Parkersburg South High School students, from left, Michael Kestner, Lucas Karr and Luci Hitt were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for participating in the Marshall University Jazz All-stars. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School along with those from Blennerhassett, Edison and Jackson middle schools were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for participating in the Marshall University Jazz All-stars. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Williamstown, Parkersburg South and Parkersburg high schools were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for being named to the WVU Honors Orchestra and Honor Band. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Parkersburg South High School and Blennerhassett Middle School were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for receiving a superior rating or being named to the Outstanding Middle School Rhythm Section during the Southern Regional Jazz Festival. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Parkersburg South High School and Blennerhassett Middle School were recognized Tuesday night by the Wood County Board of Education for their accomplishments at the Southern Regional Jazz Festival. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Edison, Hamilton, Jackson and Blennerhassett middle schools were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for being selected to the Region II Honor Band. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

Students from Parkersburg South, Parkersburg and Williamstown high schools were recognized by the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday night for being selected to the Region II Honor Band. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)