**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Every Friday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Friday it is Ms. Carmen Pidre- Bocardo. She has been teaching in Grant County for 6 years. Ms. Pidre-Bocardo has enjoyed working on many projects through PADLET. It allows for her classes to connect with other classes all around the world. She is currently working on a project with Austria, Bulgaria, and Spain on how the Fall is celebrated and different in these countries. Ms. Pidre-Bocardo says what she enjoys most about working at PHS is that "I like is to discover with students there is an amazing world where all of us we live , so big & so different and full of things for learning." PHS is lucky to have you Ms. Carmen Pidre-Bocardo.
Yesterday, students from SBCTC went to Martinsburg for the FBI Teen Academy. This was a great opportunity for our students to learn new skills and gain knowledge! #VikingProud
**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Each Wednesday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Wednesday is Mrs. Michelle Park. Mrs. Park has been teaching in Grant County for 26 years. Mrs. Park says that the best thing about teaching at PHS is that she can help students to succeed in life. Mrs. Park says" My greatest joy is watching my students succeed and be successful once they leave PHS." We are lucky to have you Mrs. Park!
**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Every Friday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Friday it is Mrs. Amber Layton. Mrs. Layton has been teaching for 7 years here in Grant County. The most interesting project that Mrs. Layton has worked on was helping with the school meal program during Covid-19. She loved seeing all the staff come together to ensure that our students were receiving appropriate nutrition while at home. Mrs. Layton says that what she likes most about PHS is "The potential to inspire the youth of our nation to love, value and respect themselves and each other and instilling the love of learning and caring for others." PHS is lucky to have you Mrs. Layton!
This week our students participated in Red Ribbon Week. The theme for this week was "Be Kind to your Mind. Live Drug Free." A huge thank you to Potomac Highlands Guild for donating the goodies that were given out our students. #VikingProud
Petersburg will be hosting the 7th Grade PVL Volleyball Tournament on 10/24. Come out and support your #1 seeded Vikings in their quest to finish the year with a championship! The Vikings open the tournament on Tuesday at 5PM vs Moorefield.
**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Every Friday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Friday it is Mr. Blake Landis. Mr. Landis is in his 2nd year as a teacher but year 8 of being a coach. Mr. Landis Says "The most interesting project that I have worked on here has been the presidential debates in 11th grade last year." He says the best part about working at PHS is the meaningful connections he makes with the students and athletes. PHS is lucky to have you Mr. Landis!
Tonight we recognized our four seniors on the VB team. Huge thanks to
Alexa Durst, Hannah Hamric, Sophia Hardy, and Rhenn Hedrick for everything you girls given to PHS volleyball!
Good luck!
Football @ Uniontown tonight at 6pm.
Click on the the following link to watch the boys in action.
http://facebook.com/wmbs590
You can also watch the game on the NFHS network.
Volleyball Senior Night!
Join us tomorrow night as the ladies take on Elkins. We will be recognizing all our Seniors before the varsity game. Come out and support our Seniors and the the rest of the girls in an exciting matchup.
It's a beautiful evening at Viking Memorial Field to recognize our 8th grade football players and cheerleaders in our final regular season game vs Pendleton County!
Join us, starting Monday October 23rd, in celebrating Red Ribbon Week! To kick us off, we have get up and go day! Wear your PJ's to school and participate in the fun!
We are celebrating our 8th graders tonight at our final home volleyball match of the year!
The Sophomore class is sponsoring a Middle School Dance for students in grades 7th and 8th. Come out and have some fun at the PHS Cafeteria! Tickets are $5 per person.
CHAMPS!!
Petersburg Varsity Cheerleaders placed 1st in the Division 2 PVC competition tonight at Keyser High School.
Congrats to Makyiah Shirk and Sophia Smith for being named to the All-PVC Team!
Regionals will be held at Lincoln HS on Nov. 4th @ 2pm.
Let's go Vikings!
**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Every Friday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Friday it is Mr. Josh Kuykendall. Mr. Kuykendall has been teaching for 26 years. Mr. Kuykendall says that his most interesting project that he has worked in here at PHS was when he represented Grant Co/PHS at state level in writing the social studies content standards for the state. He is most proud of his 14 years spent as Student Council faculty advisor. He also enjoys helping various classes win the Jennings Randolph award for 100% voter registration of eligible voters at PHS. Mr. Kuykendall says he most enjoys "the interactions we get to have with students so we can make meaningful memories and meaningful learning." PHS is lucky to have you Mr. Kuykendall!
Yesterday students from PHS and UEC received the opportunity to participate in the College Fair! Students were able to talk to over 20 colleges, The College Foundation for WV, as well as the Army National Guard. #VikingProud
**STAFF SPOTLIGHT** Every Friday we are going to shine the spotlight on one of our staff members. This Friday it is Mr. Todd Heare. Mr. Heare has been teaching for 14 years here in Grant County. He is currently our Varsity Golf coach. He is most proud of his Golf team making it to states for the first time in 12 years! Mr. Heare says "My favorite thing about my job is the students I get to teach and the daily interactions we experience" PHS is lucky to have you Mr. Heare!
Join us tonight for our Homecoming Football Game starting at 7:00 PM. We will be crowing our King and Queen at halftime! #PHSHoco23
It's been a long time coming! The Boys Soccer team got the W last night against Keyser 3-2! Give these boys some love. They have been playing hard and will continue to play hard in their remaining games. Come out to see them take on Frankfort on Oct 12 @ home.
Girls- 5
Boys- 7:30
