We are pleased to share that contractors are finishing up their work at Edison Middle School, and the building will be ready for students and staff to return tomorrow, Friday, August 21.
Classes will resume on a normal schedule.
Thank you to our Edison families for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we worked to resolve this issue and ensure the school was ready for students to return safely.
IMPORTANT DATES
OPEN HOUSE: Monday, August 17
Elementary hours: 4-6 p.m.
Middle, High, and WCTC/Caperton hours: 5-7 p.m.
STUDENTS' FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Wednesday, August 19
(Arrival and dismissal times - see below)
HELPFUL BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
All of the information below is also available in the WCS app—your easiest way to stay connected to Wood County Schools and access important school information.
DOWNLOAD WCS APP (includes Rooms):
https://uqr.to/1sf4f
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL/BUS INFORMATION
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/arrival-dismissal
WCS CALENDAR
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/events?view=cal-month
SCHOOL CALENDARS
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/events
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/visit
DINING MENU
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/daily-school-menu
PARENT RESOURCES
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/parents
SOCIAL MEDIA · FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/WCSWV
WCS WEBSITE
The website also includes links to all local schools.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/
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At Wood County Schools, every student has access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
FREE iPad FOR ALL STUDENTS
We provide a school-issued iPad for every student to use while enrolled.
NO DEVICE PURCHASE REQUIRED
Families don't have to worry about the cost of buying a device.
FOCUSED ON LEARNING
We invest in technology so students can focus on what matters most—their education.
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.
