Seniors, as a reminder, the Senior Panoramic picture will be taken in the stadium at 8:am tomorrow on 3/29. Please report directly there first and then to your class for those that have one on campus. Dress warm! This is the only day the photographer can come!
Summer school registration is now open! Sign up today for Wood County Schools' Summer Learning Program. Sign up here >>> http://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2022
***ATTENTION SENIORS***
If you ordered your caps and gowns, you will be able to pick them up on Wednesday, March 30 10:30 - 5:00. in the Library. If you come after schools hours, please come in near the cafeteria.
Senior Women's Club and T Club will be going to Cedar Point on Monday, May 16th . We are able to take up to 100 students, first to sign up/pay get to go. All seniors are eligible, even if they are not currently in T Club or Senior Women's Club. To be eligible, it is $40 and the students must participate in at least 1 community service item. Money will begin being collected beginning on Monday, March 28th and end on Friday, April 8th (or once all 100 spots have been taken up). If you have any questions or if money is an issue, please see Miss Wolfe or Mr. Vincent.
They have extended the deadline through April 15 and there are many spaces still open.
Summer School Registration Begins Monday, March 28! Register your child at woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2022.
Tomorrow (March 15) is the last day to purchase a 2022 yearbook for $60. After tomorrow, the price goes up to $70.
Yearbooks may be purchased online at yearbookordercenter.com, code 4982. The last day to purchase a yearbook is April 16.
PHS speech and debate just finished the WV State Tournament with two individual state championships and a multitude of other trophies.
We finished 3rd overall.
We also qualified for students to compete at Nationals in May.
Bastet Zyla: State Champion Original Oratory & 3rd place Broadcasting
Abby Hines: State Champion Broadcasting & 2nd place Original Oratory
Ryann Province: State Champion SPAR debate
Pallavi Sundaram: semifinalist SPAR debate
Isabel Bhati: Semifinalist SPAR debate
Ryann Province & Katie Riggs: 2nd place Public Forum debate
Lily Floyd: 2nd place Poetry
Elijah Conger: 4th place Declamation
Sofia Olson: 5th place Prose
Isabel Bhati: Top Speaker Public Forum debate & Top Speaker SPAR debate
PHS qualified four students for the Grand National Tournament in Washington, DC:
Bastet Zyla & Abby Hines in Oratory
Team Ryann Province / Katie Riggs in Public Forum debate
Attention Seniors! Here is the QR code to suggest themes for Color Day!
Wi-Fi Hotspot Distribution: Qualifying elementary, middle, and high families: Hotspots are available to families who indicated a need on a district survey in September OR for families currently without any or unreliable internet access.
Pickup at MIS Department at 1600 Beverly Street (near PSHS Campus). Questions? Call 304.420.9510 x0.
Seniors don't forget March 1st is the deadline for PROMISE, FAFSA, and PACFWV scholarships!
ALERT! WVUP ATC and Caperton buildings closed due to power outage. WVUP main campus does has power. WVUP main campus is OPEN. Caperton building is CLOSED.
Attention 8th- 11th Grade Girls
The Red Wing Drill Team is hosting a workshop that will review skills, requirements, and tryout information. If you are considering trying out for the upcoming season then attending this workshop is strongly recommended.
There is no obligation to tryout and there’s no cost.👯♀️
Who: Open to girls currently in grades 8-11
When: Feb 23
Where: PHS Jack Stephens Gym
Time: 4-5:15 pm
*Wear shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes
*Bring water bottle
*There will be a brief parent meeting at 5:15
NEW LOCATION! The Wood County Schools' Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 19th, will now take place at Williamstown High School. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Judging is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Public viewing begins at 5:00 p.m. Awards will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Good evening. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. Early this morning, the replacement wire to restore PHS’ power was delivered to the school. According to our maintenance team and electrical contractors, power should be restored around midnight tonight, which would allow us to have in-person school at PHS tomorrow. However, if we encounter power problems throughout the night, I will let all PHS students and staff know by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. Please prepare to attend school in-person tomorrow, February 16, 2022. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Good evening. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. This is a reminder that PHS will utilize remote learning on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. For an update, the electric cable for repair is coming from Philadelphia. As soon as we receive it, our maintenance team and electrical contractors have estimated a time of twenty-four hours to replace the existing line and reconnect power to PHS. We will work around the clock to complete the job. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
PHS staff will teach remotely the next 2 days following the bell schedule due to the power issue. Students are expected to log on during their class time and attendance will be taken. Teachers if you do not have Wi-Fi at your home please make alternative arrangements.No one should be in the building working because of the power issue. We are sorry for the inconvenience and we will keep you posted with updates when we can.
Good afternoon. This message is to inform all PHS families that we have finally located the power issue at the school. During the 2006 renovation, a new power line was installed from the Field House to the main building. This Saturday morning, we located a nick in the line that has been infiltrated by water and will need to be replaced. As of now, the only power we have on PHS’ campus is in the field house, which will require us to utilize our remote learning platform on Schoology and Microsoft teams for at least the next two days. I sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Within the next few hours, Mr. Demoss will inform employees and students with the remote plan moving forward for Monday and Tuesday. Thank you for your patience as we address this issue.
Thursday is Red/White Day since we play South at home in basketball. We are also doing a hat fundraiser; so bring $1 if you want to wear a hat!
Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ high school or middle school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot at our Management Information Systems building located adjacent to Parkersburg South High School. The address is 1600 Beverly Street. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup dates are tomorrow, Friday and Monday from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead. Hotspots for elementary students, who have a need and have no or unreliable internet, will be available soon. Information will be forthcoming.
Nominations open for 2023 Wood County Schools Teacher of the Year!
Wood County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Nominations can be electronically submitted by students, teachers, administrators, or the general public, from February 7, 2022, until February 18, 2022, at 4:30 pm.
The nominations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/2023WCSToY
The nominated teacher should be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher in any public school in Wood County, West Virginia, who is planning to teach for the 2022-2023 school year. The opportunity is open to all Wood County Schools’ teachers.
To be eligible, the teacher MUST
A. hold professional certification in area(s) of assignment;
B. be a current, full-time teacher;
C. have completed three (3) full years as a teacher in West Virginia;
D. have verification of eligibility and consent to participate.
The nominated teacher should also
A. inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
B. have the respect, admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
C. express themselves in an energetic and articulate way
D. be an expert in their field who guides students to excellence
E. collaborates with colleagues, students, and families
F. demonstrates leadership, innovation, and life-long learning.
The selection process is conducted by a review panel consisting of representatives from American Federations of Teachers, WV Education Association, WV Professional Educators, former WC BOE Teachers of the Year, and community members. Central office employees do not participate on the review panel. The review panel will interview finalists and select the 2022-2023 Wood County Schools’ Teacher of the Year.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Michael Erb at michael.erb@k12.wv.us.