Parkersburg High School spring Easter celebration set for Tuesday

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Parkersburg High School spring Easter celebration set for Tuesday

By Staff Reports March 25, 2026 1 min read

LEFT: Organizers and participants in the spring Easter celebration slated for Tuesday at Parkersburg High School pose for a picture at the school recently. Pictured are, front row, from left: Fred Earley, PHS Foundation president; Kiki Angelos, foundation board member and event co-chairwoman; Athena Staats, PHS A Cappella Choir and track team; Anabelle Schmidt, Student Council and Key Club; and Megan Ashcraft, special education teacher and student council co-adviser. Back row, from left: Jason Potts, PHS principal; Andrew Swisher, JROTC and Student Council; Kara Pascarella, vice president of Key Club; and Michelle Swisher special education teacher, student council co-adviser and event co-chairwoman. (Photo provided)

PARKERSBURG -- The annual spring Easter celebration will take place Tuesday in the horseshoe at Parkersburg High School, with activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment starting at 6.

Guest speaker will be PHS Foundation President Fred Earley, providing an update on the renovation of the school's planetarium.

An Easter egg hunt for all ages and children with disabilities will feature 4,000 filled eggs and the giveaway of two children's bicycles. Children who find golden eggs will receive an Easter basket, one in each age category. The hunt is sponsored by Elks Lodge #198.

The program will include the PHS Brass Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Red Wings, cheerleaders and more clubs and groups, along with the Jackson Middle School Select Choir and Hamilton Middle School A Cappella group.

Other activities include crafts, face painting, cookies and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.

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