Parkersburg High

Good morning! PHS Student Council has been recognized by the National Association of Student Councils as a National Council of Excellence. We have been awarded GOLD level council, which is the highest rank. PHS is one of three schools in the state to receive this honor. Thank you students for all the hard work along with Mrs. Ashcraft and Mrs.. Swisher for their leadership. Let's Go Big Reds!

Parenting can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Parent Coaching is a no cost resource from Wood County Schools and the Cook Center that connects you with a coach and expert tools to support your journey. https://cookcenter.info/coaching

SAT and PSAT test will be this Tuesday, April 15 at PHS for all juniors and sophomores. Testing begins at 8 AM, so be at testing room on time. Have Ipads charged to use for testing. Freshman and Seniors will go about a regular day.

Don't miss out! Saturday is the LAST DAY to order a 2025 yearbook. Pre-order your student's yearbook today to ensure that they have one waiting for them in May. Quantities are limited and there is no guarantee that extras will be available. Cost is $70. Books may be ordered online or in the finance office (make checks payable to PHS). If you're not sure whether or not you've already ordered a yearbook, please reach out to Mrs. Koreski.

Attention Seniors, Senior fees ($30) due by May 16th. Fees can be paid in the Finance Office, Room 134C or https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/woodcountyschoolswv/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzExNzM=

Junior Boys, Please consider attending Boys State in Jackson Mills. It is a great experience. June 8-14 2025. This leadership academy will enrich you and connect you with some of the best and brightest from across the state. American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Leadership Academy is well worth the time invested. https://www.mountaineerboysstate.org/ See Mr. Sprague for additional information and to sign up in the Student Service Center.

Information about current Wood County Technical Programs including embedded credits (credits built into the classes) and certifications that can be earned.

Reminder - Balfour will be delivering cap and gowns Wednesday from 11:00 to 3:30 and Thursday 11:00 to 1:30 in the library.

Dear families, As a reminder, your family must register for the meeting if you plan to attend or would like to receive information about the trip. If you have not done so yet, click the following link to RSVP: https://rsvp.eftours.com/jxp5re8 This informational meeting for the Summer 2026 trip to Europe will take place at 6:00 PM on March 24th. No commitment is required to attend, come learn more about this amazing opportunity! If you cannot make the meeting time, please select ‘No, but send info’. Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on our tour! I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime! Sonya Ashby Teacher PHS Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Spring Picture Day Only students that pre-ordered Spring photos will be photographed on Picture Day. All orders must be placed by Friday, March 21. Packets will be given to the students tomorrow during Advisory.

Saturday is the last day to order your yearbook for $60. Beginning Sunday, the price goes up to $70. You may order your yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4982. Quantities are limited. There are fewer than 175 yearbooks remaining to be sold. Don't miss out! Reserve your yearbook today before the price goes up. Yearbooks will be delivered in May.

Students, We will have summer school this summer at PHS. It will cost $50 per half credit (PE, Health or Credit Recovery). Driver Education will be available at $200 and spots are limited. There will be six-weeks of summer school with more information to follow which will include the procedures for Driver Education signup.

Too nice of design not to share. Thank you to Ms. Ashby's Graphic Arts class on the ads for our Planetarium Show on 3/21.

PHS will have a planetarium show open to everyone on March 21st at 7pm. Doors open at 6:45. Enter by the doors near the flagpole in the horseshoe. Come see a great show with your family. Cost $0.

Remember the fan bus will leave at 7:45 and return around 2pm. Get you ticket signed by Admin while at the game. Charleston Civic Center has a clear bag policy. If you are going to the girls' basketball game tomorrow you can only carry a clear purse or bag. If you take a wristlet/clutch, it must be smaller than 8 x 5. They will accept cash or card while at the game. Let's Go Big Reds!

Wood County Technical Center will be holding an open house at both campuses next Monday evening, March 10, from 4-6 p.m. The target audience is current and future students along with parents and/or guardians. . Jason E. Hughes, Ph.D. Director, Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center for Applied Technology CTE Director, Wood County Schools 1515 Blizzard Drive Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 420-9501 Ext. 103 jehughes@k12.wv.us

Permission slips for the Girls Basketball State Tournament game will be available at the Athletic Office in the Field House. Cost is $8. The buses will leave promptly at 7:45 and will return around 2pm. Return the form and $8 to the Athletic Office. Bus transportation is only available for the first 100 students. Students wanting to drive to the game will have to return their ticket stub signed by an admin to have an excused absence. Additional tickets will be available to purchase. See Chris Way for any other questions regarding the trip.