Mr. Kimble's Carpentry class learned the art of surveying!
1 day ago, WCTC/Caperton
Thanks to: Jordan Stewart and Jesse King from West Virginia Division of Forestry for visiting and educating the Fire and Emergency Management classes at the Caperton Center campus. The students learned about job opportunities, wildfire safety, tools of the trade, exposure protection, containment and suppression techniques. They were also given the opportunity to cut a fire line and practice deploying an emergency shelter.
3 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
Pasta Fundraiser for Skills USA - Curbside pickup available
Friday, November 14th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Orders due by Wednesday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m.
3 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
Students started their first project in POE (Principles of Engineering) class. They are designing and building a new shoe from cardboard and foam. This project will have the students brainstorm a solution, build, test, and make modifications to their design. Durability is not required since it is being made from cardboard and foam.
8 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
Join Wood County Technical Center and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology for Trunk or Treat! Dress up and come see us at the Wood County Technical Center on Blizzard Drive.
10 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
15 days ago, Wood County Schools
Students participated this week in the WV Skills USA Fall Conference at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV. Wood County was well represented. We are so proud of our students for stepping out of their comfort zone and becoming part of a national organization!
*Wood County has some talented students who won first and third in the talent show.
*Thirty-four students earned their Statesman Award by participating and learning about Skills USA.
15 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
Do not miss out on the excellent opportunity!
21 days ago, Wood County CTE
The Criminal Justice and Computer Science programs travelled to Marshall University to learn about Cybersecurity, Open Source Investigations, and Digital Forensics.
22 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
Our second year ProStart students catered Pink by the Poolside as their first catering job of the school year!
27 days ago, WCTC/Caperton
PLTW Pre-Engineering class is working on their first project of the school year. Students had to draft, design, engineer, and assemble a bean bag hurling device. Students are using this to measure accuracy, distance, and durability. They will be competing against one another as the final for the project.
about 2 months ago, WCTC/Caperton
This is your chance to win a Lifetime WV Hunting and Fishing License!
Wood County Technical Center and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology are sponsoring a raffle to raise money for Skills USA. Tickets are $10 or 6 for $50. The drawing will be Live on October 31st.
You must be a resident of WV to win!
Please see a student or staff member to purchase your tickets today!
2 months ago, WCTC/Caperton
🚸📚 School starts tomorrow in Wood County! Please be mindful of changing traffic conditions as buses return to the roads and students walk to school. Safety must be our top priority—slow down, stay alert, and help keep our children safe! 🚌👣
2 months ago, Wood County Schools
We look forward to visiting with parents, guardians, and students!
3 months ago, Wood County CTE
The Wood County Technical Center would like to thank our local Western Sizzlin' and McDonald's (Division Street) for their generous donations to our End of the Year celebration. We appreciate the student support!
5 months ago, WCTC/Caperton
The Wood County Technical Center's Woodchuck Construction built several dog boxes for the Nelson's Animal Retreat! This community project is just one way our students give back to the community!
5 months ago, WCTC/Caperton
Recently, Wood County Technical Center and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology welcomed the Carpenter's Union, Laborer's Union and the Electrical Union to our campus. Six of our skilled students signed to apprentice with each of these unions to advance their skills in their chosen field. Congratulations to them all!
5 months ago, WCTC/Caperton
5 months ago, Wood County Schools
Heavy rain and flooding are affecting student transportation. Our team is working on rerouting where possible. Expect delays for bus riders in flood-prone areas. Safety is Wood County Schools' first priority.
5 months ago, Wood County Schools
Wood County Schools Special Education Office will be destroying special education records of all former special education students with a graduation date prior to and including 2019. Files prior to 2018 have already been shredded. Former students or legal guardians who would like to obtain the student file may contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office, 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, at (304) 420-9655, no later than Monday, September 8, 2025.
5 months ago, Wood County Schools
