Wise County Public Schools

Parents and guardians may pick up meals tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, for children ages 1 -18 who are not participating in Wise County Schools Summer School and Summer Programs, on a first come, first served basis at the following times and locations: St. Paul Elementary School 11:00-12:00 J.W. Adams Combined 11:00-12:00 Coeburn Middle School 11:00-1:00 Union Middle School 11:00-1:00 Central High School 11:00-1:00

If you have not downloaded our Wise County Public Schools App, do so today! We will be expanding the use of our app to enhance communication with our parents/guardians in 2021! Download the app, choose your notifications, and watch for more announcements soon! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZ_svXldNtHL4bSnencm-Sq-pF33nDOU/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to the Central Lady Warrior Tennis Team on winning the 2021 VHSL 2A State Championship!

Is another division fortunate enough to recognize so many sate champions? Wise County Schools was proud to recognize the best VHSL Theatre programs in the state at tonight’s meeting. Eastside High School (1A) and Central High School (2A) were this year’s VHSL One Act State Champions!

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Wise County School Board that is being held tonight can be watched online via the link below: https://youtu.be/Sae81wYVPEY

Parents/Guardians may pick up meals tomorrow, Wednesday, June 9th, for children ages 1 -18 who are not participating in Wise County Schools Summer School and Summer Programs, on a first come, first served basis at the following times and locations: St. Paul Elementary School 11:00-12:00 J.W. Adams Combined 11:00-12:00 Coeburn Middle School 11:00-1:00 Union Middle School 11:00-1:00 Central High School 11:00-1:00

Wise County Public Schools is currently seeking a Spanish teacher, Art teacher and possible teachers certified in PK-6. If you are interested in these positions, or know someone who may be interested, please direct them to apply via the link below by clicking on the corresponding position. https://wiseva.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Summer Food Service Announcement from our Food Services Department! 6.4.2021 https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xuzG976gLmKkHMYe-sUqchN80PtGBoL/view?usp=sharing

Wise County Public Schools is seeking applicants for a Speech Therapist position. Interested parties can view the job posting an apply via the link below. https://wiseva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=23

MECC’s Talent Search program is offering a FREE summer day camp. Participants can earn $60 for each session and up to $180 if they attend all 3 sessions. They’ll be learning about careers, STEM, and will also be able to earn a free college credit for SDV 100. The activities, lunch, and snacks are all being provided for free; students just need to provide their own transportation to and from campus. Priority is given to students who are first-generation and have greater financial need. Apply here: https://botform.compansol.com/202156951613048

Wise County Public Schools is seeking a Special Ed. Bookkeeper and Medicaid Biller. The job listing and associated qualifications can be found at the following link. https://wiseva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=61

From our Food Service Department: Meals will be available for pick up on Friday, May 28th, for all learners, virtual or in person, and non enrolled children ages 1-18 on a first come, first served basis from 11am-12pm at SPE, CMS, UHS, JWA, and CHS.

May 19, 2021 Parents or Guardians of Students 12 years and older, On Wednesday May 12, ACIP and CDC approved the use of Pfizer vaccine for adolescents ages 12-15 years. The LENOWISCO Health District is pleased to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those students 12 years and older at Wise County Middle Schools on Tuesday June 8 and Tuesday June 15. Students that are 12 years and older may also access Pfizer vaccine by appointment at Wise County Health Department, Ballad Health Norton, and at the following local pharmacies: Food City Wise, Walgreens Coeburn and Walgreens St Paul The schedule is as follows: Tuesday June 8: Union Middle School 8:45 a.m. JW Adams Combined School 10:15 a.m. LF Addington Middle School 11:45 am. Tuesday June 15: St Paul Elementary School 9:00 am. Coeburn Middle School 10:45 a.m. Students under the age of 12 are not eligible to be vaccinated at this time. The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series and approved for ages 12 and older. The second dose is recommended to be administered 3 weeks after the first dose. Two weeks after receiving the second dose, persons are considered fully vaccinated. Being fully vaccinated reduces the risk of disease, hospitalization, and death. Being vaccinated also protects friends, family, and the community. Once fully vaccinated, you do not have to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19. It is important for those 12 and older to be vaccinated to help prevent the spread of the virus in schools, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Wearing masks, social distancing, washing hands help reduce the spread, and now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool to help prevent the spread of disease. Common side effects from the vaccine include pain at the injection site, headache, muscle or joint pain, fever, and chills. These side effects typically resolve within 12-24 hours. Please review the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for specific vaccine information. To register your student for a vaccine, you will sign them up online on the VDH PrepMod system. To schedule the appointment, review the EUA, and sign the consent, please use the specific vaccine link for your child’s school: Union Middle School: https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/9962155580 JW Adams Combined School: https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/6055129549 LF Addington Middle School: https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/0969251956 St Paul Elementary School: https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/9962155670 Coeburn Middle School: https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/5566609129 The consent must be signed in order to receive the vaccine. If needed, you can contact your local health department to request assistance at prepmodsupport@vdh.virginia.gov, or call the Wise County Health Department at 276.328.8000.

As the school year comes to a close, we are collecting all devices that were issued to students to prepare them for use in the 2021-2022 school year. If you were issued a device from Wise County Schools, you need to return both the device and the charger to the school before May 28, 2021. Students who have lost or do not return their device will be charged $200. If the device is returned without the charger the student will be charged $20. Please contact your child's school and they can make arrangements to allow you to pay online using our School Cash Online program, if needed.

COVID-19 Notification Letter from Dr. Mullins - 5.19.2021 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMe-6zEL8eWeL6brKdkZ_eUjcpaXlI1E/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to Central High School’s One Act Team! They are the 2021 VHSL 2A State Champions!

Congratulations to Eastside High School’s One Act Team! They are the 2021 VHSL 1A State Champions!

From our Food Services Department: **Please note a change in times for some schools** Meals will be available for pick up on Friday, May 14, 2021, for students who are all virtual learners and non-enrolled children ages 1-18 on a first come, first served basis at SPE, CMS, UHS, JWA and CHS from 11 am – 12 pm.

Corrected: Our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will have a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2021. Contact Jerrie Adams, Director of Special Education & Student Services for more information at jadams@wisek12.org or 276.321.9523. The public is invited to attend via the following links: Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/qsj-vmok-gsr  Join by phone ‪(US) +1 224-908-0638‬ PIN: ‪178 727 256‬#

Please join us today, May 12, 2021, in celebrating School Nurse Day! We are very thankful for our school nurses and appreciate all they do for our students!