WVU Doddridge County Extension Service

05/20/2026

Attention CEOS members! If you would be interested in teaching a class at fall conference, please get in touch with Pam Axton. She will need your name, class information, the approximate class cost, and the maximum number of people you can teach! If you are interested, please reach out to her before next Thursday by phone or by messaging her.

05/19/2026

We will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/13/2026

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, we want to hear your ideas for shaping our nation’s future! Join us for an interactive in-person discussion on May 30, 2026, at WVU Jackson’s Mill to share your perspectives on America’s economy, security, and well-being. No prior knowledge is required, there are no incorrect answers, and every viewpoint is welcome. Participants must be 18 or older and will receive a $150 gift card for participating. Apply today at the following link: https://forms.gle/9twwzJBmJwKfhW4X7

05/04/2026

What a fantastic way to honor your Veteran! Add them to the Doddridge County 4-H Honor Wall Display at 4-H camp.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Doddridge County 4-H is putting together an Honor Wall that will be displayed throughout the week of 4-H camp to honor our military men and women.

Submit your Veteran/Active Duty Military member's name & photo to the Extension Office for us to display. You can stop by and we will scan in and return your photo immediately, you can send it through the mail, or by email.

04/27/2026

2026 FARM VISITS

Zona is planning to do all farm visits on May 12, 13, 14, and 15. Please contact the office as soon as possible to let us know if you prefer morning, afternoon or evening. We cannot give you a specific time, but will narrow our visits down to these ranges.

You may comment your preferred time below, or call the office at (304) 873-1801.

Edit: All steers have already been tagged/weighed. This is for additional species: hogs, lambs, goats.

04/24/2026

Don't forget to sign up for Summer Express! Only a few spots are remaining, so don't wait!

This program is designed for students in grades 1st – 4th. Summer Express offers a full-day program that blends academic support with hands-on enrichment. From STEAM camps and interactive activities to experiences that build confidence, spark creativity, and nurture curiosity, students will stay engaged while enjoying a fun and meaningful summer, running from June 15th through July 24th.

💚💛 A Powerful Partnership: Introducing Summer Express! ⚡

Doddridge County Schools is excited to officially launch Summer Express, a brand new summer learning program developed in partnership with the WVU Extension Office.

This innovative program brings together the strengths of WVU Extension’s Energy Express model and Doddridge County Schools’ summer learning efforts to create a more engaging, well-rounded experience for our students and families.

Designed for students in grades 1st – 4th , Summer Express offers a full-day program that blends academic support with hands-on enrichment. From STEAM camps and interactive activities to experiences that build confidence, spark creativity, and nurture curiosity, students will stay engaged while enjoying a fun and meaningful summer, running June 15th through July 24th .

In addition to meaningful learning experiences, the program provides a safe, structured, and reliable full-day environment, helping support the needs of working families throughout the summer months.

Each year, Summer Express will feature a unique theme—and this year, we’re kicking things off by powering up learning, creativity, and growth.

This is more than a program—it’s the start of something new for Doddridge County Schools and our community.

✨ Applications and additional details coming soon—stay tuned!

💚 Fueling learning. Growing success. 💛

04/22/2026

WVU Extension launches statewide needs assessment, hosts regional listening sessions

West Virginia University Extension, a unit within the WVU Division for Land-Grant Engagement, strives to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians by delivering relevant, research-backed educational programs throughout the state. These programs are designed to address critical issues that affect our communities, but periodically, needs can change.

This year, WVU Extension will launch a statewide needs assessment to ensure programs, opportunities, and initiatives exist within the Division for Land-Grant Engagement to address the needs of the communities, industries, and students we serve.

These efforts will begin in May with a series of listening sessions to be held across the state. These open-forum events will include a brief presentation by WVU representatives, but the majority of the sessions will be allocated to hearing from stakeholders.

Listening sessions will be held on the following dates at these locations:
• May 2, 9 a.m. – WVU J.W. Ruby Research Farm, Reedsville
• May 7, 6:30 p.m. – Jefferson County Extension Office, Kearneysville
• May 11, 7 p.m. – WVU Jackson’s Mill Assembly Hall, Weston
• May 14, 6 p.m. – Wood County Courthouse Annex, Parkersburg
• May 20, 6 p.m. – Eastern Community College, Moorefield
• May 26, 6:30 p.m. – WVU Building, State Fairgrounds, Fairlea

Community members who are interested in attending a listening session can register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=GB5Tp10-RUGuTDNtMgyn5Etxms2Y3XtMnmsN_GfCsqNUQVVRU1VZMllUVjZSRjRWQVAyTTNSRVMwVC4u&route=shorturl

“Collectively, these stakeholder touchpoints will help identify current needs, guide the development of statewide and local program priorities, inform future research directions and support decisions on how Division for Land-Grant Engagement resources are allocated in the next five years as we work to carry out our mission,” Jorge Atiles, associate vice-president and dean of the Division for Land-Grant Engagement, said.

In addition to the listening sessions, the statewide needs assessment will include a stakeholder survey that will be available in late spring and run through late summer as well as targeted county meetings in the fall. WVU Extension and the West Virginia Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, both units in the Division for Land-Grant Engagement, are required by the US Department of Agriculture to document stakeholder input in their priority-setting process.

To learn more about the Division for Land-Grant Engagement, visit landgrant.wvu.edu

04/22/2026

Thank you, Chandler, for all that you do! We appreciate you. 💙💛

04/02/2026

🌞 Summer Express Job Opportunity! 🌞

Work with Kids • Gain Experience • Get Paid

We’re hiring high school graduates and/or college students to work in a 7 week summer educational program serving youth.

📅 Dates: June 8 – July 24
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
💵 Pay: ~$750 per week (before taxes)

What You’ll Do:
✅ Work directly with students
✅ Support teachers and program staff
✅ Help with learning activities and supervision
✅ Build leadership and teamwork skills
Who Should Apply:
✔️ High school graduates (including graduating seniors)
✔️ College students
✔️ Anyone interested in education, youth work, or community service
✔️ No prior experience required — training provided!
📣 Training provided during the first week
📍 Daytime hours — no evenings or weekends!
👉 Interested? Or need more information contact the Doddridge Co. Extension Office at 304-873-1801.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Partnership between Doddridge County Schools and Doddridge County Extension Service.

04/02/2026

💚💛 A Powerful Partnership: Introducing Summer Express! ⚡

Doddridge County Schools is excited to officially launch Summer Express, a brand new summer learning program developed in partnership with the WVU Extension Office.

This innovative program brings together the strengths of WVU Extension’s Energy Express model and Doddridge County Schools’ summer learning efforts to create a more engaging, well-rounded experience for our students and families.

Designed for students in grades 1st – 4th , Summer Express offers a full-day program that blends academic support with hands-on enrichment. From STEAM camps and interactive activities to experiences that build confidence, spark creativity, and nurture curiosity, students will stay engaged while enjoying a fun and meaningful summer, running June 15th through July 24th .

In addition to meaningful learning experiences, the program provides a safe, structured, and reliable full-day environment, helping support the needs of working families throughout the summer months.

Each year, Summer Express will feature a unique theme—and this year, we’re kicking things off by powering up learning, creativity, and growth.

This is more than a program—it’s the start of something new for Doddridge County Schools and our community.

✨ Applications and additional details coming soon—stay tuned!

💚 Fueling learning. Growing success. 💛