Mar 1, 2021
UP: To a planned new kayak launch at Spencer’s Park in Vienna. Mayor Randy Rapp says the development will spark other plans at the park, such as a walking trail. “I think it’s going to be exciting,” he said. Recreational opportunities and developments such as this one are a fantastic addition for our community, and a draw to those interested in exploring the area.
UP: To Cecelia Fatta of Parkersburg High School, Nicholas Murphy of Parkersburg South High School and Jacob Huggins of Williamstown High School, who were honored as 2021 National Merit Scholarship finalists at last week’s Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to reach that point, especially given the past year’s challenges. Congratulations, folks!
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The Wood County Schools Board of Education recognized three students Tuesday as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. From left are Cecelia Fatta (Parkersburg), Nicholas Murphy (Parkersburg South) and Jacob Huggins (Williamstown). (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG Due to decreased enrollment in Wood County Schools, Superintendent Will Hosaflook said the district will receive fewer funds for the 2022 fiscal year during the Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday.
The district’s state aid fund will be reduced by $3 million, going from around $59 million to $56 million, Hosaflook said.
Hosaflook said the state’s aid formula is built on student enrollment and despite the closing of schools in the district to lower professional employees, Wood County is still over the state limit. Wood County last year had 31.66 professional employees over the state formula and he hopes to have that reduced to be over 25 or 26 employees, he said.
mnewbanks@mariettatimes.com A child of the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County jumps to high-five the Phase One fundraising achievement this week for the new gymnasium project. (Photo by Michele Newbanks) Chad Kish of Raze International cuts down I-beams used in the former Little Hocking Elementary on Tuesday. (Photo by Michele Newbanks) Parts of the former Little Hocking Elementary are moved into piles by heavy equipment Tuesday. (Photo by Michele Newbanks) Three pieces of heavy machinery move rubble from the former Little Hocking Elementary Tuesday. (Photo by Michele Newbanks) The Wood County Schools Board of Education recognized three students Tuesday as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. From left are Cecelia Fatta (Parkersburg), Nicholas Murphy (Parkersburg South) and Jacob Huggins (Williamstown). (Photo Provided)
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PARKERSBURG Three students in Wood County Schools have been named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program finalists.
They are Cecelia Fatta of Parkersburg High School, Nicholas Murphy of Parkersburg South High School and Jacob Huggins of Williamstown High School. They were among the finalists announced this week by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
This marks the 66th year of the prestigious scholarship program.
“We could not be more proud of our students and their accomplishments,” Wood County Superintendent Will Hosaflook said. “To become a National Merit finalist you have to show not only academic excellence, but the drive to perform at the highest levels.”