Bus 6, Mr. Altom's bus is running 10-15 minutes late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The millage election is set for Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in the auditorium. Long Post but provides important information.
Information regarding the millage:
1) Value of a mil - 1/1000 of the assessed value of the district $55,000,000 or about $55,000 while Searcy for example is $585,000,000 or about $585,000.
2) Current millage rate is 38.1 but was voted in 2003 to be 39.3 and has been rolled back twice due to gas and oil boom to the current rate.
3) Asking for a 2.0 increase to 40.1 which is 0.8 above what was originally approved by voters.
4) Needs - Overcrowding - We are currently at 80 preK students. We currently have 808 in K-12 which is a growth of over 80 students in the past 4 years. We have graduated classes of under 50 and have incoming kindergarten classes of over 70 the past 3 years.
5) Safety - We will be able to have all K-4 in an enclosed building and 5-12 in an enclosed building with keypad entries to all buildings. We also will be able to put portable tornado shelters within the proposed new building.
6) Capital Improvements
a) 24,000 sq. ft classroom space connecting middle school and high school buildings.
b) 8,000 sq. ft addition to the kitchen/cafeteria.
c) Portable water treatment facility for sewage.
d) Upgrades to athletic complexes. - Soccer field, track, softball field, and upgrade to baseball field.
e) Parking lot expansion at the high school.
7) Cost of projects - Between $10-12M.
8) Revenue - Building fund that has been saved $3.6M. State partnership money $3M (this goes away if millage fails). Millage increase will generate $5.8M.
9) Cost to taxpayers - Example of $100,000 property would increase taxes $40 for the year which is $3.33 per month or $0.11 per day.
Please call the administration office at 501-729-3992 if you have questions.
Get your WCC spirit gear now! Go to https://bit.ly/3t092QU and order everything from t-shirts and hoodies to chairs and stadium seats all available in the online shop! Support our HS PTO and students! This also makes excellent Christmas gifts!
September's Elementary Newsletter
E Sports information!!!
School will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.
WCC JR/SR High Cheerleaders will be holding a Cheer Clinic as a fundraiser on September 25. Grades K-3 will be from 9:00-1:00 and grades 4-6 will be from 9:00-2:00. The students will be split into grade level groups, socially distanced, and will wear masks. Students will need to bring a lunch and water bottle. The fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt that will be worn during a Homecoming performance on October 15.
There will also be review practices on September 27 and October 11 from 3:30-5:00. Please contact Shanna Fisher or Lindsey Murdock with questions.
K-6 Parents: Just a reminder that the gate for the car rider parking lot does not open until 2:30. We are having so many trying to line up to wait for the gate to open that we are causing traffic and safety issues. We are asking that you do not park in the middle parking lot or in the turn lane to wait for the gates to open. Thank you for your cooperation!
Fall 2021 - Fundraiser is now open! Find items that were picked out specifically for WCC. There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. Order online!
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: https://bit.ly/3t092QU
- Store Open From: Aug 30 - Sep 14, 2021
Reminder: There will be a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium to discuss the upcoming millage special election. This meeting will provide information regarding the projects and will give the community an opportunity to ask questions specifically regarding the millage.
REMINDER - WCC is hosting a vaccination clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th from 1:00-6:00 in the Auditorium. This is open for all community, staff, and students 12 and older. Information is in the flyers attached.
From Mr. Clouse - bus #4...Bus 4 will be running behind today.
We are holding all students until weather lightens up.
Don't forget to place you rWCC tshirt order! Orders are due in the Elementary office by September 3rd.
WCC District BearLand Weekly for the week of Aug. 23 to Aug. 27
Electricity has been turned back on at WCC.
The power is out at White County Central School District but is expected to come on very soon. School is still in session today, Friday, Aug. 20
Breakfast for Friday, Aug. 20 has been changed to Chicken & Pancakes.
We are so excited about the first day of school! We can't wait to see everyone! Car rider drop off and pick up will work the same way as last year. Here is a map for a reminder. See you bright and early Monday morning!!
Regarding the mask mandate, face shields or masks are acceptable.
If you need to know what your schooling options are for the 2021-22 school year, please call your child's building and leave your name and number with the secretary. A member of the administrative team will return your call at their earliest convenience.