Ohio County Schools

The Ohio County Family Resource Network will be hosting the Mountaineer Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 in parking lots C and D of the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Mountaineer Food Bank's policies and procedures will be in place with enhanced COVID protocols: - Open to WV residents only. (Must provide a WV address. No ID will be requested) - ONE box per vehicle. If there are two adults from two different households in your vehicle, you will be asked to drive through twice. - Food boxes will only be placed in trunks, not inside vehicles. If you do not have space for boxes in your trunk, you will be asked to pull to the side to clear space. - No income verification is required. Please share with family, friends and anyone who may benefit from attending this event. **NOTE: The next mobile pantry after this will be December 9th** We will also have Wheeling Health Right on site offering COVID 19 vaccinations, including boosters

New menu options are coming to our elementary schools!!! Check out the details!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

Steenrod Elementary School students got creative with their Book Report Pumpkins!!! They recently decorated pumpkins in the likeness of their favorite story characters including The Cat in the Hat, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Don’t Let Pigeons Drive the Bus and Pete the Cat. The students also gave oral presentations on their book before their classmates, and their pumpkins are now on display in the school!!! Pictured with their pumpkins are Cardinal students William Bracher-Musty and Alaina Kolb!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

The OCS Transportation Department's Edulog bus-tracking app is popular with parents, and it’s featured in today’s Intelligencer!!! #TogetherWeAchieve https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2021/10/school-bus-app-catching-on-among-ohio-county-parents/

Reps from The WV Treasurer's Office presented Steenrod elementary with a check for $500 today! The school received the funding for Steenrod student Jacob Whisler being named as a winner in the WV Treasurer's Office "SMART529 When I Grow Up" essay contest. #TogetherWeAchieve

Thank you YWCA Wheeling Cultural Diversity and Community Outreach Director Ron Scott for visiting Wheeling Middle School today where he discussed ACCEPTANCE with Wildcat students!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

The generosity of Elm Grove Elementary School and its students is featured in today's edition of The Intelligencer!!! #TogetherWeAchieve https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2021/10/elm-grove-elementary-school-raises-almost-1000-for-american-cancer-society/

The Ohio County Schools Transportation Department and its "Buster" bus-safety program are featured in today's The Intelligencer!!! #TogetherWeAchieve https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2021/10/buster-the-bus-pays-visit-to-west-liberty-elementary-school/

West Liberty Elementary School students love Buster the bus-safety bus!!! Ohio County Schools Transportation Department staff members visited Eagle students today with Buster to have a discussion on bus safety. Buster, Ms. Renee and Ms. Jessica had fun with West Liberty students while teaching them the importance of safety on buses and at bus stops. Thank you to Buster and the OCS Transportation Department!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

Check out the year’s first edition of All Around OCS!!! Mr. Jones and Wheeling Park broadcast students Jaleah Creighton and Makiyah Strothers take a look at the exciting things happening at Steenrod Elementary School!!! #TogetherWeAchieve #experienceTHEPARK https://youtu.be/1ZPNkMzuFQw

Road Runner students picked out their pumpkins today for the Middle Creek PTA Pumpkin Decorating Contest!!! Thank you PTA members!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

Thank you to Wheeling ELKS Lodge 28 for providing new dictionaries to the third-grade students of Bethlehem Elementary School!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

McDonald's is thanking educators for their dedication to students! Elm Grove McDonald's owner Bob Stoltz made a special trip to Steenrod Elementary to thank teachers there! #TogetherWeAchieve https://www.wtrf.com/ohio-county/free-mcdonalds-breakfast-for-teachers-all-week-long/

As it does each year, Bethlehem Elementary School recognizes Fire Prevention Week. Today, the school welcomed Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Fabrizio and Lt. Brendon Hoehn. The firefighters shared fire-safety tips, explained the ways in which they battle a blaze, showed them firefighter protective equipment and let them see the inside of a fire truck. Also on hand was Grace Lutheran Church representative Jeanie Deem. Each year, the church secures grant funding that provides a new smoke detector for each student in first grade at Bethlehem. Students also made cards for the firefighters to show them their appreciation for their service.

Wheeling Park’s SADD organization is asking Patriot students to make decision that will keep them safe as they celebrate Homecoming. They will discuss it tonight on WTRF7!!! #experienceTHEPARK #TogetherWeAchieve

A wonderful project at Ritchie Elementary is featured in today's Intelligencer!!! https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2021/10/from-ohio-county-with-love-ritchie-elementary-students-send-letters-of-support-to-hurricane-ravaged-school-in-louisiana/

It's a fun and colorful day at Bethlehem Elementary School!!! #TogetherWeAchieve

Thank you to the City of Wheeling for its contribution to the new playground at Madison Elementary School!!! #TogetherWeAcheive https://www.wtrf.com/ohio-county/madison-elementary-school-on-wheeling-island-gets-new-playground-a-first-for-the-school/

Congratulations to members of the 2021 Wheeling Park High School Homecoming Court!!! Pictured in front from left are Victoria Anderson, Caylin Angel, Eliza Aulick, Abigail Barki, Hannah Blakely, Stephanie Ebarb, Jenna Maguire, Towne Moores, Maya Taggart, and Laruen Taylor Pictured in back from left are Kaden Cunningham, Dannen Foraker, Charles Ihlenfeld, Logan Kercher, Braden Mills, Maxwell Morgan, Hunter Nixon, Devon Rayford, Jacob Stewart and Colton Thomas

Bridge Street Middle School welcomed an important guest today who discussed serious issues with Red Devil students. Maria Manning, who is a data analyst manager for the Charleston, W.Va., Office of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), discussed with the students the dangers of illegal drugs and the opioid epidemic in The Mountain State. Bridge Street students and staff members thanked Manning for her visit. She will have additional information for students and parents at Bridge Street’s open house that will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today. #TogetherWeAchieve