Parkersburg High

Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ high school or middle school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot at our Management Information Systems building located adjacent to Parkersburg South High School. The address is 1600 Beverly Street. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup dates are tomorrow, Friday and Monday from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead. Hotspots for elementary students, who have a need and have no or unreliable internet, will be available soon. Information will be forthcoming.

Nominations open for 2023 Wood County Schools Teacher of the Year! Wood County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Nominations can be electronically submitted by students, teachers, administrators, or the general public, from February 7, 2022, until February 18, 2022, at 4:30 pm. The nominations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/2023WCSToY The nominated teacher should be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher in any public school in Wood County, West Virginia, who is planning to teach for the 2022-2023 school year. The opportunity is open to all Wood County Schools’ teachers. To be eligible, the teacher MUST A. hold professional certification in area(s) of assignment; B. be a current, full-time teacher; C. have completed three (3) full years as a teacher in West Virginia; D. have verification of eligibility and consent to participate. The nominated teacher should also A. inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn B. have the respect, admiration of students, parents, and colleagues C. express themselves in an energetic and articulate way D. be an expert in their field who guides students to excellence E. collaborates with colleagues, students, and families F. demonstrates leadership, innovation, and life-long learning. The selection process is conducted by a review panel consisting of representatives from American Federations of Teachers, WV Education Association, WV Professional Educators, former WC BOE Teachers of the Year, and community members. Central office employees do not participate on the review panel. The review panel will interview finalists and select the 2022-2023 Wood County Schools’ Teacher of the Year. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Michael Erb at michael.erb@k12.wv.us.

Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.

Hello, this is PHS with an important message. We believe the issue has been fixed and we will be open and operate on a regular schedule on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Thank you to those WCS and MON Power employees for addressing the issue!

PHS be closed tomorrow while the power company and WCS maintenance monitor the electrical issue. It still has not been resolved. 261 employees will report at their regularly scheduled times.

Good afternoon. Unfortunately, the power issue at Parkersburg High School is not resolved. We are experiencing intermittent power outages throughout the school. Once again, we will need to dismiss early. Students who walk and drive will be released at 12:15 p.m. and bus students will be dismissed around 12:45 p.m. At this time, we are trying to ensure every student has an opportunity to receive a meal. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Good morning. This message is to inform all Parkersburg High families that we have isolated the power problem at PHS to a 2,000 amp main breaker running more than 50% of the school. At this time, electrical crews are bringing the power back up in the building to help narrow down where the problem is occurring. We are not dismissing students at this time. However, if problems continue, we will assess the situation and notify you accordingly. Once again, I apologize for this inconvenience.

This is Parkersburg High School with an important update: The electricity is back on and we will see you tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation in dismissing early today.

Good morning. Parkersburg High School will dismiss early this morning due to considerable power loss on campus. Walking and driving students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and bus students will be dismissed around 11:00 a.m. We will continue to update you on the situation as the day progresses. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The tours of the Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center have been rescheduled for Thursday morning. Students need to check in with Mrs. Ohneck or Mrs. McCay in the cafeteria at 8:00am before getting on the bus.

Check out the updated Counseling Center Bulletin. It is filled with lots of good information and scholarship opportunities $$$$!!!! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/counseling-center-bulletin

Attention seniors: Due to the weather, the deadline for submitting senior quotes has been extended to tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. At that time, if we do not have quotes from at least one-third of the class, we will not include quotes in the yearbook due to lack of interest. Quotes must be submitted online. Links to the form were sent out in senior English classes in December. If you need the link, please contact Mrs. Koreski.

Due to weather, we will be postponing Spirt Week to next week. Door Decorating Contest is due by Friday Jan. 28th with the theme of "PHS Snows the Rivals" using red and white. Also, spirit days next week: Monday- Jersey Day Tuesday- Marvel vs. DC Wednesday - Anything but a Backpack Thursday - Country vs. Country Club Friday - Red and White and you can wear a hat and pay a dollar for a fund raiser as well.

Attention T-Club and Senior Women’s Club: Due to the impending weather we are canceling the trip to the Cavs game on Monday. All students who paid will be reimbursed in full.

NEW Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center Opening Monday January 17, 2022 On Monday, January 17th Wood County Schools, in partnership with Coplin Health Systems, will be opening a new primary care school-based medical facility for students, staff and community. The Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center in the Mary Lou Hague Sports and Arts Complex on the Parkersburg High School campus, located at 2101 Dudley Avenue. Our new school-based health center (SBHC) will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30am- 4:00pm and will provide primary care, acute care and lab services. Coplin Health Systems (CHS) accepts most health insurance plans, but also offers a wide array of payment assistance options for uninsured individuals, including a sliding fee discount program. CHS is a Federally Qualified Health Center. How care may be accessed by WCS students: A completed registration/ consent form will required to be eligible for services and will be sent home in the next few days with students for parents/ guardians to complete. Forms can also be picked up at the Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center. Students and staff can be seen for services such as well visits, sick child visits, immunizations, and sports physicals. Students and staff at PHS will be given priority for services to minimize time spent out of the classroom. All health care services are completely optional and by request only. 1. Students can see their school nurse to request services. Once the school nurse assesses the student and determines further care is necessary and a registration/ consent form is on file, she will contact the parent/ guardian for permission to send student to the school-based health center. Then, the school nurse contacts the SBHC to coordinate a visit for the student. The student receives a pass and their attendance is excused during the time they are in the SBHC. 2. Parents/ guardians may contact the school nurse and request their child receive services when there is a concern. A registration/ consent form is required for the student. 3. Parents/ guardians may contact the Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center directly to request their child receive services. A registration/ consent form is required for the student. If parents/ guardians and staff of WCS students have questions, they may contact Julie Bertram, WCS Health Services Coordinator at 304-420-9562 Ext. 0. Community members are encouraged to contact Coplin Health Systems or the PHS Health and Wellness Center directly for questions regarding their care.

Seniors please order your red cap and gown by Jan. 15th; everyone needs one to walk. The price significantly goes up after the 15th. If you a have financial situation that prohibits you from ordering, please go to the Finance Office. If you are a senior that would have worn a white gown this year and still want one for pictures only, please go to the Admin Office by Friday the 14th.

SENIOR PARENTS: This Friday, Jan. 7 is the deadline to purchase senior grad ads for the 2022 yearbook. Click here for more information: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1687350/2022_Senior_Grad_Ad_Ordering_Information.pdf You may design and purchase your ad at yearbookordercenter.com. Use code 4982. Space is limited!

On behalf of the Staff and Administration at Parkersburg High School, we want to wish you a Happy Holiday weekend and an upcoming Happy New Year! Be safe and Go Big Reds!

Monday evening from 4-8 pm in the first floor computer lab we will have a FASFA workshop. Parents will need to bring 2020 income tax and W2's.

In honor of the National Day of Giving, our yearbook partner, Herff Jones, will make a $1 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for every yearbook sold online today. Last year they donated $5,000. This is a great way to purchase your student's yearbook and support families of sick children. To order your yearbook today, visit yearbookordercenter.com and use order number 4982.