Hello Student Athletes and Families! Learn more about recent changes to the WVSSAC Athletic Transfer Rule: https://aptg.co/1FJLNh
🎉 Shout out to WCTC! 🎉
The upgrades to the High School CTE Program are outstanding! The new layout clearly highlights available programs, courses, embedded credits, dual credit opportunities, and even potential career paths and earning potential. It’s a fantastic resource for students exploring their future.
📣 Students: We strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in programs at WCTC!
I’ll be sharing updates on program seat availability throughout the summer. Many programs are already full, so don’t wait if you’re interested.
If you’d like more information, please reach out to Dr. Hughes or send the Parkersburg High School office a message through Schoology—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wctc/page/programs
The upgrades to the High School CTE Program are outstanding! The new layout clearly highlights available programs, courses, embedded credits, dual credit opportunities, and even potential career paths and earning potential. It’s a fantastic resource for students exploring their future.
📣 Students: We strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in programs at WCTC!
I’ll be sharing updates on program seat availability throughout the summer. Many programs are already full, so don’t wait if you’re interested.
If you’d like more information, please reach out to Dr. Hughes or send the Parkersburg High School office a message through Schoology—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wctc/page/programs
Attention all current Juniors, make sure you have all of your shot records up to date before starting your Senior year. You must have all the required shots documented before trying out for your fall sports team and/or starting school. Please submit the records to the school as soon as possible if you have not done so already.
Meet in the AUDITORIUM for summer school meeting on 6/15 and enter through the cafeteria doors.
🚨 Summer School Reminder – Starts June 15!
Summer school kicks off June 15 at 8:00 AM in the PHS AUDITORIUM Students are welcome to arrive early (7:45) for breakfast, and lunch will be provided before dismissal.
📚 Credit Recovery Opportunities
Grant assistance is available for credit recovery only (based on need)
Be sure to complete the summer school application AND scholarship form
❗ Important Info for Original Credit Classes (PE, Health, Driver’s Ed)
These courses are NOT eligible for scholarships
💻 Health Class Details
PHS is not offering Health this summer
Health is available ONLY through Parkersburg South (online via Schoology)
You must:
Get an enrollment form from South
Submit a check payable to Parkersburg South
Include “Summer School Health” in the memo
✅ Double-check all paperwork to avoid delays!
Let’s make it a successful summer—reach out if you have questions!
🚨 Summer School Reminder – Starts June 15!
Summer school kicks off June 15 at 8:00 AM in the PHS AUDITORIUM Students are welcome to arrive early (7:45) for breakfast, and lunch will be provided before dismissal.
📚 Credit Recovery Opportunities
Grant assistance is available for credit recovery only (based on need)
Be sure to complete the summer school application AND scholarship form
❗ Important Info for Original Credit Classes (PE, Health, Driver’s Ed)
These courses are NOT eligible for scholarships
💻 Health Class Details
PHS is not offering Health this summer
Health is available ONLY through Parkersburg South (online via Schoology)
You must:
Get an enrollment form from South
Submit a check payable to Parkersburg South
Include “Summer School Health” in the memo
✅ Double-check all paperwork to avoid delays!
Let’s make it a successful summer—reach out if you have questions!
🚨 Summer School Reminder – Starts June 15!
Summer school kicks off June 15 at 8:00 AM in the PHS cafeteria! Students are welcome to arrive early (7:45) for breakfast, and lunch will be provided before dismissal.
📚 Credit Recovery Opportunities
Grant assistance is available for credit recovery only (based on need)
Be sure to complete the summer school application AND scholarship form
❗ Important Info for Original Credit Classes (PE, Health, Driver’s Ed)
These courses are NOT eligible for scholarships
💻 Health Class Details
PHS is not offering Health this summer
Health is available ONLY through Parkersburg South (online via Schoology)
You must:
Get an enrollment form from South
Submit a check payable to Parkersburg South
Include “Summer School Health” in the memo
✅ Double-check all paperwork to avoid delays!
Let’s make it a successful summer—reach out if you have questions!
Summer school kicks off June 15 at 8:00 AM in the PHS cafeteria! Students are welcome to arrive early (7:45) for breakfast, and lunch will be provided before dismissal.
📚 Credit Recovery Opportunities
Grant assistance is available for credit recovery only (based on need)
Be sure to complete the summer school application AND scholarship form
❗ Important Info for Original Credit Classes (PE, Health, Driver’s Ed)
These courses are NOT eligible for scholarships
💻 Health Class Details
PHS is not offering Health this summer
Health is available ONLY through Parkersburg South (online via Schoology)
You must:
Get an enrollment form from South
Submit a check payable to Parkersburg South
Include “Summer School Health” in the memo
✅ Double-check all paperwork to avoid delays!
Let’s make it a successful summer—reach out if you have questions!
Summer Nutrition Program
Join us for the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00–5:00 PM at Jefferson Elementary School!
This FREE event is open to all children in grades PreK–12 and is the perfect way to kick off summer reading. Every child who attends will receive a free book and one extra Golden Ticket!
Enjoy activities and resources from our community partners, including:
🎨 ArtCart
📚 Parkersburg & Wood County Library Bookmobile
📖 Read Aloud West Virginia
💙 The Health Plan
🌱 WVU Extension
🤝 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read throughout the summer and exchange Golden Tickets for free books at special summer book fairs. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket.
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the start of another great summer of reading! 📚☀️
📢 Reminder for Students & Families
We still have around 200 iPads that have not been returned, along with a large number of charging blocks and cables.
✅ Please make sure all devices and accessories are turned in before leaving for summer so you’ll be ready with technology for next school year!
🧹 Also—locker clean out is happening today!
Don’t forget to take everything home.
Thank you for helping us stay organized and ready for a great start next year!
We still have around 200 iPads that have not been returned, along with a large number of charging blocks and cables.
✅ Please make sure all devices and accessories are turned in before leaving for summer so you’ll be ready with technology for next school year!
🧹 Also—locker clean out is happening today!
Don’t forget to take everything home.
Thank you for helping us stay organized and ready for a great start next year!
Wood County Schools is pleased to provide families with access to their students' 2026 West Virginia General Summative Assessment (GSA) results.
Students have received an email in their Wood County Schools student email account containing a personalized link to access their GSA score reports. Parents and guardians are encouraged to work with their child to retrieve the email and review the results together.
The score report provides detailed information about your child's performance and can help identify academic strengths as well as areas for continued growth.
If your child cannot locate the email or is experiencing difficulty accessing their score report, please contact your child's school for assistance.
We encourage all families to review these results and discuss them with their child as part of supporting continued academic success.
Students have received an email in their Wood County Schools student email account containing a personalized link to access their GSA score reports. Parents and guardians are encouraged to work with their child to retrieve the email and review the results together.
The score report provides detailed information about your child's performance and can help identify academic strengths as well as areas for continued growth.
If your child cannot locate the email or is experiencing difficulty accessing their score report, please contact your child's school for assistance.
We encourage all families to review these results and discuss them with their child as part of supporting continued academic success.
Class of 2026, please be in the auditorium by 6:15 tonight.
🎓 Graduation Update – Important Information! 🎓
We’re excited to share that graduation will be held outdoors on Stadium Field, so tickets will not be required for entry!
🕔 Gates Open: 5:45 PM
🎓 Seniors Report: 6:30 PM in the auditorium to prepare for the processional
For those who are unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available through CAS Cable. Be sure to select the YouTube link to watch the ceremony live.
https://www.cascable.com/cas45/parkersburg-high-school-graduation
We look forward to celebrating this special evening with our students, families, and community! 🎉
We’re excited to share that graduation will be held outdoors on Stadium Field, so tickets will not be required for entry!
🕔 Gates Open: 5:45 PM
🎓 Seniors Report: 6:30 PM in the auditorium to prepare for the processional
For those who are unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available through CAS Cable. Be sure to select the YouTube link to watch the ceremony live.
https://www.cascable.com/cas45/parkersburg-high-school-graduation
We look forward to celebrating this special evening with our students, families, and community! 🎉
Seniors,
We will meet in the auditorium tomorrow first thing for practice at 8:30. Your seats will be labeled with your name, similar to our setup in the Field House. The auditorium will serve as your starting location for graduation night, and we will review additional details during tomorrow’s practice.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during Tap Day—you did an outstanding job today!
We will meet in the auditorium tomorrow first thing for practice at 8:30. Your seats will be labeled with your name, similar to our setup in the Field House. The auditorium will serve as your starting location for graduation night, and we will review additional details during tomorrow’s practice.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during Tap Day—you did an outstanding job today!
Seniors,
Wear your cap and gown and be prepared to stay for our awards day (Tap Day) tomorrow.
Also, make sure to pay your senior fees in the finance office or use this link https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/woodcountyschoolswv/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzEzNjY=
You will need to pay your senior fees prior to graduation. A debt letter will be in your diploma cover at graduation if not paid.
Seniors,
You will need to attend all 3 days of grad practice. Practice will be 830 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tap Day is Wednesday at 10am. Go ahead and hang up your gown and don't iron it. Remember that once practice is over you are to go home and not to roam around the school. Classes are still in session. See you Tuesday at 830 in the Field House. Please wait in the bleachers so we can set you correctly.
☀️ Summer School at PHS ☀️
Summer School applications are now available!
📅 Classes begin June 15
(Except for students enrolled in Second Half PE)
📄 How to Apply:
Pick up a paper application in the Student Service Center.
💸 Good News!
Scholarships for credit recovery are now available thanks to PACF. Students must still complete a needs-based application to be considered.
✅ Credit Recovery Cost:
Only $100 total for all needed classes.
📍 Course Locations:
PE & Driver Education: Parkersburg High School
Health: Online through Parkersburg South
Must register directly with South
📞 304-420-9610
⚠️ Don’t Wait!
Driver Education spots are limited and fill quickly.
Stop by the Student Service Center today to get started!
Summer School applications are now available!
📅 Classes begin June 15
(Except for students enrolled in Second Half PE)
📄 How to Apply:
Pick up a paper application in the Student Service Center.
💸 Good News!
Scholarships for credit recovery are now available thanks to PACF. Students must still complete a needs-based application to be considered.
✅ Credit Recovery Cost:
Only $100 total for all needed classes.
📍 Course Locations:
PE & Driver Education: Parkersburg High School
Health: Online through Parkersburg South
Must register directly with South
📞 304-420-9610
⚠️ Don’t Wait!
Driver Education spots are limited and fill quickly.
Stop by the Student Service Center today to get started!
Come out and support our JETS team on Tuesday, May 26 from 11am-10pm at Outback as they raise funds to travel to Nationals in June!
The horseshoe will be closed to traffic tomorrow. Please plan to drop students off either in the back parking area or at the end of the horseshoe.
Students may begin lining up for the parade at 8:30 a.m., with the parade starting at 10:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, we will move to a “Color Day” celebration in the gym, which will include food and games.
We are excited to continue this tradition as we celebrate the Parkersburg High School Class of 2026!
Please note that seniors are required to attend all three graduation practices. Students should report promptly to the Field House by 8:30 a.m. each day. Tap Day will take place on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Students may begin lining up for the parade at 8:30 a.m., with the parade starting at 10:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, we will move to a “Color Day” celebration in the gym, which will include food and games.
We are excited to continue this tradition as we celebrate the Parkersburg High School Class of 2026!
Please note that seniors are required to attend all three graduation practices. Students should report promptly to the Field House by 8:30 a.m. each day. Tap Day will take place on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
🎓🎉 Graduation Ticket & Ceremony Update for Senior Families 🎉🎓
Senior families, please review the following important information regarding graduation:
At this time, the final decision on the graduation location will not be made until later in the week, with every hope that the ceremony will be held outdoors.
If graduation is held indoors in the Field House:
Each senior will receive 6 tickets on the last day of graduation practice
Any unused tickets will be collected and redistributed to families requesting additional tickets
For families needing handicap parking or seating accommodations, please contact Officer Ryan at PHS:
📞 304-420-9595 or email him at ryan.bargerstock@parkersburgpolice.com
When you contact him, please be prepared to provide:
Student name and vehicle owner's name
Vehicle make, model, and color
License plate number
Number of people in your party
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make graduation a special and accessible experience for everyone. ❤️🤍
Senior families, please review the following important information regarding graduation:
At this time, the final decision on the graduation location will not be made until later in the week, with every hope that the ceremony will be held outdoors.
If graduation is held indoors in the Field House:
Each senior will receive 6 tickets on the last day of graduation practice
Any unused tickets will be collected and redistributed to families requesting additional tickets
For families needing handicap parking or seating accommodations, please contact Officer Ryan at PHS:
📞 304-420-9595 or email him at ryan.bargerstock@parkersburgpolice.com
When you contact him, please be prepared to provide:
Student name and vehicle owner's name
Vehicle make, model, and color
License plate number
Number of people in your party
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make graduation a special and accessible experience for everyone. ❤️🤍
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our “Ten for the Win” Big Prize Winners! 🏆🎉
We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students who have demonstrated commitment and consistency by missing fewer than 10 days of school this year. Your dedication is truly commendable! 👏
🎓 Grade Level Winners:
9th Grade: Colt Rouse — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
10th Grade: Gavin Bowman — 📺 55" TV
11th Grade: Levi Mohr — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
12th Grade: Lilianna Parsons — 📺 55" TV
🏅 Schoolwide Winner:
Benson DeBord (10th Grade) — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
Keep showing up and striving for success—your hard work is paying off in a BIG way! ❤️🤍
We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students who have demonstrated commitment and consistency by missing fewer than 10 days of school this year. Your dedication is truly commendable! 👏
🎓 Grade Level Winners:
9th Grade: Colt Rouse — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
10th Grade: Gavin Bowman — 📺 55" TV
11th Grade: Levi Mohr — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
12th Grade: Lilianna Parsons — 📺 55" TV
🏅 Schoolwide Winner:
Benson DeBord (10th Grade) — 🚴♂️ Mountain Bike
Keep showing up and striving for success—your hard work is paying off in a BIG way! ❤️🤍
To the Seniors attending the Senior Trip to Cedar Point,
You would have needed to purchase a ticket with Mr. Vincent already.
Please be in the cafeteria by 5:50 AM on Thursday, May 21st.
You are responsible for lunch, dinner will be provided.
Should arrive back to PHS around 9:30 - 10:00 PM.
Weather is only a High of 58 degrees.
Large backpacks/bags are NOT allowed in the amusement park (fine on the bus).
If there are questions (after morning announcements), please see Mr. Vincent.
Thanks!