Ohio County Schools

Dr. Miller was just elected to be the President of The State Association of School Administrators! This is great for OCS. Congratulations Kim!

Kessel Roth from Bethlehem Elementary School is checking out our city at the Highlands Sports Complex! ⚽️

We are accepting Wheeling Wednesday photos until 4:00!

Lucky for a great partnership!

Thank you to our friends at Wheeling Veterinary Associates for sponsoring Parker's veterinary needs!

As a reminder, the OCS Board Office will be closed in observance of federal and state holidays both today and tomorrow.

The office will resume normal hours on Friday.

Wheeling Wednesday photos will still be accepted and posted today from 9-4, but the winner will be drawn Friday morning.

Looking to stay busy and engaged this summer?

Check out another camp option.

This one is for students in grades K-12!

Many OCS Central Office employees are presenting today at the annual West Virginia Association for School Administrators Conference, also known as WVASA.

Thank you Dr. Miller, Dr. Shepherd, Mrs. McLeod, and Mrs. Nolte for sharing your insight with other administrators from across the state.

Keep your eyes on the temps, and stay safe and hydrated!

🏆 New prizes coming at you tomorrow!

🗺️ The office will be closed tomorrow and Thursday, but we still hope to see our kids exploring their community!

🥇Tomorrow’s winner will receive some Nike Wheeling Park High School swag, a gift basket from McDonald's of Wheeling/Moundsville, and a FREE candy buffet from Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop!

🤸🏻‍♂️We are proud of our school system and our community, and we love that many of our students have embraced the challenge this summer! Pictures can be shared via FB Messenger, email to [email protected], or to Karin Butyn through Schoology.



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We love to recognize our through . Today’s alumni spotlight is making huge waves in the tech world. Say “Hello” to class of 2006 graduate, Anthony Palma.

Palma attended Woodsdale Elementary School, Triadelphia Middle School, and Wheeling Park High School.

Palma is proof that at Wheeling Park, you can excel in both athletics and arts: he was the captain of both the football and track teams, and a state champion shuttle hurdler in 2006. Palma was also lead trombone in jazz band and active in band and orchestra.

“OCS and WPHS were tremendous support systems to me both personally and academically as I navigated the myriad of career paths I had in front of me based on my strengths and weaknesses. The teachers, staff, and coaches provided incredible guidance to me as I grew up and figured out what I wanted to pursue with my life. They also set me academically on a track where I graduated from West Virginia University with both Computer Science and Computer Engineering degrees plus a minor in Mathematics in just four years thanks to AP courses and a solid knowledge foundation,” Palma states.

Palma went on to Carnegie Mellon University and earned his MS in Entertainment Technology which launched him into his career in the video game industry today.

Today, Palma resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife Katy and their two dogs. “I am the Head of Gaming Partnerships at Mysten Labs, a blockchain technology firm, where I work with some of the biggest companies in the video game industry to help them build better games using our technology. I have served as a serial entrepreneur in the past, and as a Partner at a $1 Billion venture capital firm investing in video games prior to Mysten Labs. I advise several technology and gaming startups to help give back to entrepreneurs when I can be helpful.”

Thank you Anthony for sharing your story. We wish you continued success and look forward to hearing more about your accomplishments. Do you have an interesting alumni story? Email us on [email protected] to send us an update.

Soon to be sophomore Alicia broke 100 in the Pacer Challenge today.

Summer PE teacher, Mr. Goneau, states, ”This is a huge accomplishment from her first attempt, and she pushed herself to the brink to get to 100.”

Alicia is phenomenal student, and we are lucky to have her in Ohio County Schools!

Thank you for sharing, Mr. Goneau!

A great opportunity will be available in the fall thanks to a grant with Wheeling Heritage and Mr. Stanton at Wheeling Park High School.

Stay tuned towards the end of summer for updates regarding how to particpate!

Thank you to Joselyn at the Wheeling Intelligencer for introducing this story.

Wheeling History Class Will Be Offered to Adults This Fall WHEELING — Residents interested in Wheeling’s history will get the same chance to learn about it next fall as do students at Wheeling Park High School. Ohio County Schools has received a $1,000 partnership grant from Wheeling Heritage to offer the same history of Wheeling class taught by Ryan St...

What a night!

Congratulations to Mr. Podolski not only on your retirement, but on a remarkable career!

Thank you to the many former patriots that shared their talents yesterday.

Thank you The Ziegenfelder Company!

Huge thank you to The Ziegenfelder Company for their donation! After a tough first week of summer practice, our team was thrilled to cool down with some of their delicious popsicles yesterday! Kevin Heller

**Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Krystalyn Moncur!**

Join us in highlighting one of our fantastic teachers in 3rd grade, Mrs. Moncur! Originally from sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mrs. Moncur brings warmth and enthusiasm to the hallways of Warwood Elementary School. A graduate of the University of Wyoming, she also holds certification in English as a Second Language, bringing valuable insight and perspective to our school community.

Mrs. Moncur particularly appreciates the welcoming atmosphere at Warwood Elementary. She fondly remembers the warm reception she received from staff, students, and the community when she moved to West Virginia.

Outside of teaching, Mrs. Moncur enjoys various outdoor activities and was a standout collegiate volleyball player. When she's not inspiring young minds or coaching sports, she enjoys Italian cuisine (she jokes she could dine at Olive Garden every day!).

Let's add one more piece of fun news: a huge congratulations to Mrs. Moncur, her husband Kenneth, and their beloved parakeet Thorn the Thunderbird, on their growing family, as they're expecting their first child in September!

Let's send some congratulations and thanks to Mrs. Moncur for her amazing news and her efforts to help our young Vikings grow!

Former Students To Join Retiring Wheeling Park High School Strings Teacher Ben Podolski on Stage One Last Time WHEELING – More than 80 former students of “Mr. P,” as he was known by his pupils, will join the strings teacher on the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center stage one last time this Sunday during the Ben Podolski Alumni and Friends Concert. Three local music educators, each guided by Podolski ...

Congratulations to these OCS Robotics Camp Champs!

Come see us for a great lunch! ANY child, ages 2-18 are eligible for this free service.

Thank you to the OCS Child Nutrition department for all your hard work to make this program a reality!

Many of our OCS students are staying busy this summer with a side hustle! Wheeling Park High School upcoming sophomore, Lucrezia, is staying busy as a pool attendant at Oglebay! She hopes to be a lifeguard next year.

Lucrezia is an amazing kid, and we have no doubt she's been an asset to Oglebay this summer!

Are you working hard in our community this summer? Send Karin Butyn a message on Schoology if you'd like to be featured!

These West Liberty Elementary School Eagles know how to soar!

Your kindness will take you far.

Congratulations to our Week 3 winner, Steenrod Elementary School’s, Colby!

We’ll see you in Week 4!

We've had a few calls regarding Stifel Award winners! We promise to update our social media and news outlets as soon as everything is finalized. Stay tuned!

Middle School Maker Camp finished their terrariums today! 🪴

Thank you Yensen Landscape & Supply, LLC and Mrs. Van Horn from Steenrod Elementary School for the donations that made this project possible!

Huge shout out to Ms. Kilbane and Ms. Black from Madison Elementary School for being amazing instructors for our middle school students this week!

It’s Thursday!

Check out these photos!

Can you guess the year!? Take a guess in the comments below!

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Send us your throwback photos to be featured in today’s OCS stories!

UPDATE: 1979-1980 yearbook! A ton of spot on guesses today!

Great leadership for a great team! We are ready for the 2024-2025 season!

WPHS Dance Team

A busy day in the arena! OCS Robotics

Liesl from Elm Grove Elementary is celebrating with some freshly picked berries!

We are accepting pictures until 4:00 today! Great prizes from Washington Wild Things and Crumbl Cookies are up for grabs!

Thank you Liesl for participating!

Amazing work to this Viking team!

We love Warwood Elementary School! 💚

Mrs. Broadwater, Mrs. Dailer, Mrs. Schutz, and Mrs. Dietrich are in Charleston at the WV Behavior and Mental Health Technical Assistance Center Conference in Charleston.

With the guidance of Marshall University and West Virginia Department of Education, the program focuses on developing support systems and empowering students.

Thank you for attending!