Enrollment is now open to students in first through fourth grades for the West Taylor After School Program. You can enroll your child through Monday, September 18th. This will allow us to determine our staffing needs. Please note that enrollment may be capped due to staffing. The program will begin no earlier than October 2nd. More information will be sent to those enrolled once the enrollment period closes. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Brown (jmbrown@k12.wv.us) or Mrs. McQuain (Bethany.mcquain@k12.wv.us).
Please join us for our first PTO meeting Wednesday, September 13th at 5:30! We are so excited to kick this school year off and make it a memorable one for the kids!
Shop for a Cause at Boscov's! For just $5, you can buy a ticket to attend the Grand Opening of Boscov's at Meadowbrook Mall. There will be specials, light refreshments, and a free gift. 100% of the ticket proceeds go to West Taylor Elementary School. Students brought home forms, but you can call the school if you would like a ticket.
Good Evening,
Please be aware that it appears that our state is currently experiencing an increase of Covid-related cases. As a result, we have received the following information from the State Department of Education:
"When student or staff tests positive for COVID-19:
» Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19, should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others.
» Students are not allowed to participate in extracurricular activities while in isolation and potentially infectious.
» Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or day tested if asymptomatic.
» Students and staff may return to school if they:
› Stayed home and isolated for at least 5 full days
› Are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medications)
› Have symptoms that are improving
» It is recommended that a mask be worn days 6-10.
» Individuals who were severely ill or immunocompromised should stay home and isolate for 10 days."
Thank you for adhering to the aforementioned response to Covid-related illnesses, as doing so protects all of us.
Sincerely,
Dr. John E. Stallings, Jr., - Superintendent
Mark Your Calendars!
We had a great day rewarding our students who completed their summer reading!
This is a reminder that tomorrow, September 1, 2023, is a Curriculum Development Day for all Taylor County Schools Staff. Students do not attend. All staff, including staff at the central board of education office, will be attending mandatory trainings and may not be able to answer phone calls throughout the day. Please leave a message if you need to contact the schools, and someone will return your call. Thank you.
September Lunch Menu
2022-23 yearbooks will start coming home. If you were in 4th grade last year, the middle school will be sending those yearbooks home. There are a few yearbooks left for purchase in the office at West Taylor Elementary for $15. If you are interested in working on the yearbook for the upcoming year please send us a message or touch base with any PTO Board member.
August Lunch Menu
Healthy Grandfamilies Announcement
School starts tomorrow, Friday, August 25th for grades 1-12!
Mark your calendars!
Local event happening today.
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Class Lists are posted at West Taylor!
Bus Schedules are now available. You can find them located on the TCS App under Documents -Transportation or from the TCS Website. For questions please contact the Bus Garage at (304)265-0518 https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/documents/departments/transportation/236635
Back to School Event!
Important Message from Taylor County Schools:
Starting Friday, August 25, 2023, the following procedural change will go into effect: All schools will open to receive student arrival no earlier than 7:15 a.m., as this will be the earliest that students will be allowed to enter any school building. Parents/guardians are asked to plan not to drop off students prior to this time and honor the bus lanes specifically for buses only and parent/guardian student drop off lanes. This change is being made to help minimize traffic congestion at all locations. We appreciate your cooperation. (This change will not affect school/class instructional start times at any location.)
-Dr. John Stallings, Superintendent
TCS Teacher/Staff: Registration for the Summer Academy closes today at 4:00pm! All Taylor County School employees are invited to participate. Please check your school email or www.taylorcountyboe.net for more information
Summer Academy Dates: August 14-17
Students got to investigate the solar system this week when they visited the Star Lab, on loan from NASA.
