Monday, August 29, 2022: A student at Wildwood Middle School was in crisis this morning, leading administrators to call a lockdown to ensure everyone's safety. Administrators made immediate contact with law enforcement. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene.
The lockdown ended, and students resumed their normal schedule at approximately 11:00 AM. We are thankful for our ongoing partnership with law enforcement and for the quick actions of our staff to keep the student and our school safe. We also appreciate our school counselors, who are already working to support our students and staff.
Hello JCS Families,
We had a wonderful first week of school welcoming children back into the classroom. We are happy to share an update on WVEIS 2.0, the WVDE’s upgraded information system that impacts our communications and academic tools. Much progress has been made, and as of Sept. 6, we will have full use of our Canvas Platform. For more information about the update, please visit www.jcswv.org/canvas
Hello, Wildwood families! Please join us this Tuesday, August 30, from 6-8 p.m. for our Back to School Block Party and Meet-the-Teacher Night! The block party will take place from 6-6:45 p.m. and feature music by DJ Ridge and several food trucks! Then it's time to meet our awesome teachers and tour the school from 7-8 p.m. Please visit https://5il.co/1gwpb for additional details. We hope to see you all there!
✨ We're so excited to open our doors for the start of another school year! A big shoutout to our teachers and staff for working hard to prepare for a great year. Be sure to check out all the fun first-day photos from throughout the district in our "Back to School: 2022-2023" photo album on the JCS Facebook page. Welcome back, JCS! 🎉
Wildwood Middle School will serve FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH for all students during the 2022-2023 school year.
Welcome back Mustangs! it is going to be an awesome year!
The start of a new school year means sharing the road. Please keep the following safety tips in mind when buses start rolling on Monday:
⚠️ Be alert and watch for children, especially near schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots.
⚠️ Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. NEVER pass a bus from behind when it is stopped to board or offload children.
⚠️ Be especially careful when children are present in school zones and residential areas.
⚠️ Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
⚠️ Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
⚠️Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick up children at school.
We can't wait to see you on Monday!
Hello JCS Families,
Our staff have been working all summer to prepare our schools to welcome students next week. As always, there are unexpected problems that arise. An updated version of the West Virginia Department of Education's information system (WVEIS) that all school systems are required to use for everything from class lists to schedules is being upgraded. Some of the systems we worked hard to put in place over the summer are not usable right now because that system is not functioning correctly. We have created a web page about possible changes during the transition. We have taken steps to minimize the disruption for you and for students while the WVDE completes this work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin a new year together! https://www.jcswv.org/wveis
As you wrap up your back-to-school shopping this weekend, consider including a few items for the JCS Stuff-a-Bus school supply drive! Join us August 21-27 at the Jefferson County Fair, where we'll be stuffing a bus with donations of backpacks, crayons, pens and pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other necessary school supplies. Volunteers from the JCS Transportation Department will be on hand to collect donations all day Sunday, August 21, and every evening from 5-8 p.m. And while you're there, learn more about how you can become a bus operator for Jefferson County Schools. It's a great way to make your mark in our caring community of educators!
Save the Date: WMS Open House & Meet the Teacher Night on August 30, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Wildwood Families: Monday, August 22nd is the first day for students. Our doors open at 7:35 am for car riders. Bus stop information can be found using the following link: https://www.jcswv.org/page/find-my-school-and-bus-stop-information. Students should report to the gym unless they already know their first period class. See you soon!
Schedule pick up for 7th and 8th graders will be on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Thursday, Aug. 11 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please stop by anytime during those days and hours to pick up your schedule. Building tours will not be accessible at this time.
Students are back on August 22! We want to make sure everyone has what they need to start the year off right, starting with the trip to school. Visit our website at www.jcswv.org/myschoolbus to get information about your student's bus this year. Everyone at Jefferson County Schools is excited to start the year with you!
Suggested middle school supplies:
#2 pencils/erasers, zippered pencil bag, loose leaf paper, colored pencils, pocket folders and binders.
Other specific items may be requested by teachers once school begins.
Any upcoming 6th grader who will attend WMS in the Fall, and hasn't registered for our 6th Grade Mustang Academy/Orientation can do so with this link: https://forms.gle/3q1cBB3cBQs4RVQZ7
Registration will close on August 3rd.
Wildwood Middle School Girls Basketball Team is having off-season conditioning located at Wildwood Middle, Wednesday July 13th, Monday July 18th, and Wednesday July 20th from 6:30pm - 8-30pm. In order to participate all students must have a sports physical dated May 1st 2022 and onward. This is open to any students that will be attending Wildwood Middle school during the 2022-2023 school year. This is not mandatory but we encourage any students that want to play this season to attend.
Jefferson County Schools extends our appreciation to Mr. Justin P. Brown, Sr. for his service as an interim member of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Earlier this year, Mr. Brown applied and was selected in a competitive application process to serve Jefferson County students at a critical time. His dedication, thoughtful decision-making, and calm, steady leadership have been greatly appreciated in helping move our school system forward.
There will be Free Sports Physicals on June 24th from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine. Families will need to park at Harpers Ferry Middle School and take a shuttle to the clinic. Please visit the following link for more information. https://5il.co/1byr4
School's out for the summer, but updates for our building will be found on the webpage. Check out the band schedule and stay tuned for the addition of our athletic summer conditioning schedule. The webpage will be updated as information comes forward throughout the summer months. See you in August!
Extra yearbooks are available for purchase in the office for $29.