⭐️Join The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge! It's almost here! 💛 Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/goldenticket
In the news! Congratulations to Jackson Middle School! 1st Place Winner of the 2025 Explore Student Video Contest WV Best Manufacturing Message Award! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12MDvADeA77/
In the news! Abbi Burge awarded 2nd Janet Frazier Award Of Excellence https://www.wtap.com/2025/05/14/abbi-burge-awarded-2nd-janet-frazier-award-excellence/
The Kinship Connection event, hosted by the Children's Home Society of West Virginia, offers a valuable opportunity for kinship and grandfamilies to connect with service providers and each other. Held on May 21st, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 2500 36th St., Parkersburg, WV, the event includes:
Information about services available in Wood County
A welcoming, nonjudgmental space to ask questions
Networking opportunities with other kinship families
Light refreshments and door prizes
Childcare upon request
Partners include Legal Aid, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, WV Birth to 3, Aetna, and more. Registration is required by calling 304-485-0650 ext. 5050.
Consider taking the 2025 Special Education Parent Survey. Parental input is essential in shaping the educational experience for children. The feedback collected will be used to identify areas of improvement, celebrate successes, and implement changes that benefit our students and school community.
In the news! Jefferson Elementary Center students focus on manners, kindness at PositiviTEA event · Read article: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/05/jefferson-elementary-center-students-focus-on-manners-kindness-at-positivitea-event/
Looking for FREE math and/or reading tutoring for your student? Join us at Jumpstart Reading and Math Clinic!
A FREE reading and math clinic for Wood County Schools students completing kindergarten - grade 2. Students will receive small group reading and/or math instruction specially designed to boost their reading and math success!
June 18-July 17, 2025
Emerson Elementary School
Students will attend two, one-hour sessions per week with a reading specialist or math tutor. Sessions will take place Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday. At the time of registration, parents/guardians may request Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions. They may also indicate time preference (8:30-9:30am, 9:30-10:30am, or 10:30-11:30am). Every effort will be made to accommodate scheduling requests while also ensuring your student is assigned an instructional group that is appropriate for them.
Visit the website to receive more information: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2025
In the news! Wood County students prepare for statewide academic testing View article...https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/05/wood-county-students-prepare-for-statewide-academic-testing/
Coplin Health Systems will be offering FREE sports physicals to all school-aged children and teens from May 5th to June 13th. Walk-ins are accepted, but an appointment is encouraged. Please bring a physical form. The form can be found on the WCS website under Wellness, Health Services.
PHS Health and Wellness Center 304-861-4150
Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia (IHCWV) will be doing FREE sports physicals during the month of May with an appointment. Be sure to take a physical form to the appointment. It is posted on our website under Wellness, Health Services.
PSHS site: 304-699-0809
JEC site: 304-699-0506
In the news! Jefferson Elementary students receive send-off ahead of Testing Day
https://www.wtap.com/video/2025/05/05/jefferson-elementary-students-receive-send-off-ahead-testing-day/
The parent report for the General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) of each test is now available within 24 hours of completing the English/language arts, math, or science tests. Visit https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/gsa-reports to access your child's report. The accompanying image shows a sample email that will arrive in your child's @stu.k12.wv.us email address. This email is sent from Cambium Assessment on behalf of Wood County Schools.
📚 You're Invited: Review Proposed Instructional Materials!
Wood County Schools invites parents, guardians, and community members to review proposed instructional materials for Pre-K and Social Studies (Grades K–12).
🗓 Display Dates: May 5–16, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
📍 Location: Wood County Schools Central Office, Bailey Board Room, 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV
These materials are under consideration for classroom use during the 2025–2030 school years, pending approval by the Wood County Schools Board of Education on May 20, 2025.
Your input matters—stop by and share your feedback!
Summer Learning Program Highlight: Summer Scholars Camp
Learning, Growing, and Shining All Summer Long!
Students will receive daily reading and math instruction at Summer Scholars Camp.
Who? Students currently in Grades K-3 attending any Wood County Schools elementary school
When? June 18-July 16, 2025; 8:00am-11:30am
Where? Jefferson Elementary Center, 1103 Plum Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Bus transportation available.
Free breakfast and lunch provided.
🎶 Middle School Band Registration is Now Open! 🎺🥁
We’re excited to announce that registration for the Wood County Middle School Band Program is officially OPEN! This is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun through music.
🎷 Open to all incoming Grade 6-8 students
🎼 All schools welcome!
📍 For more details and to sign up, visit: https://tinyurl.com/wcssummerband25
Come be part of something special — where every student has a chance to shine!
In the news! Schools share programs with Wood County BOE at LSIC Showcase View here: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/04/schools-share-programs-with-wood-county-boe-at-lsic-showcase/
In the news! Wood County BOE Recognizes Tupitza. https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/04/picture-this-wood-boe-recognizes-tupitza/
In the news! Marshall University Honor Band and Jazz All-stars from Wood County Schools. https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/04/picture-this-wood-county-boe-recognizes-students-teachers/
We’re so proud of the amazing students from Wood County Schools who represented our community with excellence at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair!
Congratulations to all who participated - you’ve shown incredible dedication, creativity, and knowledge.
Way to go, scholars—you’re making history of your own!
The West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2025 Golden Horseshoe winners for Wood County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state administered exam. This year, 223 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award.
County winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at our Golden Horseshoe ceremony on June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV.
Congratulations to the 2025 Wood County winners!
