February's ParentGuidance.org Newsletter now available. Visit the Parents page to to read (También disponible en español). https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/parents
🎉 Leaders of Literacy Alert! 🎉
Wood County Schools Board of Education recognized the fifty educators and administrators that completed the two-year LETRS professional learning. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning is a comprehensive professional learning program designed to equip educators with deep knowledge of the science of reading.
Their dedication to enhancing their knowledge and skills in reading instruction will make a lasting impact on the students they serve. 🏆📖
🎉🎓 Congratulations to our National Board Certified Teachers! 🎓🎉
The Wood County Schools Board of Education is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of these outstanding educators who have earned or maintained their National Board Certification! 🌟 Your passion for excellence in education and your unwavering support for our students makes a difference every day.
🎉 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Wood County Middle School Spelling Bee! The top six spellers will represent Wood County at the Marietta Times Regional Spelling Bee.🏆✏️
#SpellingBeeChampions #WoodCountyPride #MiddleSchoolSuccess
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please note: The 2nd nine-weeks ending date will move to Friday, January 24, 2025.
The Wood County Middle School Spelling Bee has been postponed. The bee will take place on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30pm in the Blennerhassett Auditorium.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Reminder for Pre-K: Wood County Schools Pre-kindergarten (pre-k) registration for the 2025-2026 school year will commence on February 3, 2025. Children must be four years old by June 30, 2025 (or qualify for special education IEP services). The district offers free pre-kindergarten classes to eligible children, providing early childhood education to prepare them for future academic success. Learn more... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. To view our calendar at anytime, download our app or visit... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar
We are aware that some misinformation is circulating regarding today's dismissal times for Wood County Schools. Please note that all schools will dismiss today, Wednesday, January 15th, at their normal dismissal times. Thank you for your attention and understanding.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Wood County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 14th, due to refreezing roadway conditions and low temperatures.
Due to inclement weather and missed instructional days, the grade reporting period for Wood County Schools has been adjusted. Updated dates for the period ending date, report card issue date, and other relevant information can be found at the following link: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/grade-periods-and-report-card-dates. This webpage can also be accessed at any time by visiting the Parents webpage on the Wood County Schools website.
Correction: The January 13 edition of the *Parkersburg News & Sentinel* incorrectly stated that Wood County Schools would be adding an additional 30 minutes to the school day in relation to "equivalency time" for days missed due to inclement weather. In fact, Wood County Schools already incorporates 30 extra minutes into its regular school day, which can be used to account for missed instructional time. To be clear, Wood County Schools will not be adding 30 minutes to the end of any school day.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13. Please stayed tuned for updates.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th due to secondary road conditions and single digit morning temperatures.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to secondary roadway conditions.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to hazardous roadway conditions and ongoing inclement weather, prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.
For the safety of our students and staff, Wood County Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7th, due to ongoing inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!