Parkersburg South High School

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   Navy Blue, White, and ScarletMascotPatriotNicknameSouthFeeder schoolsEdison Junior High School
Blennerhassett Junior High SchoolWebsitewww.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/psh

Parkersburg South High School (also known as South) in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States serves grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Wood County School District. The school's colors are navy blue and white (with a touch of scarlet), and the mascot is a Patriot. The school's principal is Betsy Patterson. As of the 2016-17 school year, the school has 1,859 students. The Wood County School District has 13,259 students in 29 schools. Feeder schools are Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School.

Academics

Parkersburg South High School offers a comprehensive curriculum with a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, and vocational programs. Students have the opportunity to take courses in subjects such as English, math, science, social studies, foreign languages, music, art, and physical education. The school also offers career and technical education programs in areas such as business, healthcare, and technology.

Athletics

Athletics are also an integral part of Parkersburg South High School. The school offers a variety of sports programs, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, track and field, tennis, and cross country.

Erickson All Sports Facility

As one of the largest high schools in the state of West Virginia, Parkersburg South lacked a home stadium for many sporting events until a community effort begun in August 1993. A local businessman and philanthropist contributed of 18 acres (73,000 m2) of land and $300,000.[2] The Erickson All-Sports Facility is managed by the EASF Development Corporation and is home to Parkersburg South football, soccer, tennis, and track.

Extracurricular Activities

The school offers a variety of clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, athletic teams, music and theater groups, and service organizations. Some of the popular clubs and organizations include the National Honor Society, Student Council, Future Farmers of America, and the Marching Band.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Parkersburg High School". 30 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Erickson Alumni Center - Wheeling Jesuit University". 27 May 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010.
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