In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day
The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.
The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Good morning, This is an update from Edison Middle School about the schedule for the next few days.
End of year activities
1. May 30- iPad collection (Students MUST turn in their iPad, charging block and cord)
2. May 30- Edison Olympics-Cafeteria parking lot will be closed until 3:10. Please do
not arrive before that for after school pick up.
3. May 31 -Parkersburg South will be here to distribute 9th grade schedules--Just
because you receive a schedule does not guarantee promotion.
4. May 31 -Edison Olympics AM only
5. May 31- End of year teacher awards. Not every student will be recognized. Times
are approximate.
8th-12:30
6th-1:30
7th-2:30
6. June 4 - 1:45 8th grade walk. (8th Graders will walk the hallway for the last time-
Parents may attend this to take pictures)
If you have any questions, feel free to call Edison at 304-420-9525. Thanks and have a great day!
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
Wood County Schools' is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Golden Horseshoe! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1605924
The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket
Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are teaming together to provide income-eligible students of West Virginia with supplemental food benefits for the summer of 2024. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1591188
Hello! This is a message for all parents of 6th grade students that attend Edison Middle School. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has teamed up with Wood County Schools to provide immunization clinics for all 6th grade students who have not yet received the required immunizations for 7th grade (TDaP and Meningococcal). The immunization clinic for Edison will be Wednesday, 4/17/24. If your student has not yet received these immunizations and you would like for him/her to participate in the immunization clinic, please contact the school nurse, Alonna Raffa, at 304-420-9525.
Buses may be delayed this morning due to high water in several areas across the county. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely pick up and deliver students this morning.
All Wood County Schools after-school and evening activities will be CANCELLED tonight (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) due to incoming inclement weather. Schools will dismiss at their normal times today.
Good evening Eagle families. We will begin taking the WV GSA Writing Assessment tomorrow. We will continue testing through Friday of this week. Please stress the importance of this assessment with your student. Also, please make sure that their IPads are charged and with them. We only have a handful of extras. Important reminder that once the student starts the test, he or she may not stop in the middle. They must complete the assessment in one day. If your student has an appointment on their day of testing, please make sure that you send a note with them in the morning to give to Mrs. Wilson in the cafeteria so we can adjust their testing schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 304-420-9525. Thanks and have a good evening!
Calendar update: In order to account for missed school days due to inclement weather, students will now attend school on May 31 as well as June 3 and 4. Preschool will attend May 28 and 29. For staff, June 5 will be a curriculum development day (students do not attend) and June 6 will be a day to prepare for the end of the school year (students do not attend).
Good morning Edison. We have a few announcements that we need to bring to your attention.
1.) Midterm of the 3rd 9 weeks period is this Friday, February 16th. Parents are encouraged to check their child's Schoology account to monitor his/her grades and progress up to this point.
2.) Spring pictures will be taken on February 28th. All students will get their picture taken. Picture packets were sent home last week. If you need a picture packet, you can pick one up at the school or you can order online at mylifetouch.com using the code EVT4J6ZHX.
3.) Yearbook order forms were also sent home last week. Cost is $30. There is no tax. You can send your check, cash, or money order in with your student to give to Mrs. Wilson in the cafeteria in the morning or you can purchase the yearbook online at ybpay.com using the ID Code 12251224.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 304-420-9525. Thanks and have a great day!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Wood County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, to conduct candidate interviews and appoint an interim board member to a vacant seat. The board has consulted with the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wood County Clerk’s Office and has been advised, due to election cycle deadlines, a selection must be made by February 12, 2024.
The online application period for those interested in applying for the interim position will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 12. The board meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. to announce the candidates and interviews will begin at 6:00 p.m. An appointment announcement will follow the completion of the interviews on February 12.
Those submitting an application by Sunday, February 11, will be informed of their interview time before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12. Applicants submitting applications on Monday, February 12, will be contacted as applications are received throughout the day to have interviews arranged for that evening.
Good evening! South Freshman Counselor, Mr. Blanc was here visiting 8th grade students last week to discuss scheduling options for the next year. Your child should have received a purple sheet to fill out with course options, and they MUST return this with your signature by FEB 8th. These are to be submitted to their science teachers.
Also, there will be a parent informational night on scheduling at South Auditorium at 6 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7th! This will be an opportunity to speak with South's counselors to ask questions and address concerns. Parents are advised to attend. If you are unable to attend South's freshman scheduling meeting tomorrow evening, parents have the opportunity to contact and meet with Mr. Blanc to address their concerns or questions. Please contact him at 304-420-9610 or email at jblanc@k12.wv.us. Thank you
Good morning! South Freshman Counselor, Mr. Blanc, will be visiting 8th grade students this week to discuss scheduling options for the next year. Your child will receive a purple sheet to fill out with course options, and they MUST return this with your signature by FEB 8th. These are to be submitted to their science teachers.
There will be a parent informational night on scheduling at South Auditorium at 6pm next Wednesday, FEB 7th! This will be an opportunity to speak with South's counselors to ask questions and address concerns. Parents are advised to attend.