Seniors will have to their picture taken for the large group photo tomorrow at 12 noon in the ROAC. Students will be excused from any classes at the Vo tech, Caperton, or WVUP. If you want to purchase a picture, the price is $17 to Lifetouch. We will have packets available tomorrow.
Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Open enrollment starts today. Complete the form at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. Need some assistance or do not have access to the form? Visit your school office. The central office, at 1210 13th St. in Parkersburg, is another option for assistance with completing the form.
Open Enrollment begins at noon today (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024). If you would like your child to attend a school outside of your current attendance zone, you must complete the online enrollment form. The link opens at noon today.
Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning January 16th on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to the internet or have a device, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and will be able to assist you.
If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.
Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning on January 16 at noon on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to a device or the internet, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and can assist you beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 16.
If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.
Wood County Schools values your family's educational choices and is committed to providing options that suit your needs. We encourage you to explore the possibilities and make the best choice for your child through our open enrollment program. Open enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 16th. Click below to learn more.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment
FREE AFTER SCHOOL SAT PREP OFFERED FROM WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Free After School SAT Prep · January – April, 2024
Access to practice SAT tests · Test taking strategies · Personalized lessons to help your student prepare for the SAT · Register by contacting the office of your student's high school. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1378523
Santa’s Helpers are ready!
Students at Parkersburg South High School are accepting letters to Santa! All letters postmarked by Dec. 8 will receive a personalized response from Santa.
Much appreciation to students in speech and debate, national honor society, journalism class, theater, as well as students in 10th grade ELA classes. They are volunteering their time for this project.
This is the 8th year of the Letters to Santa program at Parkersburg South. Thanks to the sponsors of this endeavor, teachers Justin McKown and Katie Nestor. Watch for the promotional stories on WTAP and The Parkersburg News and Sentinel.
You can send in your letters one of two ways:
Email a picture of your handwritten letter to Santa to: santashelperspshs@gmail.com
Be sure to Include the name of the writer, and a return address. Otherwise, the response will be sent via email.
You can mail your letters to Santa:
Parkersburg South High School
Attention: Mrs. Nestor
1511 Blizzard Drive
Parkersburg WV, 26101
All letters should be postmarked by Dec. 8. Please include the name of the writer, along with a return address.
We will try to respond to all letters; however, letters sent after 12.08.23 cannot be guaranteed.
https://www.wtap.com/2023/11/27/parkersburg-south-high-school-kicks-off-annual-letters-santa-program/
South Student Council sold turkey hands as a fundraiser to sponsor local families for Thanksgiving.
Looking for tutoring options for you child? Look no further. Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1321853
Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.
Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.
REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.
Please share! Parent Teacher Conference forms were sent home with students on Tuesday, October 17. Please complete and send back for your student’s teachers to schedule your requested times.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October, 26.
Parents:
1. Select the time frame you would like to schedule conferences.
2. Record the names of teachers you would like to meet with.
3. Send the paper back to school with your student to share with their teachers.
4. Teachers will indicate the time of the conference on your student’s paper.
5. Students will return the paper home to you.
See you in October 26!
Parkersburg South High School students collected $472.90 to donate to the United Way. This was done during Spirit Week of Homecoming. Students also collected canned goods and other items for our school pantry.
We are very proud of our student body for taking an active part in volunteerism and supporting our community needs. Promoting good citizenship is a top goal at South!
Mark your calendar. Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, October 24.
PSHS at the Jim Kessel Big Red Band Competition in Parkersburg, WV.
PSHS Band swept their Class A awards- Percussion, Drum Major, Twirler, Color Guard, Music, Visual, and Overall Band.
Overall Awards (out of 17 bands)
Twirler
1st Runner-up Grand Champion
Governor’s Cup Awards
Class A Champion
Overall 1st Runner-up Grand Champion
🎶💙🏆💙🎶
