Oct. 23, 2020 Wood County Schools has been informed of a positive COVID 19 case at Hamilton Middle School. At this time, we have already taken steps to inform individuals that we believe were directly exposed to the positive individual. If you are not contacted by the principal or school nurse, no action is needed at this time. However, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health... READ MORE >
Oct. 23, 2020 Wood County Schools has been informed of a positive COVID 19 case at Jackson Middle School. At this time, we have already taken steps to inform individuals that we believe were directly exposed to the positive individual. If you are not contacted by the principal or school nurse, no action is needed at this time. However, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 8 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Oct. 23, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/mev0 as a downloadable PDF and through the Wood County Schools app. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools app and Live Feed. The newsletter includes information and online links to help... READ MORE >
Wood BOE meets Tuesday PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will meet Tuesday (Oct. 27) to discuss the district’s school re-entry plan and approve a 10-year facilities plan. The board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Jefferson Elementary Center auditorium at 1103 Plum Street in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public, though social distancing... READ MORE >
Buddy Bag meal pre-orders open PARKERSBURG - Pre-orders for Buddy Bag meals for the week of Oct. 26 are now open. Parents may go to https://tinyurl.com/y5njmn66 to pre-order the meals. Students pick up the meals at the end of the school day, and each contains a breakfast and lunch for the following day. Pre-orders are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26.... READ MORE >
Wood BOE moves meetings to Jefferson Elementary PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will temporarily relocate its meetings to allow for more community participation while maintaining social distancing. Beginning Oct. 27, the board will meet in the Jefferson Elementary Center auditorium, located next to the Wood County Schools central office at 1210... READ MORE >
Wood BOE reviewing facilities plan PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education has begun a review of a proposed 10-year facilities plan for Wood County Schools. Officials presented the plan during a public hearing Tuesday evening at Jefferson Elementary Center. The Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan, or CEFP, would help guide facility use from 2020-30,... READ MORE >
For Immediate Release Oct. 20, 2020 COVID case confirmed at Parkersburg High School Wood County Schools has been informed of a positive COVID 19 case at Parkersburg High School. At this time, we have already taken steps to inform individuals that we believe were directly exposed to the positive individual. If you are not contacted by the principal or school... READ MORE >
Oct. 16, 2020 COVID case confirmed at Madison Elementary The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Madison Elementary School. At this time, we have already taken steps to inform individuals that we believe were directly exposed to the positive individual. The Mid-Ohio Valley... READ MORE >
Wood BOE to hold public hearing on facilities plan PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will meet Tuesday in special session to consider the district’s proposed facilities plan. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public, though seating is limited. The meeting will be broadcast... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 7 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Oct. 16, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/m6yi as a downloadable PDF and through the Wood County Schools app. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools app and Live Feed. The newsletter includes information and online links to help... READ MORE >
Individual COVID-19 cases confirmed at Parkersburg South, Williamstown Elementary Oct. 15, 2020 The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Parkersburg South High School and one at Williamstown Elementary School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood... READ MORE >
School re-entry parent and staff survey results released PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools has released the summary results for parent and staff school re-entry surveys. The surveys were opened last week and asked parents and staff members to weigh in on the district’s current re-entry format, areas of concern, and preferences for a future re-entry plan. Draft... READ MORE >
PRESS RELEASE Oct. 14, 2020 COVID-19 case confirmed at Williamstown High/Middle SchoolThe Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Williamstown High/Middle School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had... READ MORE >
Officials discuss virtual school, iReady numbers PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook provided several updates during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Wood County Board of Education. Among the items presented: Recent numbers show 1,658 Wood County Schools students enrolled in the West Virginia Learns online virtual school. Those... READ MORE >
Dental program provides services for Wood Schools students PARKERSBURG - For the past 12 years, Wood County Schools has partnered with the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to provide free dental services to area students. The Oral Disease Prevention Program (ODPP) is a partnership between the school system and the health department to provide a mobile dental... READ MORE >
Buddy Bag meal pre-orders open PARKERSBURG - Pre-orders for Buddy Bag meals for the week of Oct. 19 are now open. Parents may go to https://tinyurl.com/y52hxx5b to pre-order the meals. Students pick up the meals at the end of the school day, and each contains a breakfast and lunch for the following day. Pre-orders are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19.... READ MORE >
COVID case confirmed at Parkersburg South High School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Parkersburg South High School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the individual... READ MORE >
The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Criss Elementary School. The Mid- Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the individual that tested positive for COVID-19. Any individual(s) that... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 6 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Oct. 9, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/ly2t as a downloadable PDF and through the Wood County Schools app. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools app and Live Feed. The newsletter includes information and online links to help parents... READ MORE >
Wood BOE meets Tuesday PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will meet Tuesday to discuss the district’s re-entry plan and a transfer of school property. The board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the district’s 13th and Plum street offices in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public, though seating is limited. The meeting also will be broadcast online... READ MORE >
COVID case confirmed at Parkersburg High School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Parkersburg High School. At this time, there are no public health recommendations to isolate or quarantine staff and students. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with... READ MORE >
COVID case confirmed at Parkersburg South High School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Parkersburg South High School. At this time, there are no public health recommendations to isolate or quarantine staff and students. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is... READ MORE >
Jackson STEM class challenges students to find creative solutions VIENNA - A science and engineering class at Jackson Middle School challenges students to solve complex problems in a short amount of time using only their wits and limited resources. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program at Jackson Middle teaches science and... READ MORE >
COVID case confirmed at Blennerhassett Elementary The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Blennerhassett Elementary School. The Mid- Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the individual... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 5 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Oct. 2, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/lqo0 as a downloadable PDF. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools app and Live Feed. The newsletter includes information and online links to help parents better navigate the 2020-21 school... READ MORE >
Second COVID case confirmed at Martin Elementary School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Martin Elementary School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the individual... READ MORE >
WV immunization and health exam requirements for school attendance and entry have not changed due to the pandemic. Students enrolled in West Virginia Virtual School must follow the same requirements as brick and mortar students. If your child has not received the immunizations required for entry into WV schools, then you should be working with your primary care... READ MORE >
COVID-19 case confirmed at Mineral Wells Elementary School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Mineral Wells Elementary School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the... READ MORE >
Wood Schools to remain on blended model through October PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools will remain on a blended model of instruction until a new re-entry plan can be reviewed at the end of October. The board voted 4-1 to make no changes in the current plan but to revisit the item at the board’s last meeting in October. Board President Justin Raber voted... READ MORE >
Buddy Bag meal pre-orders open PARKERSBURG - Pre-orders for Buddy Bag meals for the week of Oct. 5 are now open. Parents may go to https://tinyurl.com/y7cdczes to pre-order the meals. Students pick up the meals at the end of the school day, and each contains a breakfast and lunch for the following day. Pre-orders are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. Pre-orders... READ MORE >
Emerson teacher honored for 39 years of service PARKERSBURG - Retiring teacher Denise Lindamood was honored Tuesday for her 39 years of service at Emerson Elementary School. Hired in 1981, Lindamood has taught first, second and fifth grade classes at Emerson for her entire career, even spending 35 of those 39 years in the same classroom. School and Wood County... READ MORE >
Wood BOE to discuss re-entry plans Wednesday PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the Wood County Schools re-entry plan. The board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the district’s Central Office at 13th and Plum streets in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public though masks are required and... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 4 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Sept. 25, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/lgc0 as a downloadable PDF. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools app and Live Feed. The newsletter includes information and online links to help parents better navigate the 2020-21 school... READ MORE >
Teachers distribute virtual elementary curriculum PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools began distribution of 900 printed elementary school curriculum packets Friday for Wood County virtual school students. The district set up distribution points at the three public high schools, with each packet containing the first half-semester curriculum for the 2020-21 school... READ MORE >
Williamstown Elementary named 2020 Blue Ribbon School WILLIAMSTOWN - Williamstown Elementary School has been named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Williamstown Elementary was one of 367 public and private schools selected this year by the U.S. Department of Education. The annual awards recognize schools either for high academic achievement or closing the... READ MORE >
Buddy Bag meal pre-orders open PARKERSBURG - Pre-orders for Buddy Bag meals for the week of Sept. 28 are now open. Parents may go to https://tinyurl.com/y4c2e62x to pre-order the meals. Students pick up the meals at the end of the school day, and each contains a breakfast and lunch for the following day. Pre-orders are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28.... READ MORE >
Wood BOE discusses finances, construction PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday. Among the items discussed: Finances Finance Director Whitni Kines told board members officials must carefully monitor the district’s finances over the next few months as the COVID-19 pandemic has created several new expenses for Wood... READ MORE >
Wood Schools moves away from color codes PARKERSBURG - To help eliminate confusion, Wood County Schools will no longer use color codes when referring to the format of instruction each week. Instead, the district’s Stoplight System of Green, Yellow and Red will be replaced with “In-person,” “Blended” and “Remote” learning. The shift does not change any of the... READ MORE >
Wood Schools to remain on blended learning format PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education Tuesday agreed to have Wood County Schools continue to operate on a blended learning model. Students will continue to alternate in-person instruction and remote learning, with half of students attending Monday and Wednesday and the other half attending Tuesday and... READ MORE >
Farmers markets pop up at elementary schools PARKERSBURG - Students had the chance to shop for fresh produce at Jefferson Elementary Center Monday as part of the WVU Extension Service’s Pop-up Farmers Market. The market is made available through the extension service’s Family Nutrition Program and is funded by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and... READ MORE >
COVID-19 case confirmed at Martin Elementary School The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has notified Wood County Schools of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Martin Elementary School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is working closely with Wood County Schools to identify any potential persons who may have had close contact with the individual that... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 3 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Sept. 18, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/l5nl as a downloadable PDF or by going to the district’s website at www.woodcountyschoolswv.com and looking under Menu: Our District: WCS Newsletters. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools... READ MORE >
Wood BOE meets Tuesday PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday (Sept. 22) to discuss virtual school and the district’s re-entry plan. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Wood County Schools Central Office on the corner of 13th and Plum streets in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public, though masks... READ MORE >
Wood Schools to continue blended learning PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools will continue its blended learning format next week, with students alternating days in class and working from home. The school system has been operating on the blended model since school began Sept. 8 and will continue the week of Sept. 21, said Superintendent Will Hosaflook. The county... READ MORE >
Martin Elementary principal authors young adult novel PARKERSBURG - A Wood County Schools principal has turned his love of storytelling and events from his own life into a book for young adults. Tom Wheeler, principal of Martin Elementary School in south Parkersburg, is the author of the self-published “Raising a Stink,” a book about small town life colliding... READ MORE >
Motorists reminded: Take care in school zones PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools officials are reminding motorists to take extra time and care during drop-off and pick-up times for students. Though the school system has begun on a staggered schedule this fall, buses are still running every day and many students are walking to school. “It may be an unusual start,... READ MORE >
WCS Newsletter 2 now available The Wood County Schools parent newsletter for Sept. 11, 2020, is available at https://5il.co/kwny as a downloadable PDF or by going to the district’s website at www.woodcountyschoolswv.com and looking under Menu: Our District: WCS Newsletters. A link to the newsletter will be sent out every Friday through the Wood County Schools... READ MORE >
Parent Schoology accounts available Sept. 28Wood County Schools parent Schoology accounts will be available for distribution Sept. 28. Those accounts will allow parents access to student grades. Individual schools will handle distribution of accounts. READ MORE >
Three Wood Schools students named National Merit semifinalists PARKERSBURG - Three Wood County Schools students have been named as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. Cecelia Fatta of Parkersburg High School, Nicholas Murphy of Parkersburg South High School, and Jacob Huggins of Williamstown High School are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide... READ MORE >
WOOD BOE SEPT 8 2020 PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday night, the first day students returned to classes. Much of Tuesday’s meeting focused on the first day of school of the district’s re-entry plan, as well as future areas of discussion. Among the topics discussed Tuesday: Superintendent Will Hosaflook gave a... READ MORE >
Wood Schools students win CMTA Energy Art Contest PARKERSBURG - CMTA Energy Solutions has announced the winners of the Wood County Schools Energy Art Contest. The winners were announced at Tuesday’s Wood County Board of Education meeting. The winner of the Light Switch Cover Contest was Madison Archer, a seventh-grade student at Edison Middle School. Archer’s... READ MORE >
Welcome to Schoology.Wood County Schools has been working diligently to adapt to a quickly changing environment. We have partnered with PowerSchool, the creator of Schoology Student Learning Management System (LMS). This system acts as a social networking service and a virtual learning environment for our K-12 students and their parents. It allows educators to... READ MORE >
Free SAT exam open to seniors this month PARKERSBURG - The SAT exam will be provided free of charge to Wood County Schools seniors this month after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of spring testing for juniors. The West Virginia Department of Education announced in May the exam would be provided Sept. 23 free of charge to seniors. The SAT is used as the state... READ MORE >
Wood BOE meets Tuesday PARKERSBURG - The Wood County Board of Education will meet Tuesday (Sept. 8) in regular session . The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Wood County Schools Central Office on the corner of 13th and Plum streets in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public, though masks are required and social distancing will be... READ MORE >
WCS creates parent newsletter PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools has created a weekly newsletter to keep parents and community members updated during the coming school year. The first newsletter was published Friday as a downloadable PDF and can be found at https://5il.co/kla5 or by going to the district’s website at www.woodcountyschoolswv.com and looking under... READ MORE >
Highmark donates protective equipment to Wood County Schools PARKERSBURG - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia has announced a donation of personal protective equipment for Wood County Schools students and staff. On Wednesday, Highmark President James Fawcett met with Wood County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook to announce the donation. The... READ MORE >
Wood Schools iPad distribution begins PARKERSBURG – Despite a rainy start to the week, officials Monday distributed the first of thousands of student iPads to area families. Distribution will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at each school with pickups available Monday and Wednesday for students whose last names begin with the letters A-K, and on Tuesday and... READ MORE >
Wood Schools iPad distribution begins Monday PARKERSBURG – Wood County Schools will begin distributing thousands of student iPads to families next week in preparation of the 2020-21 school year. Students return to classes Sept. 8 on a staggered schedule, which includes instruction five days a week. Students attend on campus two (2) days per week and engage... READ MORE >
Wood BOE discusses upcoming school year PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education met Tuesday night to receive updates on Wood County Schools’ fall reopening plans and online programs. Teachers and personnel returned to schools this week and students will begin classes Sept. 8. As part of the school system’s COVID-19 re-entry plan, the first three... READ MORE >
In an effort to keep sick people from entering our schools, we are requiring all staff and parents of students to perform a daily health screening at home before coming or sending students to school. The screening includes a temperature check, a review of possible symptoms, and two questions about possible exposure to Covid-19. The Covid-19 Health Screening... READ MORE >
We have been doing our best to plan for a safe return to school for all staff and students. Our plans rely on everyone doing their part to keep each other safe. Anyone who can wear a face covering is required to do so. If you are the parent of a PreK-2nd grade student, please be working with your child to learn how to wear and tolerate a face covering. Face... READ MORE >
Back To School Curbside Meal Pick-up For all Wood County School System Students 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 24th – Thursday, September 3rd Pick up one breakfast and one lunch each week day. No more than 4 meals per vehicle if students are not present! Pre-Order Meals @ www.woodcountyschoolswv.com Located under “Wellness” Pre-orders will... READ MORE >
Working with CMTA Energy Solutions, Wood County Schools is in the process of implementing a comprehensive Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC) designed to increase the quality of the classroom learning environment and save utility costs. Part of this project includes substantial renovations at Jackson and Hamilton Middle Schools including new windows, new... READ MORE >
iPad Rollout Schedule Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, following this schedule: August 31: Students with last names A-K September 1: Students with last names L-Z September 2:... READ MORE >
To review the Wood County Schools 2020 re-entry plan - click here To review the Wood County Schools 2020 re-entry summary -click here To provide feedback on the re-entry plan - click here READ MORE >
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Wood County Schools offers a world class education both physically and virtually. Our goal is to assist you in making your dreams become a reality through courses that will prepare you for your journey. Wood County Schools utilizes West Virginia Virtual School with West Virginia teachers teaching West Virginia standards. Learn more and see if virtual is right... READ MORE >
Search for Wood County Schools and download the WCS app today! Search for Wood County Schools and look for the silver "W" with a black background. Find your child's school and get update-to-date information as released on your phone!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wood-county-schools-wv/id1517049731 READ MORE >
Every Tuesday Wood County Schools' students can stop by their school and pick up a book to keep from 9 AM - 3 PM! Our summer book distribution is every Tuesday from June 9 - July 28, 2020. READ MORE >
Students who have an electronic device but do not have internet access, may go to any school campus between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., to use the guest Wi-Fi network outside the school building. Guest username: students Password: woodcountylearn Please follow social distancing guidance while utilizing internet on school campuses. READ MORE >