Wood County Schools

New NTID Days (Non-Traditional Instructional Day) may be used for winter weather. Students complete work at home (packets for elementary, Schoology for grades 3 - 12). Attendance = work turned in. Families notified via WCS app, calls, website & social media. Meal boxes available. Learn more: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid

🎩✨ Today, some middle schoolers across the county were treated to something truly special! We were thrilled to welcome the incredible Brenden Trojan - a magician and mentalist whose live show brought energy, wonder, and an unforgettable message to our students. Brenden delivered more than tricks. He shared a powerful message to inspire students than anything is possible. Special thank you to Artsbridge for sponsoring the event!

🎶 Wood County Elementary Honor Choir – A Tradition of Excellence! 🎶

This past Saturday, the Wood County Elementary Honor Choir filled the auditorium with incredible music during their annual concert! Today, the choir will perform again - this time for nearly 900 fourth grade students from across Wood County Schools!

The Wood County Elementary Honor Choir is something very, very special. In 1995, Wood County music teachers Barbara Full, Grace Arrowood, and Kathy Dawson had a dream — to unite the best young singers from every Wood County elementary school for one extraordinary choir. That vision sparked a beloved Wood County tradition that continues to thrive nearly 30 years later — nurturing musical excellence, artistry, and joy. Over the years, more than 2,600 students have been part of this remarkable experience, learning, performing, and growing together through the gift of song.

Friendly Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 10. If you haven’t yet scheduled a meeting, please contact your child’s school. School contact information can be found here: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/visit Additionally, please note that Tuesday, November 11, Wood County Schools will be closed in honor of Veterans Day as we recognize and thank all who served. Thank you for your continued support!

📣 Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lincoln Elementary School! Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM. 📍Location: Corner of Murdoch Avenue and 31st Street, Parkersburg. Families, students, and community members are all invited to attend and take part in this special moment for our school and community!

Are you interested in employment with Wood County Schools? Join us today from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Caperton Center, if you need assistance with the online application, staff will be available to assist you. If a position you are applying for requires a test, the test will be administered on-site to expedite the application process. Map to Caperton Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jni3usP7LxfjdWr9A

📚✨ Final Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Book Fair! ✨📚

Mark your calendars! The last Golden Ticket Book Fair of the summer will be held on Wednesday, August 27 from 3:15–6:00 PM.

📍 NEW Location: Jefferson Elementary School Cafeteria
Address: 1103 Plum Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

🚗 Parking: Please use Stephenson Avenue to access the parking lot at the rear of the school. Signs will be posted to help guide you!

Bring your golden tickets, pick out your books, and celebrate a great summer of reading! 🎫📖

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛 #GoldenTicketChallenge #WCSReads

🚸📚 School starts tomorrow in Wood County! Please be mindful of changing traffic conditions as buses return to the roads and students walk to school. Safety must be our top priority—slow down, stay alert, and help keep our children safe! 🚌👣

🎉 Welcome to the Team! 🍎✏️ Today we had the pleasure of hosting our New Employee Orientation for the staff joining Wood County Schools this year! From teachers and counselors to support staff and administrators, we are thrilled to welcome such a talented and passionate group of professionals to our district. 💼📚 Here’s to a fantastic 2025–2026 school year! #Back2SchoolWV2025 #LoveMyWVSchool

📢🎉 i-Ready July Leaderboard Shoutout! 🎉📢

🏆 The July Leaderboard is packed with learners who didn’t take a break from learning and showed up consistently to build their skills. We're so proud of their commitment and growth! Let’s give a huge round of applause to these students for their effort, focus, and determination. Way to go!

🎶 Join us for an evening of music and celebration! 🎶
Wood County Schools proudly presents the Middle School Summer Band Concert featuring talented students from our summer band program.

📅 Thursday, July 31
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Blennerhassett Auditorium

Come out and support our young musicians as they showcase their hard work and progress this summer! 🎺

📚 Day 4 of the Wood County Schools Teaching & Learning Academy ✏️ Today’s keynote speaker was Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap, who delivered a thought-provoking session on a critical aspect of the Science of Reading. Her session challenged us to rethink how we teach reading comprehension and writing by building knowledge through rich content and meaningful writing. 🧠📖 Participants also continued exploring sessions on small group instruction, mathematics instruction, writing strategies, classroom management, tech integration, and more. #WCSLearns

📚 Day 3 of the Wood County Schools Teaching & Learning Academy 💡 Today’s keynote was led by Sasha Long, BCBA and founder of The Autism Helper, Inc. Attendees walked away with practical de-escalation strategies and a deeper understanding of how to support students while preserving trust and connection. 💬🧠 In addition to the keynote, educators, administrators, and aides participated in a wide range of engaging sessions focused on: ✔️ Small group differentiation ✔️ Hands-on grammar and vocabulary instruction ✔️ Self-regulation strategies ✔️ Digital literacy tools …and so much more! #WCSLearns

The WV Legislature now requires schools to ban phones, smartwatches, and similar devices during the school day. WCS has revised its draft policy based on family feedback. Thank you! Review the updated version and share comments here: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/state-policy

Students of Van Devender who bought a yearbook for the 2024–2025 school year can now pick it up at the school they’ll be attending in August: Hamilton Middle, Jackson Middle, or Parkersburg High.

📚 Day 2 of the Wood County Schools Teaching & Learning Academy! Teachers, administrators, and aides from across the county came together for a powerful day of learning and reflection. The day began with a keynote session led by Dr. Kerry Magro. Dr. Magro shared practical, research-based strategies like Universal Design for Learning, adaptive teaching methods, and sensory-friendly tools to help us better support all students in the classroom. #WCSLearns💡💙

Thanks for your patience! We’re aware of a bug in the latest WCS app update affecting sign-in to the Rooms feature. The developers have identified the issue and are working on a fix. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and expect it to be resolved soon!

📚 Wood County Schools Teaching & Learning Academy – Day One 🎓 Today marked an energizing start to our Teaching & Learning Academy as teachers, aides, and administrators from across the district came together for a powerful day of professional growth and collaboration. We kicked things off with an inspiring keynote session from Dr. Paulie Gavoni, BCBA. Grounded in behavior science, his presentation delivered practical strategies, real-life examples, and a healthy dose of humor to help us improve performance, engagement, and student achievement across all levels of education. What a way to launch into a week focused on learning and leading with purpose! 🚀 #WCSLearns #WoodCountySchools #TeachingAndLearning2025

Own a brick from the former Lincoln Elementary School—a lasting memento of a beloved community landmark. Bricks are free and available now at the former Lincoln Elementary site. Get yours before they’re gone!