Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Wood County
Schools app! The same district app now offers class
streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher
chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin
using this feature in our app after 8/21.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/tLf49D
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/tXzp7c
Open House 5-7
August 19, 2024
Freshman Orientation August 13,2024. Start in the ROAC (big gym) at 6 pm. Schedules and tours will be available.
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Early College Students
Just a reminder: The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day
The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.
The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All iPads, charging blocks, and cords should be turned in to the school no later than Tuesday, June 4th. The charge for the items will be added to student debt screens starting Wednesday, June 5th for all items not returned. If you have any questions, please call the school at 304-420-9610.
Parkersburg South High Schools congratulates graduating seniors! Learn more about options for joining the ceremony, including a livestream feed. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/psh/article/1614218
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
View images from our Spot Day parade today on our new Facebook page. Be sure to follow our page to keep up with all the great things happening at Parkersburg South High -- Home of the Patriots! https://www.facebook.com/pshspatriots
Due to impending weather, SPOT Day and find your seat day will be postponed until Monday, May 20th. The time schedule will remain the same. Find your seat is still mandatory on Monday. All seniors have the opportunity to come in this Friday to make up finals or pay senior dues and fees. Please contact the school with any questions.
The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket
Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are teaming together to provide income-eligible students of West Virginia with supplemental food benefits for the summer of 2024. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1591188
Good afternoon. Senior fees are due by April 30th. Fees are $60. After April 30th, fees will increase to $70. Fees can be paid in the main office.
Join us on WCS Voices as we host Olivia Reeder, Dean of Early College at WVU-P, Jason Hughes, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Jason Potts, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, both of Wood County Schools. These experts will explore the benefits of dual credit programs and career and technical education for high school students. Discover how dual credit initiatives allow students to earn college credits alongside their high school curriculum. Learn how CTE programs provide hands-on learning experiences tailored to various career pathways. Tune in for valuable insights into shaping the educational journey of today's youth.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices
