
April 7, 2026
The Wood County Recreation Commission is gearing up for another summer of youth sports, offering two popular programs at Parkersburg City Park this season. Children ages 5–18 can...
March 26, 2026
Jackson students Addison Thorpe, Annabelle Wood and Noah Algmin competed in the Regional Math Field Day on Tuesday. Congratulations to Addison and Noah they will be moving on to t...

March 24, 2026
Wood County Schools will open its open enrollment period on April 1, 2026, giving families the opportunity to explore program options for the upcoming school year. Enrollment wil...

March 24, 2026
Congratulations to our West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair Winners! Division 1 : Earth & Environmental Science: Environmental Effects on Copper Weathering 3rd ...

March 23, 2026
Why can't federal money be used to save every position? Federal education funds are designed to be supplemental, meaning they must add services for students rather than replace th...


March 19, 2026
Student Council and NJHS are sponsoring JMS's participation in Wood County Society's annual, countywide pajama day tomorrow, March 20. Wear your PJ's tomorrow and homeroom teache...

March 9, 2026
Wood County Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We invite students, families, colleagues, and co...

February 26, 2026
Make plans to join us March 7 from 4–6 PM at the YMCA for FREE swimming, gym time, and food —a fun, active afternoon for the whole family hosted by the Wood County Prevention Coa...
February 20, 2026
Wood County Schools is aware that questions have been raised within the community regarding Lifetouch, a company that provides student photography services for some of our school...
February 16, 2026
PARKERSBURG – Jackson Middle School students were feeling the love last week as they designed and created Valentine’s Day boxes for younger children at Olivia and Friends Childhoo...

February 16, 2026
Did you know your child can access health care right from school? With Coplin Health Systems’ Telehealth Backpacks , students can connect with a Coplin medical provider virtu...

February 10, 2026
Wood County Schools is proud to recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Week , a special time set aside to honor the women and men who safely transport students to and from scho...

February 10, 2026
The Wood County Prevention Coalition is inviting local youth and families to a free community Skating Party on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Skate Country, ...

February 5, 2026
Two Jackson 8th graders attended WV Youth & Government Seminars this week. Addison Thorpe and Karli Johnson participated in the three-day experience in Charleston. Student repre...

February 4, 2026
We’re excited to celebrate our school-based wellness partner, Coplin Health Systems , and the impact of telehealth backpacks available to students right in the school nurse’s off...

January 30, 2026
Please come out and support Jackson Cheer this upcoming Friday and dance the night away with your friends at our annual Snowball Dance! Date: February 6, 2026 Time: 7:30-9:30 pm...

January 26, 2026
As snow and ice continue to impact our region, the Wood County Schools Maintenance Department has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare our schools for the safe ret...

January 15, 2026
The Wood County Prevention Coalition is hosting a youth-centered community event, Bowling Bash to Strike Out Drugs , aimed at promoting positive youth development and drug-free l...

