
USATF Track Day
Thank you to Mr. Nutter for organizing this event for students, and all of the individuals that helped make it run smoothly!











PCMS Band & Choir Concert Tuesday, May 20th 6:00 PM - Choir performance (auditorium) 7:00 PM - Band performance (gymnasium)


Last week the 5th grade visited The Good Zoo at Oglebay!









Congratulations to the VISTRA Pleasants Power Plant Student of the Month for May, Braylon Moss! The VISTRA Pleasants Power Plant Student of the Month is selected based on qualities that epitomize a Minutemen. Some qualities include responsible, dependable, caring, kind, and a good attitude!


Reminder -
Attention upcoming 5th grade students, or any PCMS student that would like to join band. Mr. Jones is hosting an instrument fitting on May 21st and May 22nd from 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Information was sent home with 4th grade students. Any PCMS student that is interested in joining band for the 2025-2026 school year, see Mr. Jones for more information.


Congratulations to the PCMS students selected as D.R.E.A.M. students.
Students are awarded for their dedication, responsibility, education, attitude and motivation.



Thursday evening the 8th Grade enjoyed dinner and a dance cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler!











May 18th is Speech Pathologist Day!


Good luck to the SMHS Seniors as they prepare for graduation! This is a monumental achievement, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you! 💜💛






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As part of our efforts to educate students on the dangers and consequences of alcohol and drug use, School Resource Officer Jason Reed, along with local Officer Kirby Seese, provide thoughtful and useful information during the Drug/Alcohol Awareness Program that is provided each semester. 7th and 8th grade students learn the most recent and relevant information from officers who work to keep our youth protected and safe.



7th & 8th graders participated in the "Get a Life" Financial Simulation Game yesterday. The game provided real-life examples to help students understand living expenditures and think about their futures and the importance of education. Thank you to West Virginia State Treasurer's Office, and all of the volunteers that made this event possible!











Congratulations to the PCMS students that received 100+ Accelerated Reader points this year, and earned the AR Reward Party!




Kona Ice will be at PCMS
Tuesday, May 27th


Reminder -
Tomorrow is the 8th Grade Valley Gem Dinner/Dance Cruise.
* Students may stay after school to get ready
* Event is semi-formal
* Dinner will be served
* Bus departs PCMS at 4:15 PM from the front parking lot
* Bus arrives at PCMS at 7:30 PM from the back parking lot
-Students may want to bring a jacket.


Thank you to MOVTI and SMHS for welcoming our 8th grade students yesterday to tour the facilities!











The 6th grade of PCMS visited the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio today. Students learned about the settling of our area and saw many historical items from the 1700s. In addition to the museum, students learned how to dip candles, weave textiles, identify fossils, and march in the military.











Mr. Nichols' swim class at PCMS are learning the lifetime fitness activity of kayaking. Living in a river community offers plenty of recreational opportunities for, kayaking. It also provides several health related benefits, including:
* Increased Muscle Strength
* Core Strength & Balance
* Increased Cardiovascular Health
* Relaxation and Stress Reduction
* Problem Solving
* Increased Socialization
and, many more.





Thank you to the St. Marys Elks Lodge 1701 for sponsoring the Student Government Day at the Pleasants County Courthouse for selected 7th grade students. We would also like to thank the staff at the Pleasants County Courthouse for welcoming our students and showing them local government operations!









