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).
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.
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Open enrollment starts today. Complete the form at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. Need some assistance or do not have access to the form? Visit your school office. The central office, at 1210 13th St. in Parkersburg, is another option for assistance with completing the form.
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.
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.
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
Just a reminder that our school Butter Braid fundraiser is due this Friday, Dec. 1st.
Prize to the top seller! All proceeds go towards our new slide for the playground. Pick-up will be Dec. 19th form 2:30-4:00pm.
This Friday night is also PTA Movie Night: doors open at 5:15pm and pick-up is at 7:15pm. We will show the movie "Elemental". You can register with the PTA or at the door. It is $3 a child or $5 per family. Concessions will be available for $1. This is only for Madison students. Pre-K students must be accompanied by an adult.
Dec. 5th- 8th will be PTA Santa Shop more information to come on this soon!
Upcoming Madison Events:
Our School Butter Braid fundraiser form went home today! Please help support our school in purchasing a new slide for the playground by selling Butter Braids to your friends and family. Order forms with money are due by Dec. 1st. (Price to the top Seller!)
Friday, Nov. 10th No School- Veteran's Day
Monday, Nov. 13th- PTA will host a skating party and PTA meeting at Skate County from 6-8 pm
Nov. 20th- 24th No School Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28th- School Science Fair
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.
We are so excited for our Title 1 Fall Festival and PTA Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30pm. tonight! Only cars participating in Trunk or Treat will be allowed in the parking lot. Trunk set up is 3:30-5:15. Games and family activities including pumpkin painting , popcorn, cotton candy, the Book mobile, and Discovery World will all be in the field and black top. Trunk or Treat will start lining up at 6:45pm on the track and begin at 7pm. Please join us for this fun event trunk and costume prizes will be awarded! We will have this event rain or shine!
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.
We have lots of events and activities coming up at Madison! Monday please check your students folder for your conference confirmation times.
No School Thursday or Friday for students. On Thursday parents attending conferences will need to sign in with the teacher after entering the school. Each parent only has a 15 minute time slot so please be prompt and know someone is waiting after you. You can also visit the book fair at conferences!
Friday we will have our Title 1 Fall Festival and PTA Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30pm. Only cars participating in Trunk or Treat will be allowed in the parking lot. Trunk set up is 3:30-5:15. Games and family activities including pumpkin painting , popcorn, cotton candy, the Book mobile, and Discovery World will all be in the field and black top. Trunk or Treat will start lining up at 6:45pm on the track and begin at 7pm. Please join us for this fun event trunk and costume prizes will be awarded!
Oct. 30th- Nov. 1st is Red Ribbon Spirit Week and Book Fair. Friday, Nov. 3rd at 9:40am we will have our 1st Nine Week Awards for 3rd- 5th Grade students.
Note: A background check is not required to attend these events but is required to help during the school day with book fairs, field trips, homeroom parent helpers, and Santa Shop.
Please contact the office or your child's teacher with questions.
Dear parents: On Thursday, October 26th from 11am- 6:30pm all Pre-K - 5th Grade teachers will be conducting parent-teacher conferences. Today a conference form went home with your student to schedule conferences. We would like ALL parents to schedule a conference to discuss their students' grades, behavior, and progress so far this school year. Please return ONE FORM PER FAMILY by Monday, Oct. 16th. This will help us schedule student sibling at similar times. We will send a confirmation form by Oct. 23rd with your exact conference times. If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
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.
