Wood County Schools

Open Enrollment begins at noon today (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024). If you would like your child to attend a school outside of your current attendance zone, you must complete the online enrollment form. The link opens at noon today.

Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning on January 16 at noon on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to a device or the internet, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and can assist you beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 16. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning January 16th on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to the internet or have a device, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and will be able to assist you. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

Open Enrollment begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Visit woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment for more information.

Wood County Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Wood County Schools values your family's educational choices and is committed to providing options that suit your needs. We encourage you to explore the possibilities and make the best choice for your child through our open enrollment program. Open enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 16th. Click below to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment

***Emerson Elementary School*** Bus #167 was in an accident on Valley Mills Road off of Route 2. Children will be checked by the school nurse at the Valley Mills substation. There are no injuries reported at this time. Another bus is in transit to take students home. Please expect a delay in drop-off times.

Inspired Learning: The Arts in Wood County Schools — Listen to the latest podcast episode with a discussion about all of the opportunities in the arts available to students of Wood County Schools. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

FREE AFTER SCHOOL SAT PREP OFFERED FROM WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS Free After School SAT Prep · January – April, 2024 Access to practice SAT tests · Test taking strategies · Personalized lessons to help your student prepare for the SAT · Register by contacting the office of your student's high school. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1378523

Wood County Schools has been made aware of a viral threat being made about schools throughout the United States. The threat does not specify any schools and have been received by school systems across the country the past several days, including areas of Texas, California and numerous schools in Ohio. Several West Virginia counties also have received or been made aware of similar messages. Local officials are aware of the messages and have been in contact with West Virginia Homeland Security in Charleston. There is no credible threat at this time to any local schools.

2023 Vaping Prevention Poster and Video Contest Winners! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Youth use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe, irrespective of whether it is smoked, smokeless, or electronic. If smoking continues at current rates, 5.6 million—or 1 out of every 13—of today’s children will ultimately die prematurely from a smoking-related illness." Wood County Schools' students created poster and video messages to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity to help send a message of choosing a life without vaping and that quitting can save a life. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! You can view all the winning entries, including videos, online at: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention-contest-winners-2023-2024

Good afternoon from Wood County Schools. We wanted to remind you that early Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., the time will change from daylight savings time back to standard time and will change to 1:00 a.m. Yes, that means an extra hour of sleep! Have a wonderful weekend.

Looking for tutoring options for you child? Look no further. Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1321853

Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.

Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.

REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.

Wood County Schools received notice this afternoon of a possible online threat at Blennerhassett Middle School. A report on a student’s social media post was sent to state officials through the SeeSend app. Wood County Schools administrators responded immediately and no threat was found at the school. The student identified in the report is not at school and law enforcement is investigating. Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously and works with state and local authorities to investigate every report. Student and staff safety is our top priority.

Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.

Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available, including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and More! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com