East Portsmouth Elementary

Dear PCSD Family! With the number of positive cases remaining high, we will continue to mandate masks during school hours next week and highly recommend them at all other district events. Have a great long weekend and the snow may impact our return to school on Tuesday. Thanks, Mr. Dutey

PES Third Graders presents ANTLERS Tuesday, January 11, 2022 6:30 p.m. Cast students meet in Mrs. O’Brien’s room and Chorus students meet in Ms. Hartsock’s Music Room 6:00 p.m. A reminder also went home with students today with costume information. Hope to see you tomorrow!

Portsmouth City Schools will require masks when students return to school on Monday, January 10th. The mask mandate will be in effect through Friday, January 14th during school hours. Masks are strongly recommended at all other district events. We will provide an update for the week of January 17th.

Portsmouth City Schools are **CLOSED** Friday, January 7th 2022.

*** EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCOMING SNOW 1/6/2022 *** Dismissal will occur with the following schedule: Bus 40 and Bus 31 (Sciotoville Students) 12:00pm- PES 12:05pm - PHS Dismissal for the buildings: EPE - 12:30pm PHS/PJHS - 1:00pm PES - 1:15pm

*** EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCOMING SNOW 1/6/2022 *** Dismissal will occur with the following schedule: Bus 40 and Bus 31 (Students on the east side of town) 11:30am- PES 12:05pm - PHS Dismissal for the buildings: EPE - 12:30pm PHS/PJHS - 1:00pm PES - 1:15pm

Dear Trojan Families Out of an abundance of caution coming back after our lengthy break, Portsmouth City Schools will require masks when students return to school on Wednesday, January 5. The mask mandate will be in effect through Friday, January 7 during school hours. Masks are strongly recommended at all other district events. We will provide an update for the week of January 10 as positive cases throughout the district become known. Thanks, PCSD

Sadly, we have to cancel our Christmas Concert for Sunday, Dec. 12th due to COVID. However, we are working on recording the students singing sometime next week.

Portsmouth City Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Wednesday, December 8th 2021.

Mylee's Mission Christmas Event/Drive Thru Saturday, December 4th 11:00am to 1:30pm 9th Street Parking Lot

This weekend, the PHS Show Choir students will be performing Mary Poppins! Friday, Nov 19 7:30pm Saturday, Nov 20 7:30pm Sunday, Nov 21 2:30pm Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are on sale in the PHS front office. $5 Student General Admission $10 Adult General Admission $20 Reserved Seating We hope to see you there! Come and support these students for the first public performance since January of 2020. We are excited to finally perform for you!

Job Posting- 11/01/21 Substitute Teachers ​The Portsmouth City School District is seeking individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers in our school district. Unlike traditional sub teachers, recent licensure flexibility allows individuals with at least an associate’s degree or equivalent to now be licensed as substitute teachers for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. Job Requirements: • Hold at least an Associate’s Degree (in any field of study) or be enrolled in an Ohio Teacher Education Prep Program and in at least your Junior Year of that program • Be willing to complete both Federal and State Background Checks or provide a copy that is within 1 year old • Be willing to obtain an Ohio Department of Education substitute teaching license. How to Apply: 1. Complete the District Employment Application a. This can be found obtained by contacting Janet Huffman our personnel coordinator at 740-354-4239 or by email at janet.huffman@portsmouthtrojans.net b. Attach an up-to-date Resume 2. Applications and Resume, must be returned to the district office by email to janet.huffman@portsmouthtrojans.net no later than 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. 3. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates at a later date. The Portsmouth City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dear Trojan Families, Due to circumstances with the supply chain that is beyond the control of our food service department, our breakfast and lunch menus may need to change on a regular basis. We will still be providing healthy and nutritious meals to our students. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. As always, thank you for being flexible and understanding as we continue to work through issues caused by and related to COVID-19. Best Regards, PCSD

Dear Trojan Families: Portsmouth City Schools is returning to our original policy on masks that we had at the beginning of the school year and "Strongly Recommending" masks in our buildings and school grounds. We realize that the cold and flu season will soon be upon us adding to the COVID-19 concerns that we already face, which could require a mask mandate once again. We will continue to evaluate things as we move forward and update you as needed. Thanks, PCSD

Dear Trojan Families: Portsmouth City Schools will continue to mandate masks during school hours and other indoor activities for another week (Oct. 4th through Oct. 8th). It is our hope that the number of positive cases throughout our district and county will continue to decrease so that this mandate can be lifted after this week. We will continue to monitor and update you as things progress. We appreciate your understanding.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness for October, it will be a "Pink Out" at Friday's Varsity Football Game. Please wear Pink Friday October 1st! The Portsmouth Athletic Boosters will be collecting money at home games in October to donate to the Compassion Fund at SOMC. Thanks!!!!

Hello Trojan Families, Due to the large amount of COVID-19 cases that continue to be present in our schools and local area, we will remain with mandatory masking indoors for school and events through next Friday, October 1. The decision to wear masks moving forward will be re-evaluated each week. Thank you again for your continued understanding and flexibility. Best regards, PCSD

Portsmouth City Schools will be providing at-home meals for students next week (September 13th - 17th). The meals will be distributed at the locations below from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14th, and Thursday, September 16th. Families with children that attend the Portsmouth City School District will need to show up to one of the locations listed to receive meals for their children. Portsmouth High School- Student Parking Lot Entrance - (9th Street side of PHS) Portsmouth Elementary School - Glover Street Side of building East Portsmouth Elementary - back entrance Also, look for school buses and vans at these mobile sites from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Farley Square - 14th Street and Waller Kendall Heights Apartment Area - 17th Street Armory Parking Lot Apostolic Gospel Church Parking Lot - 2037 Jackson Avenue We remain committed to providing meals for our students while they learn from home. If you have questions, please contact Portsmouth City Schools at 740-354-5663.

This week we have been experiencing a large increase in the number of absences from students as well as staff. With much consideration, we have come up with the following plan of action: Next week, Monday, September 13th through Friday, September 17th the district will be 100% virtual/online learning. No students are to report to school, but will be required to complete work via Chromebooks/Google Classroom or what your students' teachers assign. This Friday, September 10th will be a waiver day for students. All staff will report on regular schedule. We will return to 100% in-person instruction on Monday, September 20th. When we return to in-person instruction, we will return to mandatory masks for students and staff from September 20th - 24th. We will reevaluate our mandatory mask situation on Friday, September 24th. Please check the district webpage and/or Facebook for updates. Thank you, again for your cooperation and understanding, Portsmouth City School District

Portsmouth City Schools has seen an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and, as a result, we will be mandating masks throughout our district for all staff, students, and visitors beginning Tuesday, September 7. The district will re-evaluate again after 10 days which is Friday, September 17. We will continue to update as things proceed. Thanks for you cooperation, Scott Dutey