
*Reminder*
Monday, March 24th is a regular day of school. This is no longer a day off. School will be in session normally.

Portsmouth City Schools are on a 2 HOUR DELAY Thursday February 20th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools are NOW CLOSED Wednesday February 19th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools are on a 2 HOUR DELAY Wednesday February 19th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools are on a 2 HOUR DELAY Wednesday February 12th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools are closed Tuesday February 11th 2025.

Due to the approaching winter storm and out of the abundance of safety for our families and drivers, Portsmouth City Schools will be on a two hour delay, Tuesday February 11th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools will be *CLOSED* Friday January 10th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools will be *CLOSED* Wednesday January 8th 2025.

Portsmouth City Schools will be *CLOSED* Tuesday January 7th 2025.

Picture retakes for PHS & PJHS students will be Tuesday, December 10th. Picture forms will be available in the front office.

Friday, Oct. 4th - Portsmouth City Schools are *NOT* on any form of lockdown. We are on a regular schedule.

Scioto County EMA is informing all Scioto County schools of a law enforcement exercise being held at Shawnee State University on Thursday, Oct. 3rd and Friday, Oct. 4th. THIS IS ONLY AN EXERCISE. A large presence of law enforcement Special Response Teams SRT/SWAT) from several counties will be at SSU for this exercise. Please monitor your school's social media for misinformation or rumors that may be posted pertaining to an active aggressor at SSU. Also, feel free to share this information with your parents and staff. Please check your email for a press release. Call Scioto County EMA at 740-355-8300 with questions.

There will be a meeting on October 3rd at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria for all seniors to meet with the Herff Jones representative.
The PHS purchasing information for gap and gowns and additional senior items is being provided:
https://gradmidwest.com/

Thursday, Sept. 12th - Portsmouth City Schools are *NOT* on any form of lockdown. We are on a regular schedule

PCSD Open House will be on Wednesday, August 21st from 5:00-6:30pm for all schools (EPE, PES, and PHS). Meet the teams will follow in the Main Gym at PHS.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the High School Academic Achievement Reception has been cancelled for Tuesday, May 21. Awards will be mailed home with report cards. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The High School Academic Achievement Reception (grades 9-12 only) scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th has been postponed until Tuesday, May 21st at 9 a.m. in the PHS auditeria. If your child is to receive an award, you will receive a letter in the mail. Please disregard the date in the letter. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

Portsmouth City Schools are currently under a soft lockdown. This means traffic is limited into and out of the buildings. There is no immediate threat of danger, and instruction is continuing as usual.
Thanks,
Portsmouth City Schools

Any student in grades 8-11 interested in auditioning for the 2024-2025 PHS Show Choir, please see Mrs Crandall in room 164 for an audition packet. Auditions will take place Tuesday, May 14th at 2:30pm.