Congratulations to the following students for being elected class officers
Freshman Class -
President Zane Pitts,
Vice President Vacilya Begley,
Secretary Gabe Swanner,
Treasurer Corbin Miller;
Sophomore Class -
President Colton Lamblin,
Vice President Trevor Patrick,
Secretary Owen Moore,
Treasurer Rileigh Miller;
Junior Class -
President Cassidy McClurg,
Vice President Jolena Underwood,
Secretary Rylee McDermott,
Treasurer Olivia Kirkpatrick;
Senior Class -
President Carlos Scott,
Vice President Samuel Weiss,
Secretary Kylee Pollitt,
Treasurer Mason Brown
South Central Ohio Educational Service Center’s
Summer Enrichment Scholarship Program for Gifted Students
Parents, Teachers and Guidance Counselors:
The Gifted Services Department of the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in grades 5 through 11 who have been identified as Gifted (through Ohio Dept. of Education approved assessment) to attend Summer Enrichment Programs.
(Please view the image for more information)
Soccer/Volleyball tournament info and Football game info: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets (Choose sport, Division III, then scroll to date) Note: volleyball tickets are not yet available online, but should be starting 10/17; soccer tickets are ready to be purchased
Volleyball plays at home on Oct. 19, Thursday. Start time is 7:00 PM - presale tickets can be purchased online as in the past few years. These tickets will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. At the gate, there will be a cash option, but all tickets at the gate will be $10.00
Soccer Plays at Lynchburg-Clay Oct. 19. Start time is 6:30. The ticket options are the same as volleyball.
Football - plays at Wheelersburg Friday night. Presale tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/17) in the HS office.
Reminder: The price of admission to the football game Friday versus Oak Hill will be $6. The additional dollar will go to the UCAN Scholarship Fund, which provides thousands of dollars in scholarships for West students.
Congratulations to our 2023 Football Homecoming Queen and Court
Queen - Kamryn Spriggs
Senior Attendant - Deaglan Wolfe
CTC Attendant - Sara Carter
Junior Attendant - Breanna May
Sophomore Attendant - Ariana Evans
Freshman Attendant - Ariane Jordan
PWHS parents and students: Please make sure all Final Forms information is updated and completed before school begins tomorrow Aug. 16. This information is required and will allow us to get the school year started on a positive note. Thank you!
#WeAreWEST
Below is a list of the names of Portsmouth West High School graduates receiving scholarship awards through the Scioto Foundation. Fifty scholarships have been awarded to 24 Portsmouth West High School graduates through the Scioto Foundation for the 2023 - 2024 academic year, totaling $65,681.00!!!! This includes all UCAN scholarships as well as awards from funds established by community organizations, area businesses, and private donors.
Connor Gray
Abigail Hazelbaker
Ethan Hazelbaker
Carson Horner
Tabitha Johnson
Macie Jones
Aiden Robinson
Abby Taylor
Karlee York
Abigail Adkins
Maelynn Howell
Talisha Osburn
Charity Teeters
Taran Willis
Bailee Wireman
Allison Cooper
Angel Hammond
Jordan Hammond
Haven Hileman
Luke Howard
Levi Kouns
Ashlynn Pfau
Elijah Tilley
Randy Patrick
The date for Open House/Meet the Team Night is Tuesday, August 15.
Open House will run from 6:00-7:00.
Meet the Team will begin at 7:00.
Welcome back to the 2023-24 school year, Senators!
To see a message from the Superintendent about the improvements and changes we've made over the summer, please visit https://wnls.pw/message
We're also happy to announce that students will get free access to athletic events for this school year. For more information and details visit https://wnls.pw/athleticpass
FYI:
If you are interested in registering for the ACT Test this school year
Next Test Date: September 9
Registration Deadline: August 4 (That's tomorrow!)
This test has the option to purchase the test and answer key (which is a great study tool for future tests as you can see what specific questions you answered correctly and incorrectly)
There is also a late registration option available if you sign up after tomorrow (it's an additional $30 or so)
https://my.act.org/
Parents of students entering 12th grade:
The Ohio Department of Health (per Ohio revised code 3313.67)
REQUIRES ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE 12th GRADE to have:
A second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (Serogroup A,C, W, and Y).
*If your student received their first dose on or after their 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.
Vaccinations should be received prior to entry of the first day of the school and no later than the 14th day of school:
September 6, 2023
As with other school immunization requirements,
students without proof of required vaccinations after this date are subject to exclusion from school.
Please contact your child’s physician or the Scioto County Health Department (740)355-8358 to make an appointment. Immunizations are also provided at many local pharmacies.
Please forward the record to the school office when your child receives his/her immunization and it will be placed in their health file. It may also be faxed directly to Portsmouth West High School at (740)858-3054.
**Please note: There is also a vaccine for Meningococcal Serogroup B which does not satisfy or replace the state vaccine requirement. This is a different and optional vaccine**
Congratulations to recent and former grads - Abigail Hazelbaker, Connor Gray, and Taran Willis
https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/2023/07/20/2023-knost-scholarships-awarded/
Congratulations to the following players:🧡🖤🥎
Sydney McDermott -
-All state first team
-All Ohio district first team
-1st team all SOC II
-SOC II -pitcher of the year
Emily Moore -
-All state honorable mention
-first team all district
-1st team all SOC II
Emma Sayre-2nd team all district
2nd team SOC II
Kaylor Pickelsimer -Honorable mention all district
2nd team SOC II
Congratulations to West's Jakob Tipton for earning the honor of being named his team's MVP during the 2023 Southeast District All-Star game.
Senior Edition 2023 Newsletter
https://www.smore.com/8w6an
PWHS senior reminder: grad practice Friday, 5/19, 8 am. Please bring your cap and gown.
PWHS Senators @ Minford Falcons
Sectional Finals
Today at 5 PM
Tickets: go to
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
Notice: The softball tournament game tonight has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday at 4 pm at Unioto.
Seniors: See the attached form for information regarding Cap and Gown picture orders which will be taken during graduation practice
Good luck and congratulations to seniors Brandon Anderson and Ethan Hazelbaker who won the sectional doubles championship & will be 7th seed in the district tournament in Athens this Wednesday!