Calling all Sophomore and Junior students and their families!
Want to improve your SAT score and gain a better understanding of how to prepare for test day? Join National Board Certified Teacher and M3T Fellow Sara Klesel for an informative and engaging SAT Prep Night at Parkersburg High School.
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 PHS Auditorium
This session is designed to help students and families:
✅ Understand the SAT format and expectations
✅ Learn proven test-taking strategies
✅ Discover effective preparation resources
✅ Gain insight into how SAT scores can impact college and career opportunities
Families are encouraged to attend together so that both students and parents can learn how to best support SAT preparation and success.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight and set yourself up for success!
Parents and seniors,
There seems to be some confusion on which option to choose to get the cap and gown at the $39.95 price. Attached is a QR code that will lead you directly to it.
The $39.95 package will consist of a cap, gown, and tassel! You do NOT need to purchase a tassel separately!
PLEASE NOTE: When making your purchase, there are 5 steps you will need to go through. Three of those steps will be asking you if you would like to add a Keepsake Tassel, Apparel or Announcements. If you do not want any of these, continue by clicking NO THANKS on each screen. Step 5 you will review the order, then click on the cart and complete your purchase.
If you have any questions, you can contact Jostens at 681-235-3138.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we will share additional details as soon as the new date is finalized.
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Attention Junior parents… Jostens was at the high school today and did a presentation to your student about ordering a class ring and a letterman jacket. Jostens has a special that will expire September 30th where most of the rings are greatly reduced. Many rings are 50% off. Your ring or jacket can be designed, ordered, and payment plans set up on www.jostens.com. If you have any questions, please call Jostens at 681-235-3138.
Attention senior parents… Jostens was at the high school today and handed out information to your student about ordering their supplies for graduation. It is important to try to get this taken care of in the next few weeks at www.jostens.com. We are trying to get all orders turned in so PHS can get an early spring delivery so you can use your cap and gown for your senior pictures! Right now, PHS seniors get a group discount price on many items. That discount will expire later this fall. For example, Jostens prints announcements only once and it will be done in December. Any announcements ordered after December 1 will be charged an additional cost and will not be delivered to the school.
Class Rings—currently there is a promotion going on until SEPTEMBER 30TH to order class rings for HALF OFF (certain restrictions apply).
Cap and Gowns-- In order to walk at graduation, you must purchase your cap and gown unit from Jostens ONLY. The unit includes a cap, gown and tassel. These units are currently priced at $39.95. THEY WILL NOT BE ANY CHEAPER! This discount expires December 1, after that the price will increase to over $50.00.
Letterman Jackets are also online where you can design and order your custom PHS letterman jacket and much, much more!
If you need help or have any questions, please contact Jostens at 681-235-3138
The MOV Chamber of Commerce and BB2C is working on a weeklong job shadowing for Seniors. Great opportunity! We will have a senior meeting next week. More information to follow.
Attention Students & Staff:
Everyone needs to have their picture taken, including all students and staff members!
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – 9th & 10th Grade
📅 Thursday, August 27 – 11th & 12th Grade
🎓 Students will be called during their Math class for pictures. If you do not have a Math class, please report during Advisory.
📷 Smile big, Big Reds! These photos are used for school records, IDs, and the yearbook. Don't miss it!
This summer, Will Bashaw, Elliot Lambert, Issac Sheppard, and Preston Nuygen proudly represented Parkersburg High School at the 87th Session of the American Legion Boys State program, where they gained valuable leadership experience, participated in mock government, and built lifelong friendships.
We are especially proud to celebrate two Big Reds who received statewide recognition during the closing ceremony:
🏆 Elliot Lambert was awarded the Hershel "Woody" Williams Americanism Award, presented to the graduating citizen who best exemplifies patriotism, integrity, and service before self.
🏆 William Bashaw received the Samsung American Legion Scholarship and was named a national finalist, an honor recognizing excellence in academics, leadership, volunteer service, work experience, and extracurricular involvement.
These accomplishments reflect the outstanding character, leadership, and dedication of our students. Congratulations to all four representatives for representing PHS with pride and distinction!
🔴⚪ Once a Big Red, Always a Big Red! 🔴⚪
PHS Families,
We are excited to welcome students back for the first day of school tomorrow! A few important reminders:
🔴 Before School • Students arriving before 7:45 AM should report to the cafeteria. • At 7:45 AM, students will be dismissed to their first-period classes. • First period begins promptly at 8:00 AM.
📚 Schedule Changes • If you have a concern about your schedule, follow your current schedule until the class in question. • Teachers will have forms available to submit schedule concerns to counselors, who will call students down if an adjustment is needed.
🔐 Locker Requests • Locker requests will begin on Monday, August 24. • Advisory teachers will provide a QR code that allows students to request a locker and select a preferred location after they have had a chance to walk their schedules.
🎒 Backpacks • Backpacks are permitted throughout the school day.
📱 Cell Phones, Smart Glasses & Earbuds • Cell phones are permitted before school and during lunch only.
• Smart glasses and similar wearable electronic devices are subject to the same expectations as cell phones and may not be used during instructional time.
• Earbuds are not permitted in classrooms or hallways at any time.
• All electronic devices, including cell phones, smart glasses, earbuds, and similar devices, must be secured in backpacks while moving throughout the school day. Devices should not be carried in pockets.
💻 Virtual Student iPad Pick-Up • Virtual students may pick up their iPads in the library from August 24-28, between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
We look forward to a great year and can't wait to see everyone tomorrow. Go Big Reds! ❤️🤍🖤
Seniors: Wednesday, August 12th 1:00-2:30pm in the Cafeteria
Juniors: Thursday, August 13th 11:00-12:30 pm in the Caterina
Sophomores: Thursday, August 13th 1:00-2:30 in the Cafeteria
Freshman-Seniors who have not yet picked up a schedule may come to the Student Service Center on Friday August 14th from 9:00-11:00am