Ready to take the ACT?
Next Test Date: April 15
Registration Deadline: March 10
https://my.act.org/
PWHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Clinic/Practice
PWHS GYM
4:30-6:30
Tuesday, March 14 **Mandatory Informational parent meeting on Tuesday March 14 at 7:00 at the high school**
Wednesday, March 15
Thursday, March 16
Tryouts
Friday, March 17
Beginning at 5:00
(Individuals will be assigned times)
Questions please contact Robin Hileman (740) 961-2498
Attention alumni: West Track program is seeking any West alumni in volunteering to help coach shot and discuss.
If interested contact Coach Dell Peterson - 740.821.2176 Dell.peterson@westsenators.org
West Senators Media Morning Minutes for the week of 2/27/23
https://youtu.be/C92diQFgIxA
Bear with us this week as our Media class was at the Beta convention last week. So, our 2/22 Morning Minutes are taking a little bit of a different look. Have a great short week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nMOK4kLWtQ
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
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