

February 2023 District Newsletter

February 2023 Hurricane News
We hope you'll take a few minutes to catch up on our Hurricane News. In this newsletter you'll find:
- January Board Corner Report
- 2023-24 Calendar
- Levy 2023
- Hurricane News Stories
- Community News
Reminder: Monday, February 20th, there will be no school in observance of Presidents' Day.
Board Corner
To catch up on Board business, check out our quick summary of the January BOE Agendas (Organizational and Regular Meeting).
Board Corner Report: January 2023 (doc)
The next regular meeting of the Board is February 27, 2023 at 6pm and will be held at Holmes Elementary.
Levy 2023
At their January 2023 meeting, the WCS Board of Education voted to place a new School District Income Tax Levy on the ballot in May. Please visit the Treasurer's Levy 2023 page for facts, finances, and FAQs. If you have questions after reviewing the information, we encourage you to contact the WCS Treasurer’s office at (937)382-1641.
Hurricane News
WHS February 2023 Newsletter
If you have a student at Wilmington High School, we encourage you to check out their February 2023 Newsletter.
WHS January 2023 Students of the Month
WHS is proud to announce the January 2023 Students of the Month! Each month our WHS staff nominated outstanding student for this recognition. We hope you'll take a few minutes to see what their teachers have to say about these outstanding students and help us celebrate them. They work hard each and every day in and out of the classroom and we are #HurricaneProud of them.
WHS Theatre Presents... Oklahoma!
Oh What a Beautiful Morning. Oh What a Beautiful Day. I got a Beautiful Feeling... Tickets for Oklahoma are now available! WHS Theatre performances are March 9, 10 & 11 at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 12th, at 2:00pm. All seats are $12 and tickets can be purchased online at wilmingtonhs.booktix.com
Community News
The following articles from other sources are provided for our WCS families and community. Links and content are not under the control of the District.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month and is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans in this country. For a timeline and collection of notable figures and events, we encourage your to visit the History channel's Black History Milestones: Timeline.
You may also enjoy the "Our American Story" series (linked below) from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture" highlighting notable African Americans and their achievements throughout our history.