PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the School Board of King William County will hold a Preliminary Budget Work Session on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the King William High School library. The agenda will include a closed session pursuant to Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1) Personnel, (A) (2) Student Discipline, and (A) (7) Legal Matters. Please note this change to the Budget Work Session calendar.
The School Board of King William County will hold a Public Hearing on the 2012-13 Budget followed by a work session on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton Holmes Middle School prior to the regular School Board Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the School Board of King William County will hold a Joint Budget Work Session with the Board of Supervisors on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Holmes Middle School.
The agenda will include a closed session pursuant to Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1) Personnel, (A) (2) Student Discipline, and (A) (7) Legal Matters. Please note this change to the Budget Work Session calendar.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the School Board of King William County will hold Preliminary Budget Work Session on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Office Conference Room. The work session scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2012 was cancelled. Please note this change to the Budget Work Session calendar. |
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New School Board Members
Take Oath of Office
The Honorable Patricia M. Norman swears in newly elected and re-elected School Board Members. From right to left - Mr. Steven Tupponce, Mrs. Kathy Morrison, Mrs. Lindsay Robinson, Mr. Bryan Major, and Mrs. Leigh Hubbard. |
National School Counseling Week
February 6-10, 2012
National School Counseling Week (February 6-10, 2012) will be celebrated to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
Each of our school counselors is a professional, licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students' academic, personal/social and career development needs. Our professional school counselors:
- Serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement, social and career development;
- Incorporate leadership, advocacy and collaboration in the educational setting;
- Promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students;
- Support a safe learning environment and works to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community;
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to promote student achievement; and
- Address the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are a part of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Please take a few minutes during
National School Counseling Week to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable service of our School Guidance Counselors!
- Cool Spring Primary School - Ms. Patricia Evans
- Acquinton Elementary School - Ms. Donna Pitts
- Hamilton Holmes Middle School - Ms. Jennifer Perry
- King William High School - Ms. Gloria Washington & Ms. Tracey Martin
Please click here to view a copy of the proclamation from Governor McDonnell.
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The King William High School Graduation
will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Please note this change.
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Special Education Parent
Involvement Survey
This survey will be available November 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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School Accreditation Recognition
The School Board recognized each school for receiving state accreditation at their meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Pictured below are Mrs. Stacy Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Mrs. Andrea Sparks-Brown, principal, King William High School, Dr. Stanley Waskiewicz, principal, Hamilton Holmes Middle School, Mrs. Beverly Young, principal, Acquinton Elementary School, and Dr. David Rorick, principal, Cool Spring Primary School.
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KWCPS Spelling Bee Champion Named
On January 11, 2012, a Hamilton Holmes Middle School seventh grader was named division spelling bee champion for King William County Public Schools. The runner-up, for the second consecutive year, was also a Hamilton Holmes Middle School seventh grader. The student won the county spelling bee in round twelve by correctly spelling the word "access". As the division winner, the student received a Webster's Dictionary from the Richmond Times Dispatch and a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble Bookseller. She will advance to the regional spelling bee competition at the Library of Virginia in Richmond on March 10, 2012.
The KWCPS spelling bee, coordinated by Kim Tupponce, HHMS gifted resource teacher, was held at Acquinton Elementary. Dr. David Rorick, principal of Cool Spring Primary School, served as the pronouncer for the bee. Bee judges were Terry Bailey, KWCPS Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Kim Napier, assistant principal of Hamilton Holmes, and Tara Garner, assistant principal of Acquinton Elementary.
In order to participate in the county spelling bee, students from Hamilton Holmes Middle School and Acquinton Elementary School first competed at the school level. The top five spellers from each grade level in grades three through eight were invited to compete in the KWCPS spelling bee.
Story: Kim Tupponce |
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KWHS Spanish III Students
Create Children's Books
The students in Mrs. Watts' Spanish III classes spent the last two weeks before their holiday break creating storybooks in Spanish. Using the two past tenses in Spanish, the students had to create characters and plot for a children's book. Each person in the group wrote and illustrated at least four pages of their group's book. Mrs. Watts was very pleased with the talents demonstrated by the students. "They have writing and artistic talents that I had not explored before. I can honestly say that this group of level three students far surpassed my expectations; in fact, they blew me away with their creativity!"
Photo: Kim Hicks |
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King William Takes First Place
The King William High School Wrestling Team competed in the Franklin Dual Tournament on January 14, 2012. The team won its preliminary duals against Franklin, Prince George, Norfolk Collegiate, and Lancaster. King William wrestled Southampton High School in the championship match which came down to the last three matches. King William needed to win these last three to place first. The remaining three wrestlers pinned their opponents propelling King William into first place. This is the first time in over 10 years the KW wrestling team has won a team dual event. Congratulations and "GO CAVS".
Story: Joe Williams, Coach |
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HHMS Students Compete in
National Geographic Bee
A Hamilton Holmes Middle School seventh grade student was named the school champion in the National Geographic Society Geography Bee, a national competition sponsored by Google for students in grades 4-8.
In the first level of the Geography Bee competition, students were given a written geography test through their social studies classes in November. Thirty students from each grade level competed in oral bees in early December to determine the top ten competitors for the school. On Friday, January 6, the top ten students competed in the final round of the bee to determine the school winner. The winner, second-time school champion, and an eighth grader, third time finalist, were declared the champion and runner up. Over forty questions were answered during the final round and championship round of this year's Geography Bee in its fourth year of implementation at HHMS. "It was obvious that the students did a good job of preparing this year. The students were more competitive, and it took several more rounds to decide who the finalists would be," stated HHMS Principal Dr. Waskiewicz.
KWCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Jones and Dr. Waskiewicz served as judges for the bee. The moderator was Mrs. Kim Tupponce and the timekeeper was Mrs. Bonnie Rice.
The winner will attempt to advance to the next level of competition by taking a written examination at the end of January. Scores on the examination will determine the state competitors, and the state bees are scheduled for March 30, 2012. State winners then advance to the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., moderated by "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek on May 24, 2012, in which the first place prize is a $25,000 college scholarship.
For more information, visit: www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee
Story: Kim Tupponce
Photo: Bonnie Rice |
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Cool Spring Students Connect
Literature to Life
Connecting literature with life experience, second grade students experienced a visit from one of the Hanover Fire Companies on Wednesday, January 4 in conjunction with their guided reading lesson on the book A Visit to the Fire Station.
Story: Joy Washington
Photo: David Rorick |
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HHMS Art Students Visit the VMFA
On December 15, 2011, Hamilton Holmes Middle School Art 8 classes attended a field trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. As Art 8 students walked throughout the 13.5 acre, newly renovated museum they were asked to complete a scavenger hunt worksheet. Students also experienced a guided "Highlights Tour" where they viewed an extensive collection of more than twenty-three thousand works of art that spans over 6,000 years of history and represents many different cultures. "My overall experience at the VMFA was very eye opening, a student said. "I really enjoyed seeing art from so many different cultures, every time I stepped into a separate room a new vibe just came over me."
Story & Photo: Tina Oberg
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King William High School Celebrates Two Outstanding
Seniors Recognized by the 2011 Wendy's
High School Heisman Program
King William High School congratulates two students for recently being named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy's High School Heisman Award. These students were chosen because they excel in academics, athletics, and community/school leadership. They will move on to the next round of judging in this National Competition.
The Wendy's High School Heisman celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy's High School Heisman award is recognized as the most esteemed award at the high school level as it encourages future leadership by acknowledging well-rounded students.
"These students are an inspiration to those around them and will honorably represent their school in the next stage of Wendy's High School Heisman award judging," said Archie Griffin, the only two-time winner of the Heisman Memoral Trophy and Wendy's High School Heisman program spokesperson. "I'm proud to be a part of a program that honors young men and women who embody the spirit of the Heisman tradition of hard work, dedication and an outstanding record both on and off the field."
One male and one female from each high school are selected as School Winners from the nearly 48,000 applicants nationwide. From there, two state finalists are selected. The field is narrowed down to 12 National Finalists, who will receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City, where they will attend the Wendy's High School Heisman Award Ceremony, celebrating the two National Winners.
Story & Photo: Michelle Yates |
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KWHS NHS Sponsor Warm Clothing Drive
The King William High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS), students and staff worked together to collect hats, scarves, and mittens. The warm clothing adorned a tree located in the KWHS library and served as a reminder to students of the importance of giving. The drive began on December 5th and ended December 16th with over one hundred warm clothing items collected. The donations were given to Peanut Butter and Jelly, a ministry of Sharon Baptist Church.
The King William High School National Honor Society, led by Kimberly Hicks and Vivian Watts, promoted a warm clothing event and encouraged all students and staff to donate. It is the mission of the NHS to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character. Already this year, the NHS has participated in several community service projects, including: cleaning up Route 30, participating in tutoring at the high school and elementary levels, and assisting the Head Start program. Community service is an integral part of the National Honor Society. NHS members are required to doante ten hours per semester towards community service and an additional five hours towards tutoring.
Through the warm clothing drive and other community based service projects, the KWHS NHS is reminded that there is no greater reward during the holiday season than the gift of giving.
Story: Michelle Yates
Photo: Kim Hicks |
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