Reminder for seniors: In-house scholarships must be turned in to the guidance office by the end of the school day today, 3/22.
Here is the board-approved Washington-Nile Local School District calendar for the 2024-2025 school year https://5il.co/2ftbm
Seniors: In-House Scholarships are now open. All in-house scholarships must be turned in to the guidance office by the end of the school day March 22. Please review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship. Also, scholarship application responses may be typed (using Kami or any other appropriate app) or handwritten (must be neat and legible).
Please note that these scholarships are reliant on donors, who may pull the scholarship at their discretion or may not have the funds to donate this year. I will try to keep you updated with any known scholarship deletions/removals as soon as I am notified. Good luck!
~Mrs. Copley
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aGp_KNpdP0fS69kLEp5lrl4mfEeVI_DR?usp=sharing
Many eligible PWHS students have been registering to vote recently. Mrs. Callihan stated that she has never had so many students register to vote as she has had this year. It's great to see students empowered and taking their civic duty seriously. Though they are students today, soon they will graduate and be active members and leaders in the community.
Congratulations to our newly elected Miss West 2024 Rylee McDermott. Former Miss West Kara Carter passed the sash on to Rylee and wished her the best on her journey as Portsmouth West High School's Portsmouth River Days candidate.
Important update for tonight's boys' basketball game vs. Valley:
The JV game will only be two quarters tonight. The varsity game will follow.
Also, remember tonight is Pee Wee Night. This will take place after the JV game ends.
Pee Wee night is Friday 2/2. Players and cheerleaders will be recognized in between the Varsity and JV games.
On February 27th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Portsmouth West High School in the tiered room at 8:00 am. This applies to only the Juniors at West. Those Juniors at the CTC will be taking it there. If you (a junior) are a College Credit Plus student and you have a class on that day, please notify your professor/instructor about this and make arrangements for any missed work. If you have any questions, see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Emnett.
PWHS senior class is sponsoring a blood drive Feb 1! Please consider giving blood. There is a current shortage.
See the image for more information. https://www.redcrossblood.org/
The prom committee is taking orders for candy bar Bouquets for Valentine's Day. Small buckets are $6 and large buckets are $10. Bouquets will be delivered Wednesday, February 14th, by the end of the day to elementary school, middle school, and high school students and staff. See Mrs. Smalley (alison.smalley@westsenators.org ) or Mrs. Distel (linda.distel@westsenators.org ) to order. Flyers will be posted around the building. Proceeds will benefit the PWHS JR/SR Prom.
Washington-Nile schools will be holding a College Credit Plus information meeting on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the High School Tiered Room. This is a mandatory meeting for new and returning College Credit Plus students in grades 6-11 and their parents. A representative from Shawnee State University will be on hand to explain the program and the process for applying. If you have any questions, please contact Guidance Counselors Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Emnett or refer to the following link: https://www.shawnee.edu/areas-study/college-credit-plus
For Juniors and Seniors:
CAO, Chamber launch new leadership program for students with the help of SSU
Community Action Organization of Scioto County and The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce have been working closely with Shawnee State University in recent months to prepare a curriculum for a new leadership development class geared towards youth that will start next semester.
The class is called the Portsmouth Area Student Chamber and Leadership Council and is the first of its kind.
Students who are in grades 11 and 12 may apply to enter a year of teamwork building that is built upon the foundation of one semester at Shawnee State University. They will meet a little over monthly in the evenings, where they will meet elected officials, hear from professionals in workforce development, learn from small business owners and those in the medical field, learn about the important role of non-profits and tourism, and more.
“The class is designed to build the foundations of future community leaders by introducing them to the people behind the action today,” Community Action Organization of Scioto County Business and Community Development Manager Joseph Pratt said. “They will learn beside their peers and build a network that will carry the Portsmouth Area into the next generation. It is an exciting concept that Lisa Carver and I have been working on with Shawnee State and we are excited to see what opportunities are created as we host the class each year and adapt it into something even greater.”
Students who participate will get college credit, be eligible for two $1,000 scholarship opportunities, and leave with greater knowledge and leadership skills.
“This program, we believe, will truly shape future leaders, business owners, and movers and shakers,” Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lisa Carver said. “We have been accomplishing this task for years with Leadership Portsmouth, but we are very excited about meeting with this team of younger people to prime them for success at an even earlier age.”
Once the class is finished, the group will continue to meet throughout the year to plan volunteerism, community events, further their networking opportunities and grow as a team.
There is no charge for the program and interested students may apply for the program at caosciotocounty.org/youth-workforce.
Classes will begin in late January and students will need to enroll as a non-degree student at Shawnee State.
https://www.caosciotocounty.org/post/cao-chamber-launches-new-leadership-program-for-students-with-the-help-of-ssu
Reminder: FAFSA night is tonight in the PWHS Library @ 6pm
Students and Parents: Picture retakes are on Wednesday, January 17th at 8:00 am. Picture forms are in the office.
Congrats to our swim team in their recent meet!
Josey Burton, 1st in her 50 freestyle heat and 2nd in her 100 backstroke heat;
Evan Stiles, 1st in his 50 freestyle heat;
Aubrey Stone, 1st in her 100 freestyle heat;
Gracie Kilgallion, new school record on the 200 freestyle event at 3:22.93; and
First 4 x 100 freestyle relay swam last night in over 3 years by Evan Stiles, Colton Hill, Gabe Swanner and Austin Ramsey. What a tough event!
Do you need to register for the next ACT?
Next Test Date: February 10
Registration Deadline: January 5
https://my.act.org/
From Rosemount Pavilion:
"Rosemount Pavilion would like to thank Miley Castle for volunteering during her Christmas break. Miley goes to Portsmouth West high school and is a member of the Beta club. Our residents have enjoyed spending time with her and
for her help during group activities!"
Good work, Miley!
Winterfest in Portsmouth has some great entertainment this evening! Some of PWHS's finest are performing!
Congratulations to our newly selected 2023-2024 basketball homecoming queen and court:
Freshman attendant - Macey Whisman;
Sophomore attendant - Kendal Matthews;
Junior attendant - Ashlynn Swords;
SCCTC attendant - Molly Dalton;
Senior attendant - Emmaly Damron; and
Queen - Skylar Boggs
Parents of students in 9th grade:
Please review the documents in the links below and/or the attachments, which contain information regarding the OHYes! survey that will be conducted on Dec.19th.
The survey will be conducted in 9th-grade history classes and should only require 15-20 minutes.
*Please be aware that the marked parent opt-out form should only be returned if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the survey.*
A copy of the survey can be found in the front office of the high school.
https://5il.co/2af3u
https://5il.co/2af3t
https://5il.co/2af3v