West Union High School

Please check out the daily announcements. It is under the "For Parents" link on the menu page. You can also view them using the link below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mOUBIPyueDb62fNA5KvegJuLTXQG89v9x_eOCBzOUXo/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the information about career passports

From the ACOVS Transportation Department: Due to a lack of sub bus drivers, we will not be able to provide transportation in the AM or the PM for Bus 52, Michelle Hoop, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

The WUHS at Ripley high school boys game tonight is cancelled. It has been rescheduled for January 10th.

From the ACOVS Transportation Department: Due to lack of sub bus drivers - we will not be able to provide transportation in the AM or the PM for Bus 52 - Michelle Hoop, tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

From the ACOVS Transportation Department: Due to the lack of sub bus drivers, we will not be able to provide transportation in the AM or the PM for bus #52 - Michell Hoop, tomorrow, Monday, December 12, 2022.

Adams County Schools hosted their first ever Archery tournament at West Union High School this past Saturday. Out of 6 schools competing West Union high school placed first and North Adams high school placed second. We would like to thank all of the parents, students, teachers, and administration, along with our community partners for their help and support for making this happen.

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West Union High School will hold its 2022-2023 Hall of Fame induction ceremony on January 6, 2023 when the Boys Varsity Team plays host to the Fairfield Lions. WUHS is proud to announce that this year they will be inducting the 1932 Varsity Baseball team into the Hall of Fame. While all the members of the team have passed we are seeking relatives of the players to join us and be recognized. Members of the team include Harry Ellis ‘32, Bill Games ’32, Russell Holliday ‘35, James Jodrey ‘32, Paul Kimble ‘33, Harold Kirker ‘32 Donald Patton ‘32, Don Potts ‘34, Paul Scott ’32, Everett Seaman ‘33, Ralph Shell ‘35, and Ronald Stultz ‘34. The Coach was Homer Fannon. Please contact Jason Little, Athletic Director, if you are related to a team member and can join us on January 6th.

Please read the WUHS Athletic Newsletter "Full Court Press" Please join us on December 16th at 4 pm for the boosters meeting.

Season's Greetings, Please join us for WUHS Christmas Spirit days to celebrate the last school days of the year 2022! The spirit week will begin on Monday, December 12, 2022. Check the attached flyer to see the theme of each day so you may all plan your wardrobe accordingly! Also remember, please make sure that your attire remains school appropriate.

OHYes Survey Information

Please read this letter about the youth survey being conducted in our school. This letter contains information about your and your child’s rights and why this survey is important. Please visit www.ohyes.ohio.gov for additional information. Dear Parents/Guardians: What is the purpose of the survey? Our school district is working very hard to better understand youth health risk and protective behaviors in the community. As part of this effort, we are asking students in grades 7-12 to participate in an anonymous survey called the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey -- OHYES! Only children age 12 or above are eligible to participate. The OHYES! is a tool designed by the Ohio Departments of Education, Health, and Mental Health and Addiction Services and numerous other programs advocating for youth. Our school has decided to use this survey to understand more about our students. What is my child being asked to do? We would like your child to answer questions about: • personal use of alcohol , tobacco, and other drugs, perception of risks, where accessed • feelings about their school and community • family and personal relationships, and demographics • mental health, suicide and access to care • health-related behaviors (i.e. sleep, nutrition, and exercise) • The survey can be viewed at the school's office, or online (http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Downloads) – 110 item version How long will the survey take? The survey includes 110 items; it has been tested with other youth and should take about 15-20 minutes. Who is doing the survey? The survey is being done by the West Union High School. The survey was developed by the Ohio Departments of Education, Health, and Mental Health and Addiction Services. Does my child have to participate? No, that is a choice for you and your child. But we really want to hear what your child has to say. How do you protect my child’s privacy? The OHYES! will be confidentially administered by trained school staff. Schools have been instructed on how to protect student anonymity and confidentiality. Please review these instructions at http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Schools/Preparation/Confidentiality. Will participating help or hurt my child? Many people like sharing their experiences and opinions. Sometimes sharing personal things can be stressful or emotional. The survey instructions state that your child may skip any questions he/she is uncomfortable with or stop the survey at any time; there is a back, next, and quit button on each question screen. There is no penalty for not taking the survey or for stopping. Who will know what my child shares? Your child’s privacy will be strictly protected. Students are NOT asked for their name, identification number or date of birth. No one can identify your child’s responses. Data is sent directly to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), no data is stored on school computers; the school does not have access to any individual survey data. OhioMHAS will not be able to link answers to individual students or report anything they say to parents, teachers, or administrators. The survey is anonymous and no student will be identified in the results. Student responses will be combined and reported together. There are also minimum reporting requirements (15 or more respondents). How does my family and community benefit? OHYES! results will help guide communities in creating and improving youth health programs in Ohio. The results will be shared with everyone, including families, faculty and students, and the public. State-level and county-level results will be available to the public at http://ohyes.ohio.gov/Results. District and school results will only be available to Superintendents and Principals with secured access. Do I have to sign a form for my child to participate? Federal regulations (45 CFR 46) requires parent or guardian permission for research involving children. To protect you and your child, we require parent notification and provide parents the ability to opt out their child’s participation. This method is commonly known as passive consent, and minimizes administrative burden on schools, maintains student confidentiality, and increases response rates. We hope you will give consent for your child to participate. If so, there is no need to do anything. If you do NOT want your child to participate in this survey, please sign the form below and list the name of your child who will NOT participate. A separate form must be filled out for each child. Does answering the survey influence students to try unhealthy behaviors? Absolutely no research supports any connection between completing a health behavior survey and trying an unhealthy behavior. You may be reassured to know that many unhealthy behaviors among young people – including tobacco use, sexual behaviors, and some forms of violence – have declined since 1991. During that same period, youth surveys have increased nationwide. Who can I contact if I have questions? Visit the website at www.ohyes.ohio.gov or email info@ohyes.ohio.gov. You can also call the OHYES! Team at 1-866-563-6904. Sincerely, Mike Roades  PARENT OPT OUT FORM – for youth 12 – 17 years old Youth under 12 years of age are not eligible to participate Parental consent is not required for youth age 18 and above A separate form must be returned for each child not participating. Our school is conducting the survey on ___December 21, 2022__ Please return this form in person to __Mr. Mike Roades, Principal___ Or send it by U.S. Mail to __97 Dragon Lair Dr, West Union, OH 45693___ Or email the information below to: ____mike.roades@ovsd.us_____________ Or call ___937-544-5553 _______ By December 16, 2022_ Parents, please do not rely on your student to return this form. NO, my child may not participate in the OHYES! survey Student’s Name: _________________________________________________ Grade: _________ Print Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____/______/______

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From ACOV Transportation: Due to a lack of sub drivers, we will not be able to provide transportation AM or PM for Bus #52, Michelle Hoop, for tomorrow Friday, December 2, 2022.

WUHS SENIOR SHIRT ORDERING DEADLINE APPROACHING! Order forms and money are due to Ms. Puckett by THIS FRIDAY, December 2, 2022. Please contact jamie.puckett@ovsd.us with any questions. The online order deadline for Herff Jones Cap & Gown, and other graduation items, is Monday, December 5th!

Congratulations to the 7th Grade girls Basketball team. They defeated Fairfield tonight for their first win of the season.

The Adams County Ohio Valley School District will hold its regular board meeting this evening, Monday November 21, 2022, 2022, at the OVCTC beginning at 6 pm. Before meeting there will be a public meeting regarding using ARP IDEA Part B Special Education Federal Funds. Both meetings will be streamed on the District’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@acovsd/live

Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team as they defeat Eastern in overtime 25-19.

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