Parkersburg South High

PSAT8/9 - Digital Testing begins on October 18th ALL 9th graders will be given the PSAT8/9 the week of October 18 - 22nd. This is a Digital Test, you will have access to digital practice before the test. Groups of 25 will be assigned to specific computer labs and a specific morning to test. Tests last until 6th or 7th period. Snacks will be provided. Groups assignements, dates and times of testing will be posted the week before the test. Most students will test the 18th - 20th, and make up testing will be on the 21st and 22nd. To view the update, click the link below: http://wcswv.schoology.com/group/5215636283/update/5356985956

We appreciate the work our service employees do to make Parkersburg South a special place!

Thanks to the United Way and McClinton Chevrolet for their donations to our school pantry. We appreciate the hygiene items donated, as well as the money to purchase additional needed products.

Congratulations to the PSHS Patriot Band and Director Shew for earning Grand Champion in competition at Cabell Midland. #GDTBAP #PatriotProud 1st place color guard 1st place twirlers 1st place band 1st place class Honor band - highest score of evening 2nd percussion 3rd drum major Miss Majorette - Macie Watkins

Rivalry Week is always fun @ Parkersburg South! It’s a great day to be a Patriot!

School pictures are Monday, September 13. Everyone will have their picture taken, even if they’re not purchasing a packet.

2021 PSHS Homecoming Court

WCS is looking at the availability of internet access in homes. Please fill out this survey. https://tinyurl.com/wcsInternetSurvey

This is SPIRIT WEEK!! Each class will be competing against the other grade levels for the SPIRIT STICK. Each day of this week, students have different activities to participate in to earn points for their class. The food drive for the school pantry will last through Thursday. Students may donate items and earn one point per item. They must be prepackaged and NOT expired. Students should write their name on the item, along with their teacher’s homeroom name and number. Items can be dropped off at the homeroom or in Room 2218.

This is Homecoming Week… get involved! The homecoming parade is Tuesday evening at 6 pm and will begin at Fairplains School, traveling down Camden Avenue to the Erickson All Sports Facility. Immediately following the parade, at 7:30 pm, we will hold the Powderpuff Football game at Erickson. The price at the gate will be $5 per person and is cash only. This is a fundraiser for the student council. Thank you for your contribution.

Voting closes tonight at 11:45 pm for Homecoming Court. If you still want to vote, use your 365 account to access. Homecoming is next week! The theme for the week is Game Night. The parade and Powderpuff Football game will be Tuesday, September 7. The South Varsity football game is Friday at 7. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday night and is semi formal.

Tonight, the Wood County Board of Education voted to require face coverings for all students and staff while indoors and on buses beginning tomorrow, August 31, 2021. Please read the article and guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/ye3dqy72

Tomorrow, under the lights, Monday Night Football at the Erickson All Sports Facility. The South Patriots will host the Capital Cougars @ 7 pm.

Great first full week of school at PSHS! Meet the Class of 2022!! 🙌🏼

Tomorrow will be an amazing first day of school for the 21-22 school year. Students should report by 8 am to homeroom the morning. Opening materials and iPads will be distributed. Caperton and VoTech students also need to go to homeroom first. Seniors need to bring their immunization records to turn in to the school nurse. Welcome back, Patriots!! 💙💙💙

Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete. This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin. I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.

All seniors must submit proof of their 2nd Meningitis Vaccine to Nurse Michele, prior to the first day of school - August 19. This is required by the WV Immunization Law. Ritchie Regional Health Center will be holding clinics on August 12 and August 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. They prefer you make an appointment. To do so, please call 304-699-0809. If you’ve already had your shot and need to turn in the documentation, you can turn it in at the main office at South. If you want your doctor to fax the information, the Nurse’s fax number is 304- 893-9829.

Attention ALL Students grades 9-12: Please join us at Open House on Tuesday, August 17. The hours will be from 4:45 - 6:45 pm. We are looking forward to a great year! #GDTBAP

Thanks to everyone in attendance at Meet the Team this evening. We enjoyed having our feeder schools present. We are looking forward to a great year.

Join us tomorrow night (August 12) at Erickson (6 pm). The South band will open with a performance, We will introduce the South fall sports’ team members, as well as students from Edison, Blennerhassett, Tri-C , and Mineral Wells football programs/cheerleaders. South Cheerleaders and Belles will perform and we will close the evening with the South Football team introductions.