Grants & Scholarships

Since 1988 there have been many Endowment Gifts made to the Parkersburg High School Foundation resulting in a fund of over $1,000,000.00.  

Our Permanent Endowment Fund is maintained by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation.  The amount of money generated by the invested funds supports all projects, grants and scholarships selected by the Foundation.

2025 Teacher Grants Announced

Elizabeth Yoney, Math, was awarded $664.31 to purchase dry erase boards (desktop), markers, and pockets.

Elizabeth Yoney, Math, was awarded $664.31 to purchase dry erase boards (desktop), markers, and pockets.

Heather Royer, Special Education, was awarded $1776.61 to purchase hi-low books, shelves, and headphones.

Heather Royer, Special Education, was awarded $1776.61 to purchase hi-low books, shelves, and headphones.

Jama Davis, Autism/Special Education, was awarded $323.12 to purchase seed sprouting materials and equipment.

Jama Davis, Autism/Special Education, was awarded $323.12 to purchase seed sprouting materials and equipment.

Daniel Jonas, Science, was awarded $1210 to purchase a spotting scope with tripod and case.

Daniel Jonas, Science, was awarded $1210 to purchase a spotting scope with tripod and case.

Ryan King, Science, was awarded $4980 to purchase six anatomical muscle modules.

Ryan King, Science, was awarded $4980 to purchase six anatomical muscle modules.

Justus Robinson, Health/Physical Education, was awarded $2600 to purchase drunk goggles.

Justus Robinson, Health/Physical Education, was awarded $2600 to purchase drunk goggles.

Connie McKain, Special Education, was awarded $1200 to purchase Cooking to Learn Materials.

Connie McKain, Special Education, was awarded $1200 to purchase Cooking to Learn Materials.

Matt Littleton, Physical Education, was awarded $2198 to purchase 2 Bow Flex Max Trainers M6.

Matt Littleton, Physical Education, was awarded $2198 to purchase 2 Bow Flex Max Trainers M6.

Sherri McManaway, Science Forensic, was awarded $1096.45 to purchase six skulls to demonstrate ancestry.

Sherri McManaway, Science Forensic, was awarded $1096.45 to purchase six skulls to demonstrate ancestry.

Jonathan Walsh, Art, was awarded $489 to purchase a clay 3D Printer.

Jonathan Walsh, Art, was awarded $489 to purchase a clay 3D Printer.

Lori Zyla, English, was awarded $500 to purchase a script library for Theater and Speech.

Lori Zyla, English, was awarded $500 to purchase a script library for Theater and Speech.

Taylor Foster, Health/Physical Education, was awarded $85 to purchase a laptop cart

Taylor Foster, Health/Physical Education, was awarded $85 to purchase a laptop cart

Katelyn Parker, History, was awarded $3498.84 to purchase six virtual headsets for immersive learning.

Katelyn Parker, History, was awarded $3498.84 to purchase six virtual headsets for immersive learning.

Kathleen Blaker, Math, was awarded $455.92 to purchase eight standing desks.

Kathleen Blaker, Math, was awarded $455.92 to purchase eight standing desks.

Scholarships

  • This Award honors Ella Miller Adair, class of 1914, and was established in 2007 by her late daughter Katherine Adair Roberts. The scholarship is awarded to a promising student in drama and English.

  • This award was created in 2011 by an agreement between the PHS Foundation and the officers of the Classes of 1943. It is awarded yearly to a top student with financial needs.

  • This award honors the late 1941 graduate and was created by his wife, Joy L. McLean, a 1956 graduate. The award, established in 2006, is given annually to an outstanding football team member with high qualities of personal character and team leadership.

  • This award has been awarded since 1929, although the PHS Foundation did not assume responsibility for the award until 2003. The prize is presented to three students with the highest academic average among male and female athletes, two boys and one girl. The lack of sufficient funds has prohibited this award from being granted in recent years.

  • This fund honors Gene Rector Rouse, class of 1939, and Jack H. Rector, class of 1945. The fund may be used for capital improvements at PHS only.

  • This scholarship was created in 2010 for students interested in attending a workshop, summer program, or advanced study. Application is made through the Guidance Office. $1000 is allotted yearly for this program and selection is made by the PHS Foundation Board of Directors.