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!
Congratulations to the PCMS students selected as D.R.E.A.M. students.
Students are awarded for their dedication, responsibility, education, attitude and motivation.
Congratulations to the VISTRA Pleasants Power Plant Student of the Month for April, Maddison Lambert! 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!
School Nurse Appreciation Day- May 7
Mr. Bell’s 7th period STEAM class completed their robotics coding unit by having students build and program their own battlebots using our Lego Spike Prime kits. Students then competed in a bracketed tournament to find the champion battlebot. Tucker Rupert and Adaly Bills won the tournament with their battlebot named Little Timmy.
May 7th- Nurse Appreciation Day!
Congratulations to the VISTRA Pleasants Power Plant Student of the Month for March, Wednesday Hines!
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!
Please see the image for current job vacancies. Postings and Application Link: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47353
Instructions/ Guides: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/instructions-and-forms/194249
🍎Happy Teacher🍏 Appreciation 🍎 Day 🍏
Congratulations to our 100% Club winners on pepperoni roll day! Students that get a 100% on a test or quiz enter their name into a drawing to win a large pepperoni roll on pepperoni roll day. Four winners are drawn each month!
Special thank you to our amazing cooks that always support initiatives for our kiddos ❤️🤍💙
Pleasants County Schools (SMHS/ PCMS) was fortunate to have Student and Faculty representation in the 2025 West Virginia Arts Alive Program. Here are a few pictures from the event.
Arts Alive is an annual event hosted by the WV Dept. of Education to showcase the artistic achievements of public school students in the state. It features a variety of performances in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, along with an art exhibition showcasing student work.
Reminder -
PCMS LSIC Meeting
All individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend!
