Van Devender Middle

Wood County Schools will be back in session today and operating as normal, with students attending classes in person and following regular schedules. Please note that WCHS TV Station incorrectly listed Wood County Schools as Code NTID on their website; this information is not accurate.

Dear parents and guardians: Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, and will operate under a Code NTID. To learn more about Code NTID, please visit https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid

Update: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Wood County Schools will be closed, Code A.

Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning, Tuesday, December 2. Please stay tuned for updates.

New NTID Days (Non-Traditional Instructional Day) may be used for winter weather. Students complete work at home (packets for elementary, Schoology for grades 3 - 12). Attendance = work turned in. Families notified via WCS app, calls, website & social media. Meal boxes available. Learn more: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid

We'd love your input! Please share your thoughts on next year's school calendar to help us plan a schedule that works best for everyone. https://forms.office.com/r/JaRaWAEVQB

🚸📚 School starts tomorrow in Wood County! Please be mindful of changing traffic conditions as buses return to the roads and students walk to school. Safety must be our top priority—slow down, stay alert, and help keep our children safe! 🚌👣

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WCS STUDENTS... CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 9th & 10th graders - Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/2259187 Opportunities for seniors - Apprenticeship Readiness Week - Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/2259168

Heavy rain and flooding are affecting student transportation. Our team is working on rerouting where possible. Expect delays for bus riders in flood-prone areas. Safety is Wood County Schools' first priority.

Wood County Schools Special Education Office will be destroying special education records of all former special education students with a graduation date prior to and including 2019. Files prior to 2018 have already been shredded. Former students or legal guardians who would like to obtain the student file may contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office, 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, at (304) 420-9655, no later than Monday, September 8, 2025.

⭐️Join The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge! It's almost here! 💛 Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/goldenticket

Parenting can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Parent Coaching is a no cost resource from Wood County Schools and the Cook Center that connects you with a coach and expert tools to support your journey. https://cookcenter.info/coaching

Hello parents and guardians of current 8th grade Vandy students. Tonight at 5pm in the VMS cafeteria there will be an informational meeting about 9th grade PHS scheduling. Please contact Ms. Bixman with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you this evening.

Good afternoon Vandy Families: You can use this link to find out which middle school your child will attend next school year. https://woolpertinc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0e0ca6b831344ae392c1befb78345ff9 You can use this link to complete an open enrollment out of district request. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/open-enrollment-welcome-to-wood-county-schools-open-enrollment

Did you know that around 4 million deaths are prevented, worldwide, from childhood vaccinations? Vaccines assist the immune system by teaching how to create antibodies; that protect against diseases. Students that are entering 7th and 12th grade are required to receive a TDap and Meningococcal vaccines. TDap protects against the whopping cough and diphtheria which are two highly contagious and severe respiratory illnesses. Tetanus can cause severe muscle spasms and paralysis which can lead to respiratory failure .The Meningococcal vaccine protects against meningitis, an infection that attacks the membranes and fluids that protect the spinal cord and brain. These illnesses are exhausting and painful. They can also be deadly. Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate.

It is still required by law to receive necessary vaccinations. Prior to entering 7th grade, your student should have received the TDap and Meningococcal vaccinations. The school will be holding a vaccination clinic on May 1. This will occur during the school day and your student would receive these vaccinations and be able to return to class. You do not have to be present. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is assisting various schools in ensuring the well-being of our students. Contact the school for consent forms.

Good morning, This is Mr. Echard principal of Van Devender Middle School. On April 16th and April 17th our 6th and 7th grade students will be having a bump up day to the middle schools they will be attending next school year. The students will be visiting the school they are assigned to attend based off of the new district lines that were determined at the last board of education meeting. Students will be bused from Vandy to their designated school, will go on a tour of the school, will have lunch at the school and will be bused back to Vandy afterwards. This will be done between the hours of 8:30am-1:30pm. If you have questions about which Middle School your child will attend, you can contact Vandy and we will let you know. Open enrollment opened up on April 1st. If you would like for your child to attend a school other than your assigned school you can make a request by going to the Wood County Schools Website and searching for the open enrollment option. Please contact us if you have any questions. I hope you have a great day and always remember to Be Kind, Work Hard and Represent.

There will be a meeting for all girls interested in trying out for the upcoming Red Wing Season at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 6th, in the PHS Cafeteria. Discussion will include skills/requirements, conditioning clinics, tryout dates, July team camp, and question answer session at end. ALL girls interested in Red Wings are welcomed and encouraged to attend, regardless of experience, skill level, or current sport participation❤️