Parkersburg South High School

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Parkersburg South High School
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Parkersburg South High School
1511 Blizzard Drive


26101

United States
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Funding typePublic High School
MottoAll Students Can and Will Learn At High Levels.
Established1967
School districtWood County
SuperintendentChristie Willis
CEEB code 490987
PrincipalMaria Francisco
Faculty157
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,384 (2023-24) [1]
Campus typeUrban/Suburb
Color(s)   Navy Blue, White, and Scarlet
MascotPatriot
Nickname South
Feeder schoolsEdison Junior High School
Blennerhassett Junior High School
Website www.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 Maria Francisco. [2] As of the 2023-24 school year, the school has 1,384 students. The Wood County School District has 11,330 students in 24 schools. Feeder schools are Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School.

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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. [3] 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

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