After serving the community for over 70 years, Van Devender Middle School has officially closed its doors. You're invited to take a final walkthrough of the building on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Find more here... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/school-building-tours
In the news! New Lubeck Elementary School Groundbreaking https://www.wtap.com/2025/06/26/groundbreaking-ceremony-held-new-lubeck-elementary-school/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKPslleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFSMzdVVXdWZFRlNGVRa0xQAR76gkAioKtGJWphBqtuOEe_g0JC-8c6kMMwPeaHazCkxErEHCHDyn1bUiyzFA_aem_rj1LOLEoLyTXNatSmrb8yg
In the news! Holmes Marty - Blennerhassett Middle - https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/06/picture-this-wood-boe-recognizes-marty/
Dear Parent!
The West Virginia Department of Education needs your input on the Parent Involvement Survey. Your valuable feedback will benefit all families receiving special education services throughout West Virginia. Scan the QR code with your smartphone to begin or go to: www.mi-schoolservices.com/wvparent and enter the 7-digit Survey ID number that appears below your survey QR code.
📣 Summer Learning Challenge Alert! 📚➕🌞
Wood County Students completing Grades K-8 — keep those minds sharp this summer with i-Ready Reading and Math lessons! 💻✨
✅ Complete lessons all summer long
🏆 Track your progress — our Summer Leaderboard will be updated every two weeks
📲 Check the rankings on the Wood County Schools Facebook page and website
Let’s keep learning fun and make it a summer to grow smarter! Who will rise to the top? 🌟
Need help logging in? Log in information is in the top right of the postcard sent home with students. Still unsure? Complete this form to request your log in information. https://tinyurl.com/ireadylogin2025
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
Wood County Schools' students will be the beneficiaries of several grants awarded today at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. Thank you to everyone who make these grants possible! Wood County Schools is grateful for the generosity and support.
Schools receiving awards include Blennerhassett Elementary, Greenmont Elementary, Kanawha Elementary, Lubeck Elementary, Parkersburg High School, and Parkersburg South High School. The Williamstown Band Boosters and the Williamstown Academic Boosters received grants as well.
In the news! Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge returns · https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/06/golden-ticket-summer-reading-challenge-returns/
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.
This summer, the West Virginia Family Engagement Center is bringing together individuals from across the state for interactive training focused on building and strengthening connections between families, schools, and communities! Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvfec-summer-training-learn-engage-create-tickets-1330196646979
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 Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department at the Community Safety Day on Thursday, May 29. Free one-hour classes starting every hour from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Wood County Schools Service Personnel of the Year Award Winner is Tammi Wade! Congratulations!
In the news! Wood BOE honors Wade at meeting - https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/05/picture-this-wood-boe-honors-wade-at-meeting/
⭐️Join The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge! It's almost here! 💛 Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/goldenticket
In the news! Congratulations to Jackson Middle School! 1st Place Winner of the 2025 Explore Student Video Contest WV Best Manufacturing Message Award! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12MDvADeA77/
In the news! Abbi Burge awarded 2nd Janet Frazier Award Of Excellence https://www.wtap.com/2025/05/14/abbi-burge-awarded-2nd-janet-frazier-award-excellence/
The Kinship Connection event, hosted by the Children's Home Society of West Virginia, offers a valuable opportunity for kinship and grandfamilies to connect with service providers and each other. Held on May 21st, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 2500 36th St., Parkersburg, WV, the event includes:
Information about services available in Wood County
A welcoming, nonjudgmental space to ask questions
Networking opportunities with other kinship families
Light refreshments and door prizes
Childcare upon request
Partners include Legal Aid, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, WV Birth to 3, Aetna, and more. Registration is required by calling 304-485-0650 ext. 5050.
Consider taking the 2025 Special Education Parent Survey. Parental input is essential in shaping the educational experience for children. The feedback collected will be used to identify areas of improvement, celebrate successes, and implement changes that benefit our students and school community.
In the news! Jefferson Elementary Center students focus on manners, kindness at PositiviTEA event · Read article: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/05/jefferson-elementary-center-students-focus-on-manners-kindness-at-positivitea-event/