Parents, Guardians and Students of Portsmouth West High School
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your children back to Portsmouth West High School and the start of the 2022-2023 school year. I am looking forward to this year and being a part of our students making an impact in our community and county in academics, the arts and athletics. To our new students and in-coming Freshman, this is the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. No doubt, there will be a lot of anxiety this evening and tomorrow morning. Relax, everything will be fine. You will make new friends share stories and memories that will last a lifetime. It is our goal at Portsmouth West High School to provide a safe learning environment for all students to succeed. Our teachers will challenge you to be better students in the classroom so you are well prepared for your future. I encourage you to take advantage of the many extra-curricular activities that we offer. We will announce when our clubs will hold their initial meetings once we get the year started. Each morning, I will email you daily announcements to keep you in the loop of what’s going on throughout the week. Parents, if at any time you have a question or concern please feel free to contact or email me. This year will go by quickly; with the blink of the eye it will be “Graduation Night” 2023. Everyone enjoy this year, parents take many pictures, stay involved in your child’s education and we will see you tomorrow.
Go Senators Christopher N. Rapp
Principal Portsmouth West High School
FYI: New Bell Schedule for PWHS
Freshmen and Sophomores will go to the cafeteria and Juniors and Seniors will go to the gymnasium each morning and will be dismissed to their classrooms at 7:40. Doors will lock at 7:40. Students will need to report to the office upon entering the building after 7:40.
Period 1 7:45 – 8:36
Period 2 8:39 – 9:30
Period 3 9:33 – 10:24 A Lunch 10:27 – 10:57
Period 4 10:27 – 11:48 B Lunch 11:18 – 11:48
Period 5 11:51 – 12:42
Period 6 12:45 – 1:36
Period 7 1:39 – 2:30
Students riding the bus, pick ups, and drivers will be dismissed at 2:30
Portsmouth West Day at Portsmouth Nutrition this Friday
On August 5, a portion of the proceeds from each Pom Pom and Portsmouth West Tea will go to PWHS cheerleaders
Washington-Nile Local Schools is the site for today's stage in the 2022 Southern Ohio Forest Rally. In its sixth year running and taking place in Chillicothe, Portsmouth & McArthur areas, the Southern Ohio Forest Rally donates money to the Washington-Nile Legacy Scholarship fund. Also contributing 10% of their profits to our scholarship fund is Cheezy Street food truck (https://www.facebook.com/cheezystreetllc/?scrlybrkr=1b7adcda) that is parked out to the side of the cafeteria.
Spectator info: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5833425203596e044b743437/t/628f9f617c9fdc5f3e6395f0/1653579622154/2022+Spectator+Guide_Final.pdf
Reminder for interested students:
The Next ACT Test Date is July 16
Registration Deadline: June 17
https://my.act.org/
Portsmouth West High School is offering students the opportunity to make-up credits over the summer as a part of the "Senator Summer Camp" being offered by the high school. Students who failed to earn credit in core classes (science, math, English, and social studies) may take these courses over the summer in order to alleviate stress in future semesters.
Summer School will operate from July 5th to August 5th. Students will attend classes 5 days a week with a “field trip” scheduled for each Friday.
If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the form at the link below.
https://forms.gle/DmehXRQr7Agy3kKt5
For further information please contact Mr. Cameron Hoover at Portsmouth West Middle School at 740-858-6668 or via email at cameron.hoover@westsenators.org.
Congratulations to the Division III, Region 11 runner-up Portsmouth West Lady Senators, finishing with a 26-3 record. Great job ladies and Coach Coleman. Thank you for representing our district and community with class. Everyone is proud of you. The first pitch for the 2023 season is 300 days away, we are all looking forward to it!!!
The girls softball tournament game scheduled for Saturday has changed locations to Piketon High School. The game will still be played at 2:00pm.
Congratulations to Portsmouth West High School's Class of 2022! Please enjoy the Senior Newsletter at https://5il.co/1arwo and the "Then and Now" video at https://youtu.be/QBeejv0-r64.
Graduation 2022
Graduation will be live streamed to the district youtube channel. A direct link will be posted to the school webpage and facebook on the day of graduation, Friday May 20th.
GRADUATION 2022
Please join us on Friday, May 20th at 7:00 for our 82nd commencement ceremony of the Class of 2022 which will take place in our stadium.
The rain date will be Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 in the stadium.
If we have rain on Saturday, the ceremony will be Sunday, May 22nd 2:00 in the gymnasium.
We will livestream this event. Details will be on our school website on Tuesday.
GRADUATION 2022
Please join us on Friday, May 20th at 7:00 for our 82nd commencement ceremony of the Class of 2022 which will take place in our stadium.
The rain date will be Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 in the stadium.
If we have rain on Saturday, the ceremony will be Sunday, May 22nd 2:00 in the gymnasium.
We will livestream this event. Details will be on our school website on Tuesday.
Here is the list of baby/current pics I have received; please send to kristie.copley@westsenators.org by 5/13
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zl0pb2qQPoFE1qHYVNxcHNNI6VwqjI4r/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109859407471101015784&rtpof=true&sd=true
Senior parents/guardians: your child should have received this in their email today.
Please come out to attend our breakfast, get pictures with the Easter Bunny, and support your local Portsmouth West- SCCTC FFA!!! Come to the High School Cafeteria this Saturday from 9:00AM-11:30AM. Adults are $10, Kids 7-12 $5, and 6 & Under are FREE!
No need to get tickets in advance or RSVP. Just show up!
PWHS prom
"An Exquisite Evening"
April 30, 2022
Grand March at 7:30pm
Lights-Music-Games-Food
Please sign up in the office
Ohio University Southern is hosting the 2022 Bobcat Academy: eclectic youth workshops and opportunities to develop leadership, academic, and imaginative skills.
Explore ten innovative programs, including the Building Bridges Summer Institute, Nursing 101, Bobcat Strong, The Young Writers Workshop, Amateur Theater Workshop, Spanish Language and Culture Workshop, The Science of the Wizarding World, Photo Editing, The Elements and You, and Measure the Height of a Tree!
The Bobcat Academy will be held at Ohio University Southern, 1804 Liberty Avenue, Ironton, Ohio, throughout June and July (please see course dates for further information).
https://www.ohio.edu/southern/community/bobcat-academy
PWHS After Prom Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 6 @ Mex-Itali Inn
11am-8pm
*must present ticket/coupon to get 20% donated
