Featuring: Message from Superintendent Bazler, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Scholarship Recipients, Awards, Les Mis and more!Washington-Nile District Newsletter August 2021 READ MORE >

Miss West Madison Russell will be hosting a Tie Dye Event 'Coping With Colors' promoting her platform Find Hope, Cope. READ MORE >

The 2020 Senatorian has arrrived and will be ready for pick-up/purchase beginning Monday, June 21, at the high school from 8am-3pm. Cost is $60, check or money order payable to PWHS Yearbook. You can still order the 2021 yearbook online at: yearbookordercenter.com: School Code: 17721. READ MORE >

PWHS Soccer Goalie Jared Opperman, has been ranked in the Ohio High School Athletic Association's listings for Most Saves in a game and Most Saves in a season. In order to be considered for most saves in a season, a goalie must have made at least 250 saves in the season. Jared ranked 2nd in the state for Most Saves in the 2019 soccer season with a total of 416... READ MORE >

Portsmouth West Elementary: Spring Field Trip ScheduleMay 13 > Kindergarten to ETC park Mrs. Berry & Mrs. Adkins Preschool classes to ETC ParkMay 19 > Mrs. Riber, Mrs. Russell and Ms. Dene's classes to ETC ParkMay 21 > 4th grade to Camp OyoMay 25 > Mrs. Riber & Mrs. Russell's classes to the SplashpadMay 26 > 1st grade to ETC Park ... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians: Welcome to Portsmouth West’s 2021/22 Kindergarten class! Whether this is your first child to register for kindergarten or you have done this before, we know it is an exciting time for your family. We are looking forward to the new year and meeting everyone. Registration – To begin, please go online at westsenators.org... READ MORE >

Senior Olivia Holsinger is a 4 year member of Portsmouth West Key Club. Each year Olivia has fundraised for the Autism Project of Southern Ohio. However, due to COVID, the group was unable to fundraise and were in need of more financial assistance this year. Olivia took it upon herself to make this year's fundraising project at Portsmouth West High School an... READ MORE >

Mrs. Baz;ler's Anatomy and Physiology classes toured Shawnee State University's Biological Unit where they were able to tour the Cadaver Lab and the Medical Lab Technology departments. READ MORE >

On behalf or the Special Education Department, 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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

Senator Summer Camp 2021 will be held July 5 - August 6. More information coming soon! READ MORE >

Washington-Nile District Newsletter: January 2021Highlights: March reopening plan, Sports Awards, River Days, New Choral Group, Voice of Hope.Washington-Nile District Newsletter March 2021 READ MORE >

The Washington-Nile Local School District invites nomination for candidates to the Portsmouth West High School Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame 2021. This award honors alumni whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their communities. Please go to our district website www.westsenators.org... READ MORE >

March 2, 2021 Re: Child Identity Theft Dear Superintendent, This week is National Consumer Protection Week (“NCPW”). Many times, NCPW focuses on those engaged in consumer transactions, which don’t ordinarily include kids. However, this year we are making a dedicated effort to help protect a vulnerable population when it... READ MORE >

I am excited to have the opportunity to represent my school and community as your Miss West 2021. As a junior, I am taking advantage of the CCP program at SSU to obtain credit hours toward my degree as a Pharmacist with maintaining a new 4.0 GPA. I am a member of the National Honor Society, the BETA Club in which I earned recognition as Champion in Math for... READ MORE >

Food pickup for Senator Virtual Academy students will be every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 at the High School cafeteria. READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

Haven Hileman placed as National Champion in Speech at the Beta Club Competition held this summer. Not only is she a National Champion for her speech about Positive Peer Pressure, she also placed 5th in the nation for her Agriscience project.Several other students also placed nationally at the competition.Angel Hammond placed 10th in Woodworking.Charlize McClurg... READ MORE >

FinalForms has been launched for the district. All parents should have received an email from FinalForms for you to register your account. All school forms, including athletic eligibility forms, need to be completed using FinalForms. PARENT PLAYBOOK FOR FINALFORMS REGISTRATION If you did not receive the email, please contact Mr. Jordan at... READ MORE >

FinalForms has been launched for the district. All parents should have received an email from FinalForms for you to register your account. All school forms, including athletic eligibility forms, need to be completed using FinalForms. If you did not receive the email, please contact Mr. Jordan at christopher.jordan@westsenators.org Parent Playbook for Final... READ MORE >

The 2020 Portsmouth West Alumni Banquet scheduled for August has been cancelled. READ MORE >

UPDATE: GRADUATION DETAILS CHANGED DUE TO WEATHERKRISTIE COPLEYWEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020Date/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. Each student group will arrive at the time... READ MORE >

Washington-Nile Local School District 2020-2021 Open Enrollment Form.Please click the link below to access the Open Enrollment Form under documents.WNLSD 2020-2021 OPEN ENROLLMENT FORM READ MORE >

Portsmouth West teachers will be coming by to see you soon! Route details to come! READ MORE >

GuidelinesGovernor DeWine, during his press conference on Monday, April 20, stated, “the gathering of significant numbers of people is a dangerous situation. Just as schools have been innovative in regard to how to teach from a distance, I know that they will be innovative as they look at how…they honor the students…” We are asking the education... READ MORE >

It is often said that a crisis situation brings out the best in people. We have most certainly experienced this throughout Washington-Nile Local School District. Teachers are striving diligently to provide the best learning opportunities for students and students are quickly adapting to remote learning, our custodial staff is working intensely to thoroughly clean... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

PWMS students entertained and enchanted their audience this past weekend with their stellar performance of the "The Music Man". Singing and dancing to the wonderful songs and music of Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson, composer and lyricist, the students told the story of con man Harold Hill. Harold poses as a boy's band organizer and leader who sells instruments... READ MORE >

Thank you to Mr. Tom Berry, Mr. Ed Hileman, and Mrs. Jane Kouns, outgoing Washington-Nile Board Members, for all of your hard work, dedication, and time you gave to the Washington-Nile Local School District, the students, and the staff! READ MORE >

Four teams participated in the 2020 Regional Ohio Mock Trial Competition at Portsmouth Municipal Court on Friday, February 7, 2020. Portsmouth West emerged victorious as Regional Champions as the only undefeated team and will advance to State Competition March 12-14th in Columbus representing this Region. Congratulations PWHS Mock Trial Team. #AllTheWayToState READ MORE >

The PWHS Symphonic Choir will present a choral tribute to Earl Thomas Conley by performing his music as well as featuring West alumni artists. The list of guest performers include Ricky Ferrell, Gina (Hall) Collinsworth, Nick Erlenwein, Justin Wiget with the Josh Stewart Band, Caitlin Russell, Jeremy Burchett, Ronda Conley Hodges, and more.The concert is slated... READ MORE >

PWHS Mock Trial Team are the 2020 Scioto County Mock Trial District Champions after beating out runner-up team Portsmouth High and St. Joseph, Ironton, on January 17th. New team coach, Sarah Johnson said, "The students have worked so hard for this and they are seeing their hard work pay off. We do a lot of practices at school and at the courthouse itself. Lots of... READ MORE >

As we begin a new year, Washington-Nile Local School District continues to focus on Student Learning. We have established two goals to build on the capacity for student learning as we move forward. First, every child will experience at least a year’s worth of academic growth in every subject with every teacher. And our second goal is to foster an atmosphere... READ MORE >

Click the link below to read the W-N January 2020 District Newsletter and past newsletters.Washington-Nile District Newsletters READ MORE >

PWHS has adopted Focus3 to model the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) program around. Focus3 philosophies helps organizations develop “better leadership, better culture, and better behavior”. Using the equation E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome), Focus 3 gives organizations and individuals a system for positive behavior and making... READ MORE >

PW Swim Team recently worked hard creating “Lockdown Buckets” for classrooms and offices district-wide. Working with the WNLSD Safety Committee, team members decided the buckets would be a good way to provide various supplies useful during a lockdown situation. They formed a committee determined cost, then solicited local businesses for donations, collected and... READ MORE >

Portsmouth West Elementary was honored to receive a visit from many distinguished guests for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources “Trees to Textbook” award presentation on January 17th, 2020. Those present included: ODE Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo De Maria; Ohio State Representative Brian Baldridge; Ohio State Senator Terry Johnson; ODNR... READ MORE >

The Washington-Nile Local School District is requesting proposals from firms to furnish and construct playground improvements at its Elementary School and perform associated site improvements. A copy of the Requests for Proposals may be obtained HERE or by request from Sherry Patterson (sherry.patterson@westsenators.org). Proposals will be accepted until noon on... READ MORE >

Portsmouth West Softball program recently hosted a Pitcher/Catcher Clinic. Several coaches, current players, former players, and current college players (Taylor Coleman - Kentucky Christian, and Lauren Rice - Kent State University) worked with players to improve skills. The next clinic will be held February 22, 2020. Flyers and little league information will be... READ MORE >

Donate used vehicles or farm equipment to benefit both local FFA and Ronald McDonald House West Portsmouth, Ohio (December 2, 2019) — Ohio FFA has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) to create a statewide Community Clunker Clean Up. Ohio FFA chapters, including Portsmouth West- SCCTC FFA, are working to clean up their... READ MORE >

PWE Kindergarten teacher, Sandy Simon, was recently chosen as Scioto County's 3rd "Best Teacher" out of hundreds of candidates in the Portsmouth Daily Times "Best Of" survey. Congratulations Mrs. Simon! READ MORE >

Our fabulous third grade Math teachers earned our school a state indicator with a score of 84%! Pictured are Melanie Ogg, Amy Russell, Drew Phillips and Sara Hurst. We are so proud! #WeAreWest! READ MORE >

Congratulations to our "Perfect Senators" in scoring perfect on last spring's Ohio State Assessment tests!! Awesome Job!!! #WeAreWest Carter Keyser - 4th Grade Math Lorelei Carver - 3rd Grade Math Max Bell - 5th Grade Math & Science Elijah Kasper - 5th Grade Science Logan Ralstin - 5th Grade Language Arts Samantha Gray - 8th Grade Math Tabitha Johnson... READ MORE >

Tehya Hazelbaker, 12 year-old middle school student, was chosen as harpist for the 2019-2020 Columbus Symphony Cadet Orchestra. Tehya studies both harp and piano and is quite accomplished in both disciplines. This is her first year with the Orchestra and she is looking forward to the upcoming concerts they will be presenting throughout the next... READ MORE >

Judith graduated from Portsmouth West 1965 She played on West kickball team (only organized sport for girls at the time). Played other schools in the county. Judith went to Morehead State earing her Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Home Economics. Played basketball there for 2 years prior to Title IX. Morehead State recognized Title IX and sent... READ MORE >

Dr. Meyers graduated from Washington High School 1950. She started her career in education in 1956, and continued it until the last few years. She fulfilled her educational role as a teacher, Head mistress, principal, college professor and Ohio Department of Education consultant. She has authored three (3) books on English Language Arts and conducted... READ MORE >

The 2019-20 West Golf Team finished the season 2nd in SOC Conference with a 37-21 record. Brynden Roark received 1st team All Conference; Eli Adkins 2nd team All Conference; Dustin Sowards 2nd team All Conference. Eli Adkins and Brynden Roark we're also district qualifiers.Congratulations Senator Golf! #WeAreWest READ MORE >

The CCP American History class tour the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The students had the opportunity to visit with WWII veterans that were stationed throughout the museum in honor of their service during WWII READ MORE >

We have some exciting upcoming events in the district. First, our parent teacher conferences will be held this Thursday (October 3rd) from 1:00pm to 6:30pm. During this conference time several parent workshops will be offered ranging from "What every parent needs to know about social emotional learning" and "Learning about our new agriculture program", to... READ MORE >

PWES 3rd grade teacher, Deanna Roberts, recently completed a course designed to help teachers effectively and efficiently manage classrooms and all the various needs that are a daily part of a workday. "A couple of years ago, I signed up for a professional development class called the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club to help me cut back on the amount of hours I spent... READ MORE >

PWHS students, Cayden Coleman and Cole Gilley, took 1st Place at the 1st Annual West Varsity Club Bass Tournament on the River this past weekend. Cayden and Cole received the top prize of $1,000 with their limit of 5 bass weighing in at 11 lb. 3 ounces Cayden and Tucker Spriggs are in the Portsmouth West High School Bass Fishing Club. Both Cayden and Tucker... READ MORE >

The Portsmouth West Senator Baseball Team held their annual awards picnic at Earl Thomas Conley Park this past week. The following awards were presented:Academic All-Ohio, Joey Cyrus; Academic All-District, Joey Cyrus, Abe Blevins, Cade McNeil, Cade Powell; Coach Chris Rapp Baseball Scholarship Winner 2019, Joey Cyrus; Russell B. Christian Award, Dylan Bradford;... READ MORE >

PW Elementary Principal, Bill Platzer, and Elementary Visual Arts Teacher, Kim Platzer, announced their retirement at the end of this school year. Bill served the district for over thirty-two years, the last 24 as Elementary Principal. Kim shared her love of art with students and staff alike, teaching for the district for thirty-two years.Thursday was declared... READ MORE >

On behalf of the Washington-Nile Local School Boards of Education, we are pleased to announce that the board selected Linda Shaw as the Principal of Portsmouth West Elementary.Candidates for the position completed a very thorough interview process and Mrs. Shaw was selected from a pool of extremely qualified applicants. We have confidence in her leadership,... READ MORE >

PWHS performed the hit musical "Oklahoma" over the past weekend. Congratulations to Mrs. Tieman, students, and support staff in delivering yet another amazingly wonderful performance. READ MORE >

The 2019-2020 Washington-Nile Local School District Calendar READ MORE >

The OAGC and ESC Gifted Summer Enrichment Scholarship winners for 2019 are as follows:Miami Summer Scholars are:Ashlynn PfauBailee WiremanOther Scholarship winners are:Brandon Anderson - Ohio State UniversitySiera Davis - Bowling Green State UniversityTehya Hazelbaker - Kenyon CollegsDalton Hedrick - Ohio State UniversityBrandon Potter - Ohio State UniversityJacob... READ MORE >

Reese Bentley with the Boy Scouts of America will be at PWES on Tuesday, May 7th at 2 pm to speak with students about joining their local Boy Scout Club. We would like to encourage students interested in learning more about BSA to come hear Mr. Bentley share all the interesting and fun things being a Boy Scout has to offer. READ MORE >

The West Varsity Club is holding a Bass Tournament on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Entry fee $70 per boat. Guaranteed $1,000 1st place prize and $250 Big Bass prize. READ MORE >

The Portsmouth West Alumni Association was created due to the dedicated efforts of a former alumni, Hazeldean Meyers. Dr. Meyers contacted the school district to express her desire to have an alumni association that would facilitate a sense of ownership with the district youth and provide an annual academic scholarship to a Portsmouth West High School graduating... READ MORE >

The Portsmouth West "Sensational Senators" Band Program would like to say THANK YOU to the Washington-Nile Local School District Board of Education and Administration as well as the Portsmouth West Band Boosters for their GENEROUS financial support in purchasing several new instruments for the band program. With continued success competing and receiving Superior... READ MORE >

The West Ohio Model United Nations group traveled to Columbus, Sunday, December 2-4, to take part in Ohio’s largest mock United Nations. West students represented three nations, Antigua-Barbuda, Lesotho, and Senegal. After researching, each group wrote and presented a resolution to their appropriate councils. Lesotho’s delegates tackled the issue of the AIDS... READ MORE >

The 2018-2019 school year marked the introduction of Positive Behavioral & Intervention Supports (PBIS) district wide to students and staff. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the Technical Assistance Center on PBIS supports schools, districts, and... READ MORE >

PWHS Senior Molly Taylor was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution with the Good Citizen Award this past fall. The award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in the homes, schools, and communities. Students are selected by their teachers and peers because they... READ MORE >

The Portsmouth West Girls Little League team took the State Championship Title this past July. First defeating Fairland with a 5-1 victory, the mighty Senator girls clinched the championship title by delivering a 10-3 victory over Tallmadge. Congratulations PW 9-11 Girls Little League!Pictured l-r: Emily Moore, Kaylor Picklesimer, Kamryn Spriggs, Brooklyn Pitts,... READ MORE >

PWMS once again received recognition from the Ohio Department of Education to schools and districts for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year. To be eligible for the award the school or district must have at least two Value-Added subgroups of students. Also districts and schools must earn all ‘A’s on all applicable value-added measures on the... READ MORE >

The 2018-2019 School year marks the beginning of a new athletic opportunity for the students of Portsmouth West High School. Fifteen high school and three junior high school students are involved in the program. It didn’t take long for these lucky few, the “Original 18” to realize that swimming on the West High School team wasn’t going to be easy. Being a member... READ MORE >

Tickets available at Portsmouth West Middle School's office or by contacting any of our cast members. Performances: Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 pm. READ MORE >

Mrs. Andrea Kegley, PWE Literacy Specialist, traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, a few weeks ago to compete in the American Paint Horse Association World Championship. Andrea and her horse, All in the Timing, earned four World Champion titles and one Reserve Champion title: World Champion 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle; World Champion 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle... READ MORE >

The Washington-Nile Local School District invites nomination for candidates to the Portsmouth West High School Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame 2019. This award honors alumni whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their communities. Please go to our district website www.westsenators.org ... READ MORE >

The Lady Senator Softball team held their annual Mashing Melanoma Super scrimmage on March 16th at Dr. Singleton Park.Twenty-three teams from all over the area participated in the event. Teams represented were from the SOC1, SOC2, SHAQ, TVC, OVC, and several teams from the Columbus area. There were a total of 46 games throughout the day. It was successful day for... READ MORE >

Dealing with challenging student behaviors is an emerging issue in schools throughout our state and nation. In order to be better prepared to respond to these issues, the staff of Washington-Nile will receive training at the start of the 2019-2020 school year from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on De-escalation Strategies and Techniques. The training will be... READ MORE >

During April 2019, a team of 7 administrators and teacher-leaders (representing all 3 district schools) will be attending Advanced ALICE Training hosted by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. The acronym ALICE stands for: Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate or run-hide-fight. The purpose of advanced ALICE training is to educate local and school-based law... READ MORE >

Portsmouth West High School Anatomy and Physiology students are currently studying hematology and the cardiovascular system. Students were able to take their lessons a step further by observing the components of blood through new state-of-the-art equipment purchased for the Science Department. Students in Anatomy, Biology and Environmental Science will be now... READ MORE >

Work continues on the new athletic building at Portsmouth West. While concrete sidewalks are getting poured around the outside of the building, walls are going up inside. Once completed, the new athletic building will house a workout area for our student athletes, a designated area for athletic training such as batting practice, concessions, and restrooms. READ MORE >

Portsmouth West High School is using the philosophies of Focus3 as the model for their PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) program. Focus3 helps organizations develop better leadership, better culture, and better behavior. Using the equation: E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome), Focus3 gives organizations and individuals a system for positive... READ MORE >

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 4–8, 2019, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights... READ MORE >

Mr. Chris Rapp was named to the 2019 class of Southeastern Ohio Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame by his fellow coaches. Coach Rapp started as the Junior Varsity Coach for Chris Gibson in 1992. The next year he became the head coach. Chris coached from 1993-2004 and returned in 2009, coaching up to present day. In this span, his team has achieved 334 wins. Coach Rapp... READ MORE >

Mr. Roger Tackett, a 1964 graduate of West High School, was inducted into the West Alumni Hall of Fame this past August. Mr. Tackett enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1966, forgoing his college enrollment to fight for his country in Vietnam. He was critically wounded in action in 1967 which left him paralyzed from the waist down. In 1968, he received the Purple Heart... READ MORE >

Dr. John Walker is the 2018 Washington-Nile Alumni Hall of Fame recipient. He graduated from Washington High School as Valedictorian in 1955. Dr. Walker then graduated from McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, receiving honors with a B.A. in zoology. After graduating from McMicken, Dr. Walker attended the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine where he... READ MORE >

We are very honored to introduce our newest athletic hall of fame induction, Chris Gibson. Mr. Gibson is a 1972 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. He is also a graduate of Graceland College in Iowa. While at PWHS, he played football, earning a letter there for those years. He was the starting quarterback. He was named to the Southern Ohio Conference All... READ MORE >