Wood County, West Virginia, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural charm, making it an attractive place to call home.

The county's stunning natural surroundings include state parks like Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and North Bend State Park, providing opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, and camping. The Ohio River adds to the scenic views and many water recreation options.

The greater Mid-Ohio Valley, including Parkersburg, Vienna, and Williamstown in West Virginia, and Marietta and Belpre in Ohio, boasts a vibrant arts scene. Parkersburg's Smoot Theatre offers Broadway shows and concerts, while the Parkersburg Art Center features rotating exhibits and classes. Marietta's Peoples Bank Theatre presents plays, music, and films, and the city showcases local artists through galleries and workshops.

Together, these cities create a dynamic arts environment celebrating local talent and broader artistic endeavors.

Rich in history, Wood County's historical significance is celebrated through many museums and sites featuring landmarks such as the Oil and Gas Museum, Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, Sumnerite African American History Museum, and the Parkersburg Floodwall Murals.

A strong sense of community is fostered by events like the West Virginia Interstate Fair, Parkersburg Homecoming Festival, Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival, and the Taste of Parkersburg - the region's premier wine and food festival.

The diverse economy, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing, is supported by major employers like WVU Medicine, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and Chemours.

Conveniently located with easy access to major highways and airports, Wood County is close to cities like Charleston, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.

Overall, Wood County offers a high quality of life with its natural beauty, rich history, cultural charm, strong community, and ample employment opportunities. It is an ideal place for a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

Our community supports the work we do! The local community has supported excess levies for more than 70 years! Wood County citizens believe in the importance of public education.

We have more than 900 instructional personnel including classroom educators, psychologists, technology integration specialists, speech language pathologists and academic coaches.

We have more than 90 professional support personnel including school nurses, library media specialists, counselors, curriculum specialists, social workers and technology systems specialists.

We have 570 service support personnel supporting 16 elementary schools, six middle schools, three high schools, Summit Success Academy, Wood County Technical Center, and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology.