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'''Parkersburg South High School''' in [[Parkersburg, WV|Parkersburg]], [[West Virginia]], [[United States]] serves grades 10 through 12, and is part of the Wood County School District.
| name = Parkersburg South High School
The school's colors are navy blue and white (with a touch of scarlet), and the mascot is a Patriot. The school's [[Principal (school)|principal]] is Tom Eschbacher. As of the 2004-2005 school year, the school has 1,271 students. The Wood County School District has 13,746 students in 29 schools.
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| caption =
| motto = All Students Can and Will Learn At High Levels.
| established = 1967
| opened =
| fundingtype = Public High School
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| district = Wood County
| grades = 9-12
| superintendent = Christie Willis
| principal = Betsy Patterson
| enrollment = 1,728 (2020-21)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/parkersburg-high-school-profile#:~:text=Parkersburg%20High%20School%20serves%201%2C728,the%202020%2D21%20school%20year |title=Parkersburg High School|date=30 November 2023 }}</ref>
| faculty = 157
| ceeb = 490987
| campus_type = Urban/Suburb
| campus_size =
| mascot = Patriot
| nickname = South
| colors = {{Color box|Navy|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|White|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|Red|border=darkgray}}Navy Blue, White, and Scarlet
| streetaddress = 1511 Blizzard Drive
| location = [[Parkersburg, WV|Parkersburg]], [[West Virginia|WV]]
| zipcode = 26101
| country = USA
| website = {{URL|https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/psh}}
| feeder_schools = Edison Junior High School<br />[[Blennerhassett Junior High School]]
}}


'''Parkersburg South High School''' (also known as '''South''') in [[Parkersburg, WV|Parkersburg]], [[West Virginia]], [[United States]] serves grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Wood County School District.
Feeder schools are Edison Jr. High School and Blennerhasset Jr. High School. Current business partners include GE Plastics and Community Antenna Services (CAS). [http://www.newsandsentinel.com/communities/schools/Parkersburgshs.asp]
The school's colors are navy blue and white (with a touch of scarlet), and the [[mascot]] is a Patriot. The school's [[Principal (school)|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==
One of the largest high schools in the state of West Virginia, the school lacked a home stadium for many sporting events until a community effort begun in August of 1993.
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.
[http://www.ericksonallsports.com/] Local businessman and philanthropist, Charlie Erickson spearheaded the effort with a contribution of 18 acres of land and $300,000. [http://www.wju.edu/about/history/bldgs/erickson.asp] The Erickson All-Sports Facility is managed by the EASF Development Corporation and hosts tennis, track, football and soccer events.


==Athletics==
The school is under renovation starting in the Summer of 2005. The renovations themselves were to make Parkersburg South a more "connected" school, as the previous design had multiple buildings. It was also due to security, as there were over forty ways to enter Parkersburg South in one building alone. These renovations will attempt to fix these problems.
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==
The school is 75% done as of 10/13/07.
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 {{convert|18|acre|m2}} of land and $300,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wju.edu/about/history/bldgs/erickson.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527210227/http://www.wju.edu/about/history/bldgs/erickson.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2010|title=Erickson Alumni Center - Wheeling Jesuit University|date=27 May 2010|publisher=}}</ref> 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 ==
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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.
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==Notable alumni==
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*[[Steve Swisher]], former Major League Baseball player
*[[Jay Wolfe]], U.S. Senate candidate
*[[Chase Fieler]], professional basketball player
*[[Kim Stephens|Kim Caldwell]], women's college basketball coach


== See also ==
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* [[List of high schools in West Virginia]]
* [[Education in West Virginia]]


== References ==
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{{Ohio Valley Athletic Conference}}
==See also==
*[[List of high schools in West Virginia]]
*[[Education in West Virginia]]


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==External links==
* The [http://pshs.wood.k12.wv.us/default.asp Parkersburg South High School web page].


[[Category:High schools in West Virginia|Parkersburg South High School]]
[[Category:Public high schools in West Virginia]]
[[Category:Parkersburg, West Virginia|Parkersburg South High School]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Parkersburg, West Virginia]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1967]]
[[Category:Schools in Wood County, West Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 18:55, 20 March 2024

Parkersburg South High School
Address
Map
1511 Blizzard Drive

Parkersburg, WV

26101

United States
Information
Funding typePublic High School
MottoAll Students Can and Will Learn At High Levels.
Established1967
School districtWood County
SuperintendentChristie Willis
CEEB code490987
PrincipalBetsy Patterson
Faculty157
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,728 (2020-21)[1]
Campus typeUrban/Suburb
Color(s)   Navy Blue, White, and Scarlet
MascotPatriot
NicknameSouth
Feeder schoolsEdison Junior High School
Blennerhassett Junior High School
Websitewww.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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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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