Parkersburg High

This is a message from PHS: If you are a Junior and you did not turn in your iPad today as planned, please make sure to bring your charged iPad to school with both charging block and cord tomorrow. Save any documents you think you could need to OneDrive. Library computers are available if you have make-up work you need to submit after turning your iPad in. We appreciate your diligence.

Color Day: Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 Information and Expectations Festivities will begin officially at 10am at the front flag pole with the singing of the senior song and alma mater and raising of the senior flag. The parade will take place immediately after. You may begin lining up that morning no earlier than 7:30am. Parade Information and Expectations: • All vehicles in the parade must be legally licensed, street-legal vehicles. All vehicles will be subject to search • All floats must be decorated to be admitted to the parade • Driver must be a licensed adult • Floats will be judged in three categories: Use of theme, Use of school and/or class colors and theme • No squirt guns or coolers are permitted. No throwing, shooting, propelling in any way of liquids, shaving cream, etc. from floats. The exception is candy. You MAY throw candy if you choose. • If your float is a pickup truck, students must be seated in the truck. No sitting on top of the cab or standing in the bed. • No adult language or sexually suggestive displays and no shouting of obscenities or anything sexually suggestive will be tolerated • No depiction of tobacco, alcohol or other illicit substances on floats or people’s clothing will be permitted. • No flags of any kind can be flown or displayed. After the parade, we will move to the stadium for the main activities, including Chill & Grill. This will officially end at the end of the school day. Lunch and snacks will be provided, along with relay games, music and other activities. Color Day Information/Expectations: • You may leave after the parade. You may not leave the Chill n' grill and return. Once you leave you can not return. • Relay teams will be made up of 10 people. There is no requirement for the number of boys and girls. • You are required to stay in the stadium for the chill n' grill. You MAY NOT go into the building. • No hazing or any negative interactions with underclassmen or their vehicles will be tolerated. Please remember that all activities are purely voluntary. No one is required to participate in any part of the day. Please do not come if you just want to cause trouble. Violation of any rules or expectations could mean you are asked to leave campus or, at the discretion of the administration, revocation of walking privileges at commencement.

List of Senior Events for May 15-22: Monday 15th - Last Day for Seniors Tuesday 16th - Only those seniors turning in last min grades need to attend Wednesday 17th - Color Day at 10:am; Chill N' Grill in the stadium at 11:am Thursday 18th - Graduation Practice in the FH from 8:30-11:30 Friday 19th - Graduation Practice in the FH 8:30-11:30; Tap starts at 10:am; All seniors will attend and wear their cap and gown Monday 22nd - Graduation Practice in the FH 8:30-11:30; Graduation at 7pm that night More information will be coming out about Color Day and Graduation this week.

WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Attention Prom Guests! Thanks to the great effort of Grand Point, they have worked out a way for us to have More a walk-in at Prom. Since we ARE having a walk-in now, it will start at 6:30 and hopefully move much faster than normal since the attendees are walking a shorter distance. There will be a photographer outside taking pictures of the walk-in, and a photographer inside taking pictures.

Seniors were given yellow half sheets of paper to write down any academic awards they know they are receiving. These sheets need to be returned in order for students to be recognized at the Awards Ceremony on May 19th at 10:00AM. Have students return the forms to the Civics/AP Gov't teacher that passed it out no later than Friday.

This is PHS with an important message to all Juniors. Current 11th graders please do not forget that you must have a meningitis vaccine prior to the 2023 school year. Our school-based health center is going to offer the vaccine the week of May 15th. If you are interested in receiving this vaccine here at school, please stop and see Nurse Danielle for the paperwork or you can have your parent or guardian call the school and Nurse Danielle will send the form home. Please refer to the image online for the required immunizations from the WVDE.

Junior, Senior prom this year will be on Saturday May 7th from 7-10pm at the Grand Pointe in Vienna. You may line up at Grand Pointe starting at 6:00 with doors opening at 6:30. There will not be a lineup like we would on campus due to us renting the facility. We have already asked and with multiple businesses who use the side walk and parking lot, we will not be able to prevent traffic or block it due to safety. However there will be multiple photographers that will be there to take pictures once entering the doors. We will also be setting up a background or arch in front of the Senior Doors starting at 1pm Saturday if you would like to have you photo taken in front of the school. We will be taking it back down that evening. Once you exit the building on prom night, there will be no readmittance. Please make sure your ride picks you up at 10pm. It’s important to keep your ticket and have a student ID since both will be required to enter Prom. We will stop selling prom tickets in the Finance office at the end of 2nd lunch on Friday the 6th. Tickets will be sold during both lunches all week. Tickets are $30 dollars per person. We are no longer accepting outside guest forms; those were due by 4/14 due to the head count needed for Grand Pointe. All Juniors and Seniors can purchase their prom tickets at the previously mentioned times. If your date is a sophomore, then they must accompany you when you purchase your tickets unless your date is a virtual/remote student. In that case, we must have a note from their parent when you come to buy their ticket that they will be attending. Those students must also be eligible to attend. When you come to purchase your prom ticket, it may be possible that you are on prom probation, and you will not be able to purchase a ticket. If that is they case, you will have a conversation with Mrs. Ray on what the issue is. A Principal has the right to approve or disapprove you going to the prom based upon attendance, or behavior, or any other school related issue. Going to prom is a privilege and not a right, and if it is important to you and to your student to go to prom then they should be following school guidelines faithfully. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable evening. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 304-420-9595.

Sport Physicals Available Saturday, June 3 -- Click to learn more. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1082341

ATTENTION SENIORS! Tomorrow, Thursday April 20th, is the last day to order your cap and gown. If you have not done so already, please use the following link: https://www.balfour.com/shop/cap-gown-no-gender-a0243763a0000?smi=79649 The photo will show a blue gown (default color), but they are actually red. Red is the only color we wear for graduation. If you can not afford one we will order one for you now and you can pay later. The cost is $40. Please come to the finance office by no later than tomorrow to give your name, height, and weight for it to be ordered by us if you are not using the link I provided. You must have a red cap and gown in order to walk at graduation; so time is of the essence for those who have not not ordered one. The order will include the cap, the tassel, and the gown. If you have any questions, please call 304-420-9595 and ask for the Finance Office or you can email ldwright@k12.wv.us Thank you!

Parents & Caregivers: Considering signing your child up for our summer learning? Listen to our WCS Voices podcast to learn more about all the exciting opportunities available this summer. Also, learn how to register. Listen now... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Introducing: "WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community" Podcast. Live now. First up: Summer Learning Opportunities -- A Conversation with Ashlee Beatty, Joanna Mulligan & Candace Lewis. Listen now... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/article/1077662

Hello. This is a message from Parkersburg High School. Saturday is the last day to pre-order a yearbook. The cost is $70. Yearbooks may be ordered online at yearbookordercenter.com, using code 4982. They may also be purchased in-person in the finance office on Friday, using cash or a check made payable to Parkersburg High School. Yearbooks will be distributed in May, before graduation. There are limited quantities available and we can't re-order, so don't miss out! If you're not sure you ordered a yearbook, the names of everyone who has purchased one as of last Friday is posted on the 3rd floor bulletin board in the main hallway.

There will be an Early College Information Session April 18th at 5:30PM in the PHS Auditorium. WVUP staff along with PHS counselors will be there to answer questions you may have. This is a great opportunity for students to earn college credit while enrolled in advanced high school courses.

Good evening, this is Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. I apologize for the late message this evening. Today has been a stressful day for the community, and many rumors fueled by anxiety and concern have been circulating on social media. Let me address some of today's concerns. At PHS it was reported a student made a reference to having a weapon. Administrators immediately investigated and there was no weapon. Social Media statements have been made that there were several overdoses at PHS. The report is untrue. At Parkersburg South High School a student reported briefly overhearing a conversation where someone made a threat. Upon investigation the threat was not credible. Recent events have made everyone concerned about school and student safety. Administrators were notified of safety concerns, and everyone was asked to be more vigilant. The See Send App has been utilized and we take the information reported seriously. Often times, the school system cannot release details that might identify students. I hope you will take time to process the seriousness of today's events with your child. It is important threats are reported. Our students also need to be aware that spreading rumors can escalate fear. Let me assure you, the administrative team in Wood County Schools is working diligently to ensure student safety. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's school or Communications Coordinator Michael Erb at the Wood County Schools Board of Education Office. The phone number is 304-420-9663. We ask for your help with safety issues for our students. Thank you for your time and have a good evening. Christie Willis Superintendent Wood County Schools

On Wednesday April 12th students in grades 9-11 will be taking College Board exams. The 9th and 10th graders will be taking the PSAT, and 11th grade will be taking the SAT. Testing will begin at the start of first period. Rosters with testing locations will be posted in the hall later this week. Please make sure you student arrives to school on time and ready to do their best.

Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023

Attention Seniors: There will be a senior trip to Cedar Point, organized by Miss Wolfe and Mr. Vincent. The trip will be on Monday, May 15th, leaving PHS at 6:00 AM. Cost is $40.00. It is open to all seniors, but only 100 tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check. Sales will begin on Monday, March 27th (the first day back from Spring Break) in Mr. Vincent's room, 227.5C. The first 100 individuals to purchase are the 100 who get to go. If you have questions, please see Miss Wolfe or Mr. Vincent.

Hello. This is Parkersburg High School with an important message for all families and students: Wednesday is the last day to purchase a yearbook for $60. After Wednesday, the price goes up to $70. The last day to pre-order a yearbook is Saturday, April 15. Quantities are limited and there is no guarantee that extra yearbooks will be available, so please place your order as soon as possible. You may purchase your yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com or in the Finance Office with cash or a check made payable to Parkersburg High School. Yearbooks will be delivered in May.