Students participated in hands-on activities focused on arrest and search procedures, gaining practical experience with concepts used in the criminal justice field.
#CriminalJustice #CTE #CCAT
Our Sports Medicine students are building hands-on skills, including ankle taping, spine boarding, and properly covering an injured eye when a foreign object becomes lodged.
Great work developing real-world sports medicine skills!
#CTE #CCAT #WCS
#CCAT #CTE #CJ
Our ProStart Culinary Arts students catered Pink by the Poolside, serving “Vintage Palm Beach” themed appetizers alongside five other local caterers.
We’re proud of our students for putting their culinary skills to work while supporting a meaningful breast cancer awareness fundraiser!
#ProStart #CTE #WCTC #WCS #BreastCancerAwareness
We’re excited to introduce this year’s Firefighting Technologies students as they begin their journey toward developing the knowledge, skills, and teamwork needed for a career in the fire service.
Back Row: Elijiah Kennerly, Chris Cobb, Zion Cain, Bradley Glover, Brandon Strawderman, Gage Casto, Landry Brown
Middle Row: Inessa Buck, Shyla Curtis, Lucas Ragsdale, Jackson Tucker, Mr. Werry
Front Row: Shelby Battin, Allannah Buser, McKenzi Swiger
#CTE #CCAT #FutureFirefighters
It’s a new year and a new beginning for our Senior Medical Skills students! Today, students proudly wore their uniforms for the first time and met their new instructor, Mrs. Janet Lee.
Students spent the day in the skills lab learning and practicing how to accurately take vital signs, an essential skill for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare. ❤️🩹
This hands-on course prepares students for a rewarding future in healthcare, and by the end of the program, they will be eligible to take the state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) examination.
We’re excited to watch these future healthcare professionals learn, grow, and build the skills they need to make a difference! 🌟
#MedicalSkills #CTE #HealthcareCareers #CNA #CCAT
We’re excited to welcome our newest Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students to Caperton Center! These students are beginning their journey toward developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a career in emergency medical services.
We’re looking forward to seeing all they accomplish throughout the year as they learn, train, and prepare for the future! 💙🩺
2026–2027 Caperton EMS Class:
Back Row: Cody Brogan, Raven Floyd, Walker Barre, Nick Johnson, Kynlee Parsons
Front Row: Hannah Bennett, Cami Montgomery, Brianna Harris, Rajah Wilkinson, Brooklynn Hornbeck, Raidyn Walker
Welcome to Caperton, EMS Class of 2026–2027!
#CCAT #EMS #CTE #WCS
#HandsOnLearning #CTE #CareerReady #WCS
Our Juniors and Seniors are getting hands-on experience practicing CPR, rescue breathing, and AED use. These students are not only learning in the classroom; they’re preparing to make a difference when it matters most! 🩺🚑
#CPRTraining #AED #FutureHealthcareWorkers #CTE #CareerReady
Our Medical Skills Juniors put their knowledge to the test with a creative A–Z Body Systems Challenge!
Students were tasked with creating a patient and working their way through the alphabet to identify a different body part for each letter. Once their patient was complete, each team selected one body part and diagnosed their patient with a condition related to that body system.
Students then discussed the signs and symptoms a PCT/CNA would observe and monitor when caring for a patient with that condition—connecting classroom knowledge to real-world patient care!
Congratulations to Patient Billy Bob’s team, which was the first to identify all of their alphabetical body parts! 🎉👏
What a fun way to combine teamwork, anatomy, critical thinking, and patient-care skills!
#MedicalSkills #CTE #FutureHealthcareProfessionals
IMPORTANT DATES
OPEN HOUSE: Monday, August 17
Elementary hours: 4-6 p.m.
Middle, High, and WCTC/Caperton hours: 5-7 p.m.
STUDENTS' FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Wednesday, August 19
(Arrival and dismissal times - see below)
HELPFUL BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
All of the information below is also available in the WCS app—your easiest way to stay connected to Wood County Schools and access important school information.
DOWNLOAD WCS APP (includes Rooms):
https://uqr.to/1sf4f
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL/BUS INFORMATION
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/arrival-dismissal
WCS CALENDAR
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/events?view=cal-month
SCHOOL CALENDARS
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/events
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/visit
DINING MENU
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/daily-school-menu
PARENT RESOURCES
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/parents
SOCIAL MEDIA · FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/WCSWV
WCS WEBSITE
The website also includes links to all local schools.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/
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At Wood County Schools, every student has access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
FREE iPad FOR ALL STUDENTS
We provide a school-issued iPad for every student to use while enrolled.
NO DEVICE PURCHASE REQUIRED
Families don't have to worry about the cost of buying a device.
FOCUSED ON LEARNING
We invest in technology so students can focus on what matters most—their education.
Wood County Schools will resume normal operations for all summer programs on Wednesday, July 8.
The following programs will operate on their regular schedules:
Parkersburg South High School Summer School
Parkersburg High School Summer School
Extended School Year at Parkersburg South High School
Summer Learning at Jefferson Elementary Center
Jump Start at Emerson Elementary School
Energy Express at Martin Elementary School
Summer Speech at Martin Elementary School
The Wood County Schools Summer Feeding Program
Wood County Schools will continue to closely monitor conditions related to the Peoples Cartage Warehouse fire and any potential impact on our school campuses. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue working with local and state agencies to evaluate conditions and provide updates if necessary.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support of our families throughout this situation and look forward to welcoming students back to our summer programs on Wednesday.
What a great way to finish the school year! Our ProStart Culinary students successfully operated Sizzle Café, serving delicious food items, hot and iced lattes, and specialty drinks to staff and students.
Throughout the year, students gained hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, financial management, customer service, and business operations. They even learned how to program and manage a brand-new point-of-sale system, building valuable skills they can take into future careers.
We're proud of all they accomplished and the professionalism they demonstrated every day.
🌞 School's out for the summer, but the skills and experiences gained at Sizzle Café will last a lifetime. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
#ProStart #SizzleCafe #CTE #FutureEntrepreneurs #SchoolsOutForSummer #WCTC
Ty has worked hard to earn the opportunity to compete on the national stage, showcasing the skills, dedication, and professionalism that make our students stand out.
Be sure to tune in for the Awards Session LIVE today at 4:00 PM and help us celebrate the achievements of SkillsUSA competitors from across the nation!
📺 Watch the live stream: https://www.nlsc.skillsusa.org/
Good luck, Ty! We are proud of you and all you have accomplished.
#SkillsUSA #WCTCProud #CTW #NationalCompetitor #GoTyRhodes
Join us for the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00–5:00 PM at Jefferson Elementary School!
This FREE event is open to all children in grades PreK–12 and is the perfect way to kick off summer reading. Every child who attends will receive a free book and one extra Golden Ticket!
Enjoy activities and resources from our community partners, including:
🎨 ArtCart
📚 Parkersburg & Wood County Library Bookmobile
📖 Read Aloud West Virginia
💙 The Health Plan
🌱 WVU Extension
🤝 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read throughout the summer and exchange Golden Tickets for free books at special summer book fairs. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket.
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the start of another great summer of reading! 📚☀️
