Recognizing Beth West, Pleasants County Middle School
🔵 Early Dismissal Friday, September 18, 2026
🟡 Enjoy the weekend of the Pleasants County Agricultural Youth Fair!
🟡 Enjoy the weekend of the Pleasants County Agricultural Youth Fair!
Recognizing Brandy Watson, St. Marys Elementary School!
Belmont Elem./ Pleasants Co. Middle: (9/16/26) All students and staff are safe. A smoke detector was triggered, but there was no actual issue. The building has been thoroughly checked and cleared by school maintenance and local emergency services.
Recognizing Ernie Taylor, St. Marys High School Groundsman and Custodian!
Our public schools give students opportunities to discover their talents, express their creativity, and find where they belong. Through music, visual arts, theater, athletics, clubs, and other activities, students build confidence, develop new skills, form lasting connections, and experience the joy of being part of something bigger than themselves. Collaboration is a key skill that is useful in the workforce, military, and so many other places!
Recognizing Laci Sole, Pleasants County Middle School Title I Math and Reading Teacher.
On September 8, 2026- WVDE held the "Champions of Learning" event in Charleston. Representing Pleasants County Schools: Michael Wells, Superintendent; Lori Barnhart, SMHS Principal; Melissa Carder, BES Teacher; Kerry Bennett, PCMS Aide.
Recognizing Steven Nutter, St. Marys High School Teacher and Coach!
Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 to observe Labor Day.
Our public schools prepare students for the future while strengthening the communities they serve. Through learning, opportunity support, and connection, our schools help students build the skills they need to succeed and become engaged, contributing members of their communities.
Recognizing Allison Raper, St. Marys Elementary, Nurse LPN.
Recognizing Howard Meeks, II, St. Marys High School!
Recognizing Lori Mendenhall, Belmont Elementary, First Grade Teacher!
Recognizing Rebecca Weekley, St. Marys High School Cook!
Welcome, Mariah Evans, SMHS Vocational Agriculture Teacher/ FFA Advisor!
Thank you, Matheny Ford of St. Marys and Pleasants Area Chamber of Commerce!
Recognizing Connie Fetty, Belmont Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
Staff Recognition- Emily Null, St. Marys High School!
Recognizing Lori VanValey, Belmont Elementary