Wood County Schools

"I couldn't let this year end, without a shoutout to a pretty amazing school nurse! Nurse Tricia at VES is the BEST. Wood county is so lucky to have such a wonderful nurse in the school system. She goes above and beyond for the kiddos. Always helping with their hair, listening to all the elementary gossip, reminding our girls how it's not nice to be the "mean girl" at school. She takes an active part in the school functions! She isn't just a nurse, she's a cool nurse! We love you Nurse Tricia!" -Slusher Family #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #ViennaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I want to give a huge THANK YOU to 1st grade’s teacher Mrs Kelley of Martin Elementary. She was absolutely amazing with her patience and understanding towards my son and it made such a difference to us. I appreciate how much she helped him navigate 1st Grade, and the special gifts and time she took with each and every student in her class was awespiring. I’m so grateful!" - Jenny Cortes #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #MartinElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to express how amazing we think Mrs. Sierra Whytsell, 2nd grade teacher at Neale School, is! She has been the perfect fit for my daughter Farrah. She has patiently planned, guided, and supported her while building her confidence and encouraging her to take ownership and pride in her work and her own education. Farrah has matured and grown so much this year, inside and outside of the classroom, and a huge part of that is because of Mrs. Whytsell’s never ending patience and love for Farrah. I have talked to many other parents and it is abundantly clear that Mrs. Whytsell works tirelessly to make sure that all of her students feel that special connection. She is their safe place. Last night was Farrah’s first dance recital. This has been the subject of MANY conversations between her and her teacher. Mrs. Whytsell took her free time, outside of school hours, and bought a ticket to sit through a recital that was over an hour long to watch my baby girl dance for less than two minutes. Farrah was in two shows, so we didn’t get a picture last night, but here she is with her new PACE Dance Studio Season 2023 medal and one of her biggest supporters. We will be sad when this school year comes to an end, change is hard and scary, if we could move her up to each grade with us, we would; but, we are confident that she has prepared Farrah for what is waiting for her in 3rd grade. A different classroom will not keep Farrah from making sure that Mrs. Whytsell is kept up to date on EVERY DETAIL of her life. I have a feeling that this bond will last way beyond Farrah’s years at Neale. 💚🦅💚" - Gina Brunicardi #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #NealeElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We are so thankful for Mrs. King from Blennerhassett Elementary. Both of our girls have had her and still talk about how amazing she is. She is always kind, and always goes out of her way to make sure her students know she cares about them. I’ve seen her at countless after school activities supporting her students. We appreciate her more than she will ever know!" -Brie Ferguson #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #BlennerhassettElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to recognize Mrs. Stephanie Miller (BES). She communicates with parents and my daughter enjoys going to school every day because of her. She truly cares about each of her students and wants the best for them. She is compassionate, kind, and motivates her students. She is an amazing teacher and we cannot thank her enough! ❤️" - Kristen & Justin Dowler #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #BlennerhassettElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

Good afternoon, this is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. Unforeseen traffic issues today have delayed eight Wood County Schools buses bringing students back from field trips in Charleston. This will cause a 30-45 minute dismissal delay for students on those buses and for student who ride those buses home. Students who are delayed at the school will continue to be supervised until the buses arrive. This delay includes students riding bus numbers 80, 81, 169, 176, 183, 184 and 218. This affects students from Williamstown Middle High School, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School, Jackson Middle, Edison Middle, Blennerhassett Middle, Hamilton Middle, Neale Elementary, Lubeck Elementary, Blennerhassett Elementary, Kanawha Elementary and Williamstown Elementary schools. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure everyone that students are safe and in good hands. The safety of students is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this situation.

"I would like to say how wonderful Mrs. Sewell from Kanawha Elementary is! She makes the children feel heard, important, and engages the students in learning through movement. The passion she shows towards children is nothing short of amazing!" - Courtney Hulsey #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #KanawhaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"I’d like to shout out to Mrs. Willson, she’s done so much for my son, Drexel! We love her so much!!! She’s so patient and kind and caring! We are so sad to be moving on, but so grateful for everything she’s done for him!!❤️" - Emma Monroe #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Mrs. Joy and Mrs Proper, Williamston Elementary Pre-K were such an inspiration to my little one this year. He was so scared went I took him and they knew just was to do to make him feel safe and comfortable. He felt such a strong bond with both of them and already misses them. They are both so excellent with the pre-k kids. Making school fun and educational all at the same time." - Paula Sams and Tyler Holdren #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WilliamstownElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Williamstown School Nurse Terra has been so great with my little one. He is a type 1 diabetic and has neuropathy in his feet. She went above and beyond to make sure he was taken care of and always kept in contact with me to ease my mind. She is a Rock Star Nurse!!!" - Paula Sams and Tyler Holdren #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #Williamstown ElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

Shout-out to Mrs. Perkins, 1st grade at Vienna Elementary! "Mrs. Perkins is so kind. She helps me learn and pay attention. She cares about everybody. She is the best teacher in the whole wide world!" -Adeline Lewis, student #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #ViennaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Our daughter, Maddie, has had an AWESOME year with Mrs. Sewell in third grade at Kanawha. Mrs Sewell puts her heart into teaching and treats her students as her own. She truly cares about them and wants them to enjoy learning - it shows with all the fun things she incorporates in the classroom She is so kind, loving, and encouraging to each and every student. As Maddie says “Mrs Sewell just gets kids!” and that is what it is all about. Thank you for being a great teacher Mrs.Sewell!" - Kim & Michael Farnsworth #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #KanawhaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We appreciate Mrs. Shawver of Williamstown Elementary so much. She’s been with two of my kids and has always been a wonderful example and shown them lots of love. They have loved going to her class every day" - Jen McNutt #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WilliamstownElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Please know our school, Vienna Elementary, is filled with such love for all of the children. I could shoutout so many of our teachers. At this time, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication Mrs. Hinkley puts into her classroom every year. Our family has had the pleasure of experiencing her kindness, twice. As a fifth grade parent, the last year of elementary school is bittersweet. Mrs. Hinkley highlights all of her children's success, in and out of the classroom. She builds them up, and really teaches them to work hard for themselves. She teaches responsibility and does the best job preparing them for their next chapter. Thank you for making our final year as a Viking one to remember." - Tiffany Jones #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #ViennaElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to shoutout Ms Heidi Rahn, at Gihon Elementary School. She is so kind, and always has a smile on her face. She has been the most warm and welcoming, since my son started kindergarten this year. My son looks forward to seeing her, and hopes for her to help him out of the car at drop off every morning. She makes his day a little brighter just by being sweet and greeting him so kindly! He appreciates that and we love her for that! Having her at the school has made our year a little easier, because we feel she truly loves and cares for our son! Thank you Ms. Rahn! For all you do! ❤️" - Mindy Harris #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #GihonElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"Ms. Chaves has been a blessing to my daughter at Mineral Wells. Music Arts is so important for our children. Ms. Chaves has brought out a love of music in my daughter and has encouraged her to continue singing as she prepares to leave for middle school. We are thankful for the years she has been there for Hannah." - Michelle Roth #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #MineralWellsElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

"We would like to shout out Mrs. Shahan. Our daughter is in her class and loves going to school each day. She says she wants to be a teacher when she grows up and have a room just like hers! Thank you, Mrs. Shahan for your kindness and all you do for our girl! We appreciate you so much!" Stephanie & Aaron Sellers

"This woman right here is one of the best teachers I've ever met. Yes, I might be a bit biased, but I know many people that would agree with me. Miki Satow, or Ms. Satow, is a wonderful teacher who makes every student she's ever encountered feel loved and special. I never got the opportunity to have her as a teacher, but I know many people that had her that would back me up. She takes on so many extra things and has served on multiple committees over the years. She's very dedicated, hardworking, caring, and overall a great role model! She has spent, and continues to spend, countless hours on doing things for school to make it fun for her students. She has a heart of gold and just wants students to know that they're loved and cared for. She certainly deserves a shout out, because she's greatly appreciated!" - Mikayla Satow, student and daughter #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV

Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

"I think you could make a weeks worth of posts alone with just how wonderful most of the staff from Criss Elementary School are. One of our specific favorites would have to be Mrs. Hufton. She cares about her students and about their learning. I have never seen her frown at all. She is always kind. She should teach 12th grade because once she’s your child’s teacher, it’s hard to want them to ever have anyone else. ☺️" - Hannah Westfall #WCSEmployeeShoutouts #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #CrissElementarySchool #WoodCountySchoolsWV #WCSWV