A big thank you to our amazing TAs for taking on the tedious task of writing down the names of every WV student – all 740!

During our Wednesday staff meeting, employees walked around the library and initialed next to the names of students they strongly connected with. If a student has two initials beside their name, they can be skipped. The goal is to identify students without any initials, and staff members then volunteer to build a connection with those students. We want to ensure every student knows the adults on campus are here for them. Research shows that students who connect with a staff member are more likely to attend school regularly, put in more effort, and enjoy a better high school experience overall.