Parkersburg South High

We would love to hear from you! Share feedback on the 2025-2026 proposed school year calendar. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/upcoming-school-year-calendar-proposal

Parkersburg South will host a Mobile Dental Clinic on Nov 13-14.  Any student that has not had a dental cleaning in 12 months may have a cleaning at the mobile dental unit with a parent signed consent form.  Consent forms are available in Nurse Michele's office and the Counseling office. Also, we will conduct Parent Teacher conferences on Monday November 4th. Students will get conference forms today and tomorrow. Please fill out the form and return it to the school by 3:30pm on Friday November 1st. Conferences run from 11 am to 6:30 pm, with a teacher lunch break from 2 pm to 3 pm. Thank you and It's a Great Day To Be A Patriot.

We are excited to share a special video that showcases the excellence, dedication, and pride within our Wood County Schools community. This video highlights the incredible work of our teachers, coaches, staff, and students, and reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality education for every child. Thank you for being part of our amazing district! Watch the video: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-shines

Be sure to follow the new Facebook page for the Wood County Technical Center to stay updated on the latest offerings from WCTC and the Caperton Center. Discover all the incredible opportunities available to Wood County students! https://www.facebook.com/woodcountytechnicalcenter

Homecoming Shirt orders are due by Monday, September 30th. Please make checks out to PSHS and send forms with payment to room 2218- Mrs. Moss. The cost is $15 small-extra large and please add $2 for each additional X.

Dear Wood County Schools’ families: Thank you for your courage, patience, and understanding this week as our school personnel and law enforcement agencies worked together to keep our schools safe. We are fortunate for the relationship between our school system and law enforcement. Wood County Schools would like to express gratitude and appreciation for the law enforcement agencies throughout our county and state who provided support to Wood County Schools this week. Thank you to the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Vienna Police Department, Williamstown Police Department, and the Capitol Police. -- Christie M. Willis -- Superintendent

Wood County Schools is aware of an online threat targeting various school systems across West Virginia. We take every threat seriously and are actively monitoring the situation. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. We will continue to keep our community informed as we gather more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Need Math Help? Want to practice for the SAT? The Parkersburg South math department can help. We offer math tutoring to students Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during 3rd Pd. Signing up is easy! Ask your math teacher for a tutoring form, fill it out, and return it to your math teacher. We’ll take of the rest.

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

Open House 5-7 August 19, 2024

Freshman Orientation August 13,2024. Start in the ROAC (big gym) at 6 pm. Schedules and tours will be available.

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.

Early College Students

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.

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.

All iPads, charging blocks, and cords should be turned in to the school no later than Tuesday, June 4th. The charge for the items will be added to student debt screens starting Wednesday, June 5th for all items not returned. If you have any questions, please call the school at 304-420-9610.