The Portsmouth City School District

 

  • Location
  • Mission
  • Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (link to ODE site)
  • Board Officers
  • District Administrators
  • Information for Parents Concerning Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services

     

    Location
    Located in Scioto County, on the beautiful Ohio River, The Portsmouth City School District has served the educational needs of students and families living and working in this picturesque Southern Ohio community for over 140 years. Portsmouth is the gateway to three states, seven counties and within 90 miles of many major metropolitan markets. The City of Portsmouth is just 89 miles south of Columbus on U.S. 23; 112 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio via U.S. 52 (a scenic route) or State Route 32; and 54 miles west of Huntington, WV on U.S. 52. For more information on Portsmouth click HERE.

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    Our Mission

    (developed by parents, teachers, and students)

    " The mission of the Portsmouth City School District is to provide the highest quality of education for all students." (adopted 3-15-99 as part of the CIP with formal resolution adopted 8-12-99)

    Board Officers | Board Meeting Briefs

    Mr. Clarence M. Parker, President

    Mr. Ray W. Thompson

    Mrs. Barbara J. Borden-Gibson

    Dr. George Pettit, M.D.

    Mrs. Mary L. Sommer

    District Administrators

    Mr. Donald Armstrong, Superintendent

    Mr. Kyle Smith, Treasurer

    Dianna Reedy, Assistant Treasurer, Payroll

    Ralph Applegate, Facilities Coordinator

    Tom Walker, K-12 Director of Operations

    Scott Dutey, Grant/Curriculum Supervisor

    Mark O'Brien, District Technology Coordinator

    Jake Schneider, HVAC Coordinator/Supervisor

    Charles Kemp, Special Education Coordinator/Pre School Supervisor

     

    District Personnel

    Facilitator of Special Needs

    Amy Lowery, District Psychologist

    Amy Gerard, District Psychologist

    Maria Jolly, Speech and Hearing Therapist

    Valerie Lard, Speech and Hearing Therapist

    Melissa Rodbell, Speech and Hearing Therapist

    Beth Burke, Guidance-- Portsmouth Elementary

    Jeanie Begley, Guidance--Portsmouth Elementary

    Jeff Crum, Guidance--East Portsmouth Elementary

    Michelle Rhea, Guidance--PHS-PJHS

    Myra Shields, Guidance-- PHS

    Heather Johnson, School Nurse, Safe Drug Free Schools Coordinator

    Judy Church, Sectretary, Technology Office

    Carol Cornett, Executive Assistant, Personnel

    Paula Duncan, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, EMIS Coordinator

    Pam Ervin, Treasurer's Office

    Cathi Evans, Treasurer's Office

    Jeanie Miller, Executive Assistant, Business Affairs/ Transportation Coordinator

    Barb Spears, Secretary Lunch Room

    Jane Zuene, Lunchroom Coordinator

    Kay Stapleton, Secretary, Pupil Personnel

    Susan Thuma, Central Office Secretary

    Tim Wellington, Computer Technician

    William Deacon, Computer Technician

     

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