Wolf Creek Local School District

Please talk to your children! Below is a news release from Governor DeWine yesterday that Luke Keiderling has asked me to share. Please review it and take a few minutes to talk to your children! Governor DeWine Calls for Quick Action on Intoxicating Hemp January 17, 2024 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today encouraged the Ohio General Assembly to work quickly to regulate intoxicating hemp to prevent its sale to children. Rogue chemists are modifying hemp, which is a legal, non-intoxicating plant, to extract a compound (Delta 8 THC) that causes a high similar to marijuana. The intoxicating hemp is being marketed in stores across Ohio as candy, cereal, gummy candy, and other products that are attractive to children. Because intoxicating hemp products are not currently regulated, Ohio law does not prevent its sale to children. "The current loophole that allows these dangerous products to be sold to children needs to be closed as soon as possible. Right now, Senator Steve Huffman is working on a bill to address this, and once it is introduced, I encourage members of the Ohio General Assembly to act quickly to pass it," said Governor DeWine. "These products are marketed to kids and are made to look like their favorite candy and treats. With no regulation and wide availability, it is all too easy for kids to get them." THC Candies According to data from the Ohio Poison Control Center, there have been at least 257 reports of Delta 8 poisoning in Ohio over the last three years. In 2023 alone, there were 102 reported poisonings, including 40 involving children under the age of six. Ninety percent of these children required emergency care or were hospitalized after ingesting the intoxicating hemp. According to Dr. Gary Wenk, emeritus professor of behavioral neuroscience at The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University Medical Center, Delta 8 products can have significant impacts on young, developing brains. "Children have difficulty paying attention in class; they become emotionally unstable; they have difficulting learning things; they stop attending classes; they start acting out at home. The parents know something is wrong, but if (their child) is just eating 'cereal' in their bedroom, it's easy for them to hide," said Dr. Wenk. "That's why this is a crisis, it's because it is a perfectly legal compound that does a great deal of well-documented harm." By regulating intoxicating hemp, Delta 8 products would be sold with restrictions similar to Ohio's new recreational marijuana laws that require products to only be sold by licensed retailers to those 21 years old or older. Regulation would also prevent flashy advertising and packaging that attracts children. To demonstrate how easily youth can purchase intoxicating hemp, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson asked two 15-year-old children to purchase Delta 8 gummy candy at a gas station in Clark County. "Their instructions were not to be tricky and not to try to act older than they were. There was no doubt in looking at them that they were clearly underage," said Director Wilson. "In under 10 minutes and within three miles of their high school, the kids walked into a BP gas station and purchased THC gummies with no questions asked." Under current law, both the purchase and sale of the item were legal. Until intoxicating hemp products are regulated, Governor DeWine encourages retailers to remove these items from their shelves to prevent harm to children.

Wolf Creek Local Schools will be closed for Friday January 19, 2023

Wolf Creek Local Schools will be closed Wednesday January 17th

Wolf Creek Local Schools will be closed for Wednesday January 17th

Wolf Creek Local Schools is closed for Tuesday January 16, 2024.

High School Class meeting are cancelled for tomorrow.

Wolf Creek Local Schools is on a 2 hour delay for Tuesday January 16, 2024.

Wolf Creek Local Schools is on a 2 hour delay for January 9, 2024.

The fire alarm at the elementary was set off by a light ballast. Students was evacuated. The issue was cleared by the Beverly Fire Department and students have returned to class. Thank you to all who helped resolve this issue.

Reminder that Christmas Break will begin on Thursday with a 2 Hour Early Dismissal. Students will return to school on Wednesday January 3rd. There will not be an early dismissal in January. Enjoy your break with family and friends.

Dear Wolf Creek Local Schools Community, Over the course of the last 24 hours, school districts across Ohio have received email threats that state and local law enforcement have determined not credible. Wolf Creek Local School District has not received any of the emails. However, Brody and SRO Deputy Harlow have checked both of our buildings today. We will continue to monitor this situation and work with the Washington County Sheriff’s office. Sincerely, Douglas A. Baldwin, Superintendent Wolf Creek Local Schools

We want to wish everyone in our Wildcat Family a Happy Thanksgiving Break! Students are off from Wednesday, November 22nd through Monday, November 27th. We will see you again on the 28th!

Waterford High School Marching Band still has chicken dinners available.

Wildcat Pride Marching Band chicken BBQ begins at 5 pm Drive thru only $15 1/2 chicken ,Baked Potato, Green Beans, Roll and Apple Dumpling,

Good afternoon Wildcat Family! You are invited to our our annual WES State of Literacy Presentation tomorrow, September 19th from 4 pm to 5 pm in the WES Library. We will go over: 1.) Achievement and Growth highlights in ELA for the 22-23 school year, 2.) Updates to the State Dyslexia requirements, and, 3.) Decide our meeting dates for the rest of the school year. We are looking forward to some great conversations. See you there!

Waterford Elementary - OH 💚✏️🎨📓💚 With your help, we have the opportunity to win a $250 grant to support the growth of our STEAM Learning environment for our Wildcat Students 🛰️ In the comments of the post linked below, find Mrs. Duskey's photo (7th down) from today's Grants 4 Schools Network Conference and hit "Like" 👍 The most likes wins!🎉🪩 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fWnWKgMgxyFqaxCZh5xAjoC6q9rXFowkV4SuLsKAhrwYNxnvDrx6gb6B2ewWqEJel&id=100045311244357&mibextid=CDWPTG

2023 Roger French Memorial Scholarship Golf Scrable

Our local Lions Club is having a Pancake Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, 9/9 from 8:00 am - 10:30 am before the Fort Frye Cross Country Invitational to raise money for the Lions Club scholarship fund for Waterford HS & FFHS students. The breakfast will be held in the Waterford Township Community Building behind Rock Box. All are invited. Thank you for your support!

Reminder today is an early dismissal for students. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early

Hello, We wanted everyone to know the Boys and Girls club will be closed on Thursday, August 31st and Friday September 1st. We hope everyone knows where they are going after school on those days and wish you all a great Labor Day weekend! Thank you, WES Administration