The latest news for you😁 - SEL Series continues, Meet Officer Binkley, Flu prevention, and more!

District News

It's December already! We hope you’ll take a few minutes to catch up on our News.

Meet our New School Resource Officer!

Officer Tyler Binkley will be the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Wilmington City Schools. The primary functions of the SRO are to help provide a safe and secure learning environment, foster a positive school climate, reduce/prevent crime, serve as an educational resource, and serve as a liaison between the school and the police department.

Officer Tyler Binkley was born and raised in Clinton County Ohio and has been a resident of Clinton County his entire life. He is a 2003 graduate of Blanchester High School and a 2007 graduate of ... (more)

Around the District

District Experiences over the last month:

Each of our schools honored Veterans on 11/11 in classrooms and in special assemblies.
We had our first snow day on November 12. Visit our Weather Delay/Cancellation page for information on our process.
The Board recognized WNJ Staff Writer, Gary Huffenberger, for his work in education reporting.
WCS welcomed a new School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Tyler Binkley.
WCS began an article series on Social-Emotional Learning, connecting parents with our efforts to improve student achievement, behavior, and the climate in our schools.
The Foundation announced that they are able to fund 24 projects at WCS, totaling $25,478!

Here are some highlights from our schools:

Elementary Schools

Student and staff participated in Girls on the Run.
Denver held a community school project - Paws for a Cause - to collect donations for the Humane Society.
Elementary PTO hosted a skate night for students.
East End’s Friendship Group created posters with ideas on how to give back to our US Soldiers.
Oz came to Holmes (WNJ article), thanks to a grant from Wilmington Schools Foundation.
Holmes teachers created a skit for students, teaching them about feelings and how they are a normal part of our day, feeling zones, and coping skills. Follow our SEL article series for more information on this topic.
Have you seen the weekly video from Holmes Elementary? Visit their facebook page.

Middle School

WMS band students performed their Fall Concert.
ABC hosted the first dance of the school year.
6th Graders visited COSI in Columbus.
8th grade students attempted to build a house that could withstand a tsunami.
WMS Honor Roll was announced.
Subscribe today to our Middle School Newsletter to keep up with MS happenings.

High School

WHS Theatre production Much Ado About Nothing was hit!
Marching Band and our Athletics program closed out their season with award nights.
WHS Key Club started the Rock Garden Fundraiser to purchase new picnic tables for the courtyard.
The Pride of Wilmington Marching Band received a Superior rating at State Competition!
FFA hosted a Veterans Day assembly on 11/11.
WHS Art Department hosted an Art Workshop for students and WHS Staff.
Students represented WHS at the SBAAC Leadership Conference.
WHS held a Grandparent’s Day event.
Lady ‘Cane Tennis achieved the High GPA Award for the Fall.
Community members helped students with mock interviews.
WHS Student Council hosted a White Gift Pancake Breakfast.
Our WHS Choir sang at the court house during Holidazzle.
2 WHS students won flight training hours in an essay contest.

Every day at WCS is an opportunity to learn. We encourage you to follow our schools on social media for more WCS happenings. You can find links to our main channels for each building at wilmingtoncityschools.com/communication .

'Cane Parent Corner

Attendance Matters

It’s that time of year when the flu begins to spread. Have a conversation with your kids about what they can do to help keep themselves and others healthy.

We encourage families to visit the Ohio Department of Health website for tips in flu prevention to share with their kids.

The Flu Prevention Song (youtube video) is a fun way to help young children learn how they can stay healthy and to prevent the spread of flu. At school, our maintenance staff works extra hard to clean and disinfect surfaces during flu season, to help keep kids and staff healthy.

If you or your child still need to get a flu vaccine, visit the Clinton County Health Department’s website for immunization clinic information and hours. Pharmacies and physicians also offer flu vaccines.

Stay healthy!

Social-Emotional Learning

Series Part 2: Core Competencies and Their Impact

In our November Newsletter we began an article series on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). In Article 2 of this series we introduce the 5 core competencies of SEL and their impact on education. Our intent is to create a connection to what we are doing in our classrooms and schools throughout the District.

The 5 core competencies of SEL:

Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Relationship skills
Responsible decision-making

SEL for Parents (youtube video) is a brief video that provides a great introduction into each of the competencies.

Why focus on SEL in schools?

The impact of an SEL focus in education is documented by over two decades of research. From improved academic and behavior outcomes, to positive long-term societal impacts, the benefits are clear. We encourage you to learn more about the impact at these resources:

The Impact of Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL* YouTube video 1:14 min)- Focus is on school impact

SEL Impact (casel.org) - Highlights impact in school, work, and society

Our goal is to help children develop their social and emotional intelligence so that they can experience improved academic success and be an integral part of building a positive school climate. As the research shows, these benefits will impact students well beyond their academic years.

Why do parents need to know about SEL?

As parents, teachers, administrators, and community members, we all play a part in a child’s social and emotional learning. SEL takes place at home, just as much as it does at school. The impact of SEL at school is greatly enhanced when parents are able to reinforce the learning at home. Many of us find that we are learning right along with the children, and that’s okay. SEL isn’t just for kids. These are skills that we are constantly honing as we mature and have new life experiences.

Each and every day children are watching us manage our emotions and relationships, so it’s important that we model positive social and emotional skills. Through this article series we will share resources that you might find helpful for your family’s social and emotional learning at home.

Next Month: Article 3 Self-Awareness and Self-Management

* Collaborative for Academic, Social,and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Celebrating Our Students

We've collected some recent articles highlighting recent student and staff accomplishments. We hope you'll take a minute and read up on our awesome WCS students. We think you'll be just as proud of them as we are.

WCS Students in the News

Events

link to wilmingtoncityschools.com/communication

It's important to stay connected to your child's education. We encourage parents and community members to check out our calendars and news items, and follow us on social media.

Note: Please check the building calendar before any event to verify details.

View December Events by Building for up-coming events around the District.

Visit our Communication page for:

Subscribe to District Newsletter
View Newsletter Archive
Find District and Building Social Media Channels

Visit our Calendar page for the academic calendar and links to the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Calendars.