WEDNESDAY'S WORD W A R R E N
C O U N T Y
P U B L I C
NOVEMBER 4, 2026
S C H O O L S
VISION
MISSION
Students will graduate with the determination to succeed personally, intellectually, and professionally.
To provide an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment, which prioritizes safety, achievement, and opportunity.
Thank you for your hard work and thoughtful preparation for Monday’s Parent Engagement Professional Learning Community (PLC) Day. Your efforts provided meaningful opportunities for parents and guardians to connect with our schools, engage with educators, and gain valuable information and resources to support their children’s success. From parent-teacher conferences to informational sessions on FAFSA assistance, dual credit opportunities, NCAA eligibility, and Infinite Campus, the day reinforced the importance of strong partnerships between our schools and the families we serve. As we continue our focus on continuous improvement, you will once again have an opportunity to complete our annual Studer Education Employee Engagement Survey. This anonymous survey provides a valuable opportunity to assess our progress toward creating an exceptional workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Your honest feedback is essential in helping us celebrate what we are doing well while identifying opportunities to strengthen our schools, departments, and district as a whole. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and it will ask you to identify the school or department where you primarily work. Please plan to complete the survey in one sitting, as responses are not saved until you click Submit.
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE SURVEY Scan the code or click the link to begin.
NOV. 2–20
Take the Employee Experience Survey
Thank you for always showing up and being there for our students, families, and one another. There is much to celebrate across WCPS, and even more to look forward to as we continue moving forward together! Respectfully,
Rob Clayton WCPS SUPERINTENDENT
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WCPS TURKEY DRIVE
NOV. 3–17
Help WCPS spread a little kindness this holiday season by donating frozen turkeys or chickens that will be distributed to families in need. Donations may be dropped off at the Warren County Board of Education, located at 303 Lovers Lane in Bowling Green, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 3–17, 2026. Thank you for helping support our community!
INCLEMENT WEATHER COMMUNICATION
10 NTI DAYS
The WCPS Board of Education approved 10 Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days to be used for health and safety in the 2026-27 school year. In the case of inclement weather, an NTI day may be used and all students are expected to participate in virtual learning. Should an NTI day be used in the case of inclement weather, families will be notified through Talking Points (email and text/app), the media and social media.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION: STUDENT CONTESTS
DUE NOV. 24
It’s time to get students excited about our annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration! This year’s event will take place Monday, January 11, at 5:30 p.m. at South Warren High School, with the theme “The Dream Lives Through Us.” Please encourage students to participate in the contests! Elementary students may enter the elementary poetry contest, while middle and high school students may participate in the middle and high school essay contest and/or the student art contest. Each flyer includes contest details and prize information. These contests also offer great opportunities for whole-class assignments. Teachers may submit poetry entries on behalf of elementary students if needed. Please share the contest information with your students, encourage them to get creative, and help them submit their entries by Tuesday, November 24. All submissions must be received by the deadline. Art teachers may arrange to have entries picked up after the deadline.
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OPPORTUNITIES
RECRUIT A BUS DRIVER: REFERRAL BONUS
UP TO $1,000
Recruit a bus driver(s) and earn extra cash (up to $1,000 per driver) as the holidays approach! Earn $500 when the person you refer successfully completes all CDL requirements and drives a WCPS school bus for 30 days. ANOTHER $500 BONUS — Earn an additional $500 when your referred bus driver remains employed with WCPS through June 30, 2027. That’s up to $1,000 for each successful bus driver you refer! Apply for a WCPS bus driver position
IGNITE ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
GRADES K–12
WCPS educators are encouraged to share the IGNITE Entrepreneurship Scholarship with students in grades K–12 who have a business idea that could benefit from a technology partner. Presented by Hitcents and built on Handrail, the program helps selected students turn their ideas into working products while learning how to reach customers and run a business. No coding experience or formal business plan is required. Selected students may receive up to $96,000 in professional technology services over two years to help develop and launch their ideas. The award is provided in services, not cash or tuition funding, and does not require repayment or equity. Students can create a profile with a parent or guardian’s knowledge and permission to explore the opportunity and view application windows and deadlines. Explore the IGNITE Entrepreneurship Scholarship and application information Educators can encourage students to think about a simple question: What problem do you notice, who has it, and what could you build to help? Please check the scholarship website for current application deadlines.
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RECOGNITION & ALUMNI
NOMINATE AN EDUCATOR FOR VIP TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Know a WCPS educator who goes above and beyond for students? Nominate them for the VIP Teacher Spotlight hosted by VIP Bowling Green Magazine! To nominate an educator, email editor@vipbowlinggreen.com with the teacher’s name, school and a brief description of how they make a difference for their students.
HALL OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: 2027 CLASS
DUE DEC. 4
Nominations are open for the 2027 Class of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Outstanding WCPS graduates can be nominated through the Hall of Distinguished Alumni nomination form. Nominations are due by December 4, 2026.
WCPS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT WCPS is seeking remarkable graduates who deserve to be recognized. Their stories can be shared through the Alumni Spotlight nomination form.
NOVEMBER
WELCOMING
ACTION OF EXCELLENCE
Acknowledge everyone in a positive manner and be eager to help.