Two quick announcements: 1-iPads are due ASAP! You will be billed about $400 for those not turned in! Please bring them to the school ASAP! 2-All PHS students who are scheduled for Honors or AP English are reminded that they have required summer reading. These lists were passed out by your English teachers, but they can also be found going to the Parkersburg High School website at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph and clicking on the menu tab. We look forward to seeing you next month.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
**Attention** All incoming PHS freshman who are scheduled for Honors English 9 will be required to complete summer reading. Lists were sent to your schools, but if your student does not have their Honors reading list, it can be found by going to the Parkersburg High School website at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph and clicking on the menu tab. We look forward to seeing you next month.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
2021 yearbooks have arrived! If you pre-ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up out in the cafeteria on the following days: Tuesday, 7/13: 9 a.m. - 10:45 Wednesday, 7/14: 4-6 p.m. Friday, 7/16: 3-4 p.m. Please park in the back parking lot and use the middle door. We know some people may not be available during these times, but yearbooks will only be released to the purchaser. Please do not send a friend to get your yearbook. After these dates, yearbooks may be picked up in the office during regular business hours. We do have about 50 extra yearbooks available on a first come, first served basis for $65. Yearbooks may be purchased in the main office. Please bring the exact amount in cash, or a check made payable to Parkersburg High School. Thank you!
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
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
almost 4 years ago, Wood County Schools
This is an important message from PHS: The National English Honor Society will have a used book sale on Saturday June 19th in the PHS Cafeteria from 9:00-2:00. Funds raised will be used to help promote literacy within the community. For More information, please email Linda Hindman at lhindman@k12.wv.us.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg High School Principal Kenny DeMoss has been chosen as West Virginia’s Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). DeMoss will represent the state at the NASSP National Principal of the Year Institute in September in Washington, D.C. In his words: “It’s been a long road: a lot of ups and downs and very rewarding times in Wood County.” But DeMoss says that, in more than 25 years as a teacher, coach and administrator in Wood County Schools, the “ups” have far outnumbered the “downs”. “It’s really a tribute to the staff and students that I work beside,” DeMoss said Wednesday. “They’re the ones who have the buy-in and believe in what our goals and missions are. There’s a reason why test scores are going up and other things are improving.” Those accomplishments have earned him the award, and the eligibility to be named National Principal of the Year. DeMoss, like other school administrators, is emerging from navigating the storm that is the pandemic. But he says the sometimes-virtual, rather than in-person, learning, was itself a learning experience for students. “It may not be remote, but the platforms are there to use,” he says, “because it is 21st century technology and skills we’re using. It’s great for students to be able to use that, so they’re prepared for college or the job site.” The NASSP National Principal of the Year program recognizes outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools, and the Department of Defense Education Activity select one middle level or high school principal to represent their state. From these state winners, three finalists are named as contenders for the National Principal of the Year award. The NASSP National Principal of the Year is selected from among the finalists. https://www.wtap.com/2021/06/16/phs-principal-is-west-virginia-principal-year/
almost 4 years ago, Whitny Gesell
The West Virginia Higher Education recently approve several temporary changes to help students qualify for the merit-based Promise Scholarship. For 2021 graduating seniors, the standardized testing deadline to qualify for the Promise Scholarship has been extended from August 2021 to October 2021. For 2021 graduating seniors receiving the Promise Scholarship for the first time in 2021-22, the test requirements have been lowered: SAT SAT composite score – 1080 (regularly 1100) SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score – 510 (regularly 530) SAT Math score – 510 (regularly 520) ACT ACT composite score – 21 (regularly 22) ACT English score – 19 (regularly 20) ACT Reading score – 19 (regularly 20) ACT Science score – 19 (regularly 20) ACT Math score – 19 (regularly 20) Students graduating in 2021 and 2022 will now qualify for super-scoring to achieve the minimum standardized testing scores required to qualify for the Promise Scholarship. Students can take their top scores from sub-sections of different SAT and ACT tests they’ve taken and combine them for a higher overall score.
almost 4 years ago, Mrs. Ohneck
Please disregard the last message you received today about Summer School. What was sent to you Saturday is correct. The one today was sent out by mistake. Again A-K, PE, Drivers Ed, and all bus riders are to meet at 830 in the auditorium. L-Z meets at 12 in the auditorium. Summer school last 3.5 hrs each session. Thanks.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
On behalf of the Administration at PHS, we would like to say thank you to all staff, students, and parents for being very versatile, and having perseverance these last 15 months. As we get ready for summer school, all summer school students have been accepted EXCEPT FOR Driver’s Education. Those students accepted for Driver’s Ed were called. If you did not receive a phone call for driver’s education saying you were accepted, then the class is full. Summer school starts Monday, June 14th. All students need to report to the 2nd floor Auditorium at 8:AM for a small meeting. From the meeting, all teachers will take you to the class space you will be using. Summer school ends at 11:30. Breakfast and lunch will be available. During the summer months, if you have business to complete with someone here, please call ahead of time. Staff will be limited due to vacations and staff development, and we want to make sure we can help you when you arrive. Please email me at kdemoss@k12.wv.us if you have any questions and I can point you in the correct direction. Take care and have a safe and relaxing summer break!
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
This is an updated message from Friday about Summer School: Due to the high demand of summer school requests at Parkersburg High School, it has become necessary to divide summer school into two daily sessions. There will now be a morning session from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and an afternoon session from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Students with last names beginning with A-K, ALL students taking Driver’s Ed or PE, and ALL STUDENTS WHO RIDE A BUS, should report to the morning session at 8:30 am, starting Monday, June 14th, in the auditorium. Students with last names beginning with L-Z should report to the afternoon session beginning at 12:00 pm, starting on Monday, June 14th. In the auditorium. Students will be provided with a grab and go lunch that may be picked up after the morning session, or before the afternoon session.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
This is an important message from PHS: The National English Honor Society will have a used book sale on Saturday June 19th in the PHS Cafeteria from 9:00-2:00. Funds raised will be used to help promote literacy within the community. For More information, please email Linda Hindman at lhindman@k12.wv.us.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
On behalf of the Administration at PHS, we would like to say thank you to all staff, students, and parents for being very versatile, and having perseverance these last 15 months. As we get ready for summer school, all summer school students have been accepted EXCEPT FOR Driver’s Education. Those students accepted for Driver’s Ed were called. If you did not receive a phone call for driver’s education saying you were accepted, then the class is full. Summer school starts Monday, June 14th. All students need to report to the 2nd floor Auditorium at 8:AM for a small meeting. From the meeting, all teachers will take you to the class space you will be using. Summer school ends at 11:30. Breakfast and lunch will be available. During the summer months, if you have business to complete with someone here, please call ahead of time. Staff will be limited due to vacations and staff development, and we want to make sure we can help you when you arrive. Please email me at kdemoss@k12.wv.us if you have any questions and I can point you in the correct direction. Take care and have a safe and relaxing summer break!
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
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!
almost 4 years ago, Will Hosaflook
Attention Graduated Seniors! Here is a message from Interstate Studio concerning Graduation Pictures: We wanted to give you a heads up that the company we upload our graduation pictures to for families to view and order and have shipped to home, just switched over to a new payment processing center. Currently there is a glitch in their system not allowing people to check out. They are working on the problem and hopefully it will be resolved soon. We apologize for this inconvenience and will send an update once it it resolved! Interstate Studio 614-636-2570
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
Graduation is outside. No tickets required. Graduates be in the auditorium at 4 dressed and ready to go with the mask I gave you. No masks are required for spectators but are recommended. Handicapped parking assistance will be available at the main gate of the stadium. Handicap seating is available on the front row of the bleachers and we will also put you on the field as well. We look forward to a great evening this evening starting at 5 o’clock with gates opening at three. Those employees helping out with graduation this evening need to be there at 2:45 to hand out graduation programs and to help assist with parking. Those staff members walking in with the graduates please be in the cafeteria by no later than 430. We will see you this evening. Thank you!
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.
almost 4 years ago, Wood County Schools
Have a loved one graduating this weekend? Watch it livestreamed at woodcountyschoolswv.com compliments of CAS Cable. Choose MENU and then GRADUATION LIVESTREAM. woodcountyschoolswv.com
almost 4 years ago, Wood County Schools
Whether inside or out, Saturday's graduation will be broadcasted live on CAS and our PHS Facebook account. We are excited to be apart of congratulating our seniors . Here is the link where family members, friends, neighbors, etc. can watch the graduation ceremony live. https://youtu.be/t8w6F8XooI4 CAS Cable will be live streaming the event on Facebook as well. https://www.facebook.com/cascable For those that have CAS Cable as their provider, they can also watch graduation on Channel 45. If you can, please share these links with your students, seniors, on your social media pages, and any other avenue you may see fit so that anyone can watch the live event.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
Hello this is Kenny DeMoss, Principal of Parkersburg High School with an important message for all 9th- 11th grade students and parents. Starting tomorrow, Friday, May 28th, and also on Tuesday, June 1st, iPad collection will occur in first period class only for those students that are physically coming to school; brick and mortar in person instruction students. For all the rest of the 9th or 11th graders who are virtual or distance learners, you will turn your iPads in on June 4th to the library. So again, June 4th in the library for distance and virtual learners and everyone else who's coming to school you will turn your iPads in starting tomorrow and on Tuesday. There is no school here on Monday due to the holiday weekend. All 9th - 11th grade students need to make sure they bring in the charger block and cord that was given to them with their iPad or there will be a charge for that. If you have any further questions give us a call at 304-420-9595. Thank you have a good evening.
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss
Graduation Practice day 1 is at 8:30 today in the Field House. Please be on time and wear a mask!
almost 4 years ago, Kenneth DeMoss