February's ParentGuidance.org Newsletter now available. Visit the Parents page to to read (También disponible en español). https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/parents
Good morning,
Remember a new semester starts tomorrow. If you have a semester course, you will start in your new class on Monday. It is a great chance for a fresh start. The tardy count also resets. The fifth tardy will result in an hour of afterschool detention. Attendance is important. Remember to turn in parent notes and medical excuses to the Admin office or use the link previously shared. Reach out to Mrs. Ray with attendance questions. Let's Go Big Reds!
The PHS Speech& Debate Teamcompeted at the Ripley High Fortnirs Invitational on Saturday.
Senior Daphne Cockerham was named Top Speaker at the event after taking 1st place in Informative Speaking and 2nd in Impromptu as well as 1st place in Duo with partner Brittany Ward, who also took 3rd in Prose.
Other awards included
Dorothy Clark, 1st place in Declamation and Dramatic Interp and 3rd place Poetry
Hayden Carey, 3rd in Declamation
Jake Miller, 3rd Lincoln Douglas debate.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please note: The 2nd nine-weeks ending date will move to Friday, January 24, 2025.
Due to secondary road conditions, expected refreezing of roadway surfaces, and overnight temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Picture of Sr Women’s/T Club mid court at the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1/20/25. We have 30 students in attendance. Great experience. Thanks, Sam and Amelia!
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. To view our calendar at anytime, download our app or visit... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar
Great experiences available this summer to attend free programs in STEM, Arts, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science. The application deadlines, dates, locations and the contact person is listed on the photos attached. Here is the link for the Governor's Schools. You will get to meet students from all over the state and create lifelong memories. https://wvde.us/gov-schools/
Let's Go Big Reds!
Good afternoon,
Senior cap and gown orders are due TODAY 1/15/25. www.balfour.com and search for Parkersburg High School.
Semester classes will change on 1/23
Reminder that parents have up to 10 parent notes that can be used per year for an absence. Here is a link to.an online form to send notes electronically. https://forms.office.com/r/kH2xmnicAF
Remember that the focus is not only on unexcused absences but also chronic absenteeism.
Students need to maintain a 90% attendance rate to not fall into this category. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Ray or our new Attendance Worker, Jacqui Martin for help. We are excited to have Jacqui on our team. Go Big Reds!
We are aware that some misinformation is circulating regarding today's dismissal times for Wood County Schools. Please note that all schools will dismiss today, Wednesday, January 15th, at their normal dismissal times. Thank you for your attention and understanding.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Wood County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 14th, due to refreezing roadway conditions and low temperatures.
Correction: The January 13 edition of the *Parkersburg News & Sentinel* incorrectly stated that Wood County Schools would be adding an additional 30 minutes to the school day in relation to "equivalency time" for days missed due to inclement weather. In fact, Wood County Schools already incorporates 30 extra minutes into its regular school day, which can be used to account for missed instructional time. To be clear, Wood County Schools will not be adding 30 minutes to the end of any school day.
Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13. Please stayed tuned for updates.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th due to secondary road conditions and single digit morning temperatures.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to hazardous roadway conditions and ongoing inclement weather, prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.
For the safety of our students and staff, Wood County Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7th, due to ongoing inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
In consideration of the safety of our students and staff, Wood County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6th, due to anticipated inclement weather and cold temperatures.
Wood County Schools has announced that pre-kindergarten (pre-k) registration for the 2025-2026 school year will commence on February 3, 2025. Children must be four years old by June 30, 2025 (or qualify for special education IEP services). The district offers free pre-kindergarten classes to eligible children, providing early childhood education to prepare them for future academic success. Learn more... https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k