Thank you WTAP, St. Marys Galaxy Food Center, and members of the community! Partnerships with local businesses and organizations help us meet the needs of our students beyond the classroom and remind our students and families that they are supported by an entire community.
1 day ago, Eric Croasmun
Our public schools are strong because our communities and organizations in the community stand behind them.  Partnerships with local businesses and organizations help us meet the needs of our students beyond the classroom and remind our students and families that they are supported by an entire community. Thank you, WTAP, St. Marys Galaxy Food Center, and every community member who donated, for supporting our students’ needs with today’s food drive!
Recognizing Mrs. Whitney Bennett, Pleasants County Middle School.
2 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Mrs. Bennett is a very bright person, I feel every time I step into her class even on bad days she just adds light to the room. She’s very sweet and hardly ever angry. For me Mrs. Bennett is my motivation to look forward to coming back to school.
Welcome Back to our amazing students! We are committed to helping you achieve your potential!
3 days ago, Eric Croasmun
I love WV Public Schools

‼️ Please be aware that the First Day of School for grades 1-12 in Pleasants County is Thurs. August 13. Please be cautious on our roads with our SCHOOL BUSES, as they will stop to pick up and drop off children beginning tomorrow. Thank you for helping to keep our children and bus operators safe! ‼️

4 days ago, Eric Croasmun
picture of the transportation department

As a public school system, Pleasants County Schools is committed to serving every student who walks through our doors, ensuring each child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
From athletics and the arts to career and technical education, military and college preparation, counseling, nutrition programs, and individualized supports, public schools educate the whole child while strengthening the communities they serve.
Every student belongs, every student matters, and every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

4 days ago, Eric Croasmun
As a public school system, Pleasants County Schools is committed to serving every student who walks through our doors, ensuring each child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.  From athletics and the arts to career and technical education, military and college preparation, counseling, nutrition programs, and individualized supports, public schools educate the whole child while strengthening the communities they serve.  Every student belongs,  very student matters,  and every student deserves the opportunity    to reach their full potential.
Thank you to our Partners in Education for each of our schools!
7 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Recognizing our Partners in Education- Syensqo (formerly Solvay) SMHS  Phibro (formerly Zoetis) SMHS Vo. Ag. Science and FFA  Sistersville Tank MOVTI  City of St. Marys MOVTI- Vistra (formerly Luminant) PCMS and BES  Omnis Fuel Technologies BES  First Community Bank (formerly Union Bank) BES and SMES  Perkins Oil and Gas SMES  Texas Roadhouse SMES
Recognizing our employees in new positions for 2026-2027!
7 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Kayla Spitzer, BES    Principal Tyrell Childers, PCMS    Principal Catherine Hamilton, PCMS    Assistant Principal Rachael Burkhammer, SMES    Teacher- Pre-K Hannah Kirk, BES    Teacher- Third Grade James Tyler Satterfield, SMES    Teacher- Special Education Brittany Payne, BES    School Secretary Sarita Bennett, BES    Aide
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.
8 days ago, Eric Croasmun
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!
8 days 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!
9 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Photos of the Retiring Employees and those being recognized.
Congratulations to the 2026 Reiring Employees!
9 days ago, Eric Croasmun
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!

9 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.

11 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.
17 days ago, Eric Croasmun
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/

17 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.
18 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.
19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
staff members
staff members
Due to continued issues in the community- ESY/ Energy Express/ Summer Feeding will be cancelled for Friday, July 24, 2026.
24 days ago, Eric Croasmun
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.
24 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Due to continued issues in the community- ESY/ Energy Express/ Summer Feeding will be cancelled for Thursday, July 23, 2026.
24 days ago, Eric Croasmun