Blennerhassett Elementary

Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Good afternoon, this is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. Unforeseen traffic issues today have delayed eight Wood County Schools buses bringing students back from field trips in Charleston. This will cause a 30-45 minute dismissal delay for students on those buses and for student who ride those buses home. Students who are delayed at the school will continue to be supervised until the buses arrive. This delay includes students riding bus numbers 80, 81, 169, 176, 183, 184 and 218. This affects students from Williamstown Middle High School, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School, Jackson Middle, Edison Middle, Blennerhassett Middle, Hamilton Middle, Neale Elementary, Lubeck Elementary, Blennerhassett Elementary, Kanawha Elementary and Williamstown Elementary schools. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure everyone that students are safe and in good hands. The safety of students is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this situation.

Good evening, Field day will be on Thursday, May 25th. If you would like for your child to wear sunscreen, you must send in your own sunscreen with your child's name on it. We cannot give out sunscreen or share sunscreen due to possible allergies. Thank you!

Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Good afternoon. Blennerhassett Elementary students in grades 3-5 will be taking the state required General Summative Assessment (GSA) on May 8-10. Students in 5th grade will also test on May 11th. Please make sure your child gets an adequate amount of sleep each night and is encouraged to do their best. Also, please make sure your child is at school on time. We have a scheduled time each morning to begin. We know that our students are very capable and will do an excellent job. Thank you for your support!

Parents & Caregivers: Considering signing your child up for our summer learning? Listen to our WCS Voices podcast to learn more about all the exciting opportunities available this summer. Also, learn how to register. Listen now... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Introducing: "WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community" Podcast. Live now. First up: Summer Learning Opportunities -- A Conversation with Ashlee Beatty, Joanna Mulligan & Candace Lewis. Listen now... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/article/1077662

Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023

Parents: Please do not park in front of Blennerhassett Middle School on Thursdays from 2:30 to 2:45. Buses need to be able to park there to unload from the Caperton Center.

Congratulations, Josh Eddy on setting the new school Pacer record!

Greetings parents and guardians: While working through a glitch in our all-call system, Wood County Schools realized that our morning, elementary school attendance calls to parents informing of a student absence did not go out. We want you to know that this occurred and that the problem has been corrected. Absence calls will continue as normal on Monday.

This is an important message for all Blennerhassett Elementary students and staff. We are very pleased to bring health and wellness services to your school via a partnership with Coplin Health Systems through telehealth access during the school day. Students and staff can be seen and treated for minor illnesses and conditions by a licensed health care provider with minimal disruption for families from school and work. Anyone who is interested in receiving health and wellness services must complete a registration and consent. You can use the QR code below, or request a paper consent. All services will be coordinated through Nurse Sabrina.

Congratulations Eli Casto! He scored first place in engineering at the regional science fair and will move on the state fair in March!

‎February 6 - 10 is National School Counseling Week! Wood County Schools recognizes the importance of school counseling programs and values and appreciates all of our excellent and committed school counselors. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/national-school-counseling-week

Monday, February 6, 2023 will be a Professional Learning Day for employees. Students will not attend classes. Classes will resume on Tuesday at normal times.

Due to worsening road conditions, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, January 31st. There will be no classes. 261-day employees are to report two hours later than their normal start time.

Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, January 31st, due to weather conditions. All buses and classes will operate two hours later than normal. Employees will report to work one hour later than their normal start time.

Check out some of the fun we've been having in the STEAM Lab this year. https://photos.app.goo.gl/cEATtAMpXyuDGQATA