Blennerhassett Middle School Parkersburg WV (2026 List)

About Blennerhassett Middle School

Blennerhassett Middle School is at 444 Jewell Road, which is in a small suburb of Parkersburg. It has 520 students and serves grades 6 through 8. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. Academic results show 28% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading. There are 48% female students and 52% male students. Kids can learn safely and lovingly at the community school. It equips students to be responsible and capable citizens. All visitors can easily enter and exit the building and park. Staff and teachers assist students with special needs. The school is also still committed to creating an environment where all students feel respected and encouraged to learn. The school prioritizes the development of the most crucial skills to prepare students for the rapidly changing world. Actively looking for new ways to teach that work for different types of learners and take advantage of their unique intellectual strengths. Being a valuable asset that makes the area more attractive and desirable as a whole. The prices of homes in this area range from $165,000 to $310,000. Parents have a lot of faith in the school's ability to help students become independent and lifelong learners. This school wants to be one of the best middle schools in West Virginia.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 47% in Reading.

34

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

520

Total Students

$63879

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 93.65%

Asian 0.38%

Hispanic 1.35%

Black 0.96%

Two+ Races 3.65%

Native Am. 0%

White

93.65%

Asian

0.38%

Hispanic

1.35%

Black

0.96%

Two+ Races

3.65%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 520

47.69%

248 Female

52.31%

272 Male

Student Population

520 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

520 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Blennerhassett Middle School Contact Information

Address

444 Jewell Rd, Parkersburg, WV, 26101

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Phone

(304) 863-3356

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Website

woodcountyschoolswv.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:22 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Blennerhassett Middle School hosted a successful basketball holiday shoe drive in January 2026. Blennerhassett Middle School

is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2025-2026 school year. Blennerhassett Middle School

recently rescheduled its Science Fair to January 2026 due to inclement weather.

FAQ

Q1. Do students who go to Blennerhassett Middle School get rides to and from school?

Ans. Blennerhassett Middle School offers bus service according to the rules for transportation in Wood County and the district.

Q2. What does Blennerhassett Middle School do to help new students?

Ans. Blennerhassett Middle School helps new students by giving them advice from counselors, helping them get used to their new school, and helping them with their schedules.

Q3. Does Blennerhassett Middle School serve meals every day?

Ans. Blennerhassett Middle School serves breakfast and lunch every day according to the county's nutrition standards and meal guidelines.

Q4. Does Blennerhassett Middle School have rules for checking in visitors?

Ans. Visitors to Blennerhassett Middle School must sign in at the office and follow the rules for identification.

Q5. How can parents get in touch with the staff at Blennerhassett Middle School?

Ans. Parents can talk to staff through email, phone calls, scheduled meetings, and online platforms set up by the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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