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Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Helping children cope with loss
As administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents, we often struggle to find the right words to help children understand death, when we ourselves don’t have all of the answers. If you are looking for ways to talk with your child about a death or tragedy, we encourage you to read our resource document Suggestions for Parents When Responding to a Death.
Suicide Prevention Resources
We encourage you to join us in being vigilant, as we help our students cope with the recent death of a fellow student; watch for signs of depression, learn about the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, read and share stories of hope and recovery, and let our students know that if they are struggling, there is help and there is hope.
Learn about the risk factors and warning signs from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Read Stories of hope and recovery from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Youth: How to Take Care of Yourself - from suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255),
Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 4HOPE to 741741, or
Go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for information or to chat online with a professional.
For additional local resources, please see the Community Resources at the bottom of this page.
Parent Links
- School Safety Hotline (Public Schoolworks link)
- The online reporting system and the 1-866-listen2me (866-547-8362) phone system are for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. You can also reach out to any WCS staff member. For immediate/urgent risks please call 911.
- Forms and Documents
- Food Service
- PaySchoolsCentral.com - check your child's account balance and/or add lunch money
- Food Service/Menus
- Attendance Hotline
- Call 937-382-4669 then, when prompted, enter the extension for your child's school:
- Denver 1
- East End 2
- Holmes 3
- WMS 4
- WHS 5
- Call 937-382-4669 then, when prompted, enter the extension for your child's school:
- General Enrollment
- District Calendar (pdf)
- Progress Book - Parent Access
- ProgressBook - For your child's grades, schedules, and attendance
- How to Create a Progress Book Account
- Blackboard Connect Parent Portal
- Wilmington 1:1 Project
- Visit our forms page for our most commonly used forms.
- Visit our Communications page for links to our district newsletter, social media channels, and more.
- Volunteering at WCS
Attendance Matters
Know the Benefits
Know the Numbers
Know the Warning Signs
Learn more about the new WCS attendance policy in your student's school handbook and read our flyer and FAQ's for more information on our attendance expectations.
College and Career Planning
Students and Parents: Visit our WHS Counseling Center online for helpful information on both career and college planning.
Community Members: Take advantage of free programs at Southern State's Adult Opportunity Center. They provide assistance with basic reading and literacy skills, GED preparation, and college readiness in math and English.*
Southern State Adult Opportunity Centeror call 800-628-7722, ext 2687
Family Assistance
If your family needs assistance with housing, food/clothing, medical care, counseling, and more please see the public resources below.*
- Clinton County Resource Guide (pdf)
- Cl. Co. Family & Children First Council
- 1025 S. South St., Suite 400
Wilmington, OH 45177 - Phone: 937-382-5726, ext 1423
- 1025 S. South St., Suite 400
Drug Abuse Prevention
If you are looking for resources on how to talk to your children about the dangers of using and abusing drugs, alcohol, and/or prescription medications, we have a place for you to start. For conversation starters, prevention tips, warning signs, and a comprehensive drug guide visit Ohio's Start Talking website.
(Please see additional resources at the bottom of this page for more assistance with substance abuse issues)
Student Insurance
Student accident insurance is available through Guarantee Trust Life. Please see the following information for plan options, details, and forms.
Community Services
There are a number of private companies that provide information and assistance with substance abuse, physical abuse/assault, and mental health issues. We have included their information for your convenience.*
- Clinton County Resource Guide (pdf)
- Solutions – Community Counseling and Recovery Centers
Wilmington Office
953 S. South Street
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 383-4441
CRISIS HOTLINE (1-877-695-6333) - Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week or text the keyword “4hope” to 741741 - Transformative Wellness
815 S South St
Wilmington, OH 45177
855-553-9355
transformative-wellness.com - Talbert House
232 N South St
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-414-2016
talberthouse.org
Service Locations (pdf)
*The links in this area will let you leave the District's website. The linked sites are not under the control of the District and the District is not responsible for the contents of any linked sites, or any links contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The District is providing these links to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the District.
