In order to participate in College Credit Plus for the 2022-2023 school year, students must take the Accuplacer exam. PWHS will be offering the Accuplacer exam February 15 at 8:00am in the tiered room. Any student who needs to take the Accuplacer exam should sign up in the guidance office by February 9.
Transportation Supervisor posting
Congratulations to this year's Basketball Homecoming Queen and Court!
Queen - Mariah Smith
Senior Attendant - Nataya Richards
CTC Attendant - Chloe Martin
Junior Attendant - Olivia Montavon
Sophomore Attendant - Kamryn Spriggs
Freshman Attendant - Myla Mead
All PWHS basketball games are canceled for the remainder of this week.
This week in sports 1/10/22
The College Credit Plus application is now available on the SSU website. Here is the link:
https://admissions.shawnee.edu/register/?id=892c855c-a0c3-46b0-a68a-17b8e4256773&_ga=2.198196399.1018630339.1641471720-1822262535.1626280270
YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR!!! So, even if you have participated in the program in the past, you still need to reapply every year.
Remember, you will need to have a valid ACT or Accuplacer score to be eligible.
Contact Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Emnett with any questions.
Parents of and students interested in College Credit Plus classes must attend the required meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 6pm in the PWHS tiered room.
This week in sports 1/3/22
This week in sports 12/20/21
This week in sports 12/13/21
Christmas Spirit Week!
Dec. 13th-17th
Monday- Christmas sweaters
Wear your favorite or ugliest Christmas sweater
Tuesday-Tinsel Tuesday
Wear your holiday bling!
Wednesday- Wear your favorite Christmas movie
Show off your favorite Christmas movie on a shirt or dress up as a favorite character
Thursday- Christmas hat day
Santa hats, elf hats/ears, reindeer antlers, etc.
Friday- Christmas pajama day
Wear your favorite but appropriate jammies!
Congratulations to the members of the OMUN and their outstanding accomplishments this past week in Columbus:
John Jones served as Human Rights Council President.
Macie Jones was elected 2022 Council President.
Macie was also awarded the Outstanding Delegate award.
Our Central African Republic nation earned Runner-up in Outstanding Talent and won the Outstanding Cultural Nation Award as well.
Mr. and Mrs. Smalley would like to congratulate their success and outstanding behavior.
Great job students, way to represent Portsmouth West High School and our community!
Due to the closing of school today the Christmas Concert has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for this Saturday beginning at 3:00.
The Mistletoe Ball will be that evening from 7:30pm-9:30pm at PWHS Cafeteria $5/student
Mistletoe Ball
Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7:30pm-9:30pm
PWHS Cafeteria
$5/student
Cheer Camp Cheerleaders will perform Friday, December 10, at halftime of the varsity basketball game
This week in sports 12/6/21
Join us today on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/ThePWHS/) at 12:00pm as the Lady Senators take on the Lady Hornets at the Rock!
The Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball games against South Webster for tomorrow evening have been postponed. The games will be played on 01-08-2022.
Join us tonight on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/ThePWHS/) at 6:00pm as the Lady Senators take on the Lady Mohawks at the Rock!
Impressive Studios first annual PWHS Christmas fundraiser. See image for details.
Picture retake day is Wednesday, December 8 at 8:00am.
This week in sports 11/29/21
A Gifted Scholarship informational meeting will be held at the South Central Ohio ESC on Tuesday, November 30th, at 5:30pm. TO ATTEND, you must pre-register with Sharee Price, the Gifted Services Coordinator at the South Central Ohio ESC at: sprice@scoesc.org or call her office at 740-354-0229.
If you cannot attend the meeting, scholarship packets have already been sent home with your child. If you still need this packet, please see Mr. Nichols at PWHS and Ms. Pauley at PWMS.
For students identified as gifted:
A Gifted Scholarship informational meeting will be held at the South Central Ohio ESC on Tuesday, November 30th, at 5:30pm. TO ATTEND, you must pre-register with Sharee Price, the Gifted Services Coordinator at the South Central Ohio ESC at: sprice@scoesc.org or call her office at 740-354-0229.
If you cannot attend the meeting, scholarship packets have already been sent home with your child. If you still need this packet, please see Mr. Nichols at PWHS and Ms. Pauley at PWMS.
This week in sports 11/22/21
What: Financial Aid and FAFSA Night
When: 11/29 @ 6pm
Where: Portsmouth West High School
Congratulations to the following ladies for their volleyball awards/honors:
Sophomore, Emma Sayre
2nd Team All-SOC II
District Honorable Mention
Junior, Maelynn Howell
1st Team All-SOC II
District Honorable Mention
This week in sports 11/15/21
Senator Girls Fall Cheer Camp
Nov. 14
View image for details
Reminder for seniors: Herff Jones will be at PWHS tomorrow, 10/27, during lunch to take orders. See the attached image for payment info. Stop by the office if you still need an information packet.
Congratulations to our band who received a superior rating this weekend and will be headed to the state competition again! In addition to the superior rating, they also earned:
Overall 1st place Guard
1st in class B Auxiliary, Percussion, and Band
2nd runner up overall
PWHS held a tailgate-themed football pep rally during lunch today.
Best wishes to our football team in their last regular season game as they take on Wheelersburg tonight. Go Senators!
Please see the attached document regarding traffic patterns for PWHS beginning Tuesday October 19th.
Our very own Ed Ingles has received the WSAZ Hometown Hero Award this past Monday. Ed was nominated because of all the countless hours that he gives our district and never asking for anything in return.
WSAZ Joe Payton just confirmed that today at 5:30 on channel 3 you can watch Ed’s award ceremony.
Congratulations Ed Ingles!
Congratulations to our Girls’ Golf Team on making PWHS history by winning the SOC Team Championship! #WeAreWest
Students: Homecoming spirit week is 9/27-10/1
★ Monday- Country Vs Country Club ★
☆ Tuesday- That 70’s/80’s day ☆
★ Wednesday- JAILBREAK! ★
☆ Thursday- Senior Citizen ☆
★ Friday- Hoco shirts! ★
Congratulations to our 2021 Homecoming Queen and her court:
Freshman Attendant Olivia Kirkpatrick
Sophomore Attendant Lakota Carver
Junior Attendant Kyli Osborne
CTC Represenative Alexis Boldman
Senior Attendant Keima Bennett
Homcoming Queen Kenzie Miller
Congratulations to the recently selected football homecoming queen and court!
Queen - Kenzie Miller
Senior Attendant - Keima Bennett
CTC Attendant - Alexis Boldman
Junior Attendant - Kyli Osborne
Sophomore Attendant - Lakota Carver
Freshman - Olivia Kirkpatrick
MEET THE TEAM NIGHT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
FOR FALL SPORTS AND BAND
“TAILGATE STYLE IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT”
THERE WILL BE MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD AND FUN!!!
5:00 MUSIC, GAMES, AND FOOD
7:00 INTRODUCTION OF BAND MEMBERS AND ATHLETES
COME OUT AND EAT, PLAY SOME GAMES AND SHOW YOUR SENATOR SPIRIT!!!
Congratulations to the PWHS newly elected class officers!
12th
President - Natalie Mershon
Vice - Sharon Macias
Treasurer - Abigail Winters
Secretary - Nataya Richards
11th
President - Brandon Anderson
Vice - Jacob Cole
Treasurer - Isaac Horner
Secretary - Macie Jones
10th
President - Kara Carter
Vice - Reece Coleman
Treasurer - Derrick Hurst
Secretary - Sara Carter
9th
President - Chase Pistole
Vice - Nichol Rapp
Treasurer - Mason Parker
Secretary - Sierra Zaccaro
Students and Senator fans!!!
If you do not have tickets for tonight's game against Columbus KIPP, Buffalo Wild Wings will be showing it on one of their screens. Kick-Off is at 7:00. Stop by, get something good to eat and cheer the Senators on to a victory.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FOOTBALL GAME AT COLUMBUS KIPP THIS FRIDAY.
TICKETS WILL BE LIMITED TO ONLY TWO PER PLAYER. THERE WILL BE NO PRESALE TICKETS OR TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE. THE GAME WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. TO WATCH THE GAME, PLEASE GO TO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCto3TKLx6189iy9p9pk4kWA
If you need to take the ACT on October 23, the deadline to register without a late fee is Friday, September 17!
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Volleyball team wins !!!
Congratulations to our Volleyball team on their straight set victory today over Notre Dame.
Awesome job ladies, keep it going.
The Orange and Black rolls on!!!
Congratulations to the Senator football team on their 41-8 victory over Wellston. The Senators, winners of two straight head to Columbus on Friday at 7:00 to take on the KIPP Academy.
In order to encourage students to develop a routine and maintain contact with their teachers during virtual learning, beginning tomorrow we will begin issuing a "daily check-in" form sent through the student email on virtual learning days. Students will be required to complete this form by 12pm daily in order to check in with the school. Included in the form are questions regarding student wellness as well as academic progress. This check-in will be tied to daily attendance. It's extremely important that your child completes this form daily. Please help your student to remember to check in daily on their email to complete this form. Thank you, Portsmouth West High School Administration
Congratulations to the football team as they rolled to a 41-12 victory over Frankfort Adena. Next up for the Orange and Black will be the Wellston Golden Rockets, this Friday at Wellston. Kickoff is at 7:00.
Portsmouth West High School wishes our Miss West 2021 Madison Russell the best of luck in the River Day's Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 4.
https://youtu.be/NvujtIgL8dg
Girls Volleyball Wins Again
Congratulations to our girls volleyball team on their win last night against Minford. They face South Webster this evening in a key SOC match tonight.
Good Luck Ladies, let's make it three straight!!!
Parents and guardians,
If you have not done so yet, please complete your students FinalForms. For safety purposes it is extremely important that we have up to date contact information for your child and FinalForms is the method to submit that information to the school. You can complete your students FinalForms by going to the link below and signing in as a parent.
https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
If you are having issues with your FinalForms please contact Andrew Ralstin at 740-858-1103 or andrew.ralstin@westsenators.org
LADY SENATORS WIN!!!
Congratulations to the Lady Senators Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball teams on their wins this evening against Valley.
Great job ladies, way to represent the Orange and Black
To the families and Class of 2025,
Welcome to the new school year. I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are ready to get back to school. This is a new chapter in your life. The next four years will be filled with new challenges and great memories. Right now, no doubt a lot of things are going through your mind. With that there is a feeling of anxiety. Relax, everything is going to be alright. Each of us at Portsmouth West has been in your shoes. Don’t ever hesitate to talk to your instructors if you are having problems understanding the lesson material that they are presenting to you. You are coming to a school where the staff is very friendly. Our job is to prepare and support you, so you will be ready to contribute to society once you graduate in 2025. That date will be here before you know. Until then, enjoy each day, participate in all activities that you can without over extending yourself. We will see you Wednesday morning.
Take Care, Chris Rapp
Principal,
Portsmouth West High School
Bus Routes Continued
Please see the attached bus schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.
Students and Families,
Welcome back! I hope you have had a great summer!
Portsmouth West High School will be having an Open House on August 16th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 18th.
Please note that our school will have a schedule change this year. Students will need to be in their classrooms no later than 7:30am. Students will be counted tardy on or after 7:31am. Please see the attached document for more schedule details.
12th grade parents: We are looking forward to the return of our students! Do not forget to get your child’s required 12th grade immunizations before our return date on August 18th to avoid school exclusion. Call your doctor, health department, Wal-Mart, Kroger, CVS for an appointment.
Any junior high student interested in running boys or girls Cross Country this year should be at the front of the high school Monday, August 9th at 8:00 for practice. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Conrad at julie.conrad@westsenators.org.
Any High School Girl interested in playing Soccer for the 2021-2022 School Year should report to the practice field in front of the Elementary School on Thursday August 5th at 6:00. Any questions should be directed to Coach Tom Hoggard at (740) 935-3729.
WEST football fundraiser August 3 11am-8pm at Mexitali
PWHS Football Program ad
whole page $100 (senior $75), 1/2 page $50, 1/4 page $25
Contact Robin Hileman 740 961 2498
Girls Soccer
Open Field/Conditioning will begin on Tuesday June 29th for any High School Girl interested in playing Soccer for the 2021-2022 School Year. The Open Field/Conditioning will begin at 6:00 PM at the Main Soccer Field, and all players should have Soccer Cleats and Shin Guards. Any questions please call Tom Hoggard at (740) 935-3729.
2020 YEARBOOKS: The 2020 Senatorian yearbooks have arrived and are available for pick-up/purchase at the high school beginning Monday, June 28th during regular school hours, 8am-3pm. Cost is $60, check or money order payable to PWHS Yearbook. You can still order the 2021 Senatorian online at: yearbookordercenter.com. Enter School Code: 17721.
Again, congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2021!
Please enjoy this video celebrating students in the 2020-2021 Senior Life Classes at Portsmouth West High School.
https://youtu.be/Pk0eDbwL0Sw
Portsmouth West High School will be live streaming the Commencement Ceremonies this evening, June 4th, starting at 7:00pm. Please join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2021! https://youtu.be/oqkLIxLkirI
Congratulations to Portsmouth West High School's Class of 2021! We hope you enjoy the 2021 Senior Edition Newsletter
https://5il.co/to68
The Band and Choir Spring Concert will be streamed live, starting at 6:30pm on YouTube. Please join us!
https://youtu.be/eauXtMAuhNg
The Portsmouth West Choir and Portsmouth West High School Marching Band will be live streaming the annual spring concert this evening at 6:30pm this evening. The link to view the livestream will be posted later this evening. Additionally, the 2021 Portsmouth West High School graduation ceremonies will be live streamed tomorrow at 7:00pm as well. The link to view will be posted tomorrow.
SENIORS: Don't forget to turn in your Senior Profiles to Mrs. Copley. We would love to have you share all of the great achievements, athletics, and honors you have worked so hard to attain during your high school years. If you would like to share your thoughts about the 2020-21 school year and how COVID has impacted the year for you, please do!
This is the "condensed" version of the senior newsletter that will come out in the next two weeks. Enjoy, and congratulations to the Class of 2021!
https://www.smore.com/thrkx
The PWHS Spring Awards Ceremony will be streamed live starting at 1:00pm. You can join us live on our district YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUK368HQJxI
Seniors: Remember that your Google accounts will be closed after you graduate. Please make sure to get all files you may want to use in the future - before they have been deleted. Google Takeout is an easy way to quickly transfer the files you want.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wzRAoNf57vW-PpIiMQrAjcilyawkhGcZD9qKMOFwaHU/edit?usp=sharing
SPRING AWARDS CEREMONY
05-27-2021 @ 1:00
Just a reminder, due to COVID-19 restrictions the Spring Awards Ceremony will be held tomorrow in the gymnasium for students only. It will be livestreamed on our school website beginning at 1:00.
Portsmouth West High School is offering students the opportunity to make-up credits over the summer as a part of the "Senator Summer Camp" (July 5th-August 6th) being offered by the high school. Students who fail to earn credit in core classes (science, math, English, and social studies) may take these courses in order to alleviate stress in future semesters. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the form at the link below. If you have already filled out this form please disregard this message.
https://forms.gle/H1SnnVvRnLQJw21j8
Following their victory last night, Baseball will be playing at home on Saturday at noon in the Sectional final against Adena. Go Senators!
Seniors: please keep checking your email daily. Currently, senior superlatives are open (until midnight tonight) and tomorrow Senior favorites will open. All Portsmouth West - including CCP and SCCTC- seniors are welcome to participate. Other communication will be sent via email when necessary, as well.
Also, a reminder: baby and current pictures need to be sent to Mrs. Copley (kristie.copley@westsenators.org) by the end of the day on May 21 if you want to participate in the senior slideshow. No pictures will be accepted after this date.
This week in sports 5/17/21
Portsmouth West High School is offering students the opportunity to make-up credits over the summer as a part of the "Senator Summer Camp" (July 5th-August 6th) being offered by the high school. Students who fail to earn credit in core classes (science, math, English, and social studies) may take these courses in order to alleviate stress in future semesters. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the form at the link below.
https://forms.gle/H1SnnVvRnLQJw21j8
Reminder: Join us May 13, 5:30pm, at Portsmouth West High School for an evening of valuable information about financial aid and assistance in completing the FAFSA. This event is open to all area students (both high school and college) interested in learning more about financial aid and getting assistance in completing the FAFSA. **PWHS will provide Free dinner and dessert to all attendees**
Seniors and parents, please get Mrs. Copley (kristie.copley@westsenators.org) your baby and current pictures by May 21 if you want to be included in the senior slideshow. Attached is a google sheet with the list of students who have (marked with an x) submitted pictures. Please share this info with all seniors and senior parents (especially those seniors who are virtual and go to SCCTC since they may not check their emails).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLf2d2aWlHj776dHGZ5-QXQKhxKvEzbQ/view?usp=sharing
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 fail to earn credit in core classes (science, math, English, and social studies) may take these courses in order to alleviate stress in future semesters. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the form below.
https://forms.gle/pj5yfgX5adtQQSc37
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 fail to earn credit in core classes (science, math, English, and social studies) may take these courses in order to alleviate stress in future semesters. If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out the form at the weblink below.
https://forms.gle/9txhrhEbWffpKAPZ8
This week in sports 5/10/21
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Students will register for 2021-2022 classes on May 11 and 13, 2021. Please take time
with your son/daughter to discuss classes he/she will be taking next year. We encourage
students to challenge themselves by taking classes that are demanding. A registration guide can be found on-line at www.westsenators.org or we have them available in the guidance office. Please feel free to call/email our guidance office with any questions or concerns at 740-858-1107.
Link to the registration guide below:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1239664/HS_Registration_Guide.pdf
The softball game on Thursday 5/6 has been cancelled.
Join us May 13, 5:30pm, at Portsmouth West High School for an evening of valuable information about financial aid and assistance in completing the FAFSA. This event is open to all area students (both high school and college) interested in learning more about financial aid and getting assistance in completing the FAFSA.
**PWHS will provide Free dinner and dessert to all attendees**
If possible, *Please RSVP* kristie.copley@westsenators.org before May 11 to ensure we have enough for all.
Congratulations to PWHS alumni and current Wilmington College student-athletes Caleb Deaver and Brandon Weaver for earning All-OAC Offense and Defense awards, respectively.
Click the link below for the complete Wilmington College article
http://www.wilmingtonquakers.com/sports/fball/2020-21/releases/202105032momck
Click the link below for the complete list of All-OAC football awards
https://www.oac.org/sports/fball/Football_All-OAC/Football_2021_Spec._Awards-All-OAC.pdf
Anatomy/Physiology classes, under Mrs. Bazler’s instruction, visited SSU Biological unit Friday, April 30. They explored cadaver lab and the Medical Lab Technology to get a hands on look at the classes and environment students will experience if they major in a Health Sciences field at Shawnee State University.
This week in sports 5/3/21
Portsmouth West High School's last blood drive of the year is May 11th in the high school gym.
Covid 19 antibody testing will be completed on all blood donations for the COVID- 19 antibodies. These results may provide valuable insights into the donor's potential past exposure to this coronavirus or an antibody response developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Donors should know the name of the manufacturer of their vaccine.
Donors may schedule a time slot on the Red Cross site and to make their donations a smoother process complete the Rapid Pass information and bring their Rapid Pass with them.
Reminder: FAFSA and Financial Aid Night is tonight at 5:30. It is open to ALL are students and their families. Dinner is provided and walk-ins are welcome.
Financial Aid and FAFSA Night April 28 at 5:30pm Join us at PWHS for an evening of valuable information about financial aid and assistance in completing the FAFSA. This event is open to all area students (both high school and college) interested in learning more about financial aid and getting assistance in completing the FAFSA. **PWHS will provide FREE dinner and dessert to all attendees** Please RSVP kristie.copley@westsenators.org before April 27 to ensure we have enough dinner and refreshments for all. Covid protocols will be followed as you will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
Supplemental learning support for students with disabilities
$2,000 summer learning grant available for qualifying students! Spots are limited! Enrollment will be open April 15-May 15th.
Learning Aid Ohio aims to provide in-person, supplemental learning support for students with IEPs or 504 Plans during this unique school year.
https://www.learningohio.com/
On behalf or the Special Education Dept. we would like to invite you to participate in the 2021 "Light it Up Blue" Autism Awareness Day at the Washington-Nile Local School District.
All proceeds will go the the Autism Project of Southern Ohio (located in Portsmouth).
Donations will be collected at each building on Friday, most likely during first period.
The HS already has some Autism activities going on this week, thanks to the PWHS Key Club. If the Key Club can raise $500, this donation will be matched! Let's help them reach this goal and beyond!
A special thanks to Stacey Riber for leading the way on planning this years activities at PWES and PWMS.
See you on Friday.....Wear Blue and support a great cause!
It's a Beautiful Day!
This week in sports 4/26/21
Seniors and parents,
It’s that time! Graduation is around the corner, and I’d like to create a slideshow to run the hour before the ceremony starts. The slideshow will have the theme of “then and now,” and, thus, we will need a baby (birth to age 4ish) picture and a current picture. They can be either digital files (jpg, jpeg, png… no Google docs) or printed pictures or a combination of both. Send digital files to kristie.copley@westsenators.org and print photos to Mrs. Copley, PWHS librarian. Because it takes a considerable amount of time to scan and save that number of image files, all pictures must be submitted to Mrs. Copley by Friday, May 21.
Note: You may come back to pick up any print photos after May 28 or provide a self-addressed and stamped envelope for them to be returned by mail.
The home baseball game for tonight (4/21/21) has been cancelled.
Financial Aid and FAFSA Night
April 28 at 5:30pm
Join us at PWHS for an evening of valuable information about financial aid and assistance in completing the FAFSA. This event is open to all area students (both high school and college) interested in learning more about financial aid and getting assistance in completing the FAFSA.
**PWHS will provide FREE dinner and dessert to all attendees**
Please RSVP kristie.copley@westsenators.org before April 27 to ensure we have enough dinner and refreshments for all.
Covid protocols will be followed as you will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
West Senators,
Portsmouth West High School is partnering with SOMC to offer a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for students aged 16 and older.
The clinic for West students will be held at SOMC on Friday, April 23 from 9:00am-11:00am. PWHS will provide chaperones and school transportation to the clinic. Students may also provide their own transportation and enter through the front lobby doors. The clinic will be located on the left of the lobby beside the Gift Gallery. Students may have one adult visitor to accompany them if they would like.
SOMC has provided a registration and consent form (link below) that MUST be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the school by Wednesday, April 21 at 3:00pm. These forms can be found on our school website under the COVID tab. Hard copies are also available for pick up in our main office.
If you have questions about the vaccine, please contact SOMC Vaccine Clinic staff at 740-356-6485.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1218532/Student_Vaccine__registration_consent_042021__1_.pdf
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1218533/Vaccine_Info_for_Schools_sheet__1_.pdf
This week in sports 4/19/21
Prom Announcement
Juniors and Seniors,
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Prom and Grand March will be moved to the gymnasium. The Grand March will begin at 6:30. We will divide it into three sections and vacate the gymnasium each time. Students will be given three tickets to distribute for others to attend. Tomorrow, students will be informed which section they will participate in.
Tonight's athletic events (4/14/21) are cancelled. Baseball is rescheduled for tomorrow. Softball is rescheduled for May 1st. Tennis is rescheduled for May 3rd.
Juniors and Seniors
Prom is Saturday, April 17th. Grand March begins at 7:00pm and the Prom is from 8:00-10:00pm. If you have not already done so, please sign up in the office. If you plan to bring a guest from another school, forms are in the office and must be returned by Thursday afternoon. All Juniors and any non-West High School guests must purchase a prom ticket for $20.00. See Mrs. Distel for tickets. The cost includes your dinner and games at the Prom. There is no charge for Seniors.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY JUNE 4TH AT 7:00
In order to accommodate more people, we have decided to move graduation to Friday, June 04 in the stadium beginning at 7:00. Rain date will be Saturday, June 05 in the stadium beginning at 7:00. If we there is rain on both of these dates, we will have graduation in the gymnasium on Sunday, June 06 beginning at 2:00. Information on tickets will be released at a later date.
This week in sports 4/12/21
Please pass this along to all PWHS students:
Do you have photos of you and your classmates you would like to share for the 2021 PWHS Yearbook? Now you can do that from your cell phone, desktop, tablet, and camera! Just click the link below to access the eshare app and start uploading today! You can upload both candid photos and Senior Portraits.
eshare photo share app - https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/index.html
ENTER CODE: Hj17721 (be sure the H is a cap)
Choose Portsmouth West High
Add a few details about the photo (who, activity, etc).
You also have the option to order your 2021 yearbook after uploading your photos. The 2021 yearbook cost is $60 and orders will only be taken via the online app.
To order the 2021 yearbook only, click the link below:
ORDER YOUR 2021 PWHS YEARBOOK HERE - https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
ENTER CODE: 17721
PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 30TH.
ORDERS ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY 31ST.
Thank you!
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Colley
PWHS Yearbook
SOMC will follow the new phases for COVID vaccinations as outlined by the Ohio Department of Health. In this new phase, those eligible to receive their vaccine will now include:
» Those who are 16 years of age and older
please view attached flyer for more info
The FREE Sports Physical timeline is May 1st – May 31st. By placing the Free Sports Physicals while school is still in session will help for communication to the athletes and parents as well as the return of the form by the athlete to the school.
Please reach out to your athletic trainer if you have any questions.
Student athletes that they are required to:
- Student athlete must have OHSAA/KHSAA Form filled out when they arrive.
Prom Spirit Week next week 4/12-4/16!
The Miss West Mexitali Fundraiser is today 11-8. You must present a ticket at the time of purchase to support our Miss West 2021 Madison Russell!
This week in sports 4/5/21
Seniors: a new scholarship has been added to the in-house scholarship folder - West Youth Soccer League YOUTH SOCCER
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. Please review the eligibility requirements to determine if you qualify.
Also, remember that regardless of what the scholarship says on the application, all in-house scholarships are to be submitted by the deadline of April 12.
Seniors: In-house scholarships are now open. Please go to the Guidance-Scholarship webpage to access. The deadline for submission of in-house scholarships is April 12.
https://www.westsenators.org/o/portsmouth-west-high-school/page/scholarships--162
This week in sports 3/29/21
from the SCHD: The Scioto County Health Department is offering one more Pfizer evening vaccine clinic for 16 and 17 year olds on Tuesday, March 30, 4:30 - 6:15 pm, in the Scioto County Courthouse lobby. There are only 22 remaining slots in this clinic. Parents interested in having their 16- or
17-year-old child vaccinated must call our schedulers at 740-302-3801 or 740-302-8277 to schedule. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for 16 and 17 year olds. Due to the limited number of doses available, there
will be no walk-ins for this clinic. All 16 and 17 year olds must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2021 Project Prom
All sizes of dresses are available.
Free!
PWHS 2021 Prom Project at the Complex
March 27th and April 3rd.
10 AM to 3 Pm
This week in sports 3/22/21
"A Fair to Remember"
Junior/Senior Prom will be held April 17. Grand March starts at 7:00pm. Please sign up in the office.
This week in sports 3-15-21
The Washington-Nile District Newsletter is now available on our website. Highlights: School reopening plan, sports awards, teacher recognitions, River Days, homecoming, community service, and more.
www.westsenators.org
Interested in being a cheerleader for the 21-22 school year?
Cheer clinic and tryouts
Wednesday March 24 from 3-5 with a mandatory parent meeting at 5
Thursday March 25 3-5
Friday March 26 Tryouts beginning at 3:00
To view PWHS 2021 Spring sports schedules, click on the following link:
https://www.westsenators.org/o/portsmouth-west-high-school/browse/197928
Good luck to all Spring sports teams!
On Tuesday, March 9th, Portsmouth West High School will be administering the state sponsored ACT. This is a free exam given to all Juniors in the state of Ohio. All 11th graders will report to the high school before 8:00 am. Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors will be on a two- hour delay. Buses will run on a regular schedule. Students who ride the bus will remain in the cafeteria until dismissed to classes. Juniors who attend on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be released after the test is completed. If you have any questions, please call the guidance office at 740-858-1107 or email scott.conrad@westsenators.org.
Congratulations to all the students who made the second nine weeks honor roll!
https://5il.co/q363
This week in sports 3/1/21
CHAMPS!!!
Congratulations to the 2021 Sectional Champions
Portsmouth West Senators
Final score
Portsmouth West 58
Ironton 42
Great job, players and coaches. Next game, Tuesday March 2nd at Wheelersburg
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on their win against Valley. With that win, the girls finish their season with a 14-7 record and a second place finish in the S.O.C. and a lot of momentum going in to next year.
Great job ladies! Your school and community are very proud of what you have accomplished.
Seniors: Outside scholarships are starting to pick up and In-House Scholarships will be opening soon (exact date TBD). It is very important that you start getting your required materials together so that you are ready. Things you will need based on the requirements of several scholarships: Copy of your most recent transcript (college if applicable), activities list, at least 2 letters of recommendation (some require 3), possibly your EFC from your FAFSA/Student Aid Report, acceptance letter, and goals essay. This is not a complete list but should cover many of the items needed. Please continue to check your West email and make sure to join the Senior Info Remind if you haven't already.
Senior Info Remind
https://www.remind.com/join/pwhsse
Scholarship folder (this already has some scholarships sent via Remind)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Nj_yXBxvqu9YeGNR24Rcvnk0log58In?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team on their victory against Northwest. They will play their final game tomorrow at Valley starting at 6:00.
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team on their victory against Oak Hill. They will play for the Sectional Championship Friday at 7:00, home against Ironton.
Portsmouth West High School Softball will be using FanCloth for some West clothing and spirit items . Here is the link to the FanCloth web page .
https://fancloth.shop/RAAYF
Go Senators! #WeAreWest
This week in sports 2/22/21
Attention Parents!
Have you heard about College Credit Plus, but are struggling to understand how your student can get involved? We can help!! Join us for a virtual Statewide Information Session on February 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. on WebEx! We’ll share the top ten things you should know about College Credit Plus. You’ll hear from experts who help students every day with College Credit Plus choices. Pre-registration is required – click on the image to sign up today!
Congratulations to our girls basketball team on their Sectional Semi-Final victory over Southeastern Ross 48-37.
Also, congratulations to our boys basketball team on their victory Friday evening over Oak Hill 62-37.
Keep it going both teams, awesome seasons!
Seniors: SOMC is actively recruiting pharmacy technicians. View the flyer for more details. You can work as a pharmacy trainee while you are receiving your education/training. You have one year to work as a trainee while you are being educated. Starting salary of a trainee is around $12.00. Inpatient technicians starting at $14.22 with no experience.
From Heidi Kauffman, Academic Advisor, College Credit Plus at Shawnee State University: [This is] a video that we made for school visit #3 about the study cycle. This video, like the last one, is around 3 minutes long and was designed to be enjoyable to watch. The study cycle is based on LSU’s research in “Metacognitive Learning Strategies.” I cover these strategies and more in an Academic Coaching session that we offer to any student who wants to improve their knowledge retention and maximize their time spent studying. I have been amazed by the results that students achieve when they use these strategies! We also offer free virtual tutoring this year, as well as Math Lab access for any student off campus in a dual credit course. Please send any students that you know who might benefit from academic coaching, tutoring, or the virtual math lab my way!
A YouTube link to the video can be found here if you would like instructors to show the video in class:
https://youtu.be/5SzESI7WZjY It is entitled: “The Study Cycle Saves Quantum Mechanics” and follows the story of a child genius as she struggles with very difficult information for the first time.
Order your 2021 PWHS Yearbook at Herff Jones Yearbook Order Center -https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ . Enter the order code 17721 and place your order.
You can also share any photos you would like to see in the 2021 yearbook by using eShare. eShare allows you to upload photos from your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Just click the link below, fill in some of the details pertaining to your picture (grade, activity, name, etc) to help the yearbook staff know where the picture would belong in the yearbook. You can also order your 2021 yearbook using the link below.
Upload & Share your photos at eShare - http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=Hj17721
We can use all the pictures you would like to share with us, so please do!
Send danette.colley@westsenators.org an email if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Danette Colley
danette.colley@westsenators.org
PWHS Yearbook
This week in sports 2/8/21
This week in sports 2/1/21
PWHS Senior Class will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, 2/4/21. All participants must provide an ID, and students 16yrs of age must provide a parent signature. Please contact carolyn.callihan@westsenators.org for more information. Participants, please enter through the gymnasium side of the building.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams on their victories this past weekend. The boys defeated Portsmouth 43-42. The girls defeated Eastern Pike 71-36.
Great job both teams!
The Home Girls Basketball Game originally scheduled for 1/28 has been rescheduled for Saturday 1/30/21 at noon.
Any Junior girl interested in running for Miss West needs to sign up in the office by Thursday, February 4th. If you are making a campaign poster, it must be on a standard poster board and dropped off at the office for approval by February 4th.
This week in sports 1/25/21
The girls basketball games that were postponed recently will be made up on the following dates:
Monday, February 8th Girls Basketball vs. Minford Home 6PM JV Start
Wednesday, February 10th Girls Basketball vs. Northwest Home 6PM JV Start
Thursday, February 11th Girls Basketball vs. Valley Away 6PM JV Start
This week in sports 1/18/21
Portsmouth West High School baseball and softball programs will be holding tryouts on February 22, 2021. Please make sure your players have completed their final forms and hold a completed physical form. Contact softball coach dani.coleman@westsenators.org or baseball coach larry.goodwin@westsenators.org with any questions.
This week in sports 1/11/21
Sophomore Class
Just a reminder that applications for Votech are due January 29th. Please let Mr. Conrad know if you still need an application.
Students and Families,
As the health situation in the county continues we have noticed some students are having issues with their online learning. In order to encourage students to develop a routine and maintain contact with their teachers, next week we will begin issuing a "daily check-in" form sent through the student email. Students will be required to complete this form by 12pm daily in order to check in with the school. Included in the form are questions regarding student wellness as well as academic progress. This check-in will be tied to daily attendance. It's extremely important that your child completes this form daily. Please help your student to remember to check in daily on their email to complete this form.
Thank you,
Chris Rapp
Principal,
Portsmouth West High School
Girls basketball tonight verses Oak Hill at 6:00. To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/ThePWHS/live
This week in sports 1/4/21
On behalf of Linda Tieman, Aaron Blevins, and the Music Department at Portsmouth West High School, this is their gift to you. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fp_MKjYGdM&list=PLpL3D6MjYyudRWQV7p3sVh6X7GZ6FMjIn
Chris Rapp,
Principal
Portsmouth West High School
This week in sports 12/21/20
Our 2020-21 Basketball Homecoming ceremonies will be held on January 23rd as the Senators will host the Notre Dame Titans. We are excited to announce this year's Queen and her Court:
Homecoming Queen: Miss Ashlynn Pfau
Senior Attendant: Miss Bailee Wireman
Junior Attendant: Miss Madison Warren
CTC Attendant: Miss Tori Carr
Sophomore Attendant: Miss Sydney Burchett
Freshman Attendant: Miss Emma Sayre
Congratulations to the Queen and her Court!
Students and parents interested in College Credit Plus: SSU's new web based CCP application is now live:
https://admissions.shawnee.edu/register/ccpapplication
The boys basketball game at home against Minford on January 29th has be moved to tomorrow night 12/16/20.
Seniors: Cap and Gown and Class ring ordering information can be found in the linked videos. The deadline for ordering at current prices ends **January 8th**. You may call Herff Jones with questions at 740-357-2160 or email at www.highschool.herffjones.com
Please view the following for more info:
Graduation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGLgIezeBlU&t
Ring Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0oq77dq9h8&t=
Link to Portsmouth West's HJ Site -
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/OH/Portsmouth%2BWest%2BHigh%2BSchool/34005452000/1039/home?gradYear=2021
The boys basketball game at Northwest will now be played on January 6th with 6PM JV start
Tonight's boys basketball game at Northwest has been postponed.
Due to COVID restrictions, Portsmouth West High School is unable to host an in-person College Credit Plus informational meeting this year. We invite students and parents to review Shawnee State University's PowerPoint that outlines all aspects of the program. Here is the link to the PowerPoint: https://www.shawnee.edu/sites/default/files/documents/ccp-annual-information-session-2021-22.pdf
We would ask students and/or parents to contact us and let us know of your interest in the program or if you have any questions. You may call the high school at 740-858-2753 or email,
scott.conrad@westsenators.org or keri.emnett@westsenators.org
This week in sports 12/14/20
updated girls basketball schedule as of 12/9/20
Sports schedule changes 12/9/20:
Tonight's (12/9) home JV girls basketball game has been postponed.
The Home girls basketball game against Valley will now be played on December 30th with a 6PM JV start.
The girls basketball game at Minford will now be played on December 14th at 6:00 PM
Student Pictures Are Here !
Students can come in Monday through Friday between 9:00-1:00 to pick your pictures up at the front office.
This week in sports 12/7/20
Change: The girls basketball game at Minford on 12/10 is postponed. We have moved the South Webster game from 12/21 to 12/10.
Students:
On Monday December 7th, you will receive through your school issued @westsenators.org email address a link to a digital nomination form for Basketball Homecoming. The form will accept nominations from 8:00 am Monday December 7th to 3:00 pm on Wednesday December 9th. This form is a secure form and may only be submitted if a student is logged into their school issued email account and can only be submitted once. Please contact the high school at 740-858-1103 if you have issues logging into your account. CTC students will also receive a nomination form through their @westsenators.org email address. Additionally, prior to the final vote, all participants/nominees will be required to attend an informational meeting through Google Meet on Friday December 11th at 11:00 am with Mrs. Linda Tieman. This meeting will be held to provide transparency to all potential participants as to what this year's homecoming will look like due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nominees will receive an invitation to the meeting through their @westsenators.org email address. Upon the completion of the nomination process, the final ballot will be emailed to students on Monday December 14th and be open until Wednesday December 16th. Winners will be announced on Thursday December 17th. Thank you and Go Senators!
Remember to join us tonight live on Facebook as Portsmouth West Senators Boys Basketball takes on Waverly!
Reminder: The girls home game will be livestreamed tonight on the high school Facebook page.
This week in sports 11/30/20
Portsmouth West High School will be open from 9:00am-11:00 am each school day to allow students without quality home internet service to come in and complete their online school work. Students will need to bring their charged Chromebook, and will be asked to sit in the cafeteria, wear their mask, and practice safe social distancing. The school will provide supervision during this time. Students will not be allowed to visit classrooms or move about the building.
Congratulations to the newly inducted Beta members!
https://youtu.be/fgVjRYj5YfQ
The boys basketball game at Portsmouth on 12/5 has been rescheduled for 1/30/21.
The girls basketball game at Coal Grove has been moved to Saturday 11/28/20. The JV game will start at 2PM.
The boys basketball scrimmage for tonight (11/24/20) has been cancelled.
This week in sports 11/23/20
Join us for our National Beta club induction ceremony, streaming live on YouTube today starting at 1:00pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI2bqcfphqE
The first game of the basketball season starts Friday! Let's meet the PWHS Basketball Cheerleaders who will be cheering on our teams!
https://youtu.be/iSZFLcrDMgg
PWHS Swim Team Shirt Fundraiser. Contact Mr. Nichols at eric.nichols@westsenators.org or Mrs. Callihan at carolyn.callihan@westsenators.org to purchase. Orders due by Nov. 30.
This week in sports 11/16/20
Girls Soccer: Be part of something great, be SENATOR STRONG and improve your soccer skills for next season! Any girl in grades 8-11 interested in playing futsal at the YMCA this winter session should e-mail Mr. Nichols at: eric.nichols@westsenators.org or Mrs. Sheree Crandall at: sheree.crandall@westsenators.org
Registration is now open. Please visit: https://www.pikecountysoccer.com/default.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0B24gnv5L72iFFIZ7QOtZhCYThUEwmWsBnoH1uDs4CMnbAR6xVQdviSgU
In the comments section, state that you wish to be on the LADY SENATORS FUTSAL TEAM.
Time commitment, one practice per week and one match. Practice held on the West campus, matches at the Waverly YMCA.
On behalf of the administration, staff and students at Portsmouth West High School, we would like to say thank you to all of our Veterans who have served our country proudly. We extend our appreciation to you with a gift from our Music Department under the direction of Mrs, Linda Tieman with assistance from Mr. Aaron Blevins. The Portsmouth West High School Vocal Music Department presents: Battle Hymn of the Republic, arranged by Peter Wilhousky. Performed by the Voice of Hope ensemble, this piece is dedicated to all who have served or are currently serving. We are forever grateful to those who have put their lives on the line for our country, and we thank all our veterans for their service.
https://youtu.be/AXG5jJCwtBg
The boys scrimmages on Saturday has been cancelled with
Symmes Valley. Instead, they will now have a home scrimmage at the High School today at 6PM against Clay. We will live stream this game.
Students and Families: Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school for assistance. https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
Portsmouth West High School 2020-2021 Swim Schedule
Dec 2nd Sprint Meet (Local Teams Only)
Dec 9th ND/ BURG/ WEST /NORTHWEST
Dec 16th PORTSMOUTH/ WEST /NORTHWEST/ BURG
Jan 6th PORTSMOUTH ND WEST NORTHWEST
Jan 20th COUNTY MEET (ALL TEAMS) OR SOC MEET THIS WEEK (TBD)
Jan 27TH SOC MEET OR COUNTY MEET THIS WEEK (TBD)
Feb 8th SECTIONALS
Feb 16th DISTRICTS
Feb 23rd STATE
Girls basketball scrimmage tonight verses Notre Dame at 6:00.
To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page.
The boys' scrimmages on Saturday have been cancelled. Instead we will now have a home scrimmage at PWHS on Wednesday, 11/11/20, at 6PM against Clay.
This week in sports 11/9/20
Congratulations to the following student athletes for their HS Boys Soccer All-Southeast District Team Division II honors
First Team - Caleb Hazelbaker, Maverick Stone
Second Team - Ethan Marasek, Austin Throckmorton
Honorable Mention - Jared Opperman, Landon Perkins
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4002492036445331&id=1314820675212494
Congratulations to the following student athletes for their HS Girls Soccer Division III All-Southeast District Team honors
1st Team - Ashlynn Pfau
2nd Team - Layla McCleese, Zoe-Hanna Rawlins, Alathea Wolfe
Congratulations to Eli Tilley for earning Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Also, congratulations to the following student athletes:
SOC II First Team - Eli Tilley, Ryan Sissel, Luke Bradford, Luke Wroten
SOC II Second Team - Ashton Klaiber, Jeffrey Bishop
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4002597949768073&id=1314820675212494
Students and Families: Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school for assistance. https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
Attached are the 20-21 schedules for girls and boys basketball
2018 & 2019 PWHS YEARBOOKS: Order forms and envelopes are available at the front office window for the 2018 & 2019 PWHS YEARBOOKS. All sales will require students to use the pre-order form to be turned in at the front office with payment enclosed no later than Friday, Nov. 13th. Books will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 16th and Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Quantities of the 2018 Yearbook are limited.
Congratulations to the 2020 recipients of Portsmouth West High School's HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Haven Hileman
Brandon Koch
https://heismanscholarship.com/results/?search%5Bfirst_name%5D=&search%5Blast_name%5D=&search%5Bschool%5D=Portsmouth+West+High+School&search%5Bcity%5D=&search%5Bstate%5D=All&search%5Bcategory%5D=0&search%5Byear%5D=2020&submit=
GIRLS SOCCER (OR POTENTIAL) PLAYERS currently in grades 8-11 (only)....We have the uniforms, we have the facilities for practice, we have the equipment. However, we NEED PLAYERS that have GAME. It's time to LEVEL UP, put in the time to get better and have some FUN! Let's keep our ladies soccer program going SENATOR STRONG! Cost to participate historically is $40-$50 per player, but stay tuned for more information. A solid futsal team has at least 8-9 DEDICATED players. CAN WE DO THIS? If you are interested, reach out NOW to Mrs. Sheree Crandall, parent organizer.
e-mail: Sheree.Crandall@westsenators.org
Let's get the futsal team roster set for an awesome winter of futsal.
https://www.facebook.com/PikeCountyYMCA/posts/4800146510002950
This week in sports 11/2/20
On our Parent-Teacher Conference Day, Thursday, 11/5/20 during the hours of 11am to 8pm, the Portsmouth West High School Swim Team has once again partnered with the Mexitali Inn for a great fundraiser! This is the third year for this awesome partnership.
On 11/5/20, the PWHS Swim Team will receive 20% of all Mexitali sales. All that you must do is present the bottom portion of the attached form at the time of sale.
Please come out and support our team!
Portsmouth West- SCCTC FFA - Help Our FFA Chapter Reach Our Goal!
We are a new chapter as of 2019 and are needing funds to build our account, as well as to cover the cost of events, travel, CDEs, etc. For your support, you will receive access to the FFA Travel & Savings mobile discounts as well as the FFA exclusive offers direct to your email. What is so special about these cards? I'm glad you asked!
There are over 400,000 digital coupons at your disposal!
Christmas is right around the corner, and who doesn't love a GREAT deal?!
You get to support a growing organization that focuses on leadership, strength, skills, and academics.
You are able to purchase a physical FFA Card or purchase a digital Membership Online!
Please visit https://myffafundraiser.com/donate/portsmouth-west-scctc-ffa-help-our-ffa-chapter-reach-our-goal for more information on what $aving$ are available to you! Also, check out the attached document for a sample of discounts from our leading sponsors. Any questions please feel free to ask any FFA member or their advisor, Mrs. Sherman.
Please see the attached image
Saturday Night Football Senator Fans,
Join us for Senator football tomorrow evening as the Senators take on Hillsboro in their final game of the 2020 season at 7:00 pm. To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page.
Good luck Senators
High School Students:
We are currently looking for students to assist in livestreaming this years sporting events. If you would be interested in learning about camera work and production, please contact Mr. Rapp or Mr. Ralstin.
Mandatory Swim Team Parent Meeting 11/2/20 @ 6:30pm. PWHS Tiered Room. Parent and Athlete only. COVID Protocols followed, (wear mask and social distance).
First Practice follows parent meeting on 11/2/20 @ SSU from 8:30-9:30pm. Bring your own goggles, must have a good physical to participate, must provide your own transportation. Wear conservative swim attire, no two-piece girls suits, no "Speedo" type shorts for boys. Don't forget a towel and a change of clothes.
2020-2021 Class Officer Election Results:
Senior Class
-President: Gary Jenkins
-Vice President: Hayden Runions
-Treasurer: Evan Green
-Secretary: Haven Hileman
Junior Class
-President: Natalie Mershon
-Vice President: Hannah Bauer
-Treasurer: Abigail Winters
-Secretary: Sharon Macias
Sophomore Class
-President: Brandon Anderson
-Vice President: Jacob Cole
-Treasurer: Shelby Brown
-Secretary: Macie Jones
Freshman Class
-President: Trevor Fike
-Vice President: Trevor Matthews
-Treasurer: Reece Coleman
-Secretary: Carter Essman
Congratulations to all of this years officers!
Students and Families: Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school for assistance. https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
Picture day will be Nov. 4 and Nov. 9!
Group B will have pictures next Wednesday, the 4th beginning at 10 am. Group A and all virtual learning students will have pictures on November 9th beginning at 8am. Students will need to bring their money on picture day and either print out this sheet ahead of time or be prepared to fill out on their picture day.
Seniors:
Mrs. Copley is hosting a Google Meet Friday, Oct. 30, at 12pm with Matthew Groves, Marshall University Rep! Please plan to join and receive a $40 application fee waiver for MU.
Joining info --
https://meet.google.com/juy-ypms-xkv
Dial-in: (US) +1 219-281-4497 PIN: 251 041 166#
This week in sports 10/26/20
Congratulations to the football team on their victory Friday night against Portsmouth 37-24. They will play this Saturday at home against Hillsboro, kickoff is at 7:00.
To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page.
Good luck Senators
Football Friday Tonight
Tune in to tonight's game on truetrojan.com as the Senators take on Portsmouth at 7:00
Good Luck Senators!
Students please ensure you have filled out your final forms, as your daily announcements will be distributed using this system.
This week in sports 10/19/20
Students and Families: Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school for assistance. https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
Notice: 2018 & 2019 yearbooks are in! If you ordered either the 2018 and/or 2019 yearbooks, please stop by the office to receive yours from Ms. Russell.
This week in sports 10/12/20
Show your Support for Portsmouth West High School Swim Team/Chorus!
Purchase Healthy, Grove Fresh Fruit from Florida Indian River Groves
**Safely delivered directly from the orchard to your home**
Portsmouth West High School Swim Team/Chorus is beginning our Fruit Sale Fundraiser to help raise needed funds for our organization.
Please show your support by purchasing fresh fruit for you, your family and friends to enjoy over the holidays! To place your order online, simply click on the link below:
https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1020925
After placing your online order, you will receive a receipt for your purchase via email. You will also be contacted via email regarding delivery and/or pickup options. Please retain a copy of your receipt for your records.
Chairperson: Eric Nichols and Linda Tieman
Email: eric.nichols@westsenators.org and linda.tieman@westsenators.org
Thank you! Your support is crucial to our program and is greatly appreciated by our organization and members.
Saturday Night Football Senator Fans, Join us for Senator football tomorrow evening as the Senators take on Chesapeake in first round playoff action at 7:00 pm. To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page. Good luck Senators
Seniors (and senior parents if interested): you may still join the Senior Info Remind to receive messages concerning all things "senior," such as graduation info, scholarship info, ACT reminders, and etc.
https://www.remind.com/join/pwhsse
You can also view the previous messages if you are just joining so you don't miss out on scholarships!
Seniors and Parents: Herff Jones information can be found in the attached document image. Seniors should have brought home packets with a graduation product catalog, order form, and other cap and gown information. If a senior did not receive this packet, please see Ms. Russell in the office.
Students and Families: Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school for assistance. https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
October is once again Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to battle this condition that affects so many families, Portsmouth West High School is holding a fundraiser through the entire month of October. Beginning Monday October 5th, students are encouraged to donate coins, pocket change, or any other funds during their homeroom period to fight this debilitating disease. All funds will be donated to the local Breast Cancer Compassion Fund. Please join us as we honor those who have battled breast cancer in our community
This week in sports 10/5/20
Friday Night Football
Senator Fans, Join us for Senator football this evening as the Senators take on Wheelersburg in SOC play. To watch the game, go to our High School Facebook page.
Good luck Senators
Congratulations to the Senators Volleyball team on their SOC victory tonight against Minford.
Three wins this week, great job ladies!
The start time for the boys soccer game on 10/3 has been moved to 1PM.
In place of tonight's cancelled boys soccer game at Greenup, we picked up a home boys soccer game with Peebles.
Notice: The Boys Soccer game at Greenup on Tuesday 9/29 has been cancelled.
This week in sports 9/28/20
Friday Nigh Football
Senator Fans
Join us for Senator football tomorrow evening as the Senators travel to Oak Hill in SOC play. To watch the game, go to Oak Hill Union Local School District Facebook page.
Good luck Senators
Senator Fans
Join us tomorrow evening on the Portsmouth West High School Facebook page for Volleyball action as the Volleyball team takes on Wheelersburg in SOC action. Junior Varsity begins at 5:30, followed by Varsity.
Good luck girls.
Students and Families:
Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed as soon as possible so that the school has accurate contact information for parents and students. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms. If you have questions about filling out FinalForms please contact the school.
https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
Football Friday Night
Join us this Friday at 6:45 pm on the Portsmouth West High School Facebook page for Homecoming Football under the lights as the Portsmouth West Senators take on the Valley Indians in grid iron action here at The Rock.
Senior students and parents/guardians:
Please read the important attachment below regarding immunization requirements.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/921722/Immunization_letter.pdf
Students: Are you looking to be a part of the community, build an impressive resume and be a part of something bigger? Key club is what you are looking for! Key club is a student-led group that meets monthly (weekly at first) to discuss ways we can help our community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. If you came to a pancake breakfast last year here at the high school in support of a student with cancer, that was hosted by Key club. We host activities for Elementary students, raise money to help different organizations and volunteer for a number of community organizations throughout the school year. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mrs. Blevins and join us each Friday at 2:30 using the meet link
https://meet.google.com/lookup/af2n7dipll
Our 2020 Homecoming will be held on September 18th and the Senators will host the Valley Indians at 7 p.m. We are excited to announce this year's Queen and her Court:
Queen: Miss Shealynn Patrick
Senior Attendant: MacKenzie Boggs
Junior Attendant: Hannah Bauer
CTC Attendant: Kenzey Hayslip
Sophomore Attendant: Abby Taylor
Freshman Attendant: Kara Carter.
The theme for this year's Homecoming is "Race to Victory" and will feature our 2020-2021 Miss West, Sydney Carter in the pace car setting the scene for the evening's event.
Football Friday Night
Watch the Senators take on the Minford Falcons tonight at 7:00 pm
visit https://sites.google.com/minfordfalcons.net/falconstream, or the “Minford High School” Facebook page
Students and Families:
Please be sure to complete your digital forms through the districts FinalForms web page. It is important that that these be completed by next Thursday, 9/17/2020. These forms have replaced the typical paper forms your student would have received on the first day of school, such as emergency medical forms and handbook sign off forms.
https://washingtonnile-oh.finalforms.com/
This week in sports 9/7/20
Just a reminder to students that classes will begin on Tuesday, September 8th. Students in Group A (Lett Terrace to US 52 at Careys Run and Portsmouth open enrolled) will report on September the 8th. Students in Group B (Careys Run to Buena Vista and all other open enrolled) will report on September 9th. Students should arrive at the gymnasium entrance between 7:35 to 7:55 and report directly to homeroom. Homeroom assignments are available on Final Forms. Home room assignments will also be posted at the gymnasium entrance and the main entrance of the high school on the first few days of school.
Reminder to HS Students:
Homecoming nomination forms have been sent to your @westsenators.org email address. Nominations close at 3:00 pm tomorrow. Please submit your nominations before then.
Due to the shortened nature of the 2020 High School Football season, homecoming will be held on Sept. 18th during the West v. Valley football game. Since this game occurs only ten days after the commencement of school, many aspects of this tradition will be modified in order to assure homecoming ceremonies occur.
One specific change which must occur are homecoming voting procedures. In an effort to ensure a fair and speedy election, especially with the hybrid/alternating school schedule, homecoming nominations must occur prior to the start of school. As a result on Tuesday September 1st, students will receive through their school issued @westsenators.org email address a link to a digital nomination form. The form will accept nominations from 8:00 am Tuesday September 1st to 3:00 pm on Thursday September 3rd. This form is a secure form and may only be submitted if a student is logged into their school issued email account and can only be submitted once. Please contact the high school at 740-858-1103 if you have issues logging into your account. CTC students will also receive a nomination form through their @westsenators.org email address.
Additionally, prior to the final vote, all participants/nominees will be required to attend an informational meeting through Google Meet on Friday September 4th at 11:00 am with Mrs. Linda Tieman. This meeting will be held to provide transparency to all potential participants as to what this year's homecoming will look like due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nominees will receive an invitation to the meeting through their @westsenators.org email address.
Upon the completion of the nomination process, the final vote will be conducted when students return to school on September 8th and 9th. Winners will be announced on Thursday September 10th.
We realize this process is different but we ask you to bear with us as we all try to navigate these strange and uncertain times. It is our hope to provide as much normalcy to the school year and school experience to our students in the face of the health issues we face today. Thank you for your patience and Go Senators!
This week in sports 8/31/20
Please join us tonight on Facebook live for the Portsmouth West Senators football game which starts at 7:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/ThePWHS/videos/606132290078232/?vh=e&extid=EpgPSk7sHUvOe7pD&d=n
This week in sports 8/24/20
Students and Parents whom applied for the Senator Virtual Learning Academy:
Acceptance notices have been sent to students and parents whom have been accepted into the Senator Virtual Learning Academy. Notices were sent by e-mail to students and parents in grades 5-12 and through standard US mail to students in grades K-4. Please read these notices carefully as they contain important information regarding the next steps required to get started with online learning. More information will be forthcoming regarding orientation and course participation. If you have further questions please contact your students school.
Fall program ads are due by Wednesday, August 19th. Please email Robin Hileman, her email address is: robin.hileman@westsenators.org
or you can drop them off at the high school.
Congratulations to Tucker Spriggs and Cayden Coleman finishing first last week at the OSU Youth Open, at Alum Creek . Tucker and Cayden won the tournament with a 5 fish limit weighing 7.21 pounds.
The high school will be releasing several informational videos late next week regarding restarting procedures for the 2020-21 school year. Until then, we ask that you refer to the District's Covid portal located on our District website.
Please review the revised 2020-2021 school calendar
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students, 7th graders, and Seniors- Don’t forget to get your child’s required school immunizations before school begins on Tuesday, September 8th. Vaccinations are available at your Doctor’s office, Health Department, Kroger, Walmart, and CVS.
Cross Country is currently having an online fundraiser. Please click the link to shop the online store!
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS38702/shop/home
Any student wanting to run Cross Country in the fall 2020, be at Stadium gates Wednesday, August 5th @ 11:30.
If you cannot make it
Boys email Larry Goodwin
Girls email Julie Conrad
Any student wanting to run Cross Country in the fall 2020, be at the stadium gates @ 12pm on August 3rd.
If you cannot make it:
Boys email Coach Goodwin - larry.goodwin@westsenators.org
Girls email Julie Conrad - julie.conrad@westsenators.org
ACT has added three new national test dates to its fall 2020 national testing schedule to provide more opportunities for students to earn a full ACT test score for admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, placement, and college and career insights. These additions will help meet the demand for testing caused by COVID-19-related cancellations and social distancing requirements that limited test centers’ capacities this spring and summer. A total of eight test dates will be available for students for fall 2020 national testing.
The updated fall 2020 ACT national test schedule:
September
Saturday, September 12 (existing)
Sunday, September 13 (non-Saturday, existing)
Saturday, September 19 (new)
October
Saturday, October 10 (new)
Saturday, October 17 (new)
Saturday, October 24 (existing)
Sunday, October 25 (non-Saturday, existing)
December
Saturday, December 12 (existing)
https://leadershipblog.act.org/2020/06/act-adds-new-fall-2020-national-test.html?cid=email:marketo:administration-newsletter-k12-b2b:dc_3030-internal-organic-071520-mr016426-new&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_campaign=administration-newsletter-k12-b2b&utm_content=dc_3030-internal-organic-071520-mr016426-new&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTmpRNE1HWXlPV0poTnpnMiIsInQiOiJsTE1id3ZCK0ZqZDczV0tqV1QzbUxtUUQzeHE4TG1JQlpYNTJWQkgzMEZkNGJJS0xPRXNyejNHUWNVTlM1REtqQ1wvaFFqWWFWZlc2cFViK3FMelNJYjhoclNDeGwxXC9VaW5sVlg5VGVlTUNyTVZZc0lTQkE3Q1VLcWZJSURQTVUyIn0%3D&m=1
Open Gym Message: Boys Basketball open gym will take place Thursday, July 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own water bottle to drink from. We will be adhering to social distancing rules and other COVID-19 guidelines. Any boy grades 9-12 that is interested in playing basketball next season needs to attend. If you are unable to attend, but are interested in playing basketball, you need to contact Coach McClanahan at 740-645-7541
High School Girls Soccer open field/conditioning will start on Monday June 22 at 6:00 pm at the main Soccer field for any student interested in playing during the 20-21 School Year. All interested players should bring tennis shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards, and water for the conditioning. A COVID-19 screening will be given to each participant before the conditioning begins. If you have any questions, you can contact Coach Tom Hoggard at (740) 935-3729.
The PWHS cheer tryouts will be held virtually this year. You must register with Robin Hileman to be able to tryout.
There will be a parent/student cheer meeting on Monday June 22 at the high school football bleachers with incoming Freshmen reporting at 6:00 p.m., Sophomores at 6:30 p.m., Juniors at 7:00 p.m., and Seniors at 7:30 p.m. If your child is planning to tryout please plan to attend.
PWMS cheer tryouts will also be held virtually this year. Practice videos are located on the high school cheer website so begin practicing. If you are interested in trying out for the PWMS cheer team you must register with Tracy Bauer at 740-464-8292 for further instructions.
We want your feedback as we plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Please help us by filling out this short survey so that we can better understand the needs of our community: https://wnls.pw/survey/
To: West HS Students
Subject: Return of Textbooks and Chromebooks
Times: Every Monday and Thursday from 8:30am until 12 noon (June)
Listed below are dates and times for students or parents to return either textbooks or chromebooks to the front office. There will be designated locations or tables for each item.
Dates:
Monday, June 1st and Thursday, June 4th
Monday, June 8th and Thursday, June 11th
Monday, June 15th and Thursday, June 18th
Monday, June 22nd and Thursday, June 25th
• Students need to make arrangements to return any missing items if any of these dates don’t work for return.
• Email michelle.russell@westsenators.org; chris.rapp@westsenators.org; or kevin.lloyd@westsenators.org to contact or notify if any of the above dates do not work.
Congratulations to students in the Honors and Beta Clubs!
Honors Club members: https://5il.co/gqb0
Beta Club members: https://5il.co/goxn
SUBJECT: 2018 PWHS YEARBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE
TIME(S): Tuesday, May 26th and Thursday, May 28 th , 2020 from 9:00am until 12
noon.
WHERE: PWHS HS Front Office
UPDATES:
2019 PWHS Yearbooks will be available later this summer.
2020 PWHS Yearbooks will be available this fall.
2018 PWHS YEARBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE
TIME(S): Tuesday, May 26th and Thursday, May 28th, 2020 from 9:00am until 12 noon.
WHERE: PWHS Front Office
UPDATES:
• 2019 PWHS Yearbooks will be available later this summer.
• 2020 PWHS Yearbooks will be available late summer/early fall.
SUBJECT: 2018 PWHS YEARBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE
TIME(S): Tuesday, May 26th and Thursday, May 28th, 2020 from 9:00am until 12 noon.
WHERE: PWHS HS Front Office
UPDATES:
• 2019 PWHS Yearbooks will be available later this summer.
• 2020 PWHS Yearbooks will be available late summer/early fall.
Graduation 2020 is LIVE! Join us on YouTube at https://wnls.pw/graduation/ Congratulations Seniors!
PWHS 2018 YEARBOOKS REMINDER: We will be distributing the PWHS 2018 Yearbooks this afternoon at the high school from 4-7 pm. Cost is $50 if you did place an order & pay. We have extra books available to purchase, cost is $50. Thank you!
Portsmouth West High School is pleased to announce and recognize the winners of this year's awards and scholarships through this video. Thank you to all of our scholarship organizations, and congratulations to our accomplished 2020 Senior class! https://youtu.be/3VmIGEOEnSk
SENIORS: Don't forget to send in your Senior Profiles and Portrait if you do not wish to use the photo taken in the fall. The new deadline to submit is August 15th, to allow you time to get portraits taken. Email to danette.colley@westsenators.org. Also, order your 2020 yearbook!
Please read the updated graduation ceremony information for seniors and parents.
Date and time are the same, but the ceremony route/process will be a little different due to weather concerns.
https://www.westsenators.org/article/246785?org=portsmouth-west-high-school
Date/Time: Saturday, May 16th, 2020. 9:00am-6pm.
Procedures: Due to weather concerns, PWHS will adjust some of the parking and student/family pathways through the graduation process. There is a forecast of heavy rain and thunder storms.
1. Each student group will arrive at the time indicated below:
• Group#1 9:00-10:30am (Colton Adkins to Courtney Collier)
• Group #2 10:45-12:15pm (Alexis Collins to Levi Holsinger)
• Group #3 1:00pm-2:30pm (Gordon Holsinger to Amanda McGlone)
• Group #4 2:45-4:15pm (Madison McGlone to Arwen Randaisi)
• Group # 5 4:30pm-6pm (Galen Randall to CJ Whitt)
2. Student and families will arrive in the rear of the building next to the football field ticket booth at scheduled times. Students and their family group will walk through the south locker room door hallway to the cafeteria. Social distancing spots will be in the hallway. School personnel will help guide students and families through the process.
3. Graduation ceremonies will still be in the cafeteria as earlier planned. Once students receive their diploma (walk across the cafeteria stage) they will depart through the west end cafeteria door to gym.
4. Students will receive an individual picture at the north end of the PWHS gym with a professional photographer. Family members will walk to the south end of the gym for a family group picture opportunity.
5. Both students and families will then depart out of the south end of the gym to the parking lot.
6. We are requesting students and families bring masks as a suggestion to improve safety.
7. If students arrive as mentioned in an earlier email at a time they are not scheduled for, they will be placed to receive their diploma at a time convenient to the graduation process.
8. Big thanks to both Washington and Nile Fire Departments for their assistance in helping with the outside parking process and providing canopies outside the school.
Correction! The 2018 PWHS Yearbooks will be available to pick up, or purchase, from 4 pm to 7 pm, FRIDAY, MAY 14TH at the high school. Cost is $50, payable by check to PWHS Yearbook if you did not previously order and pay. Senior T-Shirts will also be distributed at this time.
Click the link to view PWHS 2020 Graduation Ceremony Information
https://5il.co/fz36
Announcement: Dispensation of 2018 PWHS Yearbooks:
Our 2018 PWHS Yearbooks and 2020 PWHS Senior T-shirts will be dispensed on Friday, May 15th from 4-7pm in front of the high school. Please make arrangements to pick either the 2018 yearbook or your Senior shirt!!!
Go Senators!!
Washington-Nile Teacher Parade: Portsmouth West teachers and bus drivers will be cruising around the West Side this evening, Thursday, May 7th, to say "Hello". Come on out, have seat, and watch the parade go by!
Hello this is Mr. Lloyd. We need all seniors to complete the graduation survey no later than Thursday at 3pm. It is important for us to know if you plan on participating in the 2020 walk-through graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16th beginning at 9am. Recently a Google survey was sent out by our school. If you have not completed it, please do so! We need accurate information in order to plan our graduation. Thanks for your help!! Go Senators!!
Please respond to:
kristie.copley@westsenators.org
Seniors: We've only had around half of you respond to the graduation survey. We will use these responses to schedule the graduation ceremony.
Please complete this before 5/5 if you haven't already.
https://forms.gle/goAzqgJVvG8KxJqw9
Reminder to Seniors: In-house scholarship deadline is May 1, 3:00 pm.
Seniors: Please make sure to check your email ASAP. You should have received some information and a survey concerning the planning of graduation. This message is also for Portsmouth West SCCTC seniors as well.
Any girl interested in playing volleyball next school year and currently in grades 8-11, please contact Megan Artrip at Megan.artrip@westsenators.org
Students, the staff misses you! If you are wondering what the staff has been up to during the stay-at-home order, watch this...
https://youtu.be/r-2kGdOF7iU
Due to current stay at home orders issued by Gov. DeWine, the typical Freshman Orientation will not take place. Instead, Mr. Conrad would like all in-coming freshmen and their families to view the linked document.
https://5il.co/f3x1.
This message will cover Senior Scholarship Information:
Just a reminder to follow up with the recent email sent out from Guidance Office, and Mrs. Copley. Seniors, please submit your In-House Scholarships by May 1st. Follow the link from the High School Website, go to Guidance and click Scholarships, this will open up a google document that is a digital application, remember to add your Name to each scholarship. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Monteith, Mrs. Copley or Mr. Conrad.
2020-2021 Registration
Emails have been sent to each student in each grade level regarding registration for the 2020-21 school year. Students can click on the link provided in the email to begin registering classes. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Conrad at scott.conrad@westsenators.org
Governor DeWine announced the extension of the current school-building closure through Friday, May 1. We will continue distance learning during this time. All extracurricular activities (including Prom) are postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will continue to deliver meals each Monday at designated locations and have tech services from 4:00 – 6:30 each Tuesday in front of the high school.
Attention: Due to the most recent proclamation by Governor DeWine, West prom has been postponed.
Students, please continue to check your email and Google Classroom daily.
Students this is another reminder that you should be online by now with all of your teachers and completing online lessons. If you have not stated this process, please do so! Stay in touch with all of your teachers and correspond by email with any questions you may have in regards to assignments.
Beginning next Tuesday, March 31st our district will begin that evening a Chromebook drop-off/repair spot in front of the building. Every Tuesday thereafter at that time will be available for parents and students to drop off chrome books needing repair.
Take care and stay safe!!
Sincerely,
Kevin C Lloyd, PWHS Principal
PWHS is now (March 19) open until 7 pm if any student needs to pick up a chromebook or any needed items from their lockers.
ACT has rescheduled its April 4 national test date to June 13 across the U.S. in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Anyone scheduled for the 4/4 date should receive an email in the next few days.
WASHINGTON-NILE MEAL DELIVERIES
In order to provide nutrition for our students, beginning Tuesday - March 17, 2020, Washington Nile Local School District will be providing meals to any youth in our district that is under the age of eighteen (18).
Due to state and federal guidelines, children must be present to receive the meal. You may “pick-up” meals at several locations throughout our district.
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Locations:
• Lett Terrace Community Center
• Washington Township Fire Department
• Turkey Creek Church
• Nile Township Fire Department
• Buena Vista Fire Department
You may call between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm (740-858-1116) with any questions.
Acting under the strong recommendations from Ohio Governor DeWine and using discretion and advice from our local health professionals, it has become necessary to restrict any visitation from former students and guests.
Please read full letter from Mr. Lloyd-
https://5il.co/dmk9
Notice: The Earl Thomas Conley memorial concert is postponed. The concert is now rescheduled for May 9.
The PWHS Symphonic Choir will present a choral tribute to Earl Thomas Conley by performing his music as well as featuring West alumni artists.
Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. on the Portsmouth West High School stage. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 740-858-3956.
PWHS will host a blood drive Tuesday, 3/10/20
Please come out to give the gift of life!
Parents and Family Meetings during parent/teacher conferences today 1-4. Meet with many agencies concerned about your student's future (OOD, CTC, Scioto Co. DD, and more). Discuss Life Goals for now through adulthood. Earn door prizes for attending! Now at PWHS in the library.
Earl Thomas Conley Memorial Concert
Saturday, March 14
7:00 pm
PWHS Stage
Tickets on sale now
Prices
Adults - $15
Senior citizens - $12
Students - $10
The next ACT test is April 4, 2020.
Register by Friday, February 28 to avoid late fees.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
This announcement is a reminder to Portsmouth West High School students and parents. On Tuesday, February 25th, West High School will be on a 2-hour delay due to the administration of the state mandated ACT exam given to Juniors. This delay applies only to high school students. Buses will run on a regular schedule. Juniors taking the ACT should report to the high school library at 8 a.m.
PWHS Softball tryouts are Monday 2/24 @ 6:00. Participants will first report to the weight room located at the hitting facility. There will be a meeting for Softball players' parents later this week TBD.
PWHS Baseball Tryouts are Monday, 2/24, @ 3:00 pm at the hitting facility.There will also be a meeting for baseball players' parents on Thursday, 2/27, @6:45 in the tiered room.
Tuesday, February 25, PWHS will be operating on a 2 hour delay due to the administration of the state funded ACT to all juniors. This applies to the high school only and all buses will run on regular schedule. Juniors taking the ACT are reminded to report to the high school library at 8:00.
Reminder: There will be a final girls' basketball game Saturday, 2/22/20, at 2:00pm. Senior girls' basketball players will be recognized at this game.
There will be a PWHS prom fundraiser @ Mex-Itali on Feb. 26, 11am - 8pm. Mex-Itali will donate 20% of your purchase (pre tax). You MUST provide a printed ticket during your purchase. Print the attached ticket form or see Mrs. Distel or a member of the prom committee for tickets.
Reminder to high school students: Wed., 2/19, will be "Dress for Success" day. Dress in your most professional/spiffy attire to earn Focus 3 points for the quarterly field trips.
There are two remaining basketball games for the 19-20 season
PWHS Cross Country is having a fundraiser like last year and selling Portsmouth West Senator Gear with an Online Store
Store Opens Febr. 16 and Closes March 9
Please support our Cross Country Program and pick up some nice looking gear
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS33639/shop/home
PWHS Band Strawberry Sale will end next Tuesday Feb 18. To place an order, contact any band student or send Mr Ervin an email with your order. Prices are listed below. Delivery will be the week of Feb 24-28
Full Flat (8 quarts) - $28
1/2 Flat (4 quarts) - $14
1 Quart - $3.50
The PWHS Swim Team will host an open swim and pizza party at SSU 2/26, 4:30-6:30pm. This is open to any West student (with a good physical) in grades 8-11. We are looking to recruit for the 20-21 season! If interested, bring goggles, swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes.
PWHS baseball team has an online shop with great West Senator products from which to choose. A percentage of the sales go back to support our baseball team. Sale runs through February 17th. Please use the link to order
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/PWS2020
Pictured is the schedule for the remaining basketball games
The Girls basketball game at West on Saturday 2/8 will now have a JV start time of 2PM. JV will play only 2 quarters and the Varsity game will follow.
2/3/20 weekly sports’ schedules
The JV/Varsity girls basketball games at West originally scheduled for 2/3 have been moved to Saturday 2/8. The JV game will start at noon and will only be 2 quarters so the varsity game will likely start around 1PM.
Addition to this week's sports schedule: PWHS has added a Freshman Boys Basketball game at home on Saturday, February 1st at 11AM.
PWHS is having a Pampered Chef prom fundraiser! Use the following link to order.
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/whsprom
For any girl interested in softball: Softball tryouts are from 6:00-8:00 pm at the athletic facility on February 24, 25, and February 26, 2020
Accuplacer testing will be given at PWHS on 1/29 for any student wishing to participate in College Credit Plus next year. Students MUST sign up in Guidance Office by the end of the day today - 1/27/20 - to take the Accuplacer at PWHS on Wednesday, 1/29.
Pictured is this week’s sports’ schedules
Pictured is this week's sports schedules.
PWHS will have on-site Accuplacer testing Wed., Jan. 29, for prospective College Credit Plus students. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session. More info will be provided by Scott Conrad at the CCP meeting tonight at 6pm in PWHS tiered room.
Pictured is this week's sports schedules.
Any student interested in College Credit Plus classes must attend the informational meeting Wed. 1/15 at 6pm in PWHS tiered room.
Deadline for regular registration for the Feb. 8 ACT is today, Friday, Jan. 10.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
Basketball Homecoming Spirit Week -- Jan. 13-17
Monday - Music Monday! (dress in your favorite genre-style)
Tuesday - Snoozday (wear your favorite pajamas)
Wednesday - Beach theme
Thursday - Hat day
Friday - Homecoming shirts/spirit day!
All PWHS juniors will take the ACT on Feb. 25 at the high school. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors: The high school (only) will be operating on a two-hour delay Feb. 25. This will NOT affect bus schedules. Students who ride a bus will remain in the cafeteria until start time.
Deadline to register for the Feb. 8 ACT is this Friday, Jan. 10.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
Welcome back to school, Senators!
Pictured is this week's sports schedules.
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 PWHS Basketball Homecoming Queen Alex Nolan and attendants: Senior Jenna Mullens, SCCTC Ashleigh Young, Junior Haven Hileman, Sophomore Kinslie Scarberry, and Freshman Kirsten Whisman
Correction to schedule for this week through Christmas Break: the start time for the girls basketball game on Saturday, December 21st at Rock Hill is 12:00 p.m.
Here is a peek of our sports’ schedules this week through Christmas break.
"The holidays can often be a stressful and difficult time for some teens. The more parents and teachers know what to look for and how to help, the more likely those teens will have the skills and strategies they need to thrive." Please read the linked article. https://5il.co/btct
The OAGC and South Central Ohio ESC Summer Enrichment Scholarship packets are available to pick up in the HS office and with Mrs.Copley in the library. Deadline to apply for the OAGC scholarships is February 15, 2020, the ESC Scholarships, March 13, 2020.
Here's a peek at this week's sporting events (12/9/19)
Our next "Friday at the Rock" is this Friday, Dec. 6, during lunch. The kitchen staff and many others are working diligently to provide a great 'movie night' experience!
Here's a peek of this week's sporting events
The home girls basketball game originally scheduled for 12/9/19 has been moved to 12/10/19.
West Swim team shirts for the 2019-2020 Season are now on sale. We will be taking orders through Friday 12/6/19. Please make checks payable to the PWHS Swim Team. Orders can be sent with a member of the swim team or dropped off at PWHS, attention Mr. Nichols.
PWHS picture retakes will be Dec. 2 starting at 8:15 a.m.
Deadline to register for the Dec. 14 ACT is Friday, Nov. 8!
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Gifted students and their parents who are interested in summer scholarships:
An informational meeting for parents, teachers and/or guidance counselors will be held at the ESC on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. You must pre-register (by Nov. 15) to attend the meeting.
Wright State University is offering a fee waiver code to any student wanting to apply in November. Student's can use the code APPLYNOW2019 to waive the application fee until December 1!
https://www.wright.edu/
The PWHS Swim Team will have their mandatory OHSAA Pre-Season meeting on Wednesday, 11/13/19, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the PWHS tiered room.
Parents and athletes should plan to attend.
Swim practice will take place at SSU following the meeting from 8:30-9:30pm.
Congratulations to senior Breanna Skaggs and junior Gary Jenkins for each winning a $250 scholarship at the UCAN Go To College night! Portsmouth West had the highest percentage(25%) of students attend out of all area schools. #WeAreWest
Taking the ACT Saturday? Don't show up unprepared! You must print your admission ticket & BRING it with you - along with a photo ID (you can't get in without them), #2 pencil & approved calculator
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day.html
PWHS Swim Team Fundraiser at Mexitali. Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Mexitali will donate 20% of your tab to the PW Swim Team. Present the ticket below when you pay. Come support our Senators and enjoy a great meal!
The week of 10/21 is Breast Cancer Awareness Week at PWHS. View the daily theme to participate.
Congratulations to Portsmouth West High School's 2019 October Students of the Month pictured l-r: senior Kori Conley, junior Tyler Hayslip, sophomore Abigail Winters, freshman Carson Horner.
The Washington-Nile Local School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, October 24. This delay includes all three building. The purpose of the delay is to extend teacher team meetings. Thank you.
College Credit Plus Students: Spring 2020 priority registration opens 10/31 for you. To cleared to register, however, you must email Deanna Roberts or schedule a time via https://calendly.com/droberts-6
Reminder: Tuesday, 10/15, PWHS is hosting a FAFSA night at 6:00 pm in PWHS library. This is to answer any questions concerning the FAFSA for seniors & parents. You can also bring the required materials and complete the FAFSA that night! Review the flyer for more information.
UCAN Night for Portsmouth West High School will be held at the home game with Minford on Friday, October 11th. Cost will be $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Proceeds go to the UCAN Scholarship fund for Portsmouth West Seniors.
Consider going to SSU's Major Fair Oct. 16 or Nov. 14.
Softball fundraiser! Texas Roadhouse rolls & gift cards. Orders due 11/3 & delivery date is set for the week of 11/16-23.
Rolls- $6 /dozen (8 oz cup of butter-$2)
Gift cards- $25 (free appetizer coupon/card purchase.)
Make checks payable to Portsmouth West High School Softball.
This is homecoming week! Show your school spirit and participate!
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - VSCO Day
Wednesday - Cartoon Day
Thursday - Jersey Day
Friday - Homecoming Shirts/ Spirit Day
Portsmouth West Girls Basketball team is selling SENATORS over-sized sweatshirt blankets. Take it to a sporting event, wrap up at home or use it as a cover on a twin size bed (54 x 84 inches). Blanket cost is $35 and will be on sale 10/4/19 at the football game versus Waverly.
Seniors &Senior Parents: PWHS will be hosting a FAFSA Night on 10/15 @ 6:00pm.*Start and complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid with the help of financial aid experts. You need: SSN, Driver's License #, 2018 W-2s and returns, income and asset records ($$), FSA Id
Tonight's Boys Soccer game vs. New Boston (10/1) has been moved back until 7pm at New Boston stadium. Bus will leave at 5:45pm.
Tackle for the Cure shirts are now on sale for $15. "Chain" links may be purchased for .25 or 5 for $1. Our goal is to have enough ribbon links sold to surround the football field for the Oak Hill game on October 25.
All proceeds go to the local Breast Cancer Compassion Fund.
Swim team fundraisers:
*RADA knives-100% American made & mailed directly to you. No students will have contact with knives. Follow this link:
https://radafundraising.com/?rfsn=3148379.f0946a
*Scentsy: To order something from Scentsy, please follow this link:
Rigaz.Scentsy.us
PWHS Swim team car wash this Thursday from 10-2 (or later if needed). Get a shiny car and support your school! Donations accepted.
ACT has extended the registration deadline for the Oct. test😱 Register for the Oct 26 ACT test date *without late fees* thru Sep 27! The PWHS site is full, so you must choose another location as a test site.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
Please review the Sept. 2019 Scioto County Health Department Flyer. The first page discusses severe respiratory illness associated with vaping. The back page titled "Teen Corner" targets teen health topics. This issue's focus is Popcorn Lung, which is linked to vaping.
Mr. Gilliland is starting a Leadership Academy every Friday beginning tomorrow, 9/20/19. Any PWHS students may attend. Meetings will take place every Friday @ 7:15 a.m. in Mr. Gilliland's room. Parents, please encourage your students to attend.
ACT registration deadline for OCT 26 test is 9/20. PWHS is a test site! http://bit.ly/2kHuaMX
Resources to review:
YouTube playlists for ACT review
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOTuAx-on8GtiFDNdfqDnw/playlists?view=1&flow=grid
Ohio Means Jobs ACT help
http://bit.ly/2lXNdTq
Volleyball info: The game at Minford originally scheduled for 9/25 will now be played on 9/23.
The game at Oak Hill originally scheduled for 10/10 will now be played on 10/9
Attention volleyball players, parents, and fans: The volleyball game originally scheduled for September 25th at Minford has been moved to September 23rd.
The PWHS football game on Friday, 9/13/19, at Coal Grove has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. due to the heat.
Seniors and parents of seniors: To get info specific to seniors, sign up for the Senior Info Remind updates. You will receive text updates for all things "senior" - scholarships, college info, ACT tests, graduation, & etc.- also for CTC students
https://www.remind.com/join/pwhsse
The deadline to register for the Oct. 26 ACT is Friday, Sept.20.
*Seniors, many scholarship deadlines will be coming up Jan. - April of 2020. You have two ACT tests available before January -October and December- so these are the most desirable dates for scholarship purposes.
Softball is holding rotational/scheduled conditioning workouts on Sept. 11. The workouts will be 5:00-7:00 at the facility. Contact Dani Colemen and to be scheduled for a time frame to work and get better! Wear appropriate attire, tennis shoes, glove, and bring a drink.
Members of the Swim Team should plan to meet in the high school tiered room on Monday, September 2, at 7pm. We will be finishing our lock down buckets. Anyone else that is seriously interested in being part of the swim team should plan to attend.
Reminder: The football game this Friday, August 30, versus Columbus KIPP has been changed from an away game to a home game beginning at 7pm. Come out and support our players to victory!! Season passes will not work for this game. Cost is $5 per adult and $3 for students.
Reminder: PWHS students, school starts at 8:05 a.m. Welcome back, Senators! Let's make this a great year!
The last day to register without late fees for the Sept. 14 ACT test is Aug.16. Go to
Actstudent.org or Click this link to register: http://bit.ly/33Dp9Xq
Many college fin. aid offices accept ACT scores from tests taken through December (all colleges have different deadlines)
"Any Portsmouth West High School Boy or Girl in grades 9-12 wanting to run Cross Country should report to track entrance on Monday August 12th @ 10 AM."
"Or Email Coach Goodwin or Coach Conrad ASAP"
larry.goodwin@westsenators.org
julie.conrad@westsenators.org
Cross Country practice will also be on Wednesday, August 7th at 10:00 for anyone that is interested. Please meet Coach J Conrad in front of the football stadium. Don't forget to bring water.
The first practice for boys and girls cross country is August 5th at 10:00. Please meet at the high school.
July 19th, 2019
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Portsmouth West High School is eagerly awaiting the start of the 2019-2020 school year! We expect big accomplishments from our students and staff. Below are some important dates and times to start off the school year!!
Open House will be held on August 15th, 2019 from 6-7pm. Parents and guardians are welcome to tour our school buildings as well as our new athletic building that evening.
On the following day, Friday August 16th, our annual “Meet the Team” night will be held. At that time coaches and advisors will introduce their respective athletic teams and the band in the football stadium. Immediately afterwards as already posted on this website is our Senator Spirit Club fund raiser dinner. The dinner will be held in the PWHS cafeteria. Check earlier post for details about the dinner.
Additionally, Portsmouth West High School has adjusted its time schedule from last year. Below is the new time schedule for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year:
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:05-8:56
Period 2 8:59- 9:50
Period 3 9:53-10:44
Period 4 10:47-12:12
A Lunch 10:47-11:20
B Lunch 11:40-12:12
Period 5 12:15-1:06
Period 6 1:09-2:00
Period 7 2:03-2:54
Our student handbooks will also be available online. We strongly suggest that you as parents/guardians read over the contents of the handbook and sign off that you have read the information. Please review the policies in regards to the dress code, student discipline and emergency procedures. Some of these policies have been updated to improve our school climate and culture. Our dress code will have a point of emphasis this school year on jeans. Students should refrain from wearing torn, cut or pants with holes. We want to encourage an academic atmosphere where students take pride in their studies, and overall performances both in and out of school.
Our teaching staff will engage in professional development from Wednesday, August 14th till Friday, August 16th. Students officially will begin the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, August 19th.
We here at West High School look forward in seeing your students on the 19th!
Welcome Back Orange & Black Meet the Team! Friday, Aug.16th: Scioto Ribber Rib Dinner $10>4-6pm; Inflatables>4-5:30pm; Senator Spirit Store>4-7pm; Football Scrimmage>6:30pm. Senator Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys & Girls Soccer, Cheerleaders, Sensational Senator Band!
High School Parents of EOC summer tests:
Parents/Guardians:
If you have any questions about the summer End of Course test(s), please email Scott Conrad at scott.conrad@westsenators.org.
Testing dates are as follows:
Algebra I / American History July 15 8am-3pm
Geometry July 16 8am-3pm
English I / Biology July 17 8am-3pm
English II July 18 8am-3pm
Government July 19 8am-3pm
Any boy interested in playing varsity soccer this year at Portsmouth West needs to contact our new Coach Brian Craft at 740-464-2692. We will begin to have "open fields" on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm starting this week.Come out and be part of an amazing group of players who plan on having a great season!
Congrats, 2019 seniors!
The 2019 Senior Edition newsletter is now available (via the link https://5il.co/7s3o or website-menu)!
Also, if you would like to view the senior slideshow (sans music) that was played before the graduation ceremony, go to:
https://youtu.be/16fGCU18Pks
SENIORS - order of events for Friday: 8:15am Senior Breakfast; MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE immediately to follow; Senior Parade through district buildings; 2019 class picture on football field
Sunday: SENIORS MUST ARRIVE TO THE HIGH SCHOOL BY 1:00 PM
SSU's CCP Orientation registration is still going on and they have a few seats for this Saturday’s event. Their next dates are in June.
SSU's Bridge to Success Program is coming up soon and the deadline to register is May 20th. If you have any questions about the program or possibly trying to test out, please contact Addison Poteet at 740-351-3209
Reminder: CCP orientation meeting will be held at SSU library tonight at 6 pm.
To order the 2018-2019 yearbook, the Herff Jones yearbook ordering website is up and running. The link https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ will take you to the website where you will be able to use the code 17721 to order yearbooks for the 2018-2019 school year.
Seniors: After graduation, your accounts will be archived and you will no longer have access to them. If you would like to keep some or all of the files on your Google Drive, use Google Takeout to quickly transfer any files to a new Google account: https://takeout.google.com/
This is a reminder to parents of students who are attending the awards assembly tomorrow. The assembly will begin promptly at 1:30 pm May 8th, 2019 in the high school gym.
SOMC Summer Junior Volunteer Program applications are in the guidance office. Deadline for application submission is Monday, May 15. Students ages 15-18 may apply. For further info see Mr. Conrad or contact SOMC Volunteer Services Department @ 740-356-8234
2019 Final Exam Schedule for grades 9, 10, &, 11 is now available. See image for details.
2019 SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE
Please see attached file
Students: The next ACT test is June 8, 2019.
Deadline to register for regular registration is this Friday, May 3, 2019. Registration + late fee is May 4-20, 2019
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
Planning ahead? Washington-Nile 2019-2020 School Calendar is now available.
AP Testing: May 6-AP Govt (am), May 7-AP Physics (pm), May 8-AP Lit (am), May 9-AP Chemistry (am), May 10- AP Computer Science (pm), May 16- AP World History (am), May 17- AP Music Theory (am)
Senior,
Submit both a current and baby pic to be in the senior slideshow at graduation. All pictures must be submitted to Mrs. Copley by Friday, May 8. Click link for details
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cirz8jwbNBzanCmzrNWFp9pM3g6t8-Vw2q4g2HwC6k4/edit?usp=sharing
9th and 11th grade parents, this is a survey for you to complete as part of our Federal Programs information. Please complete the survey at https://wnls.pw/parentsurvey
1ST ANNUAL WEST VARSITY CLUB BASS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 25
Shawnee Marina Ramp – Ohio River
link: https://www.westsenators.org/article/102403?org=portsmouth-west-high-school
For more infocontact:
Angie Copas 740-285-2706
Heather Coleman 740-357-5994
Rhonda Igaz 740-858-8535
PWHS Band apparel sale!
Please note - online store does offer additional color options. **When placing an order online, please remember to designate the band student you would like the order to be credited to.
Link to online store:
https://order.fancloth.com/s/477499
End of course testing begins Monday. Good luck to all students and teachers!
PWHS Purse Bingo scheduled for April 4 @ 6pm. Doors open at 5.
Reminder to seniors: get in-house scholarships turned in to the guidance office by the end of the day!
Reminder to seniors: In-House Scholarships are due March 29 to the guidance office.
Early dismissal today at 12:00. P/T Conferences 1:00 - 6:30
Happy Pi Day! March 14th (commonly represented in the US as 3/14) is the day we celebrate pi, the mathematical representation of the ratio of a circle's circumference to it's diameter. What is your favorite mathematical formula that uses pi as a constant?
