Author: Heather Myers

Mission Statement

Wirt County Schools will provide the best education for each student while challenging learning through high expectations and student engagement. We are committed to integrating technology on a one to one basis to ensure student success.

Wirt County Universal Pre-K Program
Melissa Emerson
Principal
Deena Swain
Pre-K Facilitator
Wirt County Primary Center
PO Box 220
Elizabeth, WV 26143
Phone: 304-275-4263
Fax: 304-275-4277
E-mail: heineyk@boe.wirt.k12.wv.us or goffa@boe.wirt.k12.wv.us
Angie Domico Cox
Title I/Special Education Director
Wirt County Board of Education
PO Box 189
Elizabeth, WV 26143
Phone: 304-275-4279
Fax: 304-275-4581
E-mail: domico-coxa@boe.wirt.k12.wv.us

Wirt County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, or national origin in employment or in the
administration of any of its
educational programs and
activities.

Wirt County

Universal Pre-K Program

A Collaborative Program -
Wirt County Schools and
AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start

Programming Based on Developmentally Appropriate Practices

What is Universal Pre-K?

Universal Pre-K is a statewide school readiness program designed to provide a quality learning environment for children. The program builds on what children already know and provides active exploration and learning experiences.
Pre-K Location
Wirt County Primary Center
Each Wirt County Universal Pre-K classroom uses Creative Curriculum and follows guidelines as outlined in WV Policy 2525: WV Universal Access to Quality Early Education System. You may check out http://wvde.state.wv.us/oel for more information.

What is needed to apply and enroll?
All children who are 4 years old on or before August 31 of the enrolling school year are eligible to apply for enrollment.
The following items are needed to enroll:
Wirt County Universal Pre-K Application
Verification of a well-child exam within the last 12 months
Proof of up-to-date immunizations
Child’s original certified birth certificate from Department of Vital Statistics for the state where your child was born. (Copies or birth certification from a hospital or county courthouse cannot be accepted).
Dental Form
Proof of Income
Contact will be made by the beginning of the school year when all required items are turned in.
Transportation to and from Pre-K can be provided by Wirt County Schools.
If your child rides a bus, a parent or guardian must be at the bus stop for pick-up and drop-off. If the parent or guardian is not available, he/she must designate a person that is 18 years or older to be responsible for the child at the pick-up/drop-off point.
For a child to keep his/her slot once enrolled, faithful attendance is required by WV Policy 2525 and WV Code § 18-8-1, et seq. Excuses should be sent to the school after each absence. In the event of lack of attendance or excessive unexcused absences, the child may be removed from enrollment. The parent will receive notifications prior to this occurring.
Before the first day of Pre-K, the teacher will contact you to offer you the opportunity for a home and/or classroom visit. You will be provided with additional school information and forms. Rest mats are provided. Teachers ask that the parent provide a backpack, folder and a complete change of clothing to be kept at school. These clothes should be replaced as the child grows.