PWHS Leadership Academy is an Instant Hit with Students
The Portsmouth West Leadership Academy held its first meeting Friday, Sept. 20, in Mr. Gilliland's room at 7:15 a.m. Created and advised by teacher Todd Gilliland, the Leadership Academy was developed to be a discussion group looking into the challenges of being a “leader” at our school and in our community. The group will meet every Friday morning working together to help each member become a positive leader and create a culture of excellence that will be a legacy to be passed on to future generations at Portsmouth West High School. Any student is welcome to attend. If interested, see Mr. Gilliland.
2019-2020 Class Officers
12th grade (pictured left)
- President - Breanna Skaggs
- Vice President - Kaleigh Parr
- Secretary - Emily Sissel
- Treasurer - Garrett Carver
11th grade (pictured below)
- President - Gary Jenkins
- Vice President - Hunter Brown
- Secretary - Kyla Aeh
- Treasurer - Hayden Runions
10th grade (pictured below)
- President - Josh Sadler
- Vice President - Hannah Bauer
- Secretary - Brynden Roark
- Treasurer - Sailor Isgett
- President - Brandon Anderson
- Vice President - Charlie Jo Howard
- Secretary - Macie Jones
- Treasurer - Shelby Brown
Going to State...Again!
Congratulations to the Sensational Senators Marching Band for earning a superior rating Saturday at Rock Hill, their first competition of the year. This rating qualifies them for the state finals in November. Additional noteworthy awards included, 1st place band, 2nd place percussion, and 1st place color guard in class B.
Agricultural Science Students Visit Farm Science Review
Students in a new elective class offered this year at PWHS, Agricultural Science, are digging in and getting their hands dirty with hands-on activities and field trips. Many students who are in Agricultural Science class are also members of FFA (Future Farmers of America), an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. Students (pictured) who are members of the FFA recently traveled to the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio. A smaller group of students will participate in the District Soils competition Thursday, Sept. 26, held in Gallipolis, Ohio.
HPAC
Get Fresh……..Some of our PWHS Anatomy students (pictured left with Mrs. Bazler) have recently joined a National program called HPAC (Health Professions Affinity Community). HPAC’s goals encourage students who are entering the health profession to assist with a community problem and to help find solutions.
Our HPAC program has identified a health need for some of our 9-12th grade students. We are offering free hygiene supplies throughout the day for students who are lacking in these basic needs. These supplies include deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo and feminine products to help students “Get Fresh” and boost self-esteem. The unique thing about this project is that these specific supplies are placed in a locker for girls and a specific locker for boys. The locker combinations are found in the school restrooms so students can access these lockers whenever needed without having to ask an adult. So far we have had great success.
Students, feel free to access these lockers anytime throughout the day. We ask that you take only what you need and leave things for other students to access too. Items include: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, feminine products, shampoo, combs, and brushes. Some school supplies are also available.
If you need items that are not in the lockers or you need the combination to the lockers (combinations should be in the restrooms), please see Mrs. Bazler, Ms. Russell, or the Guidance office.
2019 River Days Festivities a Success for PWHS Students
Congratulations to PWHS sophomore Julianna Parlin (pictured right) for winning The River Days "Voice High School Edition" competition Sept.4.
Congratulations, also, to Miss West 2019 Emily Sissel (pictured below) for her exemplary performance in the Portsmouth River Days Pageant held August 31. Sissel won $850 in scholarships for her various awards: Hard Work and Effort Award, Fitness Award, SSU Scholarship, and 2nd place overall for her float. "Although I did not win, I know in my heart that I honestly gave it my all. I have changed so much over these last six months and I truly owe it to River Days. I have gained self confidence along with many other things, but more than anything I made so many new best friends!" she said. "Thank you to my school, for allowing me to represent them and Ed Ingles for helping me build an amazing float.Thank you to Lana, Rob and their family, you guys have helped and taught me so much! Thank you Kennedy along with all the others that helped me you have made the person I am today! Lastly, thank you to my family, you all have supported and helped me so much, I love you all so much."
