Congratulations to our Science Team Members!
2026 West Virginia Science Olympiad Results – Parkersburg High School
Astronomy 1st Lars Youngstrom and Steven Woofter (R)
Boomilever 3rd Brayden Lotton and Aiden Matthews (W)
Bungee Drop 1st Noah (Ember) Galloway and Killian Phillips (W)
Circuit Lab 1st Smit Babariya and Lars Youngstrom (R)
Codebusters 3rd Smit Babariya, Lars Youngstrom, and Gabe Floyd (R)
Dynamic Planet 2nd Aaron Huynh and Liya Tewodros (R)
Electric Vehicle 1st Smit Babariya and Landon Collins (R)
Engineering CAD 3rd Smit Babariya and Blake Suder (R)
Entomology 2nd Byron Hupp and Kara Pascarella (R)
Helicopter 3rd Blake Suder and James D’Eramo (R)
Hovercraft 2nd Deacon Roberts and Collin Richman (W)
Hovercraft 3rd Smit Babariya and Aaron Huynh (R)
Machines 3rd Smit Babariya and Blake Suder (R)
Robot Tour 2nd Smit Babariya and Landon Collins (R)
(R) PHS Red Team
(W) PHS White Team
The PHS Red Team finished 3rd overall at the WVSO. Team Members are Brooklyn Curry, Kara Pascarella, Smit Babariya, Blake Suder, Lillian Farninash, Jaelyn Kalika, Lars Youngstrom, Aaron Huynh, Byron Hupp, Landon Collins, Gabe Floyd, Liya Tewodros, Keira McPeek, James D’Eramo, and Steven Woofter.
2026 West Virginia Science Olympiad Results – Parkersburg High School
Astronomy 1st Lars Youngstrom and Steven Woofter (R)
Boomilever 3rd Brayden Lotton and Aiden Matthews (W)
Bungee Drop 1st Noah (Ember) Galloway and Killian Phillips (W)
Circuit Lab 1st Smit Babariya and Lars Youngstrom (R)
Codebusters 3rd Smit Babariya, Lars Youngstrom, and Gabe Floyd (R)
Dynamic Planet 2nd Aaron Huynh and Liya Tewodros (R)
Electric Vehicle 1st Smit Babariya and Landon Collins (R)
Engineering CAD 3rd Smit Babariya and Blake Suder (R)
Entomology 2nd Byron Hupp and Kara Pascarella (R)
Helicopter 3rd Blake Suder and James D’Eramo (R)
Hovercraft 2nd Deacon Roberts and Collin Richman (W)
Hovercraft 3rd Smit Babariya and Aaron Huynh (R)
Machines 3rd Smit Babariya and Blake Suder (R)
Robot Tour 2nd Smit Babariya and Landon Collins (R)
(R) PHS Red Team
(W) PHS White Team
The PHS Red Team finished 3rd overall at the WVSO. Team Members are Brooklyn Curry, Kara Pascarella, Smit Babariya, Blake Suder, Lillian Farninash, Jaelyn Kalika, Lars Youngstrom, Aaron Huynh, Byron Hupp, Landon Collins, Gabe Floyd, Liya Tewodros, Keira McPeek, James D’Eramo, and Steven Woofter.
Now is the time to apply for Mountaineer Boys State this summer! Begin your application online: https://wvboysstate.org/admissions/
🚀 Ready to get ahead?
Our Early College Meeting with WVU Parkersburg is happening Thursday, March 26th at 5:30 PM in the auditorium!
Come discover how you can earn college credit before graduating high school!
https://www.wvup.edu/future-students/high-school-students/early-college/
Our Early College Meeting with WVU Parkersburg is happening Thursday, March 26th at 5:30 PM in the auditorium!
Come discover how you can earn college credit before graduating high school!
https://www.wvup.edu/future-students/high-school-students/early-college/
Tickets for tomorrow night's Girls Basketball game can only be purchased online. Passes will not be honored. https://gofan.co/app/school/WVSSAC
Update. Logan County Schools ability to collect supplies is at capacity. That is outstanding!! We will not need to do a collection locally.
Opportunity to Support a School in Need ❤️📚
PHS Key Club, NEHS, and Student Council are coming together to sponsor a donation drive for a Logan County school that recently suffered significant losses due to a fire.
Let’s join forces and help them rebuild! Any contribution—big or small—can make a huge difference for the students and staff affected.
UPDATE: Materials cannot be purchased with Wood County School Funds and must be a donation from the individual.
Opportunity to Support a School in Need ❤️📚
PHS Key Club, NEHS, and Student Council are coming together to sponsor a donation drive for a Logan County school that recently suffered significant losses due to a fire.
Let’s join forces and help them rebuild! Any contribution—big or small—can make a huge difference for the students and staff affected.
PHS Key Club, NEHS, and Student Council are coming together to sponsor a donation drive for a Logan County school that recently suffered significant losses due to a fire.
Let’s join forces and help them rebuild! Any contribution—big or small—can make a huge difference for the students and staff affected.
✨ Attention Senior Girls! ✨
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity on Thursday, March 19th from 9:30–11:30 AM! Permission slips will be distributed soon—only students who return a signed slip will be able to attend.
🚍 Transportation will be provided to and from the event.
This is a unique chance to learn, grow, and be inspired—be sure to take advantage of it!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity on Thursday, March 19th from 9:30–11:30 AM! Permission slips will be distributed soon—only students who return a signed slip will be able to attend.
🚍 Transportation will be provided to and from the event.
This is a unique chance to learn, grow, and be inspired—be sure to take advantage of it!
Color Day is Friday, May 22nd. We had the 23rd on our last email.
Some Spring Updates with Prom and Senior Dates!
🎓 Through the generosity of donors, the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation manages one of the most robust scholarship programs in our region. Whether you’re a graduating high school senior, a current college student, or an adult going back for a college degree or graduate program, we may have funding for you.
The 2026 Universal Scholarship Application is OPEN!
✅ One easy application for hundreds of scholarships
✅ Application deadline: Midnight on February 28, 2026
⏰ Please note: The Foundation office closes at 4:30 PM on February 27. If you have questions or need assistance, contact us before then as we won’t be available on deadline day.
Learn more and apply now 👉 pacfwv.com/scholarships/apply
🎉 Just In! Big Congratulations to Mr. Dubs and the Parkersburg High School Chamber Choir! 🎶
We’re excited to share that they have been selected as one of the 2026 West Virginia Music Education Association Honor Ensembles — a huge accomplishment and a testament to their incredible talent and hard work!
Catch their Honor Ensemble performance at the 2026 WVMEA Music Conference in Charleston, March 5–7.
Way to go, Big Reds! 🔴🎵👏
On February 7, the Parkersburg High School Science Bowl Team left Morgantown as one of the best in the state. They competed in the West Virginia Regional Science Bowl Competition hosted by the National Department of Energy and finished in 2nd place. Members received a nice prize package, including a donation to the school's science department. Participating members were Ember Galloway, Smit Babariya, Aaron Huynh, and Liya Tewodros. Congratulations on a well-earned recognition.
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to single-digit morning temperatures and challenging conditions on some secondary roads.
Wood County Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 6, 2026, due to expected snowfall and already icy roadway conditions. The safety of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority, and this decision was made after careful consideration of travel conditions across the district. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep everyone safe.
Parents and guardians, weather forecasts have changed quickly this evening, and we are closely monitoring conditions overnight due to the potential for snow and hazardous travel. We understand that these situations can be challenging for families, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide an update by 6:00 a.m. Please continue to watch for additional communication.
Hey Juniors! Don’t forget to bring your scheduling forms—signed by both a parent/guardian and your teacher—back to your counselors tomorrow.
Due to continued ice and snow on roadways - particularly in the southern part of Wood County - Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. We appreciate families' attention to student safety, especially for those walking to school, as many sidewalks remain snow- and ice-covered.
Schedule Adjustments for Tonight and Possibly Tomorrow
Academic Meetings:
The Academic meetings for at‑risk students have been shifted to individual appointments with the student’s counselor. For questions or to schedule, call 304‑420‑9595 and choose the Student Service Center.
Sophomore CTE Tours:
If a 2‑hour delay occurs, the Sophomore CTE tours will be postponed to Wednesday, February 11th.
Academic Meetings:
The Academic meetings for at‑risk students have been shifted to individual appointments with the student’s counselor. For questions or to schedule, call 304‑420‑9595 and choose the Student Service Center.
Sophomore CTE Tours:
If a 2‑hour delay occurs, the Sophomore CTE tours will be postponed to Wednesday, February 11th.
Good morning,
We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to hopefully welcome students back tomorrow! ❤️
A couple of important updates:
1️⃣ CTE Tours
We still plan to host CTE tours for all 10th graders and select 11th graders. Plans may adjust as needed. Please report to 1st period, and we’ll dismiss to the cafeteria after attendance is taken.
2️⃣ NTI Day Assignment Update
All NTI assignments are due Thursday, and we will take attendance on Friday.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to hopefully welcome students back tomorrow! ❤️
A couple of important updates:
1️⃣ CTE Tours
We still plan to host CTE tours for all 10th graders and select 11th graders. Plans may adjust as needed. Please report to 1st period, and we’ll dismiss to the cafeteria after attendance is taken.
2️⃣ NTI Day Assignment Update
All NTI assignments are due Thursday, and we will take attendance on Friday.
Can’t wait to see everyone!