Wiggin Street Parent Update

Dear Wiggin Street Families,

We are gearing up for our Spring Fun Festival next Friday and are excited to welcome everyone to this special community event. Volunteer sign-up links are included below. While one link is labeled for staff, it is now open to the community. We are grateful to the High School Key Club and Kenyon volunteers who have already filled many spots, but we still need additional support.

Another way to contribute is by donating baked goods for the cafeteria and the 4 Corners game. Additional details about volunteering and donations can be found below.

Mrs. Springer is also busy preparing for our K–2 Spring Musicals, which will take place next Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Rosse Hall. Our students are excited to showcase all they have been working on, and we look forward to a wonderful performance.

We are proud to share that Wiggin Street has once again exceeded state standards, earning an overall 5-star rating on the Traditional Report Card for our performance across all five rated components during the 2024–2025 school year. Be sure to notice the newest banner displayed outside the school office during the Fun Festival.

Our school has also completed the application for the Purple Star Designation. We will be notified of the award later this month, which is recognized as the Month of the Military Child. On April 15, we will celebrate Purple Up Day by wearing purple to show support for military families.

Today, our staff enjoyed an appreciation lunch from the Guelaguetza Street Food Truck, generously provided by Xtreme Air LLC and Knox Foodies. The meal was greatly appreciated and brightened everyone’s day. We extend our sincere thanks for this thoughtful gesture.

We hope to see you at the Fun Festival next Friday. Please feel free to invite family and friends, as this is a community-wide event.

Best wishes,
Christy Grandstaff
Principal, Wiggin Street Elementary

Wednesday, April 15th

Get ready to show your school spirit!
Join us for Purple Up Day as we honor military families and recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve.

Wednesday – Purple Up Day 💜

Wear purple to support military families—purple represents all branches of the military.

Let’s come together to show appreciation and support for military families in our community!

We encourage all students and staff to participate in this meaningful day.

Forms were sent home with your child this week for the Fun Festival's pre-sale of game cards and wrist bands. If for some reason, you did not receive a form, feel free to use the information above and write on an envelope containing the money to be sent in with your student.

Desserts Needed:

The 4 Corners Game is always a big hit! Students can win cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and other desserts. These items are greatly needed and can be donated the morning of the 17th, and brought to the office, or students can deliver them to Mrs. Clippinger's room.

We are also in need of the following donations: cookies, brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, etc. for desserts in the cafeteria. Thank you!!!

Please click on the links below to see how you can help with a station during the Fun Festival!

Students in grades 3–5 will be taking the Ohio State Tests in April. Detailed testing dates are listed below. Please make every effort to schedule appointments around these dates, as it can be challenging to complete all make-up testing when there are multiple absences.

Would you like to better understand the tests and learn how to help your child be successful? Please review this helpful resource from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

Ohio State Test Dates

April 14 – Grades 3–5 ELA OST, Part 1
April 15 – Grades 3–5 ELA OST, Part 2
April 21 – Grades 3–5 Math OST, Part 1
April 22 – Grades 3–5 Math OST, Part 2
April 28 – Grade 5 Science OST, Part 1
April 29 – Grade 5 Science OST, Part 2

How Families Can Help at Home

Support strong routines

Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep, especially before testing days
Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
Arrive at school on time to avoid feeling rushed

Build confidence with simple practice

Encourage daily reading (books, articles, or even directions/recipes)
Have your child explain what they read to build comprehension
Practice basic math facts and problem-solving in real-life situations

Practice test-taking strategies

Remind your child to read directions carefully
Encourage them to take their time and check their work
If they get stuck, skip the question and come back to it later
Use strategies like eliminating wrong answers to make the best choice

Promote a positive mindset

Reassure your child to simply do their best
Remind them that it’s okay if something feels challenging
Encourage effort over perfection

Limit stress

Keep evenings calm and routines consistent during testing weeks
Avoid overscheduling activities on testing days

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin March 9 for children residing in the Mount Vernon City School District who turn 5 years old on or before August 19, 2026.

Families must complete the online registration starting on March 9 through PowerSchool Enrollment prior to their scheduled registration appointment. Parents/guardians may upload required documents directly into PowerSchool Enrollment or email them to their school secretary before kindergarten screening to help ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Please be prepared to provide the following:

Photo ID of parent/guardian enrolling the student
Child’s original birth certificate
Proof of residency (one of the following):
- Mortgage statement
- Utility bill (gas, electric, or water)
- Lease agreement
- Deed
- Property tax statement
Immunization records
Current custody documentation (if applicable)

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.67.2 and the Missing Children’s Act, parents/guardians must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree and parenting plan allocating parental rights and responsibilities and/or other legal documents assigning custody or guardianship, if applicable.

Instructions for Kindergarten Registration

Registration dates and times for each elementary building are listed below.

Building Date Time Phone

East April 24 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 740-393-5985

Wiggin Street April 30 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 740-427-4262

Columbia May 1 8:15 am - 12:15 pm 740-393-5975

Dan Emmett May 5 8:00 am - 2:30 pm 740-393-5950

Twin Oak May 6 8:00 am - 1:30 pm 740-393-5970

Twin Oak May 7 8:00 am - 1:30 pm 740-393-5970

Pleasant Street May 12 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 740-393-5990

Pleasant Street May 13 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 740-393-5990

Families with questions about the registration process may contact their home attendance area school or district registrar:

Deb Doup - District Registrar
email: dedoup@mvcsd.us
voice: 740-397-7422 ext. 6000

Mount Vernon City Schools looks forward to welcoming the Class of 2038!

Continuing Open Enrollment is for students who are currently Open Enrolled to Mount Vernon School District and desire to continue open enrollment with the District for the 2025-2026 school year.

Complete your application through the Parent Portal on the District website.
Instructions for Continuing Open Enrollment are located on the Parent Resources Page.
Continuing Open Enrolled opens March 1, students will have until April 15 to complete this process.

If your address has changed since your last application, please update your child's emergency medical form in the Parent Portal on the District website and you will also need to provide proof of residency.
Instructions for Change of Address are also located on the Parent Resource Page.

If you have any questions concerning Continuing Open Enrollment, please contact Jessica Shelton jshelton@mvcsd.us or contact John Frye jfrye@mvcsd.us .

New to the District Open Enrollment opens April 1.

New Open Enrollment Instructions

New Open Enrollment

2026-27 Class Lists and Teacher Requests

Creating class lists is a thoughtful process that involves many factors. Our teachers meet with the next grade level team and other staff members who work closely with students to ensure that classes are balanced. Academic needs, social-emotional needs, and peer dynamics are just a few of the considerations used in this process. This work also continues throughout the summer as we become aware of new enrollments. For these reasons, we believe it is best to wait until August to share final class lists.

If you have an educational reason for requesting a teacher, please submit your request in writing by email to me at cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us no later than May 1, 2026. Also, if you know that your child will not be attending Wiggin Street next year, please let us know as soon as possible.

Community flyers can be found on our district website here. Check them out!

Little Owls camp (1st-5th graders) is going to be two and half hours of learning about the sport of volleyball, playing fun games, and meeting the Kenyon Volleyball team! For more information contact Macey Zinser @ zinser1@kenyon.edu.