The WGEPO will be distributing gift packages to all 6th graders on the evening of June 3rd between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the gravel lot. Please do not exit your vehicles. The gifts will be distributed to students in vehicles as they drive through the lot.
The Celebration of Seniors is currently at Jacktown Fire hall. We are running early. Our next stop is New Freeport Fire hall. Around 1:30. Any student that missed a stop can meet the parade at the High School to receive their gifts.
Rain or shine we will Pioneer on with the Celebration of Seniors Parade. We will have six different stops along the route to pass out gifts to our seniors. Family and friends are welcome to stand out along the route and take pictures at the stops. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. The seniors completed a survey indicating the stop they wish to meet the parade to receive their gifts. Please check with your senior for that information! Should you have any questions, please email Sheri Garlick at garlicks@wgsd.org or Misty Renner at rennerm@wgsd.org. We are so excited to celebrate our seniors with you!
11:00-11:30 AM - Rogersville Fire Department
12:00-12:30 PM - Nineveh Community Center
1:00-1:30 PM - Graysville Firehall
1:45-2:15 PM - Richhill/Jacktown Fire Department
3:15-3:45 PM - New Freeport Fire Department
4:15-4:45 PM - West Greene Junior/Senior High School
The West Greene Staff Members will be having a “Celebration of our Seniors” parade on May 22, 2020. We will have six different stops along the route to pass out gifts to our seniors. Family and friends are welcome to stand out along the route and take pictures at the stops. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. The seniors completed a survey indicating the stop they wish to meet the parade to receive their gifts. Please check with your senior for that information! Should you have any questions, please email Sheri Garlick at garlicks@wgsd.org or Misty Renner at rennerm@wgsd.org. We are so excited to celebrate our seniors with you!
11:00-11:30 AM - Rogersville Fire Department
12:00-12:30 PM - Nineveh Community Center
1:00-1:30 PM - Graysville Firehall
1:45-2:15 PM - Richhill/Jacktown Fire Department
3:15-3:45 PM - New Freeport Fire Department
4:15-4:45 PM - West Greene Junior/Senior High School
Elementary students may pick up their personal items on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th. Please see the attached schedule for the specific day and time window for your child. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4i2mRRSMdwk5n7htHmwc8edsj7Ao7YriV9FL2NDWrY/edit
We need your feedback to become a better school district. We all share a vision of success for our district and students. If you have a moment, please complete the following survey about the WGSD Continuity of Education. This survey is for both parents and students of the WGSD.
https://forms.gle/wg7vBWswcVAbXKCp6
Students grade 5-12 will begin locker clean out Monday May 11, 2020. Please follow Social Distancing Guidelines. Due to the Construction Schedule we ask that all students adhere to the attached schedule. 400 Level lockers were bagged and arranged by locker number.
The fourth paper packet for elementary students will be available for students NOT completing on-line assignments beginning Thursday, May 7th, 2020 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. You may drop off completed work at that time.
Elementary Virtual Book Fair: The WGEC Library is having an Online Scholastic Book Fair in place of the face-to-face Book Fair that was supposed to happen in March. The online Book Fair will last from May 4th to May 17th. You must access the book fair through this book fair link https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/westgreeneelementarycenter2 or go to scholastic.com/fair and search for our school. Book-only orders over $25 ship to your home for free. Orders under $25, or that contain items other than books, will have shipping charges added. These orders must ship home, not to the school. The "shop now" button will not appear until May 4th. Contact Miss Spence at spences@wgsd.org if you have questions.
An AP parent webinar available on April 16 at 7:00 p.m. with pertinent information for parents regarding AP online testing. Register here for the April 16 parent webinar about the online AP exams: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1302024&tp_key=73070ccd21
Packet work will be available at the Junior-Senior High School starting Monday April 13, 2020 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you call in to the Office we will have a packet pre-assembled for your student. You may drop off completed work at that time.
Students and Parents. We received word that there is a Windstream Service interruption in the Aleppo area. We understand that these things are going to happen from time to time. Do not worry. You can continue where you left off once your service is restored. Have a great day.
West Greene School District Virtual Instruction Privacy Disclaimer:
While the district will be creating opportunities for online learning, the safety and privacy of our students and teachers remain our top priority. As such, please be advised that the recording, photographing, or sharing of the virtual learning program is in violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Law, which makes it illegal to record such a conversation without the express written consent of all participants. 18 Pa. Const. Stat. §5703. Conduct of this nature is also in violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as school district policy. 20 USC 1232g; 34 CFR 99. As such, a violation of this law may result and criminal penalties, individual liability in a civil lawsuit for damages by an injured party, as well as discipline consistent with WGSD policy and the Code of Student Conduct.
Here is the updated calendar for the West Greene Feeding Program. We will be moving to a new format starting next week by providing 4 days worth of meals to each child. This is being done as a precaution to limit any possible exposure to COVID-19.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19FFjnlfmSBLMbRPzCcWaIhw__WGK8haSPC4Vyps3csA/edit?usp=sharing
Important update for students and parents! There is no need to come to the school and get textbooks and materials from lockers. The teachers have create online work that DOES NOT require their textbooks. Students that do not have internet access can pick up packets on Monday.
I encourage all parents to maintain communication with their child's teacher(s) during the closure. E-mail addresses are available by clicking the "Menu" button in the upper right of the District home page and then selecting the yellow "Directory" button.
The West Greene School District will be hosting an online board meeting tonight at 7 PM. The link for the meeting will be shared on our Facebook page and web site at approx. 6:45 PM. The review meeting usually held at 6 PM before the board meeting has been canceled.
Due to the board meeting, there will be no WG Bedtime Story this evening. We will return tomorrow evening.
Student paper work packets for students in grades 7-12 will be available beginning Monday, March 30th at 12:00 PM in the Jr-Sr HS office. Students choosing to complete work on-line do not need a paper packet. Chromebooks will still be available in the Elementary Center.
The following Scholarship Applications deadlines have been moved back from April 1 to April 8, 2020!!!
1. Greene County Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship
2. Nancy Davis Educational Support Scholarship
3. Waynesburg Rotary Student Scholarship
Also the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship no longer requires a signature to verify the GPA
Please call 724-627-5926 if you have any questions.
Please help with getting this info out to our seniors!!!
Chrome Books are now available for sign-out in the elementary office for any WG student in need of a device in grades K-12. We will only be allowing one family at a time into the office to sign them out. Please wait outside of the elementary entrance and the secretary will buzz you in ASAP. You will be required to show ID prior to signing out a device if you are not recognized by the office staff, so please bring a valid ID with you.