The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) announced the Fund the Future Sweepstakes on May 1, 2026. One lucky West Virginia child will win a $10,000 SMART529 College Savings account. Children must be 17 years of age or younger to enter. Deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The entry form and official sweepstakes rules can be found at www.wvtreasury.gov/fundthefuture.
Research shows that children, with even a small amount of college savings, are 2.5 times more likely to graduate from college. The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office hopes this sweepstakes inspires families to learn about the SMART529 College Savings Program and start planning for their child’s educational future. Funds saved in a SMART529 account aren’t just limited to paying for college – the funds can also be used for apprenticeship programs as well as vocational and trade schools across the United States and even some foreign institutions.
New instructional materials for art, driver education, health, music, and personal finance are available for review at the Wood County Schools Central Office now through May 13, 2026. Stop by between 8:00am and 4:00pm to review and provide feedback!
The MCV4 and TDaP vaccinations are required for entry into the 7th and 12th grades. You may have them completed with your primary care provider, the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department or at one of our school-based health centers (Jefferson, PHS, or PSHS). Please note that these MUST be completed by the first day of school. If you have questions regarding the requirements, please reach out to your school nurse. Thank you for helping us to keep our schools healthy places to learn!
Register today! https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2026
A FREE reading and math clinic for Wood County Schools students completing kindergarten - grade 3. Students will receive small group reading and/or math instruction specially designed to boost their reading and math success!
June 22-July 16, 2026
Emerson Elementary School
Students will attend two, one-hour sessions per week with a reading specialist or math tutor. Sessions will take place Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday. At the time of registration, parents/guardians may request Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions. They may also indicate time preference (8:30-9:30am, 9:30-10:30am, or 10:30-11:30am).
This experience was made possible through the sponsorship of the WV Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg. Even more exciting, a few of our very own fifth grade band students had the chance to perform alongside the ensemble! ! 🎶👏
Summer programming registration is now open for students currently in kindergarten - grade 3!
Register today: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2026
Program Highlight: Summer Scholars Camp
Learning, Growing, and Shining All Summer Long!
Students will receive daily reading and math instruction at Summer Scholars Camp.
Who? Students currently in Grades K-3 attending any Wood County Schools elementary school
When? June 22-July 16, 2026; 8:00am-11:30am
Where? Jefferson Elementary Center, 1103 Plum Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Bus transportation available.
Free breakfast and lunch provided.
The MCV4 and Tdap immunizations are required for entry into the 7th and 12th grades. To facilitate this, some of our schools are partnering with the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department to offer the opportunity to receive the vaccines at school. If you miss the school clinics, you can contact your primary health care provider, one of our school- based health centers or the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department to make an appointment. The vaccines must be completed before the first day of school.
Join us at the Parkersburg Art Center (March 15–26) to celebrate the talent of our students in grades 6–12. This exhibit features a wide variety of impressive 2D and 3D artwork from across the district, showcasing creativity, skill, and hard work.
Stop by and support our young artists—you’ll be inspired!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.
Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.
Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud
There is still time, and a few spaces remain—reserve your child’s spot in Pre-K at Wood County Schools today.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
