notify, in writing, Mrs. Michelle Hogan, Director of Special Programs Wetzel County Schools, 333 Foundry Street., New Martinsville, WV 26155, within 10 days of the publication.

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🎉 Congratulations Valley High School! 🎉 We are proud to share that VHS had an outstanding 97% attendance rate for the first week of school! Way to go students, staff, and families—let’s keep up the great work! 💛🖤#VHSpride #AttendanceMatters

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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

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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. 💚🤍 🐾