The WVDE is conducting the Artificial Intelligence in Education: West Virginia Stakeholder Survey to gather input from the public and the community. Information from this survey will be used to guide future planning for resources and supports provided to West Virginia public schools, as well as inform potential policy considerations. The survey will be open for responses through March 6, 2024. https://wvde.us/ai/
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Wood County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, to conduct candidate interviews and appoint an interim board member to a vacant seat. The board has consulted with the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wood County Clerk’s Office and has been advised, due to election cycle deadlines, a selection must be made by February 12, 2024.
The online application period for those interested in applying for the interim position will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 12. The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. to announce the candidates and interviews will begin at 6:00 p.m. An appointment announcement will follow the completion of the interviews on February 12.
Those submitting an application by Sunday, February 11, will be informed of their interview time before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12. Applicants submitting applications on Monday, February 12, will be contacted as applications are received throughout the day to have interviews arranged for that evening.
Wood County Schools Social Studies Fair and Awards Presentation is coming up soon on February 17 at Blennerhassett Middle School.
Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/events?id=25850240
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Open enrollment starts today. Complete the form at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. Need some assistance or do not have access to the form? Visit your school office. The central office, at 1210 13th St. in Parkersburg, is another option for assistance with completing the form.
Open Enrollment begins at noon today (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024). If you would like your child to attend a school outside of your current attendance zone, you must complete the online enrollment form. The link opens at noon today.
Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning on January 16 at noon on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to a device or the internet, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and can assist you beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 16.
If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.
Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning January 16th on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to the internet or have a device, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and will be able to assist you.
If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.
Open Enrollment begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Visit woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment for more information.
Wood County Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wood County Schools values your family's educational choices and is committed to providing options that suit your needs. We encourage you to explore the possibilities and make the best choice for your child through our open enrollment program. Open enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 16th. Click below to learn more.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment
***Emerson Elementary School***
Bus #167 was in an accident on Valley Mills Road off of Route 2. Children will be checked by the school nurse at the Valley Mills substation. There are no injuries reported at this time. Another bus is in transit to take students home. Please expect a delay in drop-off times.
Inspired Learning: The Arts in Wood County Schools — Listen to the latest podcast episode with a discussion about all of the opportunities in the arts available to students of Wood County Schools.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices
FREE AFTER SCHOOL SAT PREP OFFERED FROM WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Free After School SAT Prep · January – April, 2024
Access to practice SAT tests · Test taking strategies · Personalized lessons to help your student prepare for the SAT · Register by contacting the office of your student's high school. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1378523
Wood County Schools has been made aware of a viral threat being made about schools throughout the United States.
The threat does not specify any schools and have been received by school systems across the country the past several days, including areas of Texas, California and numerous schools in Ohio. Several West Virginia counties also have received or been made aware of similar messages.
Local officials are aware of the messages and have been in contact with West Virginia Homeland Security in Charleston. There is no credible threat at this time to any local schools.
2023 Vaping Prevention Poster and Video Contest Winners!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Youth use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe, irrespective of whether it is smoked, smokeless, or electronic. If smoking continues at current rates, 5.6 million—or 1 out of every 13—of today’s children will ultimately die prematurely from a smoking-related illness."
Wood County Schools' students created poster and video messages to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity to help send a message of choosing a life without vaping and that quitting can save a life.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest!
You can view all the winning entries, including videos, online at:
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention-contest-winners-2023-2024
Good afternoon from Wood County Schools. We wanted to remind you that early Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., the time will change from daylight savings time back to standard time and will change to 1:00 a.m. Yes, that means an extra hour of sleep! Have a wonderful weekend.
