Vision: To create a learning environment that will enable every child to discover his or her unique gifts and talents.

Mission: To enhance and expand on each child’s unique gifts and talents to ensure every child is college, career and life ready.

(Top Row) Elise Walden, Alexis Salvitti, and Tristan Bradshaw

(Bottom Row) Nathan Curle and Justin Moore

Special "Thank You" to our Great Computer Challenge Coaches!

Mrs. Hubbell and Mrs. Taplin

Monday, May 22nd:

- 4th Grade Virginia Studies SOL Test

Tuesday, May 23rd:

- 5th Grade Reading SOL Test

Thursday, May 25th:

- 3rd Grade Math SOL Test

Friday, May 26th:

- All Schools/Offices Closed for Snow Day in May!

Monday, May 29th:

- All Schools/Offices Closed for Memorial Day

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Upcoming Important Dates:

May 31st: 5th Grade Math SOL Test

June 1st: 4th Grade Math SOL Test

June 2nd: 5th Grade Science SOL Test

June 9th: Field Day (more information to come)

June 12th: Chromebook Collection

June 13th: Chromebook Collection

June 14th: Three Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools;

5th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9:30a.m.

June 15th: Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony @ 9:30a.m.;

Three Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools;

Last Day of School/End of Fourth Quarter/Second Semester;

Elementary & Middle School Report Card Issued

June 16th: Staff Work Day/High School Graduations

June 19th: All Schools/Offices Closed (Juneteenth)

June 20th: Begin Summer Hours

June 27th: High School Report Cards Mailed Home

IWCS School Calendar 2022-2023

Only store bought items with labeled ingredients may be sent to school for student consumption during special events, such as birthdays or other celebrations. Thank you!

*Items that will be collected: Chromebook, plastic Chromebook case (top and bottom), school issued charger.

*Please leave the students name and log in information taped to the Chromebook and charger. All other items including pictures, paper and stickers need to be removed. Any sticker residue needs to be cleaned off.

*A note will be sent home on the day of collection that indicates the status of all items.

Isle of Wight County Schools is seeking community and parental involvement to serve as a part of a Vulnerability and Threat Assessment Team. IWCS is currently seeking qualified community members and parents to assist with assessing school security throughout the division. The purpose of this team is to provide an independent assessment conducted by stakeholders who have a vested interest in student safety and building security. This team will serve alongside local law enforcement officials and county emergency services to provide safety and security recommendations to IWCS.

Qualified candidates should have knowledge and experience in safety, security, emergency management, or other related areas. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in serving IWCS in this unique capacity, please submit a letter of interest and/or resume documenting your knowledge and experience in the area of security to Jason Brinkley, Security and Emergency Management Specialist, at jbrinkley2@iwcs.k12.va.us. All letters, resumes, and/or supporting documents must be submitted no later than May 31, 2023.

Questions? Contact Jason Brinkley directly via the email address listed above.

On February 2, 2023, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) presented to the Board of Education the review and revision process of the 2017 English Standards of Learning. A Timeline for the Review and Revision of the English Standards of Learning is included.

We invite the public to engage, provide feedback, and contribute directly to the review of the 2017 English Standards of Learning. The Standards of Learning identify the essential content, processes, and skills for grade level courses. The 2017 English Standards of Learning can be accessed on the Virginia Department of Education’s website. Public comment may be offered through this form provided on the Virginia Department of Education website, or by emailing vdoe.english@doe.virginia.gov.

At the April 6 School Board meeting, the board voted to approve a Snow Day in May!

IWCS has time built into the calendar to allow for missed days due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. IWCS has missed very little time this year and, as such, the Board elected to make May 26, the Friday before Memorial Day, a student and staff holiday.

The hope is this time will allow students and staff to recharge before entering the final stretch of the school year.

Product Delivery: Photo orders will process in about one week and ship directly to the address you provide (not the school).

IWCS - Preschool Application

Questions?

Please contact Preschool (VPI) Coordinator: Haley Cooprider

Email: hcooprider@iwcs.k12.va.us

Phone: 757-357-0758

Email: sjones@featherlitecoaches.com

Phone: 757-653-4757

The award focuses on the four broad areas of the Strategic Plan: Inspire, Succeed, Lead, Empower. The first letter of each word spells ISLE. When read together, the sound you hear is “I’ll Inspire” or “I’ll Succeed”, giving everyone ownership of the key actions throughout the plan.

Across CES, people are demonstrating acts of inspiration, success, leadership, and empowerment. The ISLE award welcomes nominations that demonstrate how someone in the CES community has embodied one of these areas.

From October through June, four nominees will be selected for recognition--one in each category-- and will be highlighted on our social media pages, website, and newsletters for our school and for IWCS.

Thank you for taking time to nominate someone for a Carrsville Elementary ISLE Award.

Click here to be directed to the link.

Click here to access the Carrsville Elementary "Let's Talk" link.

As we resume normal school operations and begin to move past the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that families understand the importance of regular, on-time attendance to school. As demonstrated by the recent COVID-19 closures, absences from school have a tremendous impact on student learning and achievement. In an effort to help every student meet with success, the division wants to take a moment to remind families of the attendance policies and regulations for Isle of Wight County Schools. It is especially important to note the expectations for student attendance as it relates to student retention and course credit.

Elementary school students may not be promoted to the next grade if unexcused absences from school total more than ten (10) days.

Middle school students may not be promoted to the next grade nor granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from school or from a class which earns high school credit total more than ten (10) days.

High school students may not be granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from class total more than five (5) class periods for a semester course, or ten (10) class periods for year-long courses.

The entire policy JED and regulation JED-R may be found on the division's website by clicking: Board → Policy → J. Students → JED and/or JED-R. Please contact Mrs. Hatfield, CES Principal, if you have any questions.

When a student has missed school, a note from the parent/guardian must be received by the school office. The note must contain the following information:

- reason for the absence,

- the date(s) of the absence,

- the signature of the parent or other authorized person, and

- a telephone number where the parent or other authorized person may be reached during the day.

When a note is not submitted, the absence will be considered unexcused. Each student is allowed 5 notes per semester. Please submit doctor's notes or other professional notes to excuse a student if the absence is due to an appointment. School personnel will implement the following steps to improve attendance:

1st - 2nd continuous unverified/unexcused absences - AUTOMATED CALL home is made

3rd unverified/unexcused absences - CALL home is made

4th unverified/unexcused absences - LETTER is sent home

5th-7th unverified/unexcused absences - ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN is developed with follow-ups

8th unverified/unexcused absences - Attendance Care Team makes TRUANCY REFERRAL and meeting scheduled with administrator

10th unverified/unexcused absences - TRUANCY court process initiated

12th-15th unverified/unexcused absences - family may be referred to Social Services/CARES team

15th + unverified/unexcused absences - CHINS disposition/CHINS order filed; other violations may result per court liaison or judge

*CHINS: Child in Need of Services/Supervision