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.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Hello, this is PHS with an important message. We believe the issue has been fixed and we will be open and operate on a regular schedule on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Thank you to those WCS and MON Power employees for addressing the issue!
PHS be closed tomorrow while the power company and WCS maintenance monitor the electrical issue. It still has not been resolved. 261 employees will report at their regularly scheduled times.
Good afternoon. Unfortunately, the power issue at Parkersburg High School is not resolved. We are experiencing intermittent power outages throughout the school. Once again, we will need to dismiss early. Students who walk and drive will be released at 12:15 p.m. and bus students will be dismissed around 12:45 p.m. At this time, we are trying to ensure every student has an opportunity to receive a meal. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Good morning. This message is to inform all Parkersburg High families that we have isolated the power problem at PHS to a 2,000 amp main breaker running more than 50% of the school. At this time, electrical crews are bringing the power back up in the building to help narrow down where the problem is occurring. We are not dismissing students at this time. However, if problems continue, we will assess the situation and notify you accordingly. Once again, I apologize for this inconvenience.
This is Parkersburg High School with an important update: The electricity is back on and we will see you tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation in dismissing early today.
Good morning. Parkersburg High School will dismiss early this morning due to considerable power loss on campus. Walking and driving students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and bus students will be dismissed around 11:00 a.m. We will continue to update you on the situation as the day progresses. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The tours of the Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center have been rescheduled for Thursday morning. Students need to check in with Mrs. Ohneck or Mrs. McCay in the cafeteria at 8:00am before getting on the bus.
Check out the updated Counseling Center Bulletin. It is filled with lots of good information and scholarship opportunities $$$$!!!! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/counseling-center-bulletin
Attention seniors: Due to the weather, the deadline for submitting senior quotes has been extended to tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. At that time, if we do not have quotes from at least one-third of the class, we will not include quotes in the yearbook due to lack of interest. Quotes must be submitted online. Links to the form were sent out in senior English classes in December. If you need the link, please contact Mrs. Koreski.