The Beacon of West Kentucky recently partnered with Webster County Schools to provide an afterschool program for students in grades 4-6. Funding was obtained through the Kentucky Opioid Abatement grant to employ a Teacher Leader and assistants at each elementary school.

The POP program will meet one day per week at each school and will offer participants tutoring, life skills, arts, and character education. Also, students will receive a snack during the POP session.

The first day of POP will be September 8th. Students will need to be picked up at the school by 4:30 each Monday. Space is limited. Parents will need to complete an application and return it to the school before the student can attend POP. The application is available for easy access below and can also be found at your school.

For more information, contact The Beacon at beaconofwestky@gmail.com or your child’s school.

Webster County FFA recently attended and competed at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair. The club had 32 entries from 19 different students. Many club members received ribbons for their entries. The members who placed include:

Way to go, WC FFA! 👏

We celebrate True Blue Spirit Days to help unify our community around the message that character is our foundation for making positive choices and to show our support for a Drug-Free Community.

Since our first True Blue Day falls on a holiday, we will celebrate True Blue Day on Tuesday, September 2nd! Be sure to wear blue on the 2nd!

Each month, our schools focus on the character trait of the month. Responsibility is the focus for September. Students will focus on doing what they need to do, keep trying when things get challenging, be self-disciplined, and be accountable for their words, actions, and attitudes. Responsibility of one of the Six Pillars of Character.

The APEX and APEX 2.0 After-school Programs at WCMS and WCHS begin September 2nd! The programs offer homework assistance, enrichment programs, an after-school snack, and transportation to the elementary schools for easier parent pick-up.

To enroll or for more information, contact hillary.bumpus@webster.kyschools.us at WCMS and chelsey.wright@webster.kyschools.us at WCHS.

Trojan Nation, we need your help! Post your pics on Instagram and support @Webster_co_high in their Friday Night 5G Lights entry! 💪 You helped us win $5,000 last year, and we need your help again this year!

On our wish list this year:

➡️Instagram Post Reminders:

-Each post = one entry in $5K Fridays

-Focus your post on school pride and community involvement. Share your #1WC Spirit in your posts! Have a recent Maroon 5 pic? Share it!

- Tag @TMobile and @Webster_co_high and use both hashtags #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes on every post.

This is for anyone and everyone in the #1WC Community! Students, Staff, All Sports, Band, Jr Pro, Clubs, Community Groups! Let T-Mobile know our Trojan Pride is alive! 📣

Thank you, #1WC! 🫶 Let's see your Instagram posts during this sweepstakes time!

When students miss school, they miss out on so much more than their classes. They miss out on developing skills like communication and teamwork, as well as time with their friends and opportunities to discover and develop their talents that only being in school provides. Every day in school counts toward their future success.

 

We want to work together with you to improve school attendance because we believe that every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential.

 

Here's how you can help:

1. Make school attendance a priority for your family.

2. Establish regular bedtime and morning routines.

3. Schedule medical appointments and vacations when school is not in session.

4. Talk to your student about why going to school every day is important.

5. Stay in touch with your student's teachers and attend events at school when you can.

6. Reach out to your school if you need services or support to make attending school possible.

7. Connect with the school counselor or mental health providers if issues such as anxiety, bullying, or other challenges cause your student to want to avoid school.

The DYW program was held last weekend, with five Webster County seniors participating. Congratulations to Raynei Roy, the 2025 Webster County DYW! (Pictures courtesy of The Sebree Banner)