Superintendent Message

February 9, 2026

Hello WCPS Families, 

Thank you for supporting your child's learning during the challenging winter weather at the end of January/early February. I would like to express my gratitude for your flexibility during the NTI days and thank our faculty and staff members for their efforts in preparing lessons. Additionally, I want to thank the maintenance department for meticulously clearing the parking lots and sidewalks, and the transportation team for checking the roads daily. 

We want to remind you that the Healthy Kids Clinic is on-site at our schools to help care for your child's health. With colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses in our community, the Healthy Kids Clinic can see your student at school when they are not feeling well. Their medical staff can evaluate the health of the student and provide testing when appropriate. Getting checked early can help your child feel better sooner and prevent the illness from spreading. For more information, please reach out to your school nurse. 

Behavioral Health services are also offered to students who may need extra support for their mental, emotional, and social well-being.  These services are available by referral and are always coordinated with parents/guardians. For more information, please reach out to your school counselor. 

Here’s a way to give back and support our students and staff. From now through February 28, 2026, Hickory & Oak will donate 20% of every gift card sale of $100 or more to the WCPS Education Foundation, helping fund programs for Warren County Public Schools students and educators. Purchase at 705 State Street or online: https://www.hickoryandoakbg.com.  Learn more about the foundation’s mission here: https://www.supportwcps.org. 

Save the Date: Our 2026 WCPS Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony will be on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Knicely Conference Center, with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. More details on our 2026 class of inductees, tickets and entertainment for the night will be released later.  

Thank you for your continued trust, partnership and support. I am deeply proud of our staff’s daily commitment to student well-being and success, and it is an honor to witness the positive impact of that work across our schools.

Respectfully,

Rob Clayton

Superintendent