Thanks to all of the teachers, students, and family members that participated in Freshmen Orientation tonight. We had a wonderful turnout. We’re so excited to start this year with the newest members of our Patriot family!! It’s a great day to be a Patriot!💙💙💙
9th Grade Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 10. Students will pick up their schedules for next year in the cafeteria upon arrival. Join us in the Auditorium at 6 pm for an overview. Student Council members and PSHS Cheerleaders will lead tours for our incoming freshmen.
ALL SENIORS: Please submit proof of your 2nd Meningitis Vaccine to Nurse Michele, prior to the first day of school (August 19).
Ritchie Regional Health Center is located on our campus in the rear parking lot. They will be offering two clinics for shots on August 12 and August 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. Appointments are preferred. Please call 304.699.0809 to schedule your appointment.
If you have had your shot and need to turn in your records, please drop them off at the main office at South. If your physician can fax them to us, our number is 304.893.9829.
It’s a great day to be a Patriot!!
South teacher, Jaime Moss, presenting science lessons to Idaho Science Conference teachers on ideas to be used in person and how to convert to online digital to those in virtual or online learning situations. Mrs. Moss has presented in (Alaska/ California/ Idaho/ Georgia/ Tennessee/ Kentucky/ Missouri/ Illinois/ Massachusetts/ and WV) 10 different states now for state conferences or at National Science conferences.
PSHS Freshmen Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 10th, at 6 pm. Mark your calendars! More details to follow. We can’t wait to meet our future Patriots!!
We are down to FIVE days before we begin the 2021-2022 PSHS Marching Band season. While we are celebrating great numbers this year, we are interested in gaining new members. It isn't too late to join up! If you've been on the fence, now is the time to get up and be part of one of the best bands in the state!
If you have any questions on joining the Patriot band, please send a message to chris.shew@k12.wv.us
Be part of something special! Don't sit at home all summer! Join the band! Start making new friends and memories with us this July!
Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh
WCS Communications Dept.
June 17, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Author: WCS Communications Dept.
Summer programs, offices open June 18
Wood Schools programs, offices open June 18
PARKERSBURG - Wood County Schools and its summer programs will be open and operating as normal Friday, June 18.
Following the votes in Washington D.C. making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday signed a proclamation designating it as a state holiday as well. He also announced state agencies will be closed Friday, June 18.
The governor’s proclamation does not include county and local government agencies. The Juneteenth holiday will be handled in similar fashion to Presidents Day or Columbus Day, which are national holidays but schools and local government agencies remain open.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, celebrates the official recognition of the end of slavery in the United States. The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs in Charleston will hold a virtual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19. The event will stream live on the HHOMA Facebook page at 5 p.m. Saturday and video of the event will later air on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Wood County Schools would like to thank federal and state officials for recognizing and celebrating such an important and historic moment. Wood County Schools believes all children have the ability and the right to learn and grow and to have a bright future. Our dedicated employees work every day to make sure all of our students are loved and given the best possible opportunities.
Monday, June 14, is the first day of summer school. If you have not signed up, you are still able to do so and attend free. Anyone that has failed a core course is urged to do so. Be at South by 8:15 a.m. questions? Call 304-420-9610
With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience.
Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia.
I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults.
So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead.
Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!
Larry “Mad Max” Maxwell, retired PSHS English teacher, was recognized at South on Friday, June 4th, during the Staff / Student Basketball Game. Max is true example of not only school spirit, but what community volunteerism is. He spends endless hours dedicating his time and energy for the youth in the entire county. He not only supports the athletic teams, but also volunteers his time reading in the elementary schools. #GDTBAP
PSHS Parents and 2021 Graduates: You can purchase your graduation pictures from Lifetouch Photography.
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Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.
Have a loved one graduating this weekend? Watch it livestreamed at woodcountyschoolswv.com compliments of CAS Cable. Choose MENU and then GRADUATION LIVESTREAM.
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Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Parkersburg South High School Graduation Livestream May 28th @ 7 pm
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/parkersburg-south-high-school-graduation
Senior Superlatives in the Senior Garden 2021 🙌🏼
PSHS Senior Spot Day Parade 2021 was a huge success! Thanks to everyone that came out to support our seniors 💙
The Sophomore Class is hosting a used book sale on May 23rd from 12:00-3:00 pm. Stop on by to support our Patriots and grab your next page turning. Back parking lot between the two gymnasiums. If it rains, you’ll need to enter through the Tile Gym.
We are also accepting book donations until May 22nd. Please contact Ashley Smith at a.l.smith@k12.wv.us to arrange a drop off/pick up.
Below are the administration instructions for the Spring 2021 WV School Learning Environment Survey for parents or caregivers of students at:
Parkersburg South High School, Wood County (096-502).
The online parent survey will be available from April 5 through May 21, 2021.
You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection.
You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning.
Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact your child's school.
When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant:
Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential.
Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPA21
Enter this code to start the survey: P096502