Parkersburg High

Freshman Orientation will take place in August by the following schedule: Hamilton on Aug 15th, Jackson Aug 16th, and Vandy Aug 17th, all starting at 5:00 in the Auditorium. More information about this will occur as we get closer.

We have heard public concerns and received questions concerning Parkersburg High School’s proposed cell phone policy. As of now, those changes will not happen. Parkersburg High School will continue to follow Wood County Schools policy 5114.11: Communication/Electronic Devices. Cell phone use will be allowed before and after school and during a student’s designated lunch period. The full policy can be found at https://tinyurl.com/WCSPolicies . We will continue to listen to our entire school community to determine the best way forward on how to address the challenges electronics can present in classrooms and on campus. We want to work with parents, guardians, teachers, staff and students to make PHS the best it can be for everyone. Thank you for your patience and support, Parkersburg High School

THE PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL STORE is now open! Find items that have been picked out specifically for our teams. There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/wAMmYfRKeK - Store Open From: July 5 - July 19, 2022

Attention all incoming Juniors and Seniors: There are a few open spots in the new Cosmetology program at the Wood County Technical Center for the upcoming school year. This is an exciting new program that will train students for various jobs in the cosmetology field. There are current openings in the program for Juniors and Seniors. If you are interested in being considered for one of these spots, please call the Student Service Center and leave your name and contact information with the secretary. Your counselor will be in contact the week before school begins to discuss a possible schedule. If you have already applied for the program, you do not need to call. Thank you and gave a good evening.

Greasy Neale will be shut down for paving Tuesday Morning, so please make alternate arrangements if coming to PHS.

Wood County Schools' Summer Food Service Program begins June 13th and will be available through August 5th. To learn more about this important program, follow the link below. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/child-nutrition-information

If you are attending summer school at PHS, there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, June 13th, in auditorium at 8am prior to classes starting. You will be dismissed from there to start the day. Any questions please call 304-420-9595

Two new scholarships, the Chemours' Future of Technical Scholarship and American Legion Auxiliary Unit Memorial Scholarship, have been posted on the School Counseling Scholarship page https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/scholarships

With all of our retirements and new jobs posted, if you have the certification and need a job, please apply! https://ats1.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00012808

Interested in our Off-Campus Learning Options? Enrollment is now open for the 2022 - 2023 academic school year. Enroll today! https://tinyurl.com/WCSoffcampuslearning

Early College Scholarship for Fall 2022 is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 2021. The applications are located on the WVUP early college website.

Tomorrow Michelle Nabers from WVUP will be in the library all day to help kids signed up for dual credit next year fill out all the required forms.

9-11th graders: As many of you may know, iPad collection will begin tomorrow. • All freshmen will be turning in their iPads tomorrow. 5/25 • All juniors will be handing in their devices the next day. 5/26 • Sophomores will be split between the end of the day Wednesday the 25th and the beginning of the day Thursday the 26th. These two days are the times all students should be handing in their iPads. Make sure there is a charge on it and the charger and cord is turned in as well. Also, tomorrow is the last day for students to turn in officer candidate forms for student council. They are due by the end of the last lunch to Mr. Stephens or Mrs. Swisher. All candidates must be a current junior. Other positions can be any grade.

Here is the link from Interstate Studio to access the graduation pictures. Enjoy! https://interstatestudioofreynoldsbu.shootproof.com/ParkersburgHSGrad22

Even though we had a couple hiccups today, that not really anyone would know about, I wanted to say thank you! This Senior Class has CLASS! You were wonderful today and have been for 4 years. Thank you for all the great memories! #onceabigredalwaysabigred #classof2022

Graduation will be broadcasted live on our Facebook Page as well as CAS Cable.

Congratulations to our new officers for the Senior Class of 2023! President: Hank Poole Vice President: Rylee Wise Secretary: Kathryn Hayes Treasurer: Annie Mildren

Seniors! The first day of graduation practice is Thursday, May 19th at 8:30 am in the Field House. Do not wear your cap and gown. If you are planning on walking at graduation, practice is required. Please do not be late! Please take your red cap and gown out of the plastic and hang it up. You can steam it to get rid of the wrinkles, but do not iron it. Since we are all wearing red this year, you can wear any color under your gown. This is a formal ceremony, so clothing should resemble that. Dress slacks, dresses, dress shoes (NO HEELS), dress shirt, ties, or a combination of are all recommended. On the first day of practice you will sit up in the Fieldhouse bleachers until we put you in order. We will be done with practice on both Thursday and Friday by no later than 11:00 o'clock. Graduation practice takes as long as you cooperate; if you show up on time and you listen, you will get out sooner. We will see you Thursday at 8:30am!

Don't forget tomorrow is TAP/Awards Day at 9:00am in the field house! Seniors need to come dressed in their cap and gown to the Jack Stephens gym by 8:30am. Family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate in the recognition of our students' hard work these past 4 years.

Attention Senior Parents! Anyone wanting to help with the Senior All Night Party this coming Saturday night after graduation, there will be a meeting for all parents at the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg on May 19th at 530. Hope to see you there!