We would like to recognize the employees who joined Pleasants County Schools during the 2025–2026 school year, as well as those who transitioned into new positions after the 2025 Opening Day program and were therefore not recognized at last year's event.
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Jessica Bills- Central Office    Executive Secretary Angela Danyel Buchanan- SMES     School Secretary Rebecca Weekley- SMHS Samantha Little- PCMS    English Teacher Reba Bartrug- Central Office     Dir. of Finance/ School Business Official/   	Treasurer Kendra Webb- BES     Certified Interpreter Shelby Burke- BES/PCMS      Teacher- D/HH, Gifted Mary Ashton Lancaster- SMES      Teacher- Kindergarten Elizabeth West- PCMS      Teacher- Special Education     Cook Tina Maston- PCMS/ SMES     Cook Joann Davis- SMHS   Head Cook Melisse Scadden- PCMS   Cook Linda Reynolds- SMHS   Custodian Caylajo Ward- Transportation    Bus Operator Anthony Duane Davis- SMHS     Head Custodian Ryan Maston- SMES     Head Custodian
Welcome to our new full-time staff!
about 19 hours ago, Eric Croasmun
Matt Yost- Transportation   Bus Operator Billy Drake- PCMS   Custodian Stepheni Smith- PCMS    Aide Tanya “Toni” Wanstreet- SMES   Aide  Laura Snodgrass- Central Office   Dir. of Special Programs Mary Amy Kessinger- SMHS    Teacher- Chemistry/ Virtual Jasmin Brown- County    Psychologist Lauren McCoy- County    Instructional Coach Ashley Price- BES    Teacher- Title I Reading/ Math Angela Croft- SMES    Communities in Schools David “Mike” Radabaugh- SMHS     Teacher- Alternative Education
Earlier today, Pleasants County Schools celebrated the 2026-27 opening of school for staff!
1 day ago, Eric Croasmun
Photos of the Retiring Employees and those being recognized.
Congratulations to the 2026 Reiring Employees!
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Pam Cox County (25 Years) Deborah Crowe BES (26 Years) Amy Fullmer Transportation (18 Years) Jennifer Hupp County (19 Years) Kim Kehrer County (16 Years)Tamara Meeks County (26 Years) Shelley Taylor BES (31 Years) Helen Wells County (30 Years)

Today marks the beginning of a new school year for the dedicated faculty and staff of Pleasants County Schools! While students will be joining us soon, our staff is back in our buildings preparing classrooms, planning engaging lessons, participating in professional learning, and to make sure everything is ready for a successful start for 2026-2027. Our staff is dedicated to providing the opportunity for success for every student in our public schools!

2 days ago, Eric Croasmun
the front of Belmont Elementary with I love WV Public Schools

When the final bell rings, learning and preparation continue across all Pleasants County Schools. While students enjoy a well-earned summer break, our teachers and staff are busy participating in professional learning, developing curriculum, and preparing for the year ahead. Almost as soon as one school year ends, planning begins for the next. Throughout the summer, our maintenance, custodial, and administrative teams work tirelessly to ensure our schools are clean, safe, and ready to welcome students back for another successful year.

4 days ago, Eric Croasmun
I Love WV Public Schools with St. Marys Elementary Gym Floor
Congratulations to retired Pleasants County Teacher and SMHS Coach 🟣 Mark Barnhart 🟡! He was inducted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
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Mark Barnhart

Show your support for West Virginia public schools! 💙💛
If you would like to order “I Love WV Public Schools” attire, please use the link below. Items are available for individual purchase, with each person covering the cost of their own order.
Join us in celebrating the incredible students, staff, families, and communities that make West Virginia public schools such an important part of our state. We are proud of our public schools and all they do to provide opportunities for students each and every day! Orders are due by Aug. 7 and shipping is available.
Link: https://i-love-wv-public-schools.itemorder.com/shop/home/

10 days ago, Eric Croasmun
order form for I love WV Public Schools Shirt
order form for I love WV Public Schools Shirt
order form for I love WV Public Schools Shirt
Our greatest investment is our students. 🧑‍🎓 In our public schools, every lesson taught, every meal served, every bus route driven, every classroom prepared, and every encouraging word shared helps shape the future of our community. Thank you to our dedicated educators, service personnel, administrators, families, and community members for making our public schools in Pleasants County places where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
11 days ago, Eric Croasmun
I Love WV Public Schools with students
👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Educators from Pleasants County Schools represented the district at the Back to School Conference with WVDE in Charleston; Ms. Cook, Mr. Croasmun, Mrs. Mote were selected by WVDE to present on PCS using standards-based walkthroughs to improve student achievement! 📚📓 Attending are: Mandy Mote (SMHS,) Jessica Nohe (PCMS,) Emily Null, Paige Cook (SMHS,) Eric Croasmun (Central Office,) Tyrell Childers (PCMS,) and Addie Cronin (SMES.) They will be bringing back information to share with the staff of Pleasants County.
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staff members
staff members
Due to continued issues in the community- ESY/ Energy Express/ Summer Feeding will be cancelled for Friday, July 24, 2026.
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FULL-TIME STAFF: The back-to-school letter and opening of school professional development schedule have been emailed to staff. If you are unable to access your email, paper copies will be available at each location. New full-time employees who did not receive the email should contact their principal.
17 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Due to continued issues in the community- ESY/ Energy Express/ Summer Feeding will be cancelled for Thursday, July 23, 2026.
17 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Every student deserves to be known, supported, challenged, and celebrated. We are grateful for the educators and staff who work tirelessly to create safe, welcoming classrooms where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed from the time they enter the doors of our schools. In our public schools, we are shaping the future—one student at a time.
18 days ago, Eric Croasmun
I Love WV Public Schools with the entrance to PCMS.
Due to issues from the weather event, all summer programs are cancelled on Wed. July 22, 2026. (Energy Express, ESY, & Summer Feeding Program are all cancelled.) We plan to resume a normal schedule on 7/23/26.
18 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Every day, the dedicated staff of Pleasants County Schools work to remove barriers so every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed in our public school system.
19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Removing Barriers

Summer Programs will dismiss at 12:30 PM due to the risk of inclement weather. Today's summer programs include ESY and Energy Express. (There will be no afternoon session for ESY.) Transportation will run and meals will be served to Summer Feeding, E.E., and Boys & Girls Club students prior to dismissal.

19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Early Dismissal
ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH AND 12TH GRADES THIS FALL:

THERE ARE VACCINE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE STARTING SCHOOL (WV Code 64CSR95).

7TH graders are required to have proof of one dose of Tdap vaccine and one dose of MCV4 VACCINE.

12TH graders are required to have proof of one dose of Tdap vaccine and proof of a 2nd dose of MCV4 vaccine.

These have to be complete by the first day of school. If student comes to school without proof, parent will be called
to come and pick student up from school. The absences will not be excused.

Reach out to your child’s physician or the health dept. at (304)-684-2461 to get these scheduled.
Please call your child’s school nurse with any questions.
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Pleasants County Schools is proud to partner with WVU Parkersburg to provide opportunities for our public-school students in Pleasants County. We make a great team!
24 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Pleasants County Schools is proud to partner with WVU Parkersburg to provide opportunities for our public-school students in Pleasants County. PCMS/ BES/ SMES -Science/ STEAM Experiences -Wellness Programs (SNAP-Ed) -Spectacular Arts Festival -Career Readiness -Partnerships Project -Local School Improvement Council Collaboration -Tutoring from Education Division Students -Student mentoring/ assistance from Residency and Field Experience Students. -College Visitsand more. SMHS -Career/ Technical Ed. Partnership -Early College Certificate and Associates Programs -Dual Credit Pathways -FAFSA Assistance -Level Up WV (Social Services, Agribusiness, Welding & Manufacturing, Teacher Education, Health Science.) -Agriculture Opportunities -College Visitsand more. “…When our public schools are strong, our colleges are stronger, our workforce is better prepared, and our communities thrive…” “Public education is the foundation of opportunity and one of our state’s greatest responsibilities…” -Dr. Torie Jackson, President of WVU Parkersburg
Summer projects are ongoing in all Pleasants County Schools, including the refinishing of the St. Marys Elementary gymnasium floor!
24 days ago, Eric Croasmun
SMES gym floor
SMES gym floor