Driswood Elementary School

DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES UNITY! This is the 6th year Driswood Elementary has been joining schools nationwide to observe PACER.org’s bullying prevention day called Unity Day. Students were excited to wear orange again to celebrate the theme of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion on October 15, 2025 with special activities and a kindness assembly hosted by the National Humane Education Society affiliated with Briggs Animal Adoption Center. They learned ways to safely approach an animal and to understand nonverbal language from animals to show them more kindness, just as we would to other students. Intermediate and primary level classes were also matched schoolwide, and given the opportunity to do a paired reading with reading Unity themed books displayed in the library. Students will continue to learn about inclusion, acceptance, and kindness as well as ways to manage situations involving bullying in monthly counseling lessons with their school counselor, Mrs. McDonald as well as teacher lead activities.

Please take a look at our Fun schedule planned for Spirit Week 2025, November 3 to November 7

Monday: 11/3 : Mighty Monday - Wear a superhero t-shirt
to show how we are stronger when we make healthy
choices

Tuesday: 11/4: Shine Bright Tuesday - Wear neon or bright
colors or a new hair style to show how you shine
brighter when you are your own unique self.

Wednesday: 11/5 : Warm-up Wednesday - Wear warm, comfy
clothes and/or flannel to remind us to make
choices that lead to feeling safe.

Thursday: 11/6 : Throwback Thursday - Dress like a decade
that your parent or guardian grew up in to
remember healthy choices affect our whole family in
a positive way!

Friday: 11/7 : Fantastic Spirit Friday - Wear your DES
school spirit wear or colors: green, yellow, and red
to celebrate our healthy school community!

We Look forward to an amazing Spirit Week and your DES Spirit! Go OWLS!

Jefferson County CEP notification:

The Jefferson County Board of Education announces the availability of a free breakfast and lunch each day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the Community Eligibility Provision, applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free meals.

If you have any questions, please call the child nutrition department at 304-728-9201

Jefferson County Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

We are so excited to see you soon! Back to School Open House Thursday, 8/14/25! Teacher rosters for K-2 students will be sent this week! Watch your email for your child's classroom assignment! Grades 3-5 schedule is posted in Canvas!

Please arrive at your grade level's specific time as the presentation from the teacher begins at this time.

2nd and 4th grade teacher presentation is 5:00 PM
1st and 3rd grade teacher presentation is 5:45 PM
Kindergarten (Meet the Specials Teachers) and 5th grade presentation is 6:25 PM

Kindergarten classroom orientation will be 8/18/25 (Please bring your kindergartner with you!)
Mrs. Fon's Class is 9:45 AM and Mrs. Smith's class is 1:30 PM

Hello DES Families,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer! Save the date! Back to School Night for the 2025-26 school year is
August 14, 2025! Details on grade level specifics will be announced on the website prior to August 1, 2025.

See you soon,
Mrs. Osborne, Principal

Welcome Back to School!
2025-26 Back to School Grade Level Supply List in the Link Below
https://5il.co/3m6s5

JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment ( about 4 minutes) to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/171vPKXMme

JCS REMINDER: All JCS schools will operate on a 2-hour early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, May 30, for faculty senate meetings. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning to say hello and goodbye one last time before summer break.

JCS REMINDER: JCS offices and schools are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, May 27, for the last week of school! Make sure to finish the year strong and attend through the last day.

JCS Families: Please read this end-of-year update from Superintendent Bishop about attendance and safety: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/superintendents-update-may-20

JCS Update: Jefferson County Schools is experiencing internet and phone outages today, April 11, 2025. We are working with our service provider to resolve the issue. If you are unable to reach your student's school, please use the alternative school phone numbers: https://www.jcswv.org/page/secondary-numbers

JCS Families: Please read this important attendance update from Superintendent Bishop: https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/attendance-update-from-dr-bishop

DES Families: WV American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for DES until further notice. Bottled water has been delivered to the school for staff and students. Learn more from WV American Water: https://amwater.com/wvaw/alerts

JCS Families: All JCS schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 7th as staff participate in professional learning.

JCS Families: There are several bus scheduling adjustments this morning. Please review the JCS Bus Status Tracker for updated information. https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker

JCS Community: All activities and events are canceled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions.

JCS Community: All Jefferson County Schools (Pre-K - 12) are closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to road conditions. Many roads in Jefferson County are covered in snow, with precipitation expected to continue through the evening and temperatures remaining below freezing. Students and staff will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day schedule; this is the final NTID day. JCS offices will open at 10 am; essential personnel should contact their supervisor for scheduling.

JCS Community: JCS will operate on a 3-hour early dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to weather. This allows our students to be in school with their teachers, eat breakfast and lunch, and be home before any unsafe road conditions.  All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. AlphaBEST after-school care and Boys and Girls Club transportation will not run today.

JCS Community: Check out the JCS Winter Weather and Calendar Update for important information. https://jcs.edurooms.com/engage/jefferson-county-schools/newsletters/winter-weather