Parkersburg South High

The Nursing and Health Sciences Division of WVU Parkersburg would like you to know that high school seniors have another opportunity to take the Hesi A2 (nursing entrance exam) prior to the start of the Fall 2021 semester. The exam will be on June 7 from 1-5 p.m. It will be taken remotely from their homes. Any students interested can call the college Business office (304-424-8223) to pay a $45 fee and then they will be transferred to Health Sciences to register for the exam. To view the update, click the link below: http://wcswv.schoology.com/group/3108141711/update/4843129160

All students 16 years and older, as well as their parent/guardian are eligible for the CoVid-19 vaccine to be administered this Thursday at South. Students will be vaccinated between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm. Adults are asked to arrive between 3:30 and 5 pm. EVERYONE must have a signed Vaccine Consent Form turned in tomorrow. They are available in the main office and on the WCS website. Being fully vaccinated can eliminate the need to be quarantined...if exposed to a positive case. Thank you for your consideration of participation. It's a great day to be a Patriot!

Wood County Schools is excited to share the news about our Summer Learning Opportunities for 2021! Registration is now open through April 16th. Learn more and get registered today! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/get-started-here

At the end of February, Sophomores Alex DeShetler and Tessa Prunty, Seniors Haley Hatfield and Amyra Kinnaird, and Junior Cyleigh Sampson auditioned and made the WVMEA All-State Chorus! Auditions were held over zoom this year. In addition, Junior Cyleigh Sampson was selected as a member of the WVACDA Chamber Choir because of her high score. Congratulations to these students. We are very proud of their accomplishments! 💙🎶🎼

Good evening. This message is for all students, 16 years old or older and their families. The WVDE has indicated that COVID-19 vaccines will be available for students 16 years old or older and their families in the very near future. If you wish for your child or children, 16 years old or older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Wood County Schools’ website to complete the survey, which is located on the left side of the web page in the bulletin board or click https://forms.office.com/r/QzrGiP9mM6 . Vaccines will also be available for parents and legal guardians wishing to be vaccinated. Please take advantage of this opportunity. I need to submit the number of vaccines needed to the state department by noon tomorrow. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Congratulations to Abby Farnsworth!

There will be Early College/Dual Credit meetings for families at South - come hear what we have to offer! Also, see attached flyer about summer college offerings. Thursday, April 8, 2021 4 pm to 5 pm Last Name A to K 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Last Name L to Z Friday, April 9, 2021 4 pm to 5 pm Last Name L to Z 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Last Name A to K

South is offering Driver's Education this summer for original full credit. You must attend every day to earn your insurance discount and credit. Class hours are 8:30am to 11:00 am, June 14th - July 23rd. This is a no cost opportunity, and space is limited. Please come to the Counseling Center to put your name on the list.

Student Council is selling shirts and final deadline is this Friday 3/26 by 3:30 pm. Please have checks made out to PSHS and order forms delivered to Mrs. Moss in room 2218. Shirts can be worn on the Friday of our Spring Spirit Week. Day and themes are; Mon, 4/5- PJ day Tues, 4/6- tie dye day Wed, 4/7- Crazy sock day Thurs, 4/8- Hat day Fri, 4/9- Patriot day

Deadline for West Virginia high school seniors to apply for Promise Scholarship extended until July 1 March 11, 2021 CHARLESTON, WV – In a special meeting today, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to extend the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Promise Scholarship until July 1, 2021. Because of challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, applications for the merit-based scholarship were down 27 percent as of the original March 1 deadline compared to the same time last year, prompting Governor Jim Justice to call for an extended deadline. While the Promise application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are due by July 1, students have until the end of August to earn qualifying ACT or SAT test scores to be eligible to receive the scholarship this fall. With large numbers of national testing dates cancelled over the last year, Governor Justice recently announced that the state is covering the costs for one ACT On-Campus exam for Promise applicants who have not yet qualified. Institutions are working to schedule these free testing opportunities, which are being posted at www.wvhepc.edu/act-on-campus-exams as they are available. “Our high school seniors have been working so hard to stay on track for their futures, and we want to give them every opportunity to access the support they need to continue their education,” said Sarah Armstrong Tucker, West Virginia’s Chancellor for Higher Education. “With this extended deadline and additional testing opportunities, we hope students and their families have greater peace of mind as they plan for college this fall.” The Promise Scholarship eligibility requirements, including test scores, remain the same: ACT: 22 composite score with a minimum of 20 in English, math, science, and reading. SAT: 1100 total score with a minimum of 520 in math, and 530 in evidence-based reading and writing. The Promise Scholarship application is available at cfwv.com/promise. The FAFSA is free and available through the U.S. Department of Education at fafsa.gov. For assistance with applications, students and families are encouraged to call the state’s financial aid hotline at 877-987-7664. Students are also encouraged to sign up for West Virginia’s text-message college counseling program, “Txt 4 Success,” by visiting http://www.cfwvconnect.com/txt-4-success/.

Patriot Boys Basketball Team tip off their season at home on Saturday , March 6th. Freshmen 4:30pm, JV 5:45, and Varsity @ 7:30pm versus the Wheeling Park Patriots. LIVESTREAM is available for the varsity game on PSHSTV.com Let’s go South!

SENIORS: Order your cap and gown ASAP!Cap and Gown Online Order Form https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1117806/Parkersburg-South-High-School/-/1463272821/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1472185439/

Much appreciation to the 19th Street Church of God Kids19 Ministries!! They donated many items to our school pantry today. 🙌🏼💙

Promise deadline is March 1st. Please fill out this application now, even if you do not have the needed test scores. https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships_and_Grants/West_Virginia_PROMISE.aspx The FAFSA also needs completed by March 1st for Promise. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa To view the update, click the link below: http://wcswv.schoology.com/group/3049058645/update/4722263449

Any 10th-12th student with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher that is interested in applying to be in National Honor Society can stop by Mrs. Snider's room 4101 or Mrs. Jarman's room 1204 to receive an application. All applications are due back by Monday, March 8th.

Only one week left❗️ To be eligible for the Promise Scholarship, students must fill out their FAFSA application by March 1. To learn more, visit link below. ⬇️ https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

It’s on ... regular hours ... ALL STUDENTS A- Z! We can’t wait to see everyone with their mask on! 😷

Reminder!!! LAST DAY!! Parkersburg South High School will offer the ACT on March 30, 2021. Current juniors and seniors need to call the school by 1 pm today, February 18th. The cost is $46 and due on Monday, February 22nd.

Wood County Schools are closed today, Thursday, February 18th. There will be NO remote instruction.

PSHS was just informed we will be able to offer the ACT to current juniors and seniors. This test will be administered on March 30th at South. Sign up in the counseling center by 3 pm on Thursday, February 18th. Payment of $46 will need to be made by Monday, February 22nd. Call the counseling center or Mrs. Francisco, if you have further questions.