Hamilton Middle

We would love to hear from you! Share feedback on the 2025-2026 proposed school year calendar. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/upcoming-school-year-calendar-proposal

Good luck to our Football Team as they take on the Edison Eagles at PHS Stadium Field Wednesday 10/30/24 in the Championship Game. Gates open at 5:45 PM. Presentation of All-County Offensive and Defensive Team and Regular Season Champion Trophy at 6:30 PM. Kick-off at 7:00 PM. Go Wildcats!

Good luck to our Volleyball Team as they take on the Edison Eagles tonight, Tuesday 10/29/24 at 6:00 PM in the Semi-Final Match of the County Volleyball Tournament at PSHS. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Come on out and cheer our team on to victory!

Good luck to our Volleyball team as they take on the Blennerhassett Bobcats this Saturday at 9:00 AM in the first round of the county volleyball tournament!

We are excited to share a special video that showcases the excellence, dedication, and pride within our Wood County Schools community. This video highlights the incredible work of our teachers, coaches, staff, and students, and reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality education for every child. Thank you for being part of our amazing district! Watch the video: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-shines

Due to construction at Hamilton, our main office has been moved to room 156 in the rear of the building. Parents and guardians picking up their students for appointments or bringing students to school late should use the back parking lot and enter the building between the octagon and the gym. If you turn to the right, you'll find a buzzer at the door which you can use to call the office. Once you've been admitted to the building turn right again into the octagon and you'll find room 156, our temporary office location.

Parents of fall athletes, Your student athlete was given a fundraiser sheet from their coach three weeks ago called Fill my Paw. The they were to have it filled and returned Monday 10/30/24 with $50. We have extended the fundraiser until this Friday October 11th. If your student athlete has already raised $50 and filled their paw, please turn it in. If they want another paw, or have lost their first one , they can request a second one from the main office. This fundraiser helps provide items such as uniforms, equipment, and other expenses that our sports teams may have. Thanks for your help and supporting our wildcat fall athletes.

Eighth grade parents and guardians: We need 5 more registrations for the Washington DC trip to be able to get a second bus! Adding the second bus will allow us to bring up to 100 people to our nation's capital. If you were thinking about registering your student for this wonderful opportunity, now is definitely the time. Payment plan options are available with your $115 deposit with registration before October 18. Scholarship opportunities are also available based on family income and are first come, first serve. For more information, please message Ms. Deem or Ms. Dye through Schoology or call the school at 304-420-9547. If you are ready to register, you may do so at Worldstrides.com or by calling 1-800-468-5899. Use Trip ID 219240.

This message is for the parents and guardians of 8th grade students who would like to attend the Washington, DC trip in May. *The last day to register with a deposit of $115 and receive the $35 discount for attending the parent meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24. *Even if you did not attend the parent meeting, you may still register for the trip. *Call Worldstrides and speak with a representative to be placed on the Advantage Payment Plan to make monthly payments of the cost of the trip. You must register by October 18 for this opportunity. *You may also call Worldstrides and speak with a representative to see if your child qualifies for the Flag Scholarship for financial assistance. *We already have 25 people registered for this exciting trip and we would like you to travel with us. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ms. Dye or Miss Deem through Schoology or by calling 304-420-9547.

Parents/Guardians of HMS 8th graders are invited to attend an informational meeting about a trip to Washington DC scheduled for Memorial Day weekend 2025. The meeting will be at VanDevender Middle School cafeteria at 6:30 PM on Tuesday September 17, 2024. Itinerary and pricing details will be given at the meeting.

Dear Wood County Schools’ families: Thank you for your courage, patience, and understanding this week as our school personnel and law enforcement agencies worked together to keep our schools safe. We are fortunate for the relationship between our school system and law enforcement. Wood County Schools would like to express gratitude and appreciation for the law enforcement agencies throughout our county and state who provided support to Wood County Schools this week. Thank you to the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Vienna Police Department, Williamstown Police Department, and the Capitol Police. -- Christie M. Willis -- Superintendent

Wood County Schools is aware of an online threat targeting various school systems across West Virginia. We take every threat seriously and are actively monitoring the situation. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. We will continue to keep our community informed as we gather more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sixth grade teachers would like to remind parents/guardians and students that Hamilton sixth grade students are expected to charge their iPads each night and bring them to school every day fully charged. Make sure you come to school every day with the tools you need to fully participate in every class.

Individual Student Pictures will be taken this Friday, September 6 at Hamilton Middle School. Even if you don't purchase school pictures, we would like all students to have their pictures taken for inclusion in the yearbook. Fall sports pictures will also be taken on Friday.

Good evening! We want to remind you about our back-to-school open house tomorrow, Monday, August 19th. Our elementary open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and our middle, high, WCTC and Caperton will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Students' first day back to school will be Wednesday, August 21st. We're excited to see you and kick off a fantastic year!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Wood County Schools app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after 8/21. Download for Android https://aptg.co/tLf49D Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/tXzp7c

Wood County Schools will hold their open houses for the start of the 2024-25 school year on Monday, August 19. 2024. All Middle Schools including Hamilton will hold their open houses between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Hamilton students who attend will receive copies of the schedules, find their lockers and check their combinations, and meet their teachers. Sixth grade students who attended their orientation on Thursday August 15, do not need to attend open house.

Hamilton will hold an orientation for our sixth-grade students Thursday evening, August 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All 6th grade students and their parents and guardians are invited to attend. You'll be able to meet your homeroom teacher and other teachers, get a copy of your schedule, find your locker and practice opening your lock. If you attend the orientation, you won't need to attend the Open House on Monday, August 19. You'll already be ready to go on the first day of school! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Hamilton Middle School Tennis Team Practices at the City Park tennis courts Flex Day Practices: July 22nd, 23rd, and 25th from 3:30-5:00 Regular Practices: Start July 29th from 3:30-5:00 Bring your WVSSAC physical form (if not on file at school), racquet, and water. Wear tennis shoes. Tennis balls will be provided. If it rains, meet in the mini gym at the school from 3:30-4:15. Enter in the back door. Questions: Call Dee Lantz at 304-485-3109.

In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.