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Few details emerge after two Wood County principals leave posts
PARKERSBURG — Information received from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Wood County Schools shows a bomb threat drill was conducted at Emerson Elementary on Nov. 24, 2023, while students were on holiday break. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) requires every school in the state...
Wood County Board of Education appoints three new principals
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Board of Education has decided on three new principals for the upcoming school year. Jeff Hardman has been chosen for Emerson Elementary, Jason Potts has been chosen for Parkersburg High School, and Karla Carpenter will be the Assistant Principal for Franklin Elementary Curriculum and Instruction.
The Ultimate Back to School Guide for Wood County Schools
The countdown is on and the first day of school is just around the corner for kids in Davisville, Parkersburg, Vienna, Washington, and Williamstown. To help you kick off the school year, we’ve created this short back-to-school summary. From Open House details to school calendars, to Backpack Giveaways, we’ve got everything you need to start the school year on the right foot.
New principals top agenda for Wood County BOE meeting
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education will meet in special session tonight to vote on the appointment of new principals for Emerson Elementary and Parkersburg High School. The board voted earlier this month to accept the settlement agreements with former Emerson Elementary Principal Tabatha Efaw and Parkersburg...
Islands in the Ohio River in West Virginia are a Noah's Ark for wildlife
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Hidden in plain sight, the islands in the Ohio River in West Virginia are a Noah's Ark for wildlife that has managed to escape development elsewhere. As the Ohio River became cleaner in the 1980s, thanks to legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, wildlife started to return, leading to an interest in protecting the river and its islands, and in 1990, the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect, conserve and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river.
Old Marietta High School meets the wrecking ball
MARIETTA, Okla. (KTEN) — Marietta Public Schools is tearing down its former high school building as they make the move to a new building. Constructed in 1971, school administrators cite maintenance struggles as one reason for the decision to proceed with demolition. "The building had some plumbing issues and...
Belpre Homecoming Festival returns to Civitan Park on Thursday
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - For over 90 years, the Belpre Homecoming Festival has been a time for the Belpre community to celebrate the city’s history, and for alumni to come back and catch up with old classmates. This year’s homecoming kicks off tomorrow, August 1 and lasts until this...
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