Portsmouth West High School

To the community of Washington-Nile Local Schools,

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!

Congratulations to our 2025 football homecoming Queen and her court!
Queen: Ariana Evans
Senior Attendant: Rileigh Miller
CTC Attendant: Eliza Arthur
Junior Attendant: Kylee McCleese
Sophomore Attendant: Kailynn Wiedbrauk
Freshman Attendant: Shelby Hurst

Washington-Nile Local Schools would like to welcome the Class of 1975 to Alumni Night, August 29, 2025. Before the game vs. Portsmouth, a brief reception with refreshments will be held in the high school library. The class will be announced on the track and a special area will be arranged for seating.

Cross Country begins tomorrow, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Prospective runners will meet in front of PWHS at 9am. Practice will end no later than 10:30am. Bring a bottle of water and dress accordingly. Wear a comfortable pair of running shoes. A 5K on day one might be a bit too much, so we will have a very light workout tomorrow.....Lots of static and dynamic stretches, then we will run a mile, do a little hill work and go for a cool down walk. GET INVOLVED, BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE, EARN A VARSITY LETTER AND MAYBE EVEN MAKE A LITTLE HISTORY..... You must have a good physical to participate. Bring a friend with you. See you tomorrow. -Coaches Eric and Carrie Nichols

Senior Class of 2025 Graduation on Friday, May 16 at 7:00pm can be livestreamed through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZowZot8Y-ek?si=q9iBTdKgVKXxkHV0 Also, guests may access the WiFi network in the gymnasium using the “West Guest” network during the ceremony. There will be a QR code on the graduation program that guests can scan. It will take you to the 2025 PWHS Seniors Video - Then and Now plus senior superlatives plus Kindergarten. This video link will be posted to the public after graduation.

Reminder: PWHS will have incoming Freshmen orientation: Monday, May 5th 6:00.

The Blood Drive is still going on today until 1:30 pm! Please consider giving.

Congratulations to our newly selected basketball homecoming queen and her court: Queen Brooklyn Pitts, Senior Attendant Jadyn Hedge, SCCTC Attendant Mylei McGuire, Junior Attendant Payton Howard, Sophomore Attendant, Maleah Whitman, and Freshman Attendant Shawna Walker

Come to the Trivia Night fundraiser on November 19th and support the 2025 prom! Tickets are $10.00 and Ribber dining tickets are available for $12.00. Email Mrs. Smalley (alison.smalley@westsenators.org) if you have any questions.

Upcoming PWHS events: Dec. 11 - FAFSA/Financial Aid Night @ 6pm Dec. 12 - CCP Informational Meeting @ 6pm

Update for this week's football game: Presale tickets for Friday's game vs. Wheelersburg are on sale at the high school until 2:30 Friday... the cost is $6.00. One dollar from each ticket sale will go to the UCAN scholarship fund.

Our Senator Community has been asked to help with donations for the people affected by the recent hurricane that devastated the Applachian Mountains region of North Carolina. See here for details on how you can help: https://www.westsenators.org/article/1806420

Students, Let's celebrate the football homecoming all week! Remember: 1. check out and participate in the costume/dress themes each day 2. the parade is Thursday at 8 pm at PWHS 3. the homecoming ceremony will be at halftime of the game 4. the dance will be immediately following the game and end at 11 pm

Due to power outages and poor road conditions, all Washington-Nile Local Schools will be operating on a TWO-HOUR DELAY for Monday, September 30, 2024.

Tonight's high school football game with Minford has been cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 28th, at 7:00pm.

Parents of students entering 12th grade: The Ohio Department of Health (per Ohio revised code 3313.67) REQUIRES ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE 12th GRADE to have: A second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (Serogroup A, C, W, and Y). *If your student received their first dose on or after their 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. Vaccinations should be received prior to entry of the first day of the school and no later than the 14th day of school: September 5, 2024 As with other school immunization requirements, students without proof of required vaccinations after this date are subject to exclusion from school. Please contact your child’s physician or the Scioto County Health Department (740)355-8358 to make an appointment. Immunizations are also provided at many local pharmacies. Please forward the record to the school office when your child receives his/her immunization and it will be placed in their health file. It may also be faxed directly to Portsmouth West High School at (740)858-3054. **Please note: There is also a vaccine for Meningococcal Serogroup B which does not satisfy or replace the state vaccine requirement. This is a different and optional vaccine**

Congratulations to the Portsmouth West Class of 2024! Our seniors graduated Friday and are now off to do great things! 🧡🖤 Linked are the Senior Newsletter and "Then and Now" video https://5il.co/2mrrt https://youtu.be/65IOq12-ilo

Congratulations to Emily Moore, Kate Rollins, Kaylor Pickelsimer, and Maci Bradford

Important Graduation Information! Due to the weather forecast of rain on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held in the gymnasium Friday evening at 7:00 PM. Seniors will each get 2 floor seating tickets to pass out to whomever they choose. These tickets will allow the recipient a seat on the gymnasium floor. All other guests will have festival-style seating in the bleachers.