Meet Rose, a student at Jackson Middle School, who recently finished reading The Hunger Games! Rose described the book in one word: "Engaging!" Her favorite part was when Katniss teamed up with Peeta after it was announced that two tributes could win.
Thank you, Rose, for sharing your book recommendation with fellow Wood County readers! We hope your review inspires another student to pick up a great book this summer.
Don't forget! Our first Golden Ticket Book Fair is Thursday, July 9, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at Emerson Elementary! Stop by to choose your free books and discover your next favorite read.
Have a book you'd recommend? Submit your own Reader Spotlight at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket. We can't wait to feature more of our amazing readers!
Wood County Schools will resume normal operations for all summer programs on Wednesday, July 8.
The following programs will operate on their regular schedules:
Parkersburg South High School Summer School
Parkersburg High School Summer School
Extended School Year at Parkersburg South High School
Summer Learning at Jefferson Elementary Center
Jump Start at Emerson Elementary School
Energy Express at Martin Elementary School
Summer Speech at Martin Elementary School
The Wood County Schools Summer Feeding Program
Wood County Schools will continue to closely monitor conditions related to the Peoples Cartage Warehouse fire and any potential impact on our school campuses. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue working with local and state agencies to evaluate conditions and provide updates if necessary.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support of our families throughout this situation and look forward to welcoming students back to our summer programs on Wednesday.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE: A third site has been added for the brown bag meals for Wood County Schools' students. Parents can pick up meals at Williamstown Elementary School in the bus loop pickup off of Henderson Avenue (near the cafeteria doors).
UPDATE: Additional Site Added: Parkersburg Area Association of Realtors will now also be distributing brown bag meals for students at the South Parkersburg Pizza Place at 1014 Blizzard Drive between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m (Please note, parents must enter the restaurant to receive meal).
Due to the recent fire at the Peoples Cartage Warehouse in Parkersburg and disruptions to the Wood County Summer Feeding Program, community partners have come together to help ensure students continue to have access to meals. Beginning today, Monday, July 6 at 4:00 p.m., brown bag meals will be available for students at Cornerstone Gospel Church, located at 3100 17th Avenue in Vienna. Meal distribution will continue while supplies last. We are grateful to our community partner Parkersburg Area Association of Realtors and volunteers who have stepped forward to support students and families during this time.
UPDATE: Additional Site Added: Parkersburg Area Association of Realtors will now also be distributing brown bag meals for students at the South Parkersburg Pizza Place at 1014 Blizzard Drive between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m (Please note, parents must enter the restaurant to receive meal).
Due to the recent fire at the Peoples Cartage Warehouse in Parkersburg and disruptions to the Wood County Summer Feeding Program, community partners have come together to help ensure students continue to have access to meals. Beginning today, Monday, July 6 at 4:00 p.m., brown bag meals will be available for students at Cornerstone Gospel Church, located at 3100 17th Avenue in Vienna. Meal distribution will continue while supplies last. We are grateful to our community partner Parkersburg Area Association of Realtors and volunteers who have stepped forward to support students and families during this time.
In addition, the Summer Feeding Program will not operate tomorrow.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the health and safety of our students, staff, and families.
Join us on Thursday, July 9, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at Emerson Elementary for the first Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Book Fair!
Before the big day, we need your help! Has your child discovered a book they just couldn't put down this summer? We'd love for our readers to share their favorite books and help other students find their next great read.
Students are invited to complete a Student Book Review and submit it online at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket. Their recommendations may inspire another young reader to pick up a new favorite at the book fair. We will feature their recommendations on the website and social media!
Happy reading, and we'll see you at the book fair! 📖✨
A reminder to parents/ guardians of students entering Kg, 7th and 12th grades: Our students are required to have additional immunizations between PreK and Kg (4 year old boosters), and when entering 7th and 12th grades (Tdap and MCV4). Please be sure to have those completed during summer break to prevent time lost from the classroom in the fall. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and healthy places to learn!
Join us for the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00–5:00 PM at Jefferson Elementary School!
This FREE event is open to all children in grades PreK–12 and is the perfect way to kick off summer reading. Every child who attends will receive a free book and one extra Golden Ticket!
Enjoy activities and resources from our community partners, including:
🎨 ArtCart
📚 Parkersburg & Wood County Library Bookmobile
📖 Read Aloud West Virginia
💙 The Health Plan
🌱 WVU Extension
🤝 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read throughout the summer and exchange Golden Tickets for free books at special summer book fairs. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket.
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the start of another great summer of reading! 📚☀️
Students have received an email in their Wood County Schools student email account containing a personalized link to access their GSA score reports. Parents and guardians are encouraged to work with their child to retrieve the email and review the results together.
The score report provides detailed information about your child's performance and can help identify academic strengths as well as areas for continued growth.
If your child cannot locate the email or is experiencing difficulty accessing their score report, please contact your child's school for assistance.
We encourage all families to review these results and discuss them with their child as part of supporting continued academic success.
These staples of the Wood County Society Autism Connections Program are BACK starting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026!
Meetings will take place at the Wood County Society Administrative Office located at 317 8" Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Virtual attendance will also be available!
Scheduled meetings will be held the last Tuesday of each month, starting on June 30, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm, with the meeting held from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Speakers, trainings, relevant discussions, activites, and more are currently being secured for initial meetings! Social Group with trained staff and volunteers will run concurrently on-site for those with barriers to childcare.
Do you have questions about getting connected, being a speaker, or supporting this program in some way? Contact Wood County Society at 304-428-4280 ext. 2
🎉 Exciting News for Current and Future Students of Madison Elementary!
Oops — apparently we can't count to six! 🙈 We accidentally left three images off our last post, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion. The first three photos are for the Pre-K playground, and the last three are for the main playground. We promise we're better at playgrounds than we are at posting!
On May 13, the Wood County Board of Education approved new playgrounds for Madison Elementary! The playgrounds will be fully ADA compliant, ensuring all students can play and learn together. Check out the rendering below for a preview — please note the building pictured is not Madison Elementary, but simply part of the playground design rendering.
We can't wait for our students to enjoy this fantastic new space!
The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) announced the Fund the Future Sweepstakes on May 1, 2026. One lucky West Virginia child will win a $10,000 SMART529 College Savings account. Children must be 17 years of age or younger to enter. Deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The entry form and official sweepstakes rules can be found at www.wvtreasury.gov/fundthefuture.
Research shows that children, with even a small amount of college savings, are 2.5 times more likely to graduate from college. The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office hopes this sweepstakes inspires families to learn about the SMART529 College Savings Program and start planning for their child’s educational future. Funds saved in a SMART529 account aren’t just limited to paying for college – the funds can also be used for apprenticeship programs as well as vocational and trade schools across the United States and even some foreign institutions.
New instructional materials for art, driver education, health, music, and personal finance are available for review at the Wood County Schools Central Office now through May 13, 2026. Stop by between 8:00am and 4:00pm to review and provide feedback!
The MCV4 and TDaP vaccinations are required for entry into the 7th and 12th grades. You may have them completed with your primary care provider, the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department or at one of our school-based health centers (Jefferson, PHS, or PSHS). Please note that these MUST be completed by the first day of school. If you have questions regarding the requirements, please reach out to your school nurse. Thank you for helping us to keep our schools healthy places to learn!
Register today! https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2026
A FREE reading and math clinic for Wood County Schools students completing kindergarten - grade 3. Students will receive small group reading and/or math instruction specially designed to boost their reading and math success!
June 22-July 16, 2026
Emerson Elementary School
Students will attend two, one-hour sessions per week with a reading specialist or math tutor. Sessions will take place Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday. At the time of registration, parents/guardians may request Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions. They may also indicate time preference (8:30-9:30am, 9:30-10:30am, or 10:30-11:30am).
This experience was made possible through the sponsorship of the WV Symphony Orchestra Parkersburg. Even more exciting, a few of our very own fifth grade band students had the chance to perform alongside the ensemble! ! 🎶👏
Summer programming registration is now open for students currently in kindergarten - grade 3!
Register today: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2026
Program Highlight: Summer Scholars Camp
Learning, Growing, and Shining All Summer Long!
Students will receive daily reading and math instruction at Summer Scholars Camp.
Who? Students currently in Grades K-3 attending any Wood County Schools elementary school
When? June 22-July 16, 2026; 8:00am-11:30am
Where? Jefferson Elementary Center, 1103 Plum Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Bus transportation available.
Free breakfast and lunch provided.
The MCV4 and Tdap immunizations are required for entry into the 7th and 12th grades. To facilitate this, some of our schools are partnering with the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department to offer the opportunity to receive the vaccines at school. If you miss the school clinics, you can contact your primary health care provider, one of our school- based health centers or the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department to make an appointment. The vaccines must be completed before the first day of school.
