Portsmouth West High School

Portsmouth West Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations 2023 The Washington-Nile Local School District invites nominations for candidates to the Portsmouth West High School Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame 2023. This award honors alumni whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their communities. Please go to our district website www.westsenators.org for guidelines and nomination form, or stop by the Board of Education office to pick up a nomination packet. 15332 US Hwy 52, West Portsmouth, 740-858-1111. Deadline for nominations is April 03, 2023.

Track Sign-ups are available in the HS main office or library through 2/24

West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 2/13/23. Thanks for watching! https://youtu.be/qs3V59oLt2o

We hope you enjoy West Media's Senators Shenanigans video - January 2023 recap. https://youtu.be/o--XwHTEDtc

There will be a district-wide hat day this Friday, February 10th. Please bring a $1 donation to wear a hat. Proceeds go to help the juniors and seniors toward their prom and graduation.

The PWHS Vocal Music Department will perform the Music of Queen on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm on the high school stage. Songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more favorites will be presented through a combination of choreography, lights, singing and instrumental music that promises to ROCK YOU. We hope to see you there! Contact 740-858-3956 or the high school for tickets. ($12.00 adults/$10.00 students)

Congratulations to our recently selected Miss West, Kara Carter! Miss West was voted on by our student body after the candidates met the school-required criteria, interviews were conducted by PWHS Media, and then those interviews were distributed for students to assist with their selection. Miss West Kara Carter will represent Portsmouth West High School in the next several months in various River Days events and at the Portsmouth River Day Pageant September 2023.

Please note changes for softball tryouts: Tryouts will now be *February 20, 2023* at 3:30 in the athletic facility. Weightlifting and conditioning are three days a week at the facility from 3:15-5:15.

Grades 9, 10, & 11: PWHS will be administering the Accuplacer test for College Credit Plus eligibility on February 7th at 9:00am in the tiered room. If you are interested, come to the Guidance office to sign up. Also, the mandatory meeting for students who are interested in College Credit plus for the 2023-2024 school year will be Wednesday February 8th at 6:00 in the tiered room. This is for parents and students. If you have any questions, see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Emnett.

West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 1/30/23. Thanks for watching and have a great week! https://youtu.be/HBlZBtC_RAU

American Red Cross Blood Drive Feb 2, 2023 8am-1:30pm PWHS Gymnasium

West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 1/23/23. Thanks for watching and have a great week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2bpUjqwTlA

2023-2024 Washington-Nile Local School District Calendar https://5il.co/1nm9g

Current freshmen and sophomore girls: The SHE program provides a 2-week virtual experience for young women who are currently in their freshman and sophomore years of high school. The program will include a series of virtual workshops, panels, and hands on research activities, with science research kits which will be sent directly to the participant’s home. Week 1: Hands on Cancer Research––Live online laboratory instruction with at-home experiment kit Week 2: Career Exploration in Cancer Research & Medicine––Virtual professional development workshop sessions Dates & Time: July 10 - 21, 2023; Monday thru Friday Benefits Financial compensation up to $500 Opportunity to connect with other high school students across the country Attend presentations, panel discussions, and professional development workshops with research and medical professionals across the United States Eligibility Criteria Students who have completed their freshman or sophomore year of high school prior to the program start Must identify as a female Must be able to commit to 4 hours of virtual meetings Monday through Friday for two weeks in the summer (dates and times to be determined) Expectations Students must actively engage in all program activities Student must commit to attending all 40 hours of program virtual sessions Students will be asked to complete surveys to evaluate the program Apply today! https://cancer.osu.edu/for-cancer-researchers/education-and-training/for-high-school-students/american-cancer-society-she-program

Please enjoy our West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 1/16/2023 https://youtu.be/Zq-396QhZkQ

Congratulations to our 2023 Basketball Homecoming Queen and her court! Queen - Sydni Callihan Senior Attendant - Hannah McLaughlin SCCTC Attendant - Jasmine Sargent Junior Attendant - Jordan Graham Sophomore Attendant - Ava Potters Freshman Attendant - Rileigh Miller PWHS Basketball Homecoming, "A Kind of Magic," will be January 20. The dance will be after the boys basketball game against Northwest. Students who are bringing a guest from another school must have a permission slip signed by that school’s principal. Permission slips are in the main office.

There will be a College Credit Plus Information meeting on February 8th at 6:00 pm in the High School Tiered Room. This meeting is for all students and parents wishing to participate in College Credit Plus for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact the High School Guidance office if you have any questions.

Please enjoy our West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 1/9/2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBsuCvuMM90

Portsmouth West Softball /Shawnee State Softball hosting camp -(waiver included) - February 26,2023-please register each player individually Shawnee State softball will be hosting the camp. February 26,2023 first session: k-2 11:30-1:45 second session- 3rd-8th grade- 2:00-4:30 Camp t shirts will be provided upon registration registration fee:$30.00- cash or check payable to: PWHS Softball -(receipt upon payment) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzWCAP1-Zq9chS98DBYh6MIYeWAgqe-dHP2XUYHfkZnQeE6w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tonight’s home basketball game v. Valley HS (12/23/22) has been canceled. The game will be rescheduled at a later date.