Parkersburg High

In the case of graduation indoors, each student will be given up to 6 tickets on the last day of grad practice. Elementary and Middle School grad visits are being organized by senior advisors with the help of the Women's and T Clubs. Senior Dates MAY SENIOR SCHEDULE 2025 May 16 iPad Pick-up May 22 Last instructional day for seniors May 23 Senior color day/chill and grill May 26 Memorial Day May 27 Senior Practice: 8:30-? May 28 Senior Practice: 8:30-? Tap Day following senior practice May 29 Senior Practice: 8:30-? Graduation at 7:00pm

Wood County Schools is pleased to announce The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge! Thanks to the generosity of The Spartan Foundation and Hap and Meg Esbenshade, thousands of books have been purchased for our students! In collaboration with Wood County Reads and the public libraries, summer reading lists have been developed for students in PreK-Grade 12. Students are encouraged to read books to collect Golden Tickets throughout the summer. Tickets may be used to purchase brand new books at the Wood County Schools Summer Reading Book Fair(s). Thanks to our generous donor, ALL students will have the opportunity to select one book from the book list to take home before leaving for summer break! This will help jumpstart their summer reading! Below are important dates for schools. Please review the flyer and encourage your students to participate! Include it in your teacher newsletters, share it on social media, and discuss it at end of the year events! This week books and flyers are delivered to libraries/STEAM teachers. This staff will coordinate the distribution at the schools. May 27-June 6, 2025 All students will have the opportunity to receive a flyer and select a book. Summer Book Fairs July 10, 2025 Emerson Elementary Gymnasium, 3:00 - 6:00pm 1605 36th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104 August 27, 2025 Wood County School Board of Education, 3:15-6:00pm 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Check out the program here: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket

Good afternoon, Dual Credit and AP students will need to remain in their scheduled teachers' classrooms until the end of the school year. If you are not present, you will be marked absent. We are held accountable for your supervision.

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.