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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!
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!

Reminder for Parents of all 6th and 11th Grade Students:
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!
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!

Looking for FREE math and/or reading tutoring for your student? Join us at Jumpstart Reading and Math Clinic!
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).
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).

Our fifth grade students had an opportunity today to attend a live performance by the Ohio Brass—the resident brass ensemble of Ohio University! 🎺
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! ! 🎶👏
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.

Reminder for parents of current 6th and 11th grade students:
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.
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.

Special thanks to Cafaro for their generous $10,000 donation in support of our champion student athletes!
Congratulations to all of our talented students who showcased their artwork at the Wood County Art Show! Your creativity, hard work, and dedication truly shined. A special congratulations to our award winners! 🎨👏







The Wood County Art Show is now on display, and you won’t want to miss it! 🎨
Join us at the Parkersburg Art Center (March 15–26) to celebrate the talent of our students in grades 6–12. This exhibit features a wide variety of impressive 2D and 3D artwork from across the district, showcasing creativity, skill, and hard work.
Stop by and support our young artists—you’ll be inspired!
Join us at the Parkersburg Art Center (March 15–26) to celebrate the talent of our students in grades 6–12. This exhibit features a wide variety of impressive 2D and 3D artwork from across the district, showcasing creativity, skill, and hard work.
Stop by and support our young artists—you’ll be inspired!

Due to snowy and icy conditions impacting a significant portion of the southern part of Wood County, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. While some areas of the county may not be experiencing the same conditions, roadways in other areas remain hazardous. Because our buses and families travel across many different communities and road conditions, this decision was made to prioritize the safety of all students and staff throughout the entire county. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everyone can travel safely.
Due to various road conditions throughout the county, Wood County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
There is still time, and a few spaces remain—reserve your child’s spot in Pre-K at Wood County Schools today.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k

Let's go!
Parkersburg South Patriots!
Parkersburg Big Reds!

Let's go Yellowjackets!

All three girls high school basketball teams in Wood County have earned the opportunity to play in the AA or AAAA state championship on Saturday, March 14! Come and join us to cheer on our student athletes!
Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.
Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.
Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud
Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.
Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.
Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud
Important Update Regarding the End of the School Year: We are pleased to share that the West Virginia Department of Education has granted Wood County Schools a waiver for three instructional days. As a result of this approval, the last day of school for students will remain Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — no changes have been made to the previously published school calendar. No further action is needed on your part. Please make note of this date as you plan for summer childcare, activities, and travel. For the most up-to-date school calendar information, visit woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar. Thank you for your continued support of Wood County Schools.

There is still time, and a few spaces remain—reserve your child’s spot in Pre-K at Wood County Schools today.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k

Wood County was proud to host the Regional West Virginia History Bowl today! 🇺🇸📚 It was a day filled with great competition, where students let their knowledge shine and demonstrated an impressive understanding of our state’s rich history.
We’re especially proud of Edison Middle School for securing a spot in the state competition in Charleston! 🎉 Wood County had 8 teams competing, and each represented our schools with excellence. Congratulations to all participants on a fantastic day of learning and achievement!






We are excited to announce our County Young Author winners! Each of these talented students has demonstrated the power of words to inspire, entertain, and move readers. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievement. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding young authors on this well-deserved honor!

Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026.
