Ohio County Schools

It’s National School Counseling Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking Woodsdale Elementary School counselor Allyson Kangisser for her dedicated service to Tiger students. Kangisser has been a counselor at Woodsdale since 2010. She said, as a counselor, her goal is to support students by providing them opportunities to learn about personal safety, relaxation and kindness. “I want each child to feel safe and loved at school,” Kangisser said. “If they don't feel that way, they should come talk to me or someone they trust in our building. I also think part of my role is to reduce the stigma around mental health. I hope they know it's ok to talk about their feelings and experiences.” Kangisser said she feels fortunate to work with the students Woodsdale Elementary School. She said she is especially excited for an upcoming event taking place at the school. “We will be celebrating Kindness Week next week (Feb. 15-18),” Kangisser said. “By exploring kindness, students can give to themselves self-love and self-care. It is so important for children to learn to have respect for themselves and their abilities.” Photo: Woodsdale Elementary School Counselor Allyson Kangisser is shown with student Ava Wagner. #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Congratulations to Ohio County Schools winners in Monday's Ohio County Math Field Day!!! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2022/02/ohio-county-math-field-day-winners-announced/

It’s National School Counseling Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking Bridge Street Middle School counselor Brittany Rose for her dedicated service to Red Devil students. Rose has been a counselor at Bridge Street since 2017. She said she became a counselor because she wanted to work with students on a personal level. “I get to work with students every day and really get to know them,” Rose said. “It’s not just how well they do in English or if they are struggling in Math. I get to learn about their likes and dislikes and what makes them happy or sad. I get to build relationships with students, and I hope I have a positive impact on their educational journey.” Rose said she loves working at Bridge Street Middle School. She said the students and staff members feel like family to her. “I believe we have such a close culture at Bridge Street,” Rose said. “It’s nice leaving my home and coming to a place that feels like home. I truly enjoy being a part of the Bridge Street family and working with such great educators on a daily basis. The dedication and love my coworkers have for their profession is inspiring and it makes coming to work so much more enjoyable.” Photo: Bridge Street counselor Brittany Rose is shown with Red Devil student Jayden Monto. #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

The Woodsdale Elementary School Spelling Bee was well attended today with guest pronouncer Kathryn Ghion of @WTRF7News!!!. Levi Helms placed first in the event, and Zach Minch placed second. Both students will move on to the countywide spelling bee. #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

It’s National School Counseling Week, and Ohio County Schools is thanking Wheeling Middle School counselor Gladys Goff for more than a decade of service at Wheeling Middle School. Goff has been the counselor at Wheeling Middle for 11 years, but she has also served at Wheeling Park High School and Ritchie Elementary School in her 15 years with the school system. Goff said she loves being a counselor, and Wheeling Middle School is quite special to her. “I love Wheeling Middle School,” she said. “I was a student here. I worked with some of my own teachers when I came here, and today I get to work with families I grew up with. Wheeling Middle is a family I’ve been a part of since I was a child. “It’s satisfying to work with individual students and help them with social and emotional needs as well as their academics,” Goff said of her role in being a counselor. “I enjoy preparing them for the high school and developing a plan for their future careers and success.” #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Feb. 7-11 is National School Counseling Week, and this year’s theme is “School Counseling: Better Together!” Throughout the week Ohio County Schools will feature our excellent counselors! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Ohio County Schools had an excellent showing Saturday at the archery tournament held at Belle Vernon Area High School in Belle Vernon, Pa. Ohio County Archery had two first place winners with Wheeling Park’s Kimber Koehler and Ayden Cutlip claiming championships in their respective divisions. Patriots Hayley Thompson and Lilly Croft claimed second and third place in the Girls High School Division while Kaylyn Hall placed fifth. Park’s Jaepeth Bays placed third in the Boys High School Division. In the Middle School Boys Division, Bridge Street’s Mason Shores claimed second place, and Warwood’s Jacob Robinson placed fifth. Ohio County Archery will travel to Magnolia High School on Feb. 12 for the next competition. #TogetherWeAchieve #ExperienceThePark #WVEd

Please take a look at Ohio County Schools face-covering and quarantine guidelines. Our goal is to protect our students and keep them learning in the classroom!!! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Don't forget to check on menu updates!!! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Pre-K registration is open!! Follow the link for on-line registration! https://www.boe.ohio.k12.wv.us/ #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Pre-K registration is open!! Follow the link for on-line registration! http://boe.ohio.wv.us #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

PreK registration will take place Monday beginning at 8:00 am.

- 2/7/22 2-hour delay - we are yellow on the Covid map, therefore masks are optional this week.

OCS Calendar Update

2/4/2022 all OCS closed. Thank you.

It’s National CTE Month, and @WheelingParkHS is holding Career Fairs at each middle school! A fair was held today with @RaidersTMS where students learned about the excellent CTE programs at Park!! A Fair will be held Wednesday at @BSMSDevils! #experienceTHEPARK #WVEd

Students at Triadelphia Middle School are getting a taste of potential menu items for the 2022-2023 school year!!! Raiders are providing a lot of positive feedback for Ms. Griffin!!! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

OCS Healthy Grandfamilies helps grandparents raising grandchildren. Register by calling 304-243-0300 or fill out the form by clicking on: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7PfwJFv_7yAENoyQ-DmvvixAFaUljULlyrmcPw6ssaZQH5Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Pre-K registration begins on Feb. 7!!! Check out the details!! #TogetherWeAchieve #WVEd

Based on our OCS Masking Guidelines, this week, our students and staff will be wearing masks. Thank you.