Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please note: The 2nd nine-weeks ending date will move to Friday, January 24, 2025.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. To view our calendar at anytime, download our app or visit... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar
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
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
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 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!
