Upcoming events for the Community:
Holiday Band Concert is tonight at 7!
12/13 LSIC Meeting 4:30; NHS Ceremony 5:30
12/19 Star Presentation in Planetarium 6:00 (limited seating); A Cappella Choir Concert 7:00
PHS counselors will be hosting a FAFSA parent/guardian workshop on Wednesday, November 30th from 5-7 pm, in the first floor computer lab. Representatives from the State will be there to assist in filing the FAFSA.
Last week our homerooms completed in who could collect the most meals (stuffing, green beans, etc.) for Thanksgiving to give to the Salvation Army. In total, they collected 452 individual items that would help create a meal. The winner for the most meals collected was Mandie Hall’s homeroom. A huge thank you goes out to all students and staff who participate for giving back to the community.
Good evening from Wood County Schools. As we honor the men and women who have served our country, we would like to remind you that schools will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We would like to remind you that Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th as our school buildings will be used for election day voting centers. Schools will reopen Wednesday morning. We hope you have a nice evening.
Attention parents and students: School Safety is very important at PHS. We go above and beyond to help create a safe climate so that students can learn and grow. We help take care of basic needs and provide support to them when needed. On top of that, we have door barricades for lockdowns, anonymous reporting, and a wide range of practices we use on our huge campus. One of those practices is for all students to wear their ID at all times. Starting Monday, students will have to wear it to obtain a lunch. The ID itself has what lunch they are supposed to have to help cut down skipping. Please remind your students to wear them daily and to not forget them. With such a large student population, the ID helps us identify those only allowed to be on campus. We really appreciate your cooperation in this. Just like in the workforce, an ID is required at all times to know that you are one of us. Thank you!
Financial Aid Night will be held, November 9th 6:00 In the Auditorium. Seniors and parents are encouraged to attend.
Congratulations to all the winners of the Vaping Prevention Poster and Video Contest. View the incredible creativity and diversity of our students' work! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention-contest-winners
Please join Jeff Sandy, Cabinet Secretary, and Rob Cunningham, Deputy Cabinet Secretary, from the WV Dept. of Homeland Security at 5:30 pm this evening at PHS in the auditorium. Learn more about the Governor's School Safety Initiative and the "See Something, Send Something" app.
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday. Teachers need to report to the auditorium by 8 AM. We have a home football game tomorrow night at 7:30 with the Senior tailgate at 5:30.
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday. Teachers need to report to the auditorium by 8 AM. We have a home football game tomorrow night at 7:30 with the Senior tailgate at 5:30.
Please stop by our used book sale today in the cafeteria. It ends at 4pm.
Wood County Schools School briefly placed in lockout while possible online threat investigated: from the News and Sentinel
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg High School was placed under a lockout Tuesday morning. Michael Erb said the school went into a lockout at around 9:30 a.m. in response to a possible online threat.
The lockout was where only authorized personnel, school employees and police had access to the building and no visitors were admitted. Students remained in their classrooms until the lockout was lifted.
Police Chief Matthew Board said there was no direct threat to the school or a specific student at the school. A local student was mentioned in the situation and involved individuals outside of the area.
”The situation was vetted and investigated,” Board said.
The lockout was done out of an abundance of caution until the circumstances were investigated and everyone’s safety insured, Board said.
Board said they take the situation seriously, regardless if it initially appears serious or not, and they investigate the matter until it is mitigated. Everything is taken as credible and police investigate the matter to insure everyone remains safe at the school and throughout the community
The lockout was lifted at 10:20 a.m. and operations had returned to normal.
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2022/10/school-briefly-placed-in-lockout-while-possible-online-threat-investigated/
Wood County Schools has made a change regarding the caller ID number for all mass calls and texts in which we want you to be aware. Previously, all mass calls made from Wood County Schools, used for emergencies or other important information, whether from the central office or from any individual school, used the number (304) 420-9520 for the caller ID. Starting today, all school mass calls will show a caller ID number that is the same as the school's main telephone number. District calls will continue to show a caller ID of (304) 420-9520. The caller ID number for any individual school may be verified by visiting the school's webpage and finding the phone number in the footer of the page.
The lockout is over. Thank you for your cooperation. At no time was there a threat inside the building. The staff and students did an excellent job of staying put. Look for something to come out later from Michael Erb, media relations at WCS, concerning the issue.
THIS IS KENNY DEMOSS, PRINCIPAL AT PHS. AT THIS TIME WE ARE GOING TO A LOCKOUT. WE ARE INVESTIGATING A SITUATION IN AND AROUND CAMPUS. STUDENTS WILL STAY IN THEIR CLASSROOM UNTIL WE ARE FINISHED. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE OR ENTER THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON UNTIL THE LOCKOUT IS OVER. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!
Online threat investigated at PHS, Hamilton
Officials at Parkersburg High School and Hamilton Middle School were made aware this morning of a possible threat made in an online chat Wednesday evening. Administrators immediately contacted their school resource officers and began investigating. A student identified as the possible source of the threat was identified and spoken to, as well as the student’s guardian.
Officials found no evidence of a credible threat to any specific school or person and no weapons were found. The incident remains under investigation, but both schools are secure and safe and there is no indication of a threat at this time.
Wood County Schools appreciate those who came forward to share the online post and to make administrators aware of the possible threat. Through the help of students and staff and our school resource officers, the issue was handled quickly and correctly and both schools continue to operate as normal today.
Wood County Schools has revised its 2023 high school graduation dates.
The new 2023 graduation dates are:
Sunday, May 21, at 3 PM - Williamstown High School.
Monday, May 22, at 7 PM - Parkersburg High School.
Tuesday, May 23, at 7 PM - Parkersburg South High School.
The Vaping Prevention Contest has extended the deadline for all *video* entries. The new deadline is Monday, October 17th! Submit your video here: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention-videos
For tonight’s homecoming dance, please understand there is also a band competition that is going on all day, so parking will be tight. You will be entering through the upstairs of the field house from outside through the mezzanine Please look for signs in that area on how to enter. We will either have certain entrances by grade or by alphabet so please plan accordingly. We will start taking tickets at 6:50. Once you leave you will not be allowed back in. You MUST have your ticket to get in! No backpacks or large purses are allowed. Have a wonderful evening!