Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices
9 months ago, Wood County Schools
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.
10 months ago, Wood County Schools
End of Year Reminders iPads will be collected tomorrow (Friday, May 19th). Please send in iPad, charger cords, and charger block with your child. Locker Clean-Out will be Tuesday (5/23) and Wednesday (5/24). Please send in a plastic bag for your child to put their belongings in. 8th Grade Picnic is Thursday, May 25th. We are collecting water and chips for the picnic. Donations can be sent to the office. Olympics are May 25th and May 26th. We are collecting snack to students to have during this time. We would appreciate fruit snacks, chips, popcorn, granola bars, water, freeze pops. Donations can be dropped off in the office by May 24th. Lost and Found items will be cleaned out and donated to a local organization on May 26th. Please have your child check the lost and found this week and next.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
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
11 months ago, Wood County Schools
iPads, charger cords, and charger blocks will be collected from all BMS students on Friday, May 19th. Please make sure your child brings all 3 items to school on Friday to avoid getting charged for the items. Students need to make sure all stickers are off their iPad prior to turning them in.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices
11 months ago, Wood County Schools
Wood County Schools logo with overlay of logo for summer 2023 Teaching & Learning Academy - metallic silver background with blue and yellow
GSA testing begins tomorrow! Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and brings their iPad to school fully charged this week. Students are NOT to bring blankets or pillows to school. Students can bring a book to read when they finish testing or a work packet will be given to them.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
8th Grade Reminders - 1) Formal is Saturday, May 13th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm 2) 8th Grade Promotion is Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00pm. All 8th graders need to be in the gym at 5:30pm to get lined up. 3) Parkersburg South Tour will be Friday, May 19th in the morning. 4) 8th Grade Picnic will be Thursday, May 25th from 10:45 - 12:58pm on the football field. We would like donations of water, cookies, and chips. If you would like to donate, please bring items to the office and let the secretary know it is for the 8th grade picnic.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Staff Appreciation Week starts today!!! We are still collecting gift cards to give to staff on Friday. We would greatly appreciate help with this. $10 gift cards to any store or restaurant can be turned in to the office anytime this week. We appreciate our PTSA providing breakfast for staff tomorrow. Please encourage your child to write a note or tell their favorite staff member just how much they appreciate them this week.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices
11 months ago, Wood County Schools
Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th - 12th. Below is the flyer for our weekly theme. We are collecting $10 gift cards to present to all staff. We have 75 total staff members (professional and service). If you would like to donate a gift card, please send it to the office next week.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Flyer
Reminders - Midterms are on Wednesday, April 26th. Students must submit all missing work for the 4th nine weeks by 3:00pm. Any work not turned in will remain a zero. Olympics Criteria - 1)You cannot have more than 5 lunch isolations between March 27 and May 24; 2) You cannot earn ISS or OSS for any infraction between March 27 and May 24; 3) You cannot have three or missing assignments in any one class. This includes wellness class due to not participating. Lost and Found - there are several hoodies, lunch boxes, and water bottles in the lost and found. If your child is missing an item, please have them check this week.
11 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Sport Physicals Available Saturday, June 3 -- Click to learn more. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1082341
11 months ago, Wood County Schools
Title "Sports Physicals" with a pile of various sports equipment
Parents & Caregivers: Considering signing your child up for our summer learning? Listen to our WCS Voices podcast to learn more about all the exciting opportunities available this summer. Also, learn how to register. Listen now... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices
12 months ago, Wood County Schools
Introducing: "WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community" Podcast. Live now. First up: Summer Learning Opportunities -- A Conversation with Ashlee Beatty, Joanna Mulligan & Candace Lewis. Listen now... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/article/1077662
12 months ago, Wood County Schools
Important Events this Week 1) Penny Wars continue until Friday. Make sure to bring in those pennies to get your country points. Silver coins and dollars deduct points from other countries. Thank you for helping raise money for the Olympics. 2) iReady testing is this week! Please make sure your child brings their iPad charged each day. 3) Friday is Powder Puff Football sponsored by NJHS. Cost is $2 per student. 4) Wednesday the 8th Graders travel to Moundsville, WV
12 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Week One of Penny Wars has concluded!!! Penny Wars have been extended through next week. Here are the current standings: 1st: Italy +61.72 2nd: Japan +6.53 3rd: Great Britain -3.71 4th: Greece -6.24 5th: Spain -7.48 6th: France -11.69 7th: Argentina -27.89 Remember to put your pennies in the country you support and your silver coins/dollars in the countries you want to defeat!!! Final counts will be announced on Friday, April 21st during Advisory.
12 months ago, Melanie Arthur
BMS School Book Fair is going on today and tomorrow. Students can visit the book fair in the library during the day.
12 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Blennerhassett Middle School, Wood County (096-401). The online parent survey will be available from February 20 through April 7, 2023. Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in their child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. The survey may be completed from any computer with an internet connection. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If parents have questions about the survey or problems completing the survey, they should contact their child's school. To protect parent/caregiver confidentiality, at least 10 parents must take the survey for results to be summarized for your school. When parents log onto the survey, they will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to their rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_S23 Parent login code: P096401
12 months ago, Melanie Arthur
Due to a misprint error, report cards will be sent home for BMS students tomorrow (Tuesday) instead of today (Monday).
12 months ago, Melanie Arthur