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.
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 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!
In consideration of the safety of our students and staff, Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6th, due to anticipated inclement weather and cold temperatures.
Wood County Schools has announced that 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
Stay in Touch! Rooms Now Available For All Parents ➪ Rooms connects parents, teachers, and coaches on a centralized platform for effortless communication. Stay engaged with easy messaging, real-time updates, and quick access to key information, supporting your child’s success in class and on the field. Get signed up for Rooms today! 💬https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/rooms
Our BMS Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will meet on Monday December 2nd. The LSIC meeting begins at 5pm. The PTSA meeting begins at 6pm.
We would love to hear from you! Share feedback on the 2025-2026 proposed school year calendar.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/upcoming-school-year-calendar-proposal
Good evening Bobcats! No school for students tomorrow, classes resume on Thursday. Additionally, information regarding Parent/Teacher Conferences on 11/4 was sent home today. You can also view Parent/Teacher forms here: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/bm/page/parent-teacher-conference-forms
GDTBAB! Matt Null
Good evening Bobcats! This is BMS Principal Matt Null. Please connect to our announcements with the link below. Have a great evening!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/bm/article/1826262
We are excited to share a special video that showcases the excellence, dedication, and pride within our Wood County Schools community. This video highlights the incredible work of our teachers, coaches, staff, and students, and reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality education for every child. Thank you for being part of our amazing district!
Watch the video: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-shines
Dear Wood County Schools’ families: Thank you for your courage, patience, and understanding this week as our school personnel and law enforcement agencies worked together to keep our schools safe. We are fortunate for the relationship between our school system and law enforcement. Wood County Schools would like to express gratitude and appreciation for the law enforcement agencies throughout our county and state who provided support to Wood County Schools this week. Thank you to the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Vienna Police Department, Williamstown Police Department, and the Capitol Police. -- Christie M. Willis -- Superintendent
A verbal threat was reported to administrators at Blennerhassett Middle School. School administrators investigated and found no credible evidence of a threat to any student at Blennerhassett Middle School or any student in Wood County Schools. Wood County Schools takes all threats seriously.
Wood County Schools is aware of an online threat targeting various school systems across West Virginia. We take every threat seriously and are actively monitoring the situation. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. We will continue to keep our community informed as we gather more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Wood County Schools strives to maintain a safe, orderly and supportive school environment every day so that our students may maximize their learning and achievement. When there is a disruption to the school environment, our goal is to keep the public informed while also maintaining the confidentiality of student information as required by law. Early this afternoon, a Blennerhassett Middle School student repeatedly made threats of violence against students and staff while at school. Principal Matt Null swiftly investigated this matter and secured the assistance of the Wood County Sheriff’s Department. The student was charged, removed from school grounds, and brought before a judge this afternoon. The student will not be returning to any school in Wood County.
Superintendent Willis wishes to thank the Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Prosecutor’s Office and Circuit Court for their professionalism and commitment to keeping our schools safe.