Parkersburg High School Foundation

Parkersburg High School Foundation The goal of the Foundation is to create an endowment large enough to support a wide variety of projects from the income alone, now and well into the future.

The PHS Foundation was formed in 1988 by a group of private citizens and PHS graduates committed to maintaining the educational and overall excellence of Parkersburg High School. Projects include renovation of classrooms and other facilities, state of the art technology, teacher grants that benefit classroom students, and scholarships for worthy students. The PHS Foundation Permanent Endowment Fun

d is maintained within the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. Class and individual gifts are accounted for separately but merged for investment and expenditure. Large gifts with designated uses are also held in the Permanent Endowment but are invested and expended separately. The "lifeblood" of the Foundation is the unselfish level of support by citizens and alumni of the Parkersburg Community. To continue our goals, we hope you will help us with a contribution.

We are incredibly grateful to the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for awarding a $13,000 grant to the Parkersburg ...
06/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for awarding a $13,000 grant to the Parkersburg High School Foundation's Dwight O. Conner Planetarium Project! 🌟

This funding will help support the addition of a new projector and modern full-dome projection system, bringing us one step closer to restoring and modernizing this treasured educational resource for future generations of students and our community. The Dwight O. Conner Planetarium has inspired curiosity and learning for decades, and this investment will help ensure it continues to do so for years to come.

Thank you to the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, its donors, and supporters for believing in the power of education and community impact. Together, we're helping the stars shine a little brighter at PHS!

Also a huge THANK YOU to Katy Sulfridge Grants for helping us secure the funding!

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates announced grants to support nonprofit organizations and charitable projects across the region through its spring 2026 grant cycle. According to a press release from the foundation, these competitive grants reflect the ...

What a great day! Thank you Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for generously funding $13,000 toward our Planetarium ...
06/03/2026

What a great day! Thank you Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for generously funding $13,000 toward our Planetarium Upgrade!

Keith Curry attended the presentation ceremony and shared an update about the Planetarium Project at PHS!

We were happy to be invited to celebrate with other local organizations, thanks PACF!

05/30/2026

The Parkersburg High School Class of 2026 marked its graduation with an evening of reflection, grat...

Wishing everyone a great end of school year and congratulations to the class of 2026!
05/26/2026

Wishing everyone a great end of school year and congratulations to the class of 2026!

Congratulations Julia! Alumni: Comment your grad year and the drum major…if you remember!
05/21/2026

Congratulations Julia!
Alumni: Comment your grad year and the drum major…if you remember!

Congratulations to Julia Fairchild!

The Parkersburg High School Big Red Band recently held drum major auditions for next season, and we are proud to announce that Julia Fairchild has been selected as our next Drum Major!

We are excited to see Julia step into this leadership role and help guide the Big Red Band into another great season. Please join us in congratulating Julia on this outstanding achievement!

A special thank you to PHS Class of 1998 graduate Matt Simmons for stopping by to tour the Planetarium and share his pas...
05/20/2026

A special thank you to PHS Class of 1998 graduate Matt Simmons for stopping by to tour the Planetarium and share his passion for space, science, and innovation with us!
From a childhood fascination with space to an incredible career in aerospace and technology — including time with SpaceX, Starlink, and Varda Space Industries — Matt’s journey is truly inspiring. His experiences and insight will be such a valuable resource and inspiration for future students as the Planetarium Project continues to grow.
We are grateful for your enthusiasm and support for the future of PHS. We hope to see you back on campus soon!

05/20/2026
Our last meeting for the 25-26 school year! Mr Potts gives us an update on color day, graduation and end of year concert...
05/19/2026

Our last meeting for the 25-26 school year! Mr Potts gives us an update on color day, graduation and end of year concerts!

The PHS Science Department made a donation at the Stargazer Level for the PHS Planetarium in memory of Joyce Pitrolo, a ...
05/19/2026

The PHS Science Department made a donation at the Stargazer Level for the PHS Planetarium in memory of Joyce Pitrolo, a dedicated educator whose passion for science and curiosity about the universe inspired generations of students. Fittingly, Joyce was known for her “Stargazer” license plate — a reflection of the enthusiasm and wonder she carried both inside and outside the classroom. Her legacy continues to shine through the lives she impacted and the future students who will benefit from the Planetarium for years to come.

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2101 Dudley Avenue
Parkersburg, WV
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