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.
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Student and Staff picture day will be Tuesday, 10/31, beginning at 8am. The Yearbook Committee encourages everyone - students, faculty, and staff - to get their school picture taken. They would like to have a current picture for the yearbook.
Reminder: Our football team will be in the regional playoffs this Friday versus the Heath Bulldogs. The game will be at Portsmouth West High School stadium; kickoff will be at 7:00 pm. Because it is an Ohio High School Athletic Association event, passes will not be accepted (including student passes). Everyone entering the gate will need an OHSAA ticket. Discounted tickets are available online. Online adult tickets are $12.00 and online student tickets are $9.00. To secure tickets online, go to ohsaa.org then click the tickets tab, select football, select Region 19, and scroll down to find our game. Admission at the gate is $15 for both adults and students. If you have any questions, you may contact the high school at (740) 858-1103.
Tournament rules: OHSAA Playoff Regulations
Fans, Students, and Parents:
Per OHSAA rules: Spectators are not allowed to form a tunnel on the field, use noise makers, or release confetti at playoff games.
To purchase football tickets go to https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
You can then just type Portsmouth West in the search bar as shown in the picture.
If you buy tickets online - Adult general admission is $12 and student admission is $9
Admission purchased at the gate is $15 for both students and adults.
Red Cross Blood Drive - October 30 8am-1:30pm @ PWHS Gym
Congratulations to the following students for being elected class officers
Freshman Class -
President Zane Pitts,
Vice President Vacilya Begley,
Secretary Gabe Swanner,
Treasurer Corbin Miller;
Sophomore Class -
President Colton Lamblin,
Vice President Trevor Patrick,
Secretary Owen Moore,
Treasurer Rileigh Miller;
Junior Class -
President Cassidy McClurg,
Vice President Jolena Underwood,
Secretary Rylee McDermott,
Treasurer Olivia Kirkpatrick;
Senior Class -
President Carlos Scott,
Vice President Samuel Weiss,
Secretary Kylee Pollitt,
Treasurer Mason Brown
South Central Ohio Educational Service Center’s
Summer Enrichment Scholarship Program for Gifted Students
Parents, Teachers and Guidance Counselors:
The Gifted Services Department of the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in grades 5 through 11 who have been identified as Gifted (through Ohio Dept. of Education approved assessment) to attend Summer Enrichment Programs.
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Soccer/Volleyball tournament info and Football game info: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets (Choose sport, Division III, then scroll to date) Note: volleyball tickets are not yet available online, but should be starting 10/17; soccer tickets are ready to be purchased
Volleyball plays at home on Oct. 19, Thursday. Start time is 7:00 PM - presale tickets can be purchased online as in the past few years. These tickets will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. At the gate, there will be a cash option, but all tickets at the gate will be $10.00
Soccer Plays at Lynchburg-Clay Oct. 19. Start time is 6:30. The ticket options are the same as volleyball.
Football - plays at Wheelersburg Friday night. Presale tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/17) in the HS office.
Reminder: The price of admission to the football game Friday versus Oak Hill will be $6. The additional dollar will go to the UCAN Scholarship Fund, which provides thousands of dollars in scholarships for West students.
Congratulations to our 2023 Football Homecoming Queen and Court
Queen - Kamryn Spriggs
Senior Attendant - Deaglan Wolfe
CTC Attendant - Sara Carter
Junior Attendant - Breanna May
Sophomore Attendant - Ariana Evans
Freshman Attendant - Ariane Jordan
PWHS parents and students: Please make sure all Final Forms information is updated and completed before school begins tomorrow Aug. 16. This information is required and will allow us to get the school year started on a positive note. Thank you!
#WeAreWEST
Below is a list of the names of Portsmouth West High School graduates receiving scholarship awards through the Scioto Foundation. Fifty scholarships have been awarded to 24 Portsmouth West High School graduates through the Scioto Foundation for the 2023 - 2024 academic year, totaling $65,681.00!!!! This includes all UCAN scholarships as well as awards from funds established by community organizations, area businesses, and private donors.
Connor Gray
Abigail Hazelbaker
Ethan Hazelbaker
Carson Horner
Tabitha Johnson
Macie Jones
Aiden Robinson
Abby Taylor
Karlee York
Abigail Adkins
Maelynn Howell
Talisha Osburn
Charity Teeters
Taran Willis
Bailee Wireman
Allison Cooper
Angel Hammond
Jordan Hammond
Haven Hileman
Luke Howard
Levi Kouns
Ashlynn Pfau
Elijah Tilley
Randy Patrick
The date for Open House/Meet the Team Night is Tuesday, August 15.
Open House will run from 6:00-7:00.
Meet the Team will begin at 7:00.
Welcome back to the 2023-24 school year, Senators!
To see a message from the Superintendent about the improvements and changes we've made over the summer, please visit https://wnls.pw/message
We're also happy to announce that students will get free access to athletic events for this school year. For more information and details visit https://wnls.pw/athleticpass
FYI:
If you are interested in registering for the ACT Test this school year
Next Test Date: September 9
Registration Deadline: August 4 (That's tomorrow!)
This test has the option to purchase the test and answer key (which is a great study tool for future tests as you can see what specific questions you answered correctly and incorrectly)
There is also a late registration option available if you sign up after tomorrow (it's an additional $30 or so)
https://my.act.org/
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 6, 2023
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 recent and former grads - Abigail Hazelbaker, Connor Gray, and Taran Willis
https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/2023/07/20/2023-knost-scholarships-awarded/