All three girls high school basketball teams in Wood County have earned the opportunity to play in the AA or AAAA state championship on Saturday, March 14! Come and join us to cheer on our student athletes!
Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.
Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.
Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud
Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.
Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.
Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud
Important Update Regarding the End of the School Year: We are pleased to share that the West Virginia Department of Education has granted Wood County Schools a waiver for three instructional days. As a result of this approval, the last day of school for students will remain Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — no changes have been made to the previously published school calendar. No further action is needed on your part. Please make note of this date as you plan for summer childcare, activities, and travel. For the most up-to-date school calendar information, visit woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar. Thank you for your continued support of Wood County Schools.
Information for tomorrow's girls game: Fan busses will leave at 7:30 am from the front of the school near doors 1 and 2. Students will NOT be able to go to their lockers before boarding the bus. Students should only bring items needed for the trip. Convention Center guidelines are listed below.
Approved Items:
Clear Bag (no larger than 12"x12"x6")
Small Purse/Clutch (no larger than 9”x 5”)
Cell Phone
Non-Professional Camera (Cameras with detachable lenses are NOT permitted)
Non- Approved Items:
Large Purse/Bag
Tote Bag
Backpack of any kind
Outside Food/Drink
Any student not riding the bus must turn in their game ticket to the middle school office upon return to school. Please make sure the student's name is clearly written on the ticket. The fan bus will not be stopping for food however, there are several food options in the convention center. Students should eat breakfast before arriving to school and plan to purchase lunch at the convention center. Food vendors will accept both cash and card transactions. The bus will return to school between 1 and 2:00 pm.
Discounted game tickets and tickets for the fan bus can only be purchased until 3:00 today. Game tickets are $8. Fan bus tickets are $15, which also covers the student's admission. Tickets for students riding the fan busses will be handed out at the entrance to the convention center.
Approved Items:
Clear Bag (no larger than 12"x12"x6")
Small Purse/Clutch (no larger than 9”x 5”)
Cell Phone
Non-Professional Camera (Cameras with detachable lenses are NOT permitted)
Non- Approved Items:
Large Purse/Bag
Tote Bag
Backpack of any kind
Outside Food/Drink
Any student not riding the bus must turn in their game ticket to the middle school office upon return to school. Please make sure the student's name is clearly written on the ticket. The fan bus will not be stopping for food however, there are several food options in the convention center. Students should eat breakfast before arriving to school and plan to purchase lunch at the convention center. Food vendors will accept both cash and card transactions. The bus will return to school between 1 and 2:00 pm.
Discounted game tickets and tickets for the fan bus can only be purchased until 3:00 today. Game tickets are $8. Fan bus tickets are $15, which also covers the student's admission. Tickets for students riding the fan busses will be handed out at the entrance to the convention center.
Parents and Community Members:
We have tickets for tomorrows Girls Basketball game vs. Wheeling Central for sale in the athletic office. These tickets are general admission tickets and cost $8.00. Tickets in Charleston are $10+ fees. Please stop by today before 3:00 to purchase tickets. Tip off is Friday at 9:30 am at the Charleston Convention Center. Go Jackets!!
All:
Tickets for tonights Regional Final at Doddridge County are online only. You can purchase in advance at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/6287211?schoolId=WV2669 or you can use a credit/debit card at the door. Parking for the event is behind the school. Please come out and support our boys basketball team as they attempt to punch their ticket to the state basketball tournament.
Tickets for tonights Regional Final at Doddridge County are online only. You can purchase in advance at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/6287211?schoolId=WV2669 or you can use a credit/debit card at the door. Parking for the event is behind the school. Please come out and support our boys basketball team as they attempt to punch their ticket to the state basketball tournament.
Congratulations to the February Student of the Month award winners! Each student received a certificate, a DaVinci's gift card, and a shirt from BSN Sports. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
6th Grade: Cameron Harbour
7th Grade: Ben Kiger
8th Grade: Eli Dillon
9th Grade: Aftyn Ferraris
10th Grade: Brynn Oblisk
11th Grade: Isaac Harris
12th Grade: Aiden Meeks
6th Grade: Cameron Harbour
7th Grade: Ben Kiger
8th Grade: Eli Dillon
9th Grade: Aftyn Ferraris
10th Grade: Brynn Oblisk
11th Grade: Isaac Harris
12th Grade: Aiden Meeks
Last week our staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, a weekly award that recognizes three middle school students who have demonstrated hard work and great character.
Kaleigh Pauley (6th grade)
Iza Derenberger (7th grade)
Tapanga Bushman (8th grade)
DASH award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!
Kaleigh Pauley (6th grade)
Iza Derenberger (7th grade)
Tapanga Bushman (8th grade)
DASH award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!
General admission tickets for Wednesday's Yellowjacket girls state tournament basketball game vs. Philip Barbour are on sale at the WMHS athletic office. These tickets are $8 and can be purchased today and tomorrow from 9:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 8:00-Noon.
Tickets are $10+ fees if purchased at the gate in Charleston.
Tip off for this game will be at 7:15 pm.
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please refer to the attached image for upcoming senior events.
📣 Early College Information Session
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 WHS Cafeteria
Get an overview of the Early College program and the opportunities available to Williamstown High School students!
We’ll cover:
• What Early College is
• Program requirements & eligibility
• How the registration process works
• Dual credit options for WHS students
• Course prerequisites & how to meet them
• Potential Early College costs
• Q&A for students and parents/guardians
Please Note:
This is an informational session only — no student registration will take place during this event.
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 WHS Cafeteria
Get an overview of the Early College program and the opportunities available to Williamstown High School students!
We’ll cover:
• What Early College is
• Program requirements & eligibility
• How the registration process works
• Dual credit options for WHS students
• Course prerequisites & how to meet them
• Potential Early College costs
• Q&A for students and parents/guardians
Please Note:
This is an informational session only — no student registration will take place during this event.
Come out and support your YellowJacket basketball teams in their upcoming regional basketball games.
Girls Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6235483?schoolId=WV2669
Boys Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6252507?schoolId=WV2669
Girls Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6235483?schoolId=WV2669
Boys Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6252507?schoolId=WV2669
Students entering the 7th and 12th grade for the 2026/2027 school year are required, by law, to have their Tdap and/or Meningitis vaccines prior to school starting. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department will be on site the week of March 30th to provide these vaccines for students.
A consent form is required to participate in this vaccine clinic. Only students who have completed consent forms returned to school will be receiving vaccines.
Please contact Nurse Danielle if you are interested in this opportunity and would like the paperwork or have any other questions.
Nurse Danielle
danielle.brookover@k12.wv.us
304-375-6151
Direct Message through Schoology or Rooms
A consent form is required to participate in this vaccine clinic. Only students who have completed consent forms returned to school will be receiving vaccines.
Please contact Nurse Danielle if you are interested in this opportunity and would like the paperwork or have any other questions.
Nurse Danielle
danielle.brookover@k12.wv.us
304-375-6151
Direct Message through Schoology or Rooms
This week, our middle school teachers selected the following students for the DASH award!
Chessa Copanic (6th grade)
Ella Standiford (7th grade)
Jude Hogan (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Chessa Copanic (6th grade)
Ella Standiford (7th grade)
Jude Hogan (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Congratulations to the WMHS MathCounts team (Andre Carr, Rui He, Rylee Sweat, Lucie Clark), for earning third place in the Chapter MathCounts competition today at the University of Charleston! As an individual competitor, Lucie Clark qualified to move on to the state competition by coming in second place overall. Great job, Yellowjacket mathletes!
Financial aid deadlines are coming up fast—don’t miss out on money for college! 🎓💰
✔️ FAFSA + Promise Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2026
FAFSA: www.studentaid.gov
Promise Scholarship: www.cfwv.com
✔️ Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships:
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Apply here: www.pacfwv.com/scholarships
Don’t forget to complete the Universal Scholarship Application to be considered for multiple local awards!
⏳ Take time now to fill out these applications—your future self will thank you!
✔️ FAFSA + Promise Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2026
FAFSA: www.studentaid.gov
Promise Scholarship: www.cfwv.com
✔️ Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships:
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Apply here: www.pacfwv.com/scholarships
Don’t forget to complete the Universal Scholarship Application to be considered for multiple local awards!
⏳ Take time now to fill out these applications—your future self will thank you!
This week, our middle school teachers selected the following students for the DASH award!
Parker McCray (6th grade)
Bennett Schwendeman (7th grade)
Audrey Mundorff (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Parker McCray (6th grade)
Bennett Schwendeman (7th grade)
Audrey Mundorff (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Attention Students...
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to single-digit morning temperatures and challenging conditions on some secondary roads.
Wood County Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 6, 2026, due to expected snowfall and already icy roadway conditions. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority, and this decision was made after careful consideration of travel conditions across the district. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.
Parents and guardians, weather forecasts have changed quickly this evening, and we are closely monitoring conditions overnight due to the potential for snow and hazardous travel. We understand that these situations can be challenging for families, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide an update by 6:00 a.m. Please continue to watch for additional communication.