Parkersburg South High

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 🎶💙🏆💙🎶

A few novice members of the Speaking Patriots started their Saturday morning quite early and competed in the Novice Speech and Debate season opener held at PHS. 🗣️ Congratulations to all who participated, and a special congratulations to junior, Sonnet Napier, for placing 2nd in Original Oratory and 3rd in Impromptu speaking. 🏆 Excellent work, Sonnet!

Congratulations to Caleb Rowan and Erin Carmicle for being selected as the 2023 PSHS Homecoming King and Queen!

The Wood County Clerk's Office will be at PSHS tomorrow morning from 9 - 10:15 am. Students will be permitted to register to vote in the cafeteria. If a senior wants to register to vote, they need to bring a valid ID to present to verify age. Students may register if they are 17, and will be 18 in time to vote in the next general election on November 5, 2024. Students 17 years old may register and vote in primary elections, if they turn 18 before the next general election.

Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.

Tomorrow is the first day of Spirit Week. Dress up as your favorite hero or villain to earn points for your class.

It's Homecoming Week! Attend events and participate in activities to earn spirit points for your class.

Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available, including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and More! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com

Wood County Schools will hold a job fair for WCS positions on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available. Including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and more! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com

Congratulations to the 2023 PSHS Homecoming Court! The homecoming parade will be on Tuesday, September 19, at 6 pm, followed by the Powderpuff Football game at Erickson.

The Class of 2027 signed a “commitment to graduate” today, after a presentation from Jason Ross of Josten’s.