PHS Juniors and Seniors:
On Tuesday, March 28, you will have an opportunity to take the ASVAB. This assessment is used by all branches of the military and as a careers interest inventory. Please see
Mr. Sprague in the Student Service Center if you have any questions.
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.
Greetings parents and guardians: While working through a glitch in our all-call system, Wood County Schools realized that our morning, elementary school attendance calls to parents informing of a student absence did not go out. We want you to know that this occurred and that the problem has been corrected. Absence calls will continue as normal on Monday.
The Tippens Scholarship applications are now available in the Student Services Center. This scholarship is a full ride for a WV public or private 4-year college or university. Applications are due to Mrs. McCay by 3/17/23. Two students will be selected to interview with WesBanco for the award.
$$$ SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT JUNIORS $$$
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
From the Horatio Alger Association:
The Horatio Alger Association offers 105 National Scholarships from at $25,000 each, and more than 500 State Scholarships at $10,000 each.
Our goal is to support students across the United States who remain resilient in the face of adversity and are experiencing critical financial need. This is why we go beyond the scholarship award to provide our scholarship recipients with additional financial support, and a range of holistic care, including mental health services, mentorship opportunities, and one-on-one academic and financial counseling.
As you share our scholarship with students who qualify, please note that our scholarship is only open to students currently in their junior year. We do this to support our scholarship recipients in their senior year of high school as they prepare to transition to college.
The deadline to submit a
completed application is March 15th, 2023.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger National or State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen
The Promise application, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarship Application must be completed by March 1, 2023.
Check out the updated Counseling Center Bulletin! It has a lot of information regarding scholarships and graduation.
For those students who ride a bus to Summit and WCTC, the bus number is now 164 and leaves at 740am. Both sets of students will ride that bus. Any questions, please call the office.
Parent & Community OPEN HOUSE! Visit the Wood County Technical Center on Monday, February 20th from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the facilities, meet the instructors, and learn about our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs! We are located at 1515 Blizzard Drive in Parkersburg.
Parent & Community OPEN HOUSE! Visit the Caperton Center on Monday, February 20th from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the facilities, meet the instructors, and learn about our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs! We are located at 300 Campus Drive in Parkersburg.
This week 9th, 10th and 11th graders are going on tours to the Tech and Caperton centers. 9th grade will go on Tuesday, 10th grade will go on Wednesday, and 11th grade will go on Thursday. Please make sure students arrive to school on time and report to the cafeteria on their scheduled days.
February 6 - 10 is National School Counseling Week! Wood County Schools recognizes the importance of school counseling programs and values and appreciates all of our excellent and committed school counselors.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/national-school-counseling-week
Monday, February 6, 2023 will be a Professional Learning Day for employees. Students will not attend classes. Classes will resume on Tuesday at normal times.
Due to worsening road conditions, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, January 31st. There will be no classes. 261-day employees are to report two hours later than their normal start time.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, January 31st, due to weather conditions. All buses and classes will operate two hours later than normal. Employees will report to work one hour later than their normal start time.
The After School Intervention Program will be shut down tonight due to no internet . Without internet, students can not access their Schoology assignments. We will resume tomorrow, on Wednesday at 3:30.
Notice: Wood County Schools will be closed, CODE C, on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Good evening. This is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. During this time of giving and celebration, time spent with the warmth of family and friends is so important. Wood County Schools would like to thank you for your support and dedication and wish you a joyous holiday season. Schools will be closed beginning Thursday, December 22nd. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Wishing you good health and peace in the upcoming New Year.
FYI
The A Capella Concert tonight is being live-streamed through the PHS A Cappella Choir Facebook Page.
FYI
The A Capella Concert tonight is being live-streamed through the PHS A Cappella Choir Facebook Page.