Blennerhassett Middle

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 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.

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 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

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Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.

Fall Sports Picture Schedule for Monday 10/30. Pictures will be taken on the football field. 3:30 - Golf (wear golf polo) 3:45 - Cross Country 4:00 - Football 4:30 - Cheer 5:00 - Tennis

Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.

REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.

All parent teacher conference request forms have been scheduled and your child should have brought you a confirmation note. If you would like to schedule a conference with one of your child's teachers and have not returned the conference request form, please contact them via Schoology to request a conference time. We look forward to seeing parents on Thursday. Reminder, students do not have school on Thursday (10/26) or Friday (10/27).

Reminder - Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 26th from 11:00am - 7:00pm. Conference sign up forms were sent home this week and spots are filling up fast. If you would like to meet with your child's teachers, please send the conference forms back as soon as possible.

Reminders - October 19th - End of 1st Nine Weeks October 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Students) October 27th - PL Day (No School for Students) October 30th - Make-Up Picture Day at 1:00pm/Fall Sports pictures October 31st - Report Cards go home Parent Teacher Conference letters will be sent home tomorrow. Please sign up for conferences and send back to your child's advisory teacher ASAP.

Wood County Schools received notice this afternoon of a possible online threat at Blennerhassett Middle School. A report on a student’s social media post was sent to state officials through the SeeSend app. Wood County Schools administrators responded immediately and no threat was found at the school. The student identified in the report is not at school and law enforcement is investigating. Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with state and local authorities to investigate every report. Student and staff safety is our top priority.

Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.

Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available, including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and More! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com

Wood County Schools will hold a job fair for WCS positions on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available. Including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and more! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com