Parkersburg South High

A new update will be pushed out from the county to the student iPads over break. Please make sure: 1. iPads are on and charging over break. 2. You are signed in to your school apple id *This should be your email address @wood.k12.wv.us example jlmoss1@wood.k12.wv.us *password should be your 6 digit birthday example 0102005 Thank you for your help and have a great Thanksgiving Break!! See you Monday the 29th!

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Below are the administration instructions for the Fall 2021 WV School Learning Environment Survey for parents or caregivers of students at: Parkersburg South High School, Wood County (096-502). The online parent survey will be available from October 11 through November 19, 2021. You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection. You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact your child's school. When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPF2021

PSHS Student Council is sponsoring Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 31, in the PSHS back parking lot. Thanks to the PSHS JROTC for directing traffic and assisting with organization. There are several organizations, including the National Honor Society and Senior Class, providing treats.

The Annual Halloween Costume Contest was held along with the Academic Awards Assembly. Thanks to all of the participants and congratulations to all of the honorees!

If you’re interested in entering the PSHS Science Fair, see Mrs. Jaime Moss.

Congratulations to the Lady Patriot Soccer Team! Sectional Champions!! https://www.newsandsentinel.com/sports/local-sports/2021/10/w-va-class-aaa-girls-soccer-region-iv-section-2-final-no-tie-this-time/?fbclid=IwAR1RoW9ZesFMgQLFB7aP65_e_9Lcw3aOMqg2OksBi8bJZfWpnZEyjlccQuQ

Sophomore Class Meeting today featured a timeline of significant events and a commitment to graduate. Class of 2024!

Tomorrow, the PSHS Sophomores will have information shared with them from a Jostens representative regarding class rings, pendants, and other jewelry items. Any junior or senior that didn’t order previously, and would now like to, can obtain an order form from the guidance office tomorrow afternoon.

Patriot Girls Soccer Team defeats PHS, 7-0 in the first round of the Sectionals! Sectional Final will be Wednesday, 10/21, @ 6:30pm @ Erickson Field vs. Hurricane. #GDTBAP

The FAFSA is required for anyone planning to attend college, whether you’re seeking financial aid or not. Parkersburg South High School will be hosting a financial aid workshop on October 28 at 6 pm in the library. There will be an opportunity to stay and complete the FAFSA, with assistance after the presentation. Please bring your 2020 Tax Information and W2s, as well as any other officially related documents to taxes.

PSAT - NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST (NMSQT) You must sign up in the Counseling Center to take this test. You cannot be considered for the National Merit Scholarship unless you take this test in your Junior year. It's also great (and cheap) practice for the SAT. Cost: $18 Test is at 8am, in the Library on Oct. 13th. To view the update, click the link below: http://wcswv.schoology.com/group/5215642602/update/5371634964

Professional Development Day Monday, October 4. No school for students.

PSAT 10 - Testing on October 13th ALL 10th graders will take the PSAT10 the morning of October 13th. All testing will happen on the top floor of the 1000 building. Classroom assignments will be posted in the hall outside of Counseling before that day. Report to your assigned room by 8am. Testing runs until 7th period - snacks will be provided. To view the update, click the link below: http://wcswv.schoology.com/group/5215641113/update/5356959474

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.