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Blennerhassett Junior High School

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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.

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Blennerhassett Junior High School
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