Each month, from September to April, Webster County Schools recognizes one certified employee (e.g., teacher, speech pathologist, administrator, counselor, etc.) and one support staff employee (e.g., aide, custodian, food service, bus driver, secretary, etc.) who exemplify what it means to be 1WC - United for Kids.
#1WC Difference Maker Award Criteria:
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Puts Kids First - Consistently supports students' academic, social, emotional, and overall well-being.
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Makes a Difference - Goes above and beyond to positively impact students, families, coworkers, and/or the school community.
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Builds the Team - Collaborates with others, contributes positively to the workplace, and helps make our schools stronger.
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Shows Trojan Pride - Represents Webster County Schools with pride and is an ambassador for our district.
Recipients will be recognized for exemplifying the spirit of 1WC—putting kids first, supporting our team, making a difference every day, and showing Trojan Pride—at regular monthly Board of Education meetings and highlighted on the district's website and social media pages.
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Superintendent Gooch welcomed Cali at Monday night's work session. She joins about 15 students in KY who are student representatives on local boards of education. Cali will share a student viewpoint as items are discussed; however, she is not a voting member of the board. Congratulations Cali! |
Congratulations to the Webster County Western KY 3rd/4th Jr Pro Football Cheer Squad on placing 2nd in the cheer competition this past weekend! Go WC! 🎉 |
Members of the WCHS FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Club shared their training experience at the Fall Leadership Institute at Disney World. Students connected their sessions at the Disney Institute to FCCLA's main leadership goals and discussed how what they learned will impact their work here in Webster County. Way to go, FCCLA! |
This week, schools across Webster County came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸
Our students and staff had the opportunity to express their gratitude, recognize our heroes, and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of their service and sacrifice.
To all who have served and continue to serve, thank you for your courage, your commitment, and your sacrifice. Below are some pictures from this week's events.
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Webster County Schools is excited to announce plans to become a Leader in Me district beginning next school year. This districtwide “Tom and Paula Glover Leader in Me Initiative” will give students and staff opportunities to strengthen our schools' culture by working together toward a shared vision of success. Funding for this initiative comes from Providence natives Tom and Paula Glover and an awarded grant.
Leader in Me, developed by FranklinCovey Education, is a comprehensive school improvement framework based on the belief that everyone can be a leader. Built around the principles of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the framework integrates leadership development, personal responsibility, goal setting, and effective communication into the everyday school experience.
Students will learn to recognize their individual strengths, take ownership of their learning, set goals, and work collaboratively with others, while emphasizing life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, accountability, empathy, and effective communication.
Webster County Schools extends its appreciation to The Glovers for supporting this initiative for Webster County students.
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Webster County Schools is excited to announce the development of Trojan Forge, a new Career & Technical Lab, coming to Webster County Middle School (WCMS) in fall 2027. The college- and career-ready labs from Paxton/Patterson will offer hands-on, real-world learning opportunities designed to introduce students to a variety of career pathways while building essential skills for future success.
Through a partnership with Paxton/Patterson, a provider of college and career readiness learning solutions, WCMS will implement 18 labs, including criminalistics, electrical, home maintenance fundamentals, transportation maintenance, robotics, and dentistry, within one instructional space. This single lab space will allow students to work in teams of two on interactive, project-based learning experiences that emphasize both technical knowledge and employability skills. These experiences will allow students to build general workforce readiness and pathway-specific skills, such as collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, and communication. Each 7th- and 8th-grader will have the opportunity to explore the labs each year.
Trojan Forge is an investment in early career exploration and will bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application by helping students discover their interests, explore career paths, and develop a stronger understanding of the skills needed in today’s workforce. This lab will help students make more informed decisions about their educational goals and future opportunities as they transition to high school and beyond.
Paxton/Patterson will oversee the lab's installation and setup, provide professional development for instructors, and offer ongoing support to ensure successful implementation.
Webster County Schools extends its appreciation to project partners NextEra Energy, Friends of Coal, 5 Star Electric, and Independence Bank for their support in bringing this innovative learning opportunity to Webster County students, and is excited to expand educational opportunities that allow students to begin identifying their interests and exploring pathways they may pursue through high school coursework, technical education, and postsecondary opportunities.
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This form is not just about students receiving free meals. Each submitted form helps us advocate for our students. No matter your income status, each form matters!
Why is this form important?
🍴Free meals for students
🧑🧑🧒🧒 FRYSC (Family Resource Youth Service Center) funding for staff, student programs, and supplies
🛜 E-rate funding for high-speed internet
📚 Title 1 federal funding for extra academic help for our schools
📊 Data for grants that directly support our students
It only takes a few minutes, is confidential, and directly impacts our students!
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- F, 11/13 - Midterm for 2nd Nine Weeks, Trojan Mania at 6:00 PM
- M, 11/16 - Maroon 5 Day (Observed)
- F, 11/20 - Substitute Educators Day
- M, 11/23 - Board Meeting at 5:00 PM
- W - F, 11/25 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
- T, 12/1 - True Blue Day
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