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We would love to hear from you! Share feedback on the 2025-2026 proposed school year calendar.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/upcoming-school-year-calendar-proposal
Join WVU-P and local race car drivers for a Trunk or Treat on October 27th at 6 p.m. in the WVU-P parking lot!! Bring your kiddos in their best costumes and join the fun!
We had such fun at the Wood County Technical Center Trunk or Treat!
Recently our students in several CTE classes attended the Washington County Career Center's Manufacturing Day. They took a tour of the facilities, learned about the businesses and career opportunities in the area, and were provided lunch. Everyone really enjoyed their time!
We are excited to share a special video that showcases the excellence, dedication, and pride within our Wood County Schools community. This video highlights the incredible work of our teachers, coaches, staff, and students, and reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality education for every child. Thank you for being part of our amazing district!
Watch the video: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-shines
Be sure to follow the new Facebook page for the Wood County Technical Center to stay updated on the latest offerings from WCTC and the Caperton Center. Discover all the incredible opportunities available to Wood County students! https://www.facebook.com/woodcountytechnicalcenter
Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center for Applied Technology invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat! Destination is 1515 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV! We look forward to seeing you!
Gwen Crum from Wood County's WVU Extension Office spent the morning teaching Wood County Technical Center's ProStart -Year 2 students about food preservation. Students learned about hot water bath and pressure canning, and freezing and dehydrating food. Thank you Gwen!!!
Come join us for dinner! Help raise funds for our kids to compete in SkillsUSA!
Dear Wood County Schools’ families: Thank you for your courage, patience, and understanding this week as our school personnel and law enforcement agencies worked together to keep our schools safe. We are fortunate for the relationship between our school system and law enforcement. Wood County Schools would like to express gratitude and appreciation for the law enforcement agencies throughout our county and state who provided support to Wood County Schools this week. Thank you to the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Vienna Police Department, Williamstown Police Department, and the Capitol Police. -- Christie M. Willis -- Superintendent
Wood County Schools is aware of an online threat targeting various school systems across West Virginia. We take every threat seriously and are actively monitoring the situation. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. We will continue to keep our community informed as we gather more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Second-year Electrical students have started the school year engaged in a motor control project.
Good evening! We want to remind you about our back-to-school open house tomorrow, Monday, August 19th. Our elementary open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and our middle, high, WCTC and Caperton will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Students' first day back to school will be Wednesday, August 21st. We're excited to see you and kick off a fantastic year!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Wood County
Schools app! The same district app now offers class
streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher
chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin
using this feature in our app after 8/21.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/tLf49D
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/tXzp7c
The Wood County Technical Center, Caperton campus, will be conducting an Open House for all parents/guardians and students. Please make sure you attend and meet your instructors and familiarize yourself with the campus. We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year!
The Wood County Technical Center, Blizzard Drive campus, will be conducting an Open House for all parents/guardians and students. Please make sure you attend and meet your instructors and familiarize yourself with the campus. We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year!
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Just a reminder: The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day