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
The energy of new beginnings sparks hope and dreams for a promising future among students and staff alike. The new Lubeck school will serve pre-kindergarten through grade five. Click the following link to view the design of the new school, see exterior and aerial views, and to take a virtual tour!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/lubeck-elementary-school
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
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
There will be an informational meeting for the community regarding the new Lubeck Elementary School on Monday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the current Lubeck School. This is an opportunity for community members to learn about anticipated timelines and plans for the new Lubeck school. Members of the community will be given the opportunity to sign up to speak/ask questions at the meeting.
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
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.
Good morning! The head cook at Lubeck Elementary has contacted 911 due to smoke. Wood County Schools Maintenance Department is working on the identified HVAC unit to resolve this problem and school will run on normal schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to fix this HVAC unit.
Good evening! We want to remind you about our back-to-school open house tomorrow, Monday, August 19th. Our elementary open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and our middle, high, WCTC and Caperton will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Students' first day back to school will be Wednesday, August 21st. We're excited to see you and kick off a fantastic year!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Wood County
Schools app! The same district app now offers class
streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher
chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin
using this feature in our app after 8/21.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/tLf49D
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/tXzp7c
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
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.
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
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
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.