Oct 28, 2022 PARKERSBURG , Wood County Schools, in cooperation with area law enforcement, will hold Active Shooter Training sessions this morning and afternoon at schools throughout the county, according to a press release from the district.
Today is a professional learning day for employees.
Students will not be in school.
The active shooter drills will help law enforcement and school employees prepare for the possibility of an active shooter situation, the release said.
Drills will be held in the morning at Blennerhassett Middle, Edison Middle, Williamstown Middle/High schools and the Wood County Technical Center.
Drills will be held in the afternoon at Blennerhassett Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Williamstown Elementary, and at Jackson and Hamilton middle schools.
Residents may see an increase in emergency or police activity around these schools.
Agencies and 911 responders have been made aware of the training sessions.
Residents do not need to call 911 during these training sessions.
If there are questions, contact Michael Erb, Wood County Schools Communications Coordinator, at 304-420-9670 x178 or by email at merb@woodcountyschoolswv.net. “Wood County Schools is dedicated to the safety and health of our students, staffs and school communities,” the release said. “Officials have worked tirelessly (to) improve security and awareness at all of the district’s schools and facilities.
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