Wiggin Street Parent Update

Dear Wiggin Street Families,

We hope you are doing well and staying safe during the high winds. We hope everyone still has power. I've included pictures of our Lost and Found this week, as our collection continues to grow with the changing weather.

Our 5th Grade Battle of the Books Team is gearing up for their competition on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Students should arrive by 5:30 p.m. On Monday, the team will participate in a practice scrimmage in front of our 3rd–5th grade student body. They have worked very hard during practices, and we are proud of their dedication. We wish them the best of luck!

Don't forget that our Literacy Night is this coming Thursday, March 19 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Food trucks will be available from 5:00–8:00 p.m., and you can check out the menus below. It will be a fun evening featuring a visit from author and illustrator Troy Cummings, literacy activities in each grade level area, and a camping-themed gym where students can “Read Under the Stars.” Each student will also be able to choose a book and flashlight to take home.

Lastly, please remember that Friday is a Teacher In-Service Day, so there will be no school for students.

Best wishes,
Christy Grandstaff
Principal, Wiggin Street Elementary

Top Fundraisers

Clara and Lena Giles were our top fundraisers! They received a goody bag with a Kindle, stars for their ceiling, and more!

Raffle Ticket Winner!

Lillie Jamieson was our Read-a-thon Raffle Ticket Winner! She received a Kindle and other goodies!

We will be hosting a Literacy Night on March 19th from 6:30-8:00 pm, and Troy Cummings will be the visiting Author and Illustrator. He will visit students during the day and then in the evening with families. Students brought home pre-order forms this week for Troy Cummings' books, and the forms are due by February 23rd. Payment can be made by cash or check.

You can also order his books online through this link from Paragraphs!

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.

BuildingDateTimePhone

East April 248:00 am - 1:00 pm740-393-5985

Wiggin Street April 308:00 am - 1:00 pm740-427-4262

ColumbiaMay 18:15 am - 12:15 pm740-393-5975

Dan Emmett May 58:00 am - 2:30 pm740-393-5950

Twin OakMay 68:00 am - 1:30 pm740-393-5970

Twin Oak May 78:00 am - 1:30 pm740-393-5970

Pleasant StreetMay 128:30 am - 2:00 pm740-393-5990

Pleasant StreetMay 138:30 am - 2:00 pm740-393-5990

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 10 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 .

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.

Our 4th grade students learned more about electricity this week during a demonstration by Mr. Zarley. He showed students how electrical wiring inside a wall connects outlets and light switches, helping bring their learning to life in a hands-on way. We are grateful for opportunities like this that make science meaningful and engaging for our students.

Mr. Steve Tier is working to start an After School Tennis Club for students in grades 3–5 at Wiggin Street and other elementary schools. If you are interested in coaching or assisting, please contact him at stier@mvcsd.us.

Ideally, volunteers would have a child in third, fourth, or fifth grade, unless they are interested in coaching students above their own child’s grade level. Thank you for considering!

As students in grades 3-5 prepare for Ohio State Tests that will take place in April, it is always helpful for parents to understand the expectations for their child. This site offers families a practice test and information to better familiarize themselves with the tests.

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

The weather is unpredictable during the spring which means more lost and found as we transition from coats, hats, and gloves to rain jackets and sweatshirts. Please remind your student to check the lost and found for items you are missing.