Hello,
Great opportunities still available in Career Technical Education. Students in grades 10th - 12th can still choose to attend Caperton or Tech in the programs listed below. Thank you to Dr. Hughes for providing these last minute opportunities. LGBR
Students can add a program up until Friday, August 30.
We have the following program openings……
Blizzard Drive Campus – WCTC
Carpentry – A.M. – 5
P.M. – 7
Culinary – P.M. (8 slots)
Medical Skills – P.M. (4 slots)
Allied Health – P.M. (12 slots)
Welding – A.M. (2 slots)
P.M. (2 Slots)
Collision Repair – A.M. (5 slots)
Caperton Campus
Criminal Justice – A.M. – 5
P.M. – 8
Drafting – A.M. (14 slots)
Emergency and Fire - A.M. (7 slots)
Computer Science – A.M. and P.M. (10 slots each)
PLTW Pre-Engineering – P.M. (5 slots)
Jason E. Hughes, Ph.D.
Director, Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center for Applied Technology
CTE Director, Wood County Schools
1515 Blizzard Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501 Ext. 103
jehughes@k12.wv.us
Good afternoon,
Remember to wear red on Friday.
A few items:
1. ITEMS LEFT IN LOCKERS LAST YEAR.
Our custodial crew washed the clothing left in lockers last year and are willing to return the items to the students. They have also washed any leftover water bottles to return. Items not picked up prior to 9/1 will be donated. Items can be picked up in the back corner heading toward the link. Do not visit the custodians during 5th or 7th periods.
2. BACKPACKS
After students have been given a locker, they are responsible to place backpacks and binders into their lockers prior to lunch. We have had no difficulty serving students and each lunch period is 45 minutes so placing items away will not keep them from having lunch.
3. PICTURE DAY
August 28th Seniors and Juniors during their math class. Schedule will shared. Pictures will be in the auditorium.
August 29th Freshman and Sophomores.
4. IPad Distribution
We will begin iPad distribution in English classes on Friday, 8/23. The distribution schedule is as follows:
Friday, 8/23-Seniors
Monday, 8/26-Juniors
Tuesday, 8/27-Sophomores
Wednesday, 8/28-Freshman
Remote/Virtual please request and you will be given a call back when ready
5. Homecoming shirts and tickets --- September 14th 7-10pm
Shirts can be purchased in rooms 317S or 225C until Wednesday August 28th $15/$18 XXL and up
Outside Guest Registration forms will be available starting Monday (guests must be at least 9th grade) in the Admin office, Student Service Center, or the Finance office. Tickets will only be sold starting the Monday of Homecoming for $10.
Hello this is Jason Potts, PHS principal. Just a few announcements about the upcoming few days as we return to school
Thank you for the entire team including custodial staff, teachers and administrators preparing the school for this upcoming school year.
Welcome Big Red freshman class of 2028. I’m excited to officially great you Wednesday for the first day of school.
Reminder school starts for all students Wednesday, August 21st. Students can enter through the cafeteria or the front doors from the horseshoe. The cafeteria doors will close at 810 and students will then to enter through the mantrap and sign in.
Students may carry backpacks to class but will have to place them in their lockers prior to lunch. I’d like to continue allowing backpacks but we need to follow this simple request.
Please come to Open House tomorrow from 5-7 to meet your teachers, unlock your locker and walk your schedules. The cafeteria doors will be open 9-4 tomorrow to pick up your schedules and then again from 5-7 for Open House.
Last two items
Representatives from WVUP will be in the auditorium to meet with students during Open House to finish enrollments and take Dual Credit/Early college payments from 5-7.
Great opportunities for students interested in Career Technical Education (CTE) are still available in our brand new program in plumbing on the PHS campus along with limited slots in many programs at the Tech Center and Caperton. Discuss with your counselor if interested.
I’m looking forward to a great year at the School of Champions!
Let’s Go Big Reds,
Let’s go Big Reds,
Principal Potts
Good evening! We want to remind you about our back-to-school open house tomorrow, Monday, August 19th. Our elementary open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and our middle, high, WCTC and Caperton will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Students' first day back to school will be Wednesday, August 21st. We're excited to see you and kick off a fantastic year!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Wood County
Schools app! The same district app now offers class
streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher
chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin
using this feature in our app after 8/21.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/tLf49D
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/tXzp7c
Attention parents who have students enrolled in Honors or AP/ Dual Credit English classes. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment if they plan on taking these classes this coming school year. The book list and/or assignment was given to students at the end of last school year. If students have misplaced the assignment, you can go to our school website, click on "Information" in the top red banner, and then click on "Summer Reading Lists (AP and Honors)" to retrieve the list and assignment for all grade levels. The link will also be posted on our school Facebook page. If you have questions, please reach out to the teachers listed for your student's grade level. Thank you and have a great rest of the summer! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/summer-reading-lists
Attention all incoming Parkersburg High School freshman. Please monitor this page for more detailed information as we approach the date. We can't wait to meet you!
Prospective choir members:
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Just a reminder: The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day
The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.
Parkersburg High School had a fantastic year! Our attendance rate is up, our chronic absenteeism is down, and our dropouts are down. I can’t say enough about the wonderful staff we have at PHS. You all truly make a difference!
Last day to register for Summer School is June 12. All credit recovery is free. If you want to take a class in
Health & PE - 50.00 each session /
Drivers Ed - 100.00. Please call 304-420-9595 to register. Summer school starts June 17 and runs Monday through Friday 8 to 1130. Breakfast is included.
The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
Attention all Students,
All iPads must be turned in by tomorrow if you haven't done so already.
Questions? Please call us at 304-420-9595
iPad collection is this week for all 9th-11th grade.
Juniors were today.
Sophomores will be tomorrow.
Freshman will be Thursday.
Please make sure there is enough charge on the iPad to identify who it belongs to. Also make sure to bring in your charging block and cord.
Juniors if you didn't bring yours today, bring it tomorrow.
If you are remote or night school student, please bring yours in by Thursday!
Senior graduation practice will be in the auditorium tomorrow at 830. Do not wear your cap and gown. See you then.
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
SENIORS! Graduation practice starts tomorrow at 8:30 am in the FH. Do not be late. All Seniors can enter through the FH. Do not wear or bring your cap and gown. We should be done around 11:00. On Thursday, Graduation practice starts at 8:30 in the FH. All Seniors will wear their cap and gown and stay for awards. We should be finished by no later than 12:30. On Friday, Graduation practice starts at 8:30 in the FH. Do not wear your cap and gown to practice. You will return that evening for graduation check in at 5:55 in the Auditorium. Please be dressed and ready to go with your cap and gown on. That evening, the gates will open at 5:30. Handicapped parking and seating are limited. We will have golf carts available to transport if needed so please ask those helping if you need assistance. There will be handicapped seating available on the bleachers on the field and the first row of the stadium bleachers. Graduation will start promptly at 7:00. It will also be broadcasted live on Facebook and CAS Cable. Right now graduation will be outside. If that changes, we will do an additional all call that day. Please talk with your graduate about the information provided to them at practices. Lifetouch will be taking pictures of the ceremony if you are wanting to purchase the handing of the diploma (grab and grin). If you have any questions please call 304-420-9595.
