Blennerhassett Junior High School
| Blennerhassett Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Parkersburg, WV United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Helping every student academically, emotionally, physically, and socially prepare for the future." |
| School district | Wood County |
| Superintendent | Mr. John Flint |
| Principal | Mrs. Melanie Arthur |
| Faculty | 45 |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Enrollment | 987 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue, Red, and White |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Newspaper | Bobcat news |
| Feeder schools |
Blennerhassett Elementary School Franklin Elementary School Gihon Elementary School Lubeck Elementary School |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20151018180607/http://bmsbobcats.com/ |
Blennerhassett Middle School is a West Virginia School of Excellence in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Part of Wood County Schools, Blennerhassett serves 550 students in grades 6-8. The principal is Mrs. Melanie Arthur and the Vice Principal is Mrs. Alesha Mendez.
Olympics
Blennerhassett is well known for holding its yearly Olympic festival, in which the students are sorted into eight "countries" (Argentina, Kenya, Greece, Spain, Great Britain, Italy, and Japan) and compete in various academic and sport competitions for medals. Blennerhassett was also one of the very first schools in the country to include the video game Dance Dance Revolution in its physical education program, and the great end of the day tug-of-war.
Tri-Star Award
Each year, few students are honored for their involvement in the school. In order to qualify for this award for involvement, students must participate in the arts (choir, band, theatre, or Student Council), sports, and academic excellence. Students who win the yearly award for all three years are awarded the "Tri-Star Award", a prestigious honor that students are encouraged to include in their college applications.
External links
- Blennerhassett Junior High School website
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission website
Coordinates: 39°15′34″N 81°37′00″W / 39.259360°N 81.616648°W