Parkersburg High

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.

Seniors on March 14th at 8am, the senior panoramic picture will be retaken at Stadium Field. The first picture was fuzzy.

Dear families, We’re going to Europe in Summer 2026, and you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/jxp5re8 RSVP | EF Education First data-react-helmet= rsvp.eftours.com When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about: · How this opportunity will benefit your student · What we’ll see and do on our trip · Everything that’s included in this experience · How your child can earn academic credit · How we’re keeping this safe and affordable · How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Thanks, Ms. Sonya Ashby Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

PHS Prom clothing drive

Good morning. Due to the numerous untreated roadways and safety concerns, Wood County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 20.

Due to potential early morning inclement weather, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20. Please monitor for updates.

Seniors, The deadline for the Promise Scholarship Application is March 1st. Even if you do not currently have the qualifying test scores, you must apply now to be able to add the qualifying scores later. Here is the application website https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/promise-scholarship/apply-now/ Also, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships are due by February 28th. Here is the website to apply https://pacfwv.com/initiatives/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship Contact PHS Guidance at 3044209595 with questions.

February is Career Technical Education month! West Virginia’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with practical skills and hands-on training, allowing them to explore diverse career paths. These programs offer real-world knowledge, industry-recognized credentials, and valuable work-based learning experiences. Visit the Wood County Technical Centers' website to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wctc