On Thursday, March 12th, the Portsmouth West Senators will be playing the Peebles Indians in the Regional Semifinals at the Ohio University Convocation Center. Tip-off is slated for 8:00 pm. With the game starting at 8:00, Washington-Nile Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Friday, March 13th. I encourage all of you to come and support our players, cheerleaders, and coaches. For ticket information, go to www.OHSAA.org.
Please note that this does not include SCCTC students. There will be regularly scheduled bus transportation for our SCCTC students.
Thank you,
Chris Rapp
Superintendent
Washington-Nile Local Schools
GO SENATORS!
Information pertaining to the upcoming Vision To Learn screenings and Opt-Out form are included in the attachment below. The forms only need to be returned to school if the decision to Opt-Out of the screening is decided by the parent/guardian. The Opt-Out form (attached) states the parent/guardian does NOT want their student(s) to receive vision care at school. The return date to Opt-Out is Monday, February 16th. The forms will need to be returned to the school by this date.
The vision screening is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Interested in College Credit Plus (CCP)? A Shawnee State University representative will be at the PWHS tiered room on Feb. 11 at 6pm to review College Credit Plus criteria and guidelines for 2026-2027 school year. One meeting session is being offered for you to attend. One parent/guardian and his/her child who is interested in CCP should attend the meeting.
If your child is currently participating in College Credit Plus this school year (2025-2026), attendance to the meeting is recommended but not mandatory. Please know that you will still need to review and complete the necessary material and paperwork to participate in 2026-2027 College Credit Plus Program. Materials will be available after the meeting takes place by contacting Scott Conrad or Michelle Russell. *Attendance at the meeting is required for students new to College Credit Plus during the 2026-2027 school year. *
For more information about Ohio’s College Credit Plus, please visit https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus/students-families/ccp-overview-video-playlist. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Scott Conrad at scott.conrad@westsenators.org or call 740-858-1103.
Queen: Kendyl Matthews
Senior Attendant: Tabitha Rodgers
SCCTC Attendant: Ava Carter
Junior Attendant: Adriann Carver
Sophomore Attendant: Grace Conley
Freshman Attendant: Chloe Lucas
Congratulations to each of these amazing students! We can’t wait to celebrate with you as you bring sparkle, spirit, and Senator pride to this year’s festivities. 🎉🎄
I would like to take this time to thank all of our administration, staff, and students for the hard work and preparation they put in to make our Veterans Day ceremonies at each building a success. Each building prepared a ceremony that was special in its own right. What made it even more special was witnessing our students at all three buildings going up to our veterans, thanking them for their service, looking them in the eyes, and shaking their hands. You are a part of what makes this district great, and I am proud of you.
Lastly, to all of our veterans in our community and throughout our country—you are the true heroes who make our country special. Thank you for your service to our nation.
Chris Rapp
Due to the winter road conditions on our back roads and bus turnarounds, Washington-Nile Local School District and our CTC students will be operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, November 11th.
Washington-Nile Schools will have a waiver day Tuesday, Nov. 25. There will be no school for students on 11/25/25. Classes will resume on Dec. 2.
On Friday, November 7th, the Portsmouth West Senators football team, cheerleaders, band, and color guard will travel to Tri-Village High School for the second round of OHSAA playoffs.
Kickoff for this contest is scheduled for 7:00pm. In order for everyone to travel safely and not be in a rush, Washington-Nile Schools will dismiss early.
The high school, middle school, and CTC will dismiss at 12:30, and the elementary school will dismiss at 1:30.
I encourage all who are able to travel to the game and show your West Side pride and support for our students and coaches. Ticket information is posted on our school website.
Thank you, and have a good evening.
Go Senators!
Senator Community,
On Friday, October 31st, the Portsmouth West Senators football team, cheerleaders, band, and color guard will travel to Cincinnati Summit Country Day School for the first round of OHSAA playoffs.
Kickoff for this contest is scheduled for 7:00pm. In order for everyone to travel safely and not be in a rush, Washington-Nile Schools will dismiss early.
The high school and middle school will dismiss at 12:30, and the elementary school will dismiss at 1:30.
I encourage all who are able to travel to the game and show your West Side pride and support for our students and coaches. Ticket information will be posted soon.
Go Senators!
Chris Rapp
Superintendent
Washington-Nile Local Schools
Give the gift of life? Consider donating for the PWHS Blood Drive on Monday, October 27.
Congratulations to our newly selected class officers for the 2025-2026 school year!
On July 24th, I posted to the community about the US 52 project and our plan for drop offs and pick ups each day once school began. We provided you with an aerial map detailing our plan. With your patience and understanding, our plan has worked well, and I applaud everyone for their effort. When I addressed this issue, I stated that I would keep you informed of any changes or updates.
This morning I received an update from ODOT in reference to the highway project. The update from ODOT was in reference to the concern of when US 52 will be open for two lane traffic.
ODOT responded: If everything goes as planned and weather does not hinder, then we are looking at having one lane in each direction open on Wednesday, September 10. The contractor will then do the drilled shafts while sitting parallel to US 52. Once the drilled shafts are completed the paving contractor will come back in and place the surface asphalt, and then permanent striping and RPMs will be placed with all other remaining items completed. Some of this work will have to be done under flagging operations.
This is great news for our district and the community. Remember, ODOT stated this is if everything goes well. Let's keep our fingers crossed that this will happen. Until then, let's all have the patience and understanding we have had from the beginning of the school year. I will continue to update you if there are any changes.
Have a good day,
Chris Rapp
Superintendent
Washington-Nile Local Schools
Go Senators!
Queen: Ariana Evans
Senior Attendant: Rileigh Miller
CTC Attendant: Eliza Arthur
Junior Attendant: Kylee McCleese
Sophomore Attendant: Kailynn Wiedbrauk
Freshman Attendant: Shelby Hurst