I just wanted to follow up today with some updates. Thank you for a wonderful first day of school! Students were super polite and patient as we worked on getting schedules fixed and getting everyone to their correct classes. First of all, I do want to remind all students that you’re not to be in the parking lot outback at any time except for when coming to and leaving school. Failure to follow this could result in your parking privilege being revoked. Also, I forgot to mention today in our upper classmen assembly, that earbuds and headphones and those things that Bluetooth to your phone or iPad cannot be used unless it’s in class and for an educational purpose or you may use them at lunch. Also, after some further thought, during your lunchtime you may use your phone in the hallway. The Jack Stephens Gym will be shut down until further notice during lunch. During lunch you may go out front, outback in the picnic area, in the cafeteria, or outside the library. When going out front you must sit or be near the picnic tables for supervision purposes. Also, as a reminder, you’re not allowed to leave campus for lunch. Parents please fill out your student's Online AUP so they can get their iPad as soon as possible. With that in mind, we will not be handing out iPads to Seniors tomorrow due to the lack of response of online authorization for you to use and get the iPad. Again, if your schedule is not complete please make sure you make your way down to student services so that you can have your schedule fixed. We know the line was long today, but that is a typical thing for the first day of school. Parents if you are driving your student to school as you can tell the traffic pattern unfortunately is very slow. We have people on duty as early as 7 o’clock in the morning and your student can come to school well before 8 AM. I appreciate everyone’s cooperation and having the first day of school being a fantastic one and we look forward to finishing out the week by wearing red on Friday. That is a long-standing tradition at PHS. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Here is the link to get your iPad:
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School starts tomorrow at 8am. Please be mindful of the traffic and make sure you are on time. In case you didn't pick up your schedule early, please report to the first floor counseling center or admin office and we will print one off for you in the morning. Some quick reminders for the 1st day:
-Food or outside drink can only be brought in from your parent during your lunch (no door dash, no delivery, no food for others, etc.)
-Hats, skateboards, and speakers are not allowed to be worn/used in the building. Tops should have sleeves & the bottom of your top should cover the waste of your pants. We shouldn’t see your undergarments or your mid-section.
-Student cell phone use will only be allowed before/after school and during their lunch in designated areas (this follows WCS Policy 5114.11).
-If your schedule doesn't contain a full 9 periods for both 1st and 3rd term, please go to Student Services to make an appointment to see your counselor during the missing class period.
-Please fill out your AUP online and turn in you pink Medical form this week.
Please have some patience as we continue to navigate the new state system as it pertains to possible scheduling mistakes or other errors. We look forward to seeing you all the first week.
If you have any further questions, please call 304-420-9595 or email kdemoss@k12.wv.us .
Attention parents:
In order for your student to get their iPad within the first few days of school, this online AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) has now been made available for you to complete digitally. Also here is a QR code that takes you to the same link. Please share.
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Attention all students and parents:
The WVDE has recently upgraded our computer systems statewide which has caused a major learning curve for all of us who use it. I know many of you want your schedules. When the upgrade occurred, some of the scheduled classes were not pulled over from the old system. Our counselors have been working diligently to fix as many errors and fill as many empty spots as they can with our huge student population. With this in mind, our plan is to hand out student schedules next week. We will not guarantee they will be perfect, but we are doing the best we can to make sure we reach perfection. Here is the itinerary for handing out student schedules, open house, and freshman orientation for next week. We encourage parents to attend the orientation so you can see where your student's classes are when they walk around. You will also get to listen to and talk with admins about expectations.
Monday 15th: Seniors can pick up schedules from 9am-3pm in the offices. Hamilton freshman will have their orientation at 5:00 in the auditorium and receive their schedules then.
Tuesday 16th: 10th and 11th graders can pick up their schedules from 9am-3pm in the offices. Jackson freshman will have their orientation at 3:00 in the auditorium and receive their schedules then. Open house for everyone will be 4:45-6:45.
Wednesday 17th: Any remaining Hamilton or Jackson freshman, or 10th-12 grader can pick up their schedules in the offices. Vandy freshman will have their open house at 5:00 and will receive their schedules then.
Thursday 18th: School starts at 8:am.
If you have any questions, please call 304-420-9595
Due to registration delays for early college through WVUP, the payment deadline for dual credit classes has been extended until Friday August 19th.
For freshman orientation schedules will be picked up in the cafeteria first. Once the student gets their schedule they will report to the auditorium for a brief presentation. Following the presentation they can tour the building and see where their classes are. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come.
Attention Dual Credit Students!
Any Junior or Senior taking a dual credit class through WVUP, the deadline to pay for the class is today! You can pay online ( https://www.wvup.edu ) or in person at WVUP. Any questions, please call 304-424-8000.
Have a great day!
Revised upcoming freshman open house for PHS:
Hamilton MS students- Monday, Aug 15 at 5:00
Jackson MS students- Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 3:00
VanDevender MS students- Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 5:00
**Attention Seniors**
Parking spot forms are available in the admin office from 8-3pm, Monday - Friday. Forms must be completely filled out and signed before you can pay for your spot. Parking spot sales will begin on 8/9/22, 8am-Noon on a first come first serve basis. More procedural details will be sent out about 8/9 soon. All parking spots are $50, which goes to help cover the cost of the paint to recover the spot in the summer. Juniors and anyone else who want a spot can pick up their form, but cannot purchase one until all Seniors have had their opportunity. That will be announced at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lawrence at 304-420-9595 or at kaleb.lawrence@k12.wv.us . Thank you and have a good evening.
This is a reminder for all students taking AP or Honors English!
Make sure you complete your summer reading work prior to the start of school. The books lists can be found on the PHS website here: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/summer-reading-lists
Thank you!
Tryouts for the PHS CHEER TEAM and the BIG RED INDIAN will be Monday, August 1 at 10:00 AM in the Field House. Text or call 304-481-5390 for more info. Let’s Go Big Reds!
Freshman Orientation will take place in August by the following schedule:
Hamilton on Aug 15th, Jackson Aug 16th, and Vandy Aug 17th, all starting at 5:00 in the Auditorium.
More information about this will occur as we get closer.
We have heard public concerns and received questions concerning Parkersburg High School’s proposed cell phone policy. As of now, those changes will not happen.
Parkersburg High School will continue to follow Wood County Schools policy 5114.11: Communication/Electronic Devices. Cell phone use will be allowed before and after school and during a student’s designated lunch period. The full policy can be found at https://tinyurl.com/WCSPolicies .
We will continue to listen to our entire school community to determine the best way forward on how to address the challenges electronics can present in classrooms and on campus. We want to work with parents, guardians, teachers, staff and students to make PHS the best it can be for everyone.
Thank you for your patience and support,
Parkersburg High School
THE PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL STORE is now open!
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- Store Open From: July 5 - July 19, 2022
Attention all incoming Juniors and Seniors:
There are a few open spots in the new Cosmetology program at the Wood County Technical Center for the upcoming school year. This is an exciting new program that will train students for various jobs in the cosmetology field.
There are current openings in the program for Juniors and Seniors. If you are interested in being considered for one of these spots, please call the Student Service Center and leave your name and contact information with the secretary. Your counselor will be in contact the week before school begins to discuss a possible schedule. If you have already applied for the program, you do not need to call.
Thank you and gave a good evening.
Greasy Neale will be shut down for paving Tuesday Morning, so please make alternate arrangements if coming to PHS.
Wood County Schools' Summer Food Service Program begins June 13th and will be available through August 5th. To learn more about this important program, follow the link below.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/child-nutrition-information
If you are attending summer school at PHS, there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, June 13th, in auditorium at 8am prior to classes starting. You will be dismissed from there to start the day. Any questions please call 304-420-9595
Two new scholarships, the Chemours' Future of Technical Scholarship and American Legion Auxiliary Unit Memorial Scholarship, have been posted on the School Counseling Scholarship page https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/ph/page/scholarships