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.
Parents & Students: Have you heard the news that there is another school trip planned to Europe? Did you know that students don't have to be in French class to participate, and parents can also go? Come to the WMHS French Club informational meeting for the 2027 Europe Trip and learn all about it. The meeting takes place on Sunday, February 8,2026 at 3:00 in room 141 (enter in front of the school at door 6). Here's a hint... England, Ireland, Wales, France and a million details in between!
Wood County Schools will operate on a Code NTID on Monday, February 2, 2026. Parents are encouraged to visit the district website for information about NTID days at woodcountyschoolswv.com/ntid. All extra-curriculars, including athletic practices and games, will resume tomorrow.
Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, due to the continuing effects of the winter storm. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to ensure our campuses are safe and ready for students to return. Thank you for your continued support.
Due to ongoing inclement weather, including icy backroads, untreated roadways, and extreme cold temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
Due to inclement weather conditions, including snow and ice on roadways, particularly on less-traveled back roads, and ongoing safety concerns with parking lots, Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26.
This decision was made with the safety of our students, families, and staff as our highest priority. Difficult travel conditions and icy surfaces create unsafe conditions for buses, drivers, and pedestrians, and we believe closure is the most responsible course of action.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to continue monitoring district communications for any additional updates.
This decision was made with the safety of our students, families, and staff as our highest priority. Difficult travel conditions and icy surfaces create unsafe conditions for buses, drivers, and pedestrians, and we believe closure is the most responsible course of action.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to continue monitoring district communications for any additional updates.
We have three new middle school DASH award winners this week! The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. This week, teachers have nominated the following students:
Mackenzie Braun (6th grade)
Kenzie Williams (7th grade)
Maddilyn Kimball (8th grade)
Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Mackenzie Braun (6th grade)
Kenzie Williams (7th grade)
Maddilyn Kimball (8th grade)
Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!
Due to significant layers of ice on the roadways, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 22.