NEW LOCATION! The Wood County Schools' Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 19th, will now take place at Williamstown High School. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Judging is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Public viewing begins at 5:00 p.m. Awards will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ high school or middle school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot at our Management Information Systems building located adjacent to Parkersburg South High School. The address is 1600 Beverly Street. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup dates are tomorrow, Friday and Monday from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead. Hotspots for elementary students, who have a need and have no or unreliable internet, will be available soon. Information will be forthcoming.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Due to impending weather, The Middle School Spelling Bee has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. at Blennerhassett Auditorium.
All Middle School games, practices, tutoring, and after school activities are cancelled for today.
Parkersburg South will be holding a meeting for all parents of current 8th grade students who plan on being part of next year's freshman class Monday evening, January 24th.
The purpose of the meeting is to help the students select classes for next year. Current freshman teachers will be invited to the meeting.
The meeting will start at 6:00 in the PSHS auditorium.
No threat at Blennerhassett Middle.
Officials have determined the potential threat pertained to another school in the state and law enforcement in that area has responded. No threat was made to Blennerhassett Middle or any local school. Classes have resumed as normal.
Good Morning,
This is Mrs. Arthur, Principal at Blennerhassett Middle School. This morning, we received information about a possible threat at Blennerhassett Middle School that was shared via SnapChat. At this time, the school is on lock out while we are investigating the validity of the threat. During a lock out students will remain in their current classrooms. The Wood County Sheriff's Department and Wood County Board of Education have been made aware of the situation. We take all threats seriously as student and staff safety is our number #1 concern.
iReady Benchmark
We will be giving the winter iReady benchmark tomorrow. Please make sure you child charges their iPad tonight and brings it to school tomorrow. Thank you for your help!
Lost and Found
Please remind your child to check the lost and found closet this week, located in the office. We will be cleaning it out and donating clothing items to a local shelter.
Off-Campus Learning Enrollment for Second Semester Now Open – Enroll Today! – https://forms.office.com/r/Rkq6bfZsGA
Lost and Found
Please remind your child to look in the lost and found if they are missing coats, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. We will be cleaning out the lost and found closet next week and donating items to a local organization.
Kudos to the students of the Wood County Schools' Elementary Honor Choir for an excellent performance! Enjoy the recording of the live streamed event.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/honor-choir
Reminder:
School pictures are tomorrow (November 8th) for all students and staff. Order forms are available in the office or can be purchased online.
Winter Sports Information
All students must have a 2.0GPA and current sports physical on file.
Girls 6th - 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts are Monday, November 1st and Tuesday, November 2nd from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Boys 6th Grade Basketball Tryouts are Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts are Monday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 9th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wrestling practicing will begin Monday, November 1st from 3:30 - 6:30
Help support our PTSA with the Fall Fundraiser!!!
Red Ribbon Week begins Monday
I would like to congratulate all BMS students, staff, parents, and community on the growth we have made in the last 4 years. According to schooldigger.com, BMS has moved up 12 places from last year and 70 places from where we were 4 years ago. We are currently ranked 27th out of 171 middle schools in the state of West Virginia. This is a HUGE accomplishment that wouldn't be achievable without the help and support of each of you. Keep up the great work!
Yearbooks are in!!!!
We will pass yearbooks out to students tomorrow and Friday during AA. Students who are at South may pick up yearbooks in the office. If you don't pick them up by September 24th, we will send them to South to be handed out.
There are a few extras that may be purchased in the office. Softcover yearbooks are $20 and hardcover yearbooks are $25.
Tutoring Opportunities at Blennerhassett Middle School:
We are excited to begin offering before and after school tutoring to help students in English/Language Arts and Math. Tutoring will take place in the library every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you are interested in your child receiving extra help, please complete the link below. Forms will also be sent home tomorrow with students for parents who may not have internet. You do not have to complete both the online form and the paper form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu3SJaASmSpjMat_kW_OgO5U4YQKC0y60QduSbJJBM5k64JA/viewform?usp=sf_link