Fairplains School’s Security Crisis | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Fairplains Elementary, once slated for renovation into a district maintenance hub, is now facing demolition after repeated break-ins stripped it of copper, smashed windows, and even stole gasoline — with officials admitting repairs may cost more than rebuilding. Meanwhile, Wood County Schools is ramping up security with new cameras, crisis alerts, and behavioral threat teams, plus a federally funded assistant principal at Hamilton Middle School. Academically, the district shines statewide in core subjects despite slight enrollment declines, while major bond projects for new schools and…