Last week our staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, a weekly award that recognizes three middle school students who have demonstrated hard work and great character.
Kaleigh Pauley (6th grade)
Iza Derenberger (7th grade)
Tapanga Bushman (8th grade)
DASH award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!
Kaleigh Pauley (6th grade)
Iza Derenberger (7th grade)
Tapanga Bushman (8th grade)
DASH award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!
General admission tickets for Wednesday's Yellowjacket girls state tournament basketball game vs. Philip Barbour are on sale at the WMHS athletic office. These tickets are $8 and can be purchased today and tomorrow from 9:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 8:00-Noon.
Tickets are $10+ fees if purchased at the gate in Charleston.
Tip off for this game will be at 7:15 pm.
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please refer to the attached image for upcoming senior events.
📣 Early College Information Session
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 WHS Cafeteria
Get an overview of the Early College program and the opportunities available to Williamstown High School students!
We’ll cover:
• What Early College is
• Program requirements & eligibility
• How the registration process works
• Dual credit options for WHS students
• Course prerequisites & how to meet them
• Potential Early College costs
• Q&A for students and parents/guardians
Please Note:
This is an informational session only — no student registration will take place during this event.
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 WHS Cafeteria
Get an overview of the Early College program and the opportunities available to Williamstown High School students!
We’ll cover:
• What Early College is
• Program requirements & eligibility
• How the registration process works
• Dual credit options for WHS students
• Course prerequisites & how to meet them
• Potential Early College costs
• Q&A for students and parents/guardians
Please Note:
This is an informational session only — no student registration will take place during this event.
Come out and support your YellowJacket basketball teams in their upcoming regional basketball games.
Girls Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6235483?schoolId=WV2669
Boys Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6252507?schoolId=WV2669
Girls Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6235483?schoolId=WV2669
Boys Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6252507?schoolId=WV2669
Students entering the 7th and 12th grade for the 2026/2027 school year are required, by law, to have their Tdap and/or Meningitis vaccines prior to school starting. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department will be on site the week of March 30th to provide these vaccines for students.
A consent form is required to participate in this vaccine clinic. Only students who have completed consent forms returned to school will be receiving vaccines.
Please contact Nurse Danielle if you are interested in this opportunity and would like the paperwork or have any other questions.
Nurse Danielle
danielle.brookover@k12.wv.us
304-375-6151
Direct Message through Schoology or Rooms
A consent form is required to participate in this vaccine clinic. Only students who have completed consent forms returned to school will be receiving vaccines.
Please contact Nurse Danielle if you are interested in this opportunity and would like the paperwork or have any other questions.
Nurse Danielle
danielle.brookover@k12.wv.us
304-375-6151
Direct Message through Schoology or Rooms
This week, our middle school teachers selected the following students for the DASH award!
Chessa Copanic (6th grade)
Ella Standiford (7th grade)
Jude Hogan (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Chessa Copanic (6th grade)
Ella Standiford (7th grade)
Jude Hogan (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Congratulations to the WMHS MathCounts team (Andre Carr, Rui He, Rylee Sweat, Lucie Clark), for earning third place in the Chapter MathCounts competition today at the University of Charleston! As an individual competitor, Lucie Clark qualified to move on to the state competition by coming in second place overall. Great job, Yellowjacket mathletes!
Financial aid deadlines are coming up fast—don’t miss out on money for college! 🎓💰
✔️ FAFSA + Promise Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2026
FAFSA: www.studentaid.gov
Promise Scholarship: www.cfwv.com
✔️ Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships:
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Apply here: www.pacfwv.com/scholarships
Don’t forget to complete the Universal Scholarship Application to be considered for multiple local awards!
⏳ Take time now to fill out these applications—your future self will thank you!
✔️ FAFSA + Promise Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2026
FAFSA: www.studentaid.gov
Promise Scholarship: www.cfwv.com
✔️ Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships:
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Apply here: www.pacfwv.com/scholarships
Don’t forget to complete the Universal Scholarship Application to be considered for multiple local awards!
⏳ Take time now to fill out these applications—your future self will thank you!
This week, our middle school teachers selected the following students for the DASH award!
Parker McCray (6th grade)
Bennett Schwendeman (7th grade)
Audrey Mundorff (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Parker McCray (6th grade)
Bennett Schwendeman (7th grade)
Audrey Mundorff (8th grade)
The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Attention Students...
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to single-digit morning temperatures and challenging conditions on some secondary roads.
Wood County Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 6, 2026, due to expected snowfall and already icy roadway conditions. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority, and this decision was made after careful consideration of travel conditions across the district. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.
Parents and guardians, weather forecasts have changed quickly this evening, and we are closely monitoring conditions overnight due to the potential for snow and hazardous travel. We understand that these situations can be challenging for families, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide an update by 6:00 a.m. Please continue to watch for additional communication.
Congratulations to our January Student of the Month award winners!
In addition to their certificates, each student received a gift card from DaVinci's and a shirt of their choice from BSN Sports.
6th grade: Connor Ridenhour
7th grade: Taylor Campbell
8th grade: Arriana Carr
9th grade: Ethany Coffman
10th grade: Cedric Davis (not pictured)
11th grade: Madelyn Jones
12th grade: Nathaniel Nicely (not pictured)
Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
In addition to their certificates, each student received a gift card from DaVinci's and a shirt of their choice from BSN Sports.
6th grade: Connor Ridenhour
7th grade: Taylor Campbell
8th grade: Arriana Carr
9th grade: Ethany Coffman
10th grade: Cedric Davis (not pictured)
11th grade: Madelyn Jones
12th grade: Nathaniel Nicely (not pictured)
Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Parents and Students: Some of our side streets are still snowy and there are several parking spaces in our back parking lot that are piled with snow. Students should allow plenty of time to arrive at school and find alternative parking if necessary.
Due to continued ice and snow on roadways - particularly in the southern part of Wood County - Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. We appreciate families' attention to student safety, especially for those walking to school, as many sidewalks remain snow- and ice-covered.
Parents and Students: Provided the weather cooperates, sophomores will be touring both the Wood County Technical and Caperton centers this Thursday, February 5. Students will leave WMHS by bus in the morning, and return in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided at PSHS. Students can also choose to bring their own lunch.
Update: Due to the potential for adverse weather conditions later in the afternoon, Wood County Schools will operate on an NTID Day on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. To learn more about NTID, visit: woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. We are closely monitoring the winter weather advisory and any potential impact on road and campus conditions. Please continue to watch for updates as the situation develops.