Parkersburg High

📘🎉 Yearbooks Have Arrived! 🎉📘
The 2026 yearbooks are HERE — the 101st volume of the Parhischan! We are incredibly proud and excited to share this special edition with our Big Reds! ❤️🖤
📦 Distribution Plan:
👩‍🎓 Friday, May 8 (Advisory & Lunch)
➡️ Seniors ONLY (staff may also pick up their books)
📅 Monday & Wednesday, May 11 & 13 (Advisory & Lunch)
➡️ All students who pre-ordered a yearbook
📍 Location: Room 324C (TV Studio)
📋 Buyer list is posted outside 324C
💲 Extra Yearbooks:
A limited number will be available starting Wednesday in the Finance Office
➡️ $75 (cash or check payable to PHS)
Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy of this unforgettable year! 📖✨

Today is Give Local MOV! Join me in supporting the PHS Foundation and make your impact go even further—every donation made during this 24-hour event is eligible to be matched. Give now: https://www.givelocalmov.org/organizations/parkersburg-high-school-foundation It’s Give Local MOV and the PHS Class Challenge is ON! Show your Big Red pride by giving in honor of your class—every donation today will be matched during this 24-hour event! Be sure to include your class year in the “in honor of” section. Donate here: https://www.givelocalmov.org/organizations/parkersburg-high-school-foundation Today only—Give Local MOV! Don’t miss your chance to double your impact. All donations to the PHS Foundation made online before midnight TONIGHT (May 5) can be matched! Support your class and include your class year in the “in honor of” field. Give here: https://www.givelocalmov.org/organizations/parkersburg-high-school-foundation

Apply for Career Technical Education Today
Only a few spots remain for next school year

Available Openings by Program
Program Openings
CADD (Drafting) 15
Carpentry 14
Collision 7
Auto Tech 12
Coding 9
Computer Programming 5
Graphic Design 15
Manufacturing 14
PLTW (Engineering) 1
Plumbing 22
ProStart (Restaurant Management) 3
Sr. Only Cosmetology 15
Sports Med 3
Welding 4
Apply now through your school counselor.

Free Sports Physicals

Students will receive a form to opt out of the CyberSwat requirement in the Advisory period today or you can also use the online form shared by Central Office. Dear Parents and Guardians, As part of a statewide effort to support student safety, the West Virginia Legislature passed Senate Bill 466 in 2024. This law requires students in grades 3 - 12 to receive annual instruction through the Safety While Accessing Technology (SWAT) program. To support implementation of this requirement, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has purchased the Skyll platform, which is used to deliver this instruction. The goal of the program is to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively. Today's students regularly interact with digital tools for learning, communication, and exploration. Instruction provided through the SWAT program is designed to guide students in making informed decisions online and to promote positive, responsible digital behavior. We also recognize that some of the topics addressed - such as online safety risks and digital interactions - may be sensitive in nature for some students and families. We encourage you to review the program information carefully and determine what you feel is most appropriate for your child. If you do not want your child to participate in the Safety While Accessing Technology (SWAT) program, you may opt out by completing the Opt-Out Form. We value our partnership with families and appreciate your continued support in helping ensure students are safe, both in school and in their digital lives. Learn more by visiting this link: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/safety-while-accessing-technology-education-program

Powerpuff Game
April 30th $5

Prom Court was just announced.

There will be a medical flight taking a community member to the hospital near PHS. It is not staff or students from PHS

Spirit Week Next Week!

Color Day shirt money is due tomorrow, April 22nd. Shirts are $15. You can pay cash or check. Make checks payable to PHS Senior Cabinet. See Ms. Burns or Mr. Vincent to purchase your shirt.

🎉 Prom Tickets On Sale Now! 🎉
Prom tickets are available starting today through May 1 at 1:30 PM.
💲 $30 per person
💎 $40 per person with VIP Upgrade
✅ Student attendance will be checked for eligibility.
✅ Out-of-School Guest Forms must be completed before purchasing a ticket.
✅ Underclassmen must be accompanied by an upperclassman when buying tickets.
📍 Prom Date: May 2
📍 Location: Grand Pointe Conference Center, Vienna
Don’t wait—get your tickets and get ready for a great night! ✨

Driver Education will be $250 this summer. The forms in the Student Service Center are correct.

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Summer School Applications Are Now Available!
Paper copies can be picked up in the Student Service Center.
Scholarships may be available for Credit Recovery.
Credit Recovery cost: $100.
Tip: The best way to avoid Credit Recovery is to earn your credits now—work hard this semester and save part of your summer!
Course Locations:

PE & Driver Education: Parkersburg High School
Health: Online course available through Parkersburg South

Driver Education is limited and fills up quickly, so don’t wait!
Stop by the Student Service Center to pick up your application today.

📢 Testing Reminder – Wednesday Morning 📢
Freshmen: Practice SAT
Sophomores: PSAT
Juniors: SAT
🔋 ALL students must bring an iPad that is FULLY CHARGED
⏰ Be on time to school — testing will begin promptly
🎳 Juniors: Please turn in bowling permission slips to your advisory teacher. Advisory teachers will deliver them to Christal in the Student Service Center.
Get plenty of rest the night before, plug in those iPads, and come ready to do your best! 💪📱✏️

Information for Dual Credit with WVU Parkersburg.

✅ Don’t forget! There will be no school Monday for a Professional Learning Day.
💻 Be sure to charge your iPads as we get ready for SAT School Day on Wednesday!

🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
Cap and gown pickup is now open in the Registrar’s Office (Room 136C) with Miss Amy.
If you picked yours up today, don’t forget to hang it up right away. Congratulations—graduation is getting closer!

Seniors — Big News! 🎓
Jostens will be on campus tomorrow to distribute caps, gowns, and graduation announcements!
📍 Location: Room 135C (right next to the Finance Office)
✅ Look for the sign on the door!
Make sure to stop by and pick up your graduation items! 🎉

🎉 High School Families – Upcoming Events & Important Dates! 🎉

Spring Celebration: March 31 @ 5:30 PM

🌷 APRIL EVENTS
📘 4/1 – SAT Bootcamp (Juniors)
🌴 4/6 – 4/10 – Spring Break
🏀 4/13 @ 2 PM – GBB Celebration at Grand Central Mall
📝 4/15 – SAT School Day + Afternoon Reward Activities
🛠️ 4/21 (1st & 2nd Periods) – NOCTI Testing
🎓 4/21 (4th Period) – Academic Thuse
🎶 4/22 – 4/24 – A Cappella Trip
🏈 4/30 (2nd–4th Periods) – Powderpuff Football – $5 Admission
🎉 4/30 – LSIC Showcase in the Jack
🚨 Fire Drill #10

🌼 MAY EVENTS
📝 5/2 – SAT
💃 5/2 – Prom at Grand Pointe
📚 5/4 – Beginning of AP Exams
🎺 5/7 @ 7 PM – Spring Band Concert
✈️ 5/15 – Army National Guard Blackhawk Visit
📱 5/15 – Senior iPad Collection (English Classes)
🎤 5/19 @ 7 PM – Spring Choir Concert
🎓 5/20 (9:30–2:00) – WVUP Early College Celebration Day (Juniors in Early College)
📅 5/21 – Last Day for Senior Grades
🔥 5/22 – Chill & Grill + Parade
🎓 5/26–5/28 @ 8:30 AM – Senior Practices
🏅 5/27 @ 10 AM – Tap Day
📱 5/27 – Junior iPad Collection (English Classes)
📱 5/28 – Sophomore iPad Collection (English Classes)
🎓 5/28 @ 7 PM – Graduation
📱 5/29 – Freshman iPad Collection (English Classes)
➡️ 5/29 – JMS Bump‑Up Day
🚨 Fire Drill Make‑Up

🌞 JUNE EVENTS
➡️ 6/1 – HMS Bump‑Up Day
📝 6/6 – SAT