There will be a Homecoming Pirate Parade and Pep Rally on Thursday, October 5, at 6:30 pm.  The parade will organize at Porter Township Park and proceed south on Old Gallia Pike to Pirate Drive.  The homecoming queen and court and the band will lead the parade.  The community is invited to join in the festivities and pack the parade route in support of our students.  The evening will conclude with a pep rally on the stadium parking lot.  Come join the fun!

 

September 28, 2023

 

Dear Elementary and Middle School Parents,

 

Wheelersburg Elementary School and Wheelersburg Middle School participate in a federal grant program which provides local schools with resources to provide supplemental reading and math support to help students improve their academic achievement. With this program, which is called School-wide Title 1, we can place additional highly qualified teachers in our classes or provide small group instruction to strengthen student skills and help them improve their academic achievement.

 

What is a School-wide Title 1 Program?  The purpose of a School-wide Title 1 program is to generate high levels of academic achievement in core subject areas for all students. To qualify as a School-wide Title 1 program a school building must have at least 40% of its student body qualify for free or reduced meals.  A School-wide Title 1 program serves all children in a school.

 

Who are the Title 1 students?  In a School-wide Title 1 program all students are Title 1 students. They are students who will succeed when given extra instruction and support.   Students receive services based on their test scores and classroom performance in Math and Reading.

 

What can parents do to support their child’s learning?  To support your child’s learning you might do the following: 1) share a love of learning and set a good example by reading with your child; 2) make learning fun by playing educational games, visiting the library, and talking with your child about school; 3) show interest in your child’s school day by asking specific questions and praising their effort and improvement.

 

We wish all students a successful 2023-2024 school year.

 

 If you have any questions, please contact any of the Title 1 staff members listed below.

 

Mark Knapp                Brandie Frazier           Dana Hamilton            Dawn Horsley

Tina Green                  Janeen Spradlin           Betty Green                 Brent Eaton

Chinnetta Rase            Elizabeth Conn           Kasey Doerr                Todd Ruby

The Wheelersburg Board of Education took time during their September meeting to pay tribute to the Wheelersburg High School Girls Softball Team.  The Lady Pirates finished the 2023 season with a perfect 32-0 overall record and recorded their second straight OHSAA Division III State Championship.  The Board of Education extended their congratulations to Coach Teresa Ruby and the Lady Pirates.

 

The Wheelersburg Schools will conduct professional development activities for staff members on Friday, September 22.  There will be no classes for students attending Wheelersburg High School, Wheelersburg Middle School and Wheelersburg Elementary School.

 

The Pirate Care Club will not be available on Friday, September 22.

 

Transportation services will be provided for students who attend classes outside of the district including the Scioto County Career and Technical Center, South Webster, Valley, Portsmouth City, and Portsmouth West.  Parents may contact the Transportation Department at 740-574-8484 with any questions.

The Wheelersburg Board of Education will meet Monday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 620 Center Street, to consider approval of a collective bargaining contract and adjustment of District salary schedules. 

Students can pick up their new login information and Chromebooks for the 2023-2024 school year using the following schedule.

 

Grades 10-12 - Monday August 14 1-3pm and 5-7pm

Grades 5 & 6 - Tuesday August 15 1-3pm and 5-7pm

Grades 7 & 8 - Wednesday August 16 1-3pm and 5-7pm

Freshman - During orientation @ 1pm - either Thursday August 17 or Friday August 18