Wiggin Street Parent Update

Dear Wiggin Street Families,

As we close another wonderful school year, my heart is full of gratitude and pride. The final week of school was filled with memorable traditions, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a school community. It was a perfect way to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and reflect on the many special moments we shared throughout the year.

We began the week with our Memorial Day Observance Flag Ceremony. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. It was a meaningful reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the importance of remembering those who gave so much.

Our annual Field Day was another highlight of the week! Students enjoyed an afternoon of teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of laughter. A special thank you goes to Mr. Evans, our staff, and 5th grade student leaders for helping make the day such a success. Also, thank you to Xtreme Air, LLC for their donation of Kona Ice snow cones in collaboration with Knox Foodies.

Wednesday morning brought a unique celebration as Ian and his friend Gilbert arrived at school in a fire truck! Ian won the Fire Truck Ride to School during the Friends of Wiggin Street Fun Festival raffle, and what an exciting entrance it was. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day and fellow students watched from the windows of the school, but as you can see it was still a wonderful experience!

The fun continued with our annual 5th Grade vs. Staff Hockey Game. This beloved tradition brought out plenty of school spirit, laughter, and friendly competition. Thank you to our staff and 5th grade students for creating such a fun event that our entire school enjoyed cheering on.

We also celebrated two important milestones for our students. Our Kindergarten students proudly graduated after performing a wonderful "Junie B. Jones" themed ceremony. We are so proud of all they have learned and accomplished during their first year of elementary school and look forward to watching them continue to grow.

Later that morning, we celebrated our 5th Grade Graduation. As we recognized the Class of 2026, we reflected on their accomplishments, leadership, friendships, and the many memories they created during their years at Wiggin Street. We are excited to see all they will achieve in middle school and beyond.

The day concluded with the 5th Grade Clap-Out. As our graduates walked through the halls one final time, they were cheered on by students, staff, and families. It was a touching reminder of the strong connections that make Wiggin Street such a special place. To our graduates: remember that no matter where life takes you, you will always be a Wiggin Street Kid.

Thank you for your partnership, support, and trust throughout this school year. It has been an honor to work alongside you in helping your children learn, grow, and succeed. We wish all of our Wiggin Street families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer.

Warm Regards,

Christy Grandstaff
Principal, Wiggin Street Elementary

Thank you to Xtreme Air, LLC for their donation and collaboration with Knox Foodies for providing a sweet end of the year treat for our students at field day this year. They also collaborated in November for a "Thankful for Teacher" event if you remember. This generosity has been amazing and definitely made our days brighter!

Dear Mount Vernon Parents/Guardians,

We are pleased to inform you that your child’s Spring 2026 Ohio State Test (OST) scores are now available.

You can access your child’s results by logging into the Progressbook Parent Access portal. These scores provide valuable insight into your child’s academic progress and help us support their learning journey.

To view your child's scores, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Progressbook Parent Access account.
2. On the left menu bar, select "Assessment Scores".
   
3. Use the Assessment Type pull-down menu tab to select the most recent grade-appropriate scores.
4. Review the Ohio State Testing Family Score Reports Guide.

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing the portal, please contact your student's school main office.

Mount Vernon City Schools

The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is now available for the summer! This is a simple, fun way for families to stay active, build healthy habits, and spend meaningful time together during the summer break. Families can participate on their own schedule while working toward shared goals and by the end of the summer even win a medal! The challenge can be downloaded below.

Check out this fun video about our Summer Reading Program! 📚☀️

This year, we are excited to add a writing component to help students continue building their literacy skills throughout the summer. We encourage families to support their child by setting aside time each week to complete the reading and writing activities and work toward their goals.

A little consistency can go a long way in helping students maintain the progress they made during the school year. Plus, there's a great incentive—Water Day is always a fun way to celebrate all of their hard work!

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Wiggin Street Kids reading, writing, and learning all summer long. Happy reading!

Grade 1 Summer Reading Letter and Logs

Grade 2 Summer Reading Letter and Logs

Grade 3 Summer Reading Letter and Logs

Grade 4 Summer Reading Letter and Logs

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

Mount Vernon City Schools is proud to help keep our students fueled, healthy, and ready for summer fun with weekly breakfast and lunch meal pickups at Mount Vernon High School.

Here’s how it works:

Reserve meals here: https://bit.ly/3R8VXox

Pick up every Tuesday from June 9 – July 21

Receive 7 breakfasts + 7 lunches per child each week

Mount Vernon High School

10 AM – 1 PM

Click here for the 2026-27 Mount Vernon City School District Yearly Calendar

August

5 Class Lists will be sent out via Instant Connect

17 Elementary Back-to-School Nights; 5:30-7:30 pm

17 6th Grade Open House; 5:00-7:00 pm (A-M 5-6, N-Z 6-7)

17 7th/8th Grade Schedule Pickup; 5:00-7:00 pm

19 First Day of School

19-26 Kindergarten Stagger Start

Email: cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us
Website: https://wigginstreet.mt-vernon.k12.oh.us/
Location: 207 Wiggin St, Gambier, OH, USA
Phone: 740-427-4262
Facebook: facebook.com/wigginstreet
Twitter: @wiggin_street

Email: cgrandstaff@mvcsd.us
Website: mvcsd.us
Location: 207 Wiggin St, Gambier, OH, USA
Phone: 740-427-4262
Facebook: facebook.com/wigginstreet
Twitter: @wiggin_street