
May 29, 2026
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Abbie Burge, educator at Parkersburg South High School recognized students that were chosen by WCS Board Members as exceptional artists. Th...

May 24, 2026
Exciting progress continues at the Erickson All-Sports Facility as the new baseball and softball fields take shape side by side, bringing a modern, state-of-the-art athletic compl...

May 20, 2026
Students at Parkersburg South High School recently got a lesson in road safety from an unexpected source — the cab of an 18-wheeler. A team of experts from the Virginia Tech Trans...

May 14, 2026
Wood County Schools and Wood County Reads are excited to launch the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging students and families across Wood County to keep reading all...

May 6, 2026
Wood County Schools is excited to announce that registration for our Virtual Learning program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade is now open! This flexible lear...

May 1, 2026
Explore. Learn. Succeed. Wood County Schools is thrilled to announce that openings are now available in several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs! Whether you're pas...

May 1, 2026
School Lunch Hero Day was created to shine a light on a group of school staff that often works behind the scenes but has a huge impact on students’ daily lives! Friday, May 1st i...

April 30, 2026
PARKERSBURG, WV — Wood County Schools recently celebrated a remarkable wave of musical achievement, as students from multiple middle and high schools across the district were ho...

April 7, 2026
The Wood County Recreation Commission is gearing up for another summer of youth sports, offering two popular programs at Parkersburg City Park this season. Children ages 5–18 can...

March 25, 2026
Big-time volleyball is coming to South! 🏐🔥 We’re excited to host an epic spring matchup between West Virginia University and Ohio University right here at Parkersburg South High ...

March 24, 2026
Wood County Schools will open its open enrollment period on April 1, 2026, giving families the opportunity to explore program options for the upcoming school year. Enrollment wil...

March 23, 2026
Why can't federal money be used to save every position? Federal education funds are designed to be supplemental, meaning they must add services for students rather than replace th...

March 13, 2026
Wood County Schools is celebrating an exciting moment for girls basketball as all three county high schools advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament after winning thei...

March 12, 2026
What could have been a frustrating disruption during a high-stakes regional basketball tournament instead became a memorable example of cooperation, leadership, and community spir...

March 11, 2026
Construction at the Erickson All-Sports Facility is well underway, with new softball and baseball fields both making visible progress. Aerial images taken at the site show the scop...

March 9, 2026
Wood County Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We invite students, families, colleagues, and co...

February 26, 2026
Make plans to join us March 7 from 4–6 PM at the YMCA for FREE swimming, gym time, and food —a fun, active afternoon for the whole family hosted by the Wood County Prevention Coa...
February 20, 2026
Wood County Schools is aware that questions have been raised within the community regarding Lifetouch, a company that provides student photography services for some of our school...

February 10, 2026
Wood County Schools is proud to recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Week , a special time set aside to honor the women and men who safely transport students to and from scho...

February 10, 2026
The Wood County Prevention Coalition is inviting local youth and families to a free community Skating Party on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Skate Country, ...
