Wood County Schools officially broke ground on the new Vienna Elementary School on March 18, 2026, marking a milestone years in the making. The school will be built on eight acres donated by the WVU Parkersburg Foundation — part of the former Ohio Valley University campus now home to WVUP's Innovation and Technology Center. The 59,231-square-foot building is designed for 522 students and a dedicated campus road loop separating bus, pre-K, and general student traffic for safety.
Planning for the new school stretches back to 2021, when the district began bond discussions that voters approved in 2022. Parents cheered alongside educators, elected officials, and community members at the groundbreaking ceremony. The moment served as a powerful reminder that investing in public education is investing in the future of every child in Wood County — and that the road ahead for Vienna's students is one paved with promise, opportunity, and the full support of a community that believes in them.
