Our Bullying Prevention Program, Olweus, has several resources that students, staff, and families can read. Topics include- Why Address Bullying?, Definition, Types of Bullying, Roles Students Play, and Prevalence.
These can make great discussion points when discussing how to prevent and address bullying issues. Access the resources at:
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/bullyinginfo.php
Employees,
We apologize for the short notice, but we just received this information today.
Open Enrollment for 2023 will be conducted next week by American Fidelity. As required by the IRS, all employees must review Section 125 plans annually. An email will be sent to your school email with a link to schedule an appointment. Locations can schedule appointments on the following days: St. Marys High School and Pleasants County Middle School- Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10. Transportation, Maintenance, and the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute- Wednesday, October 11. Belmont Elementary and St. Marys Elementary- Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13. Central Office- Friday, October 13. Again, please log in to your school email to schedule an appointment as required by IRS Section 125.
Thank you.
As we were to phase-in our new bullying prevention program, students in grades 3-12 will be asked to participate in the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire during the first two weeks of October. The information from this questionnaire will help guide our school staff members in implementing the OBPP effectively in our schools. Parents were notified of their right to opt out of having their student participate in this questionnaire in September.
Parents:
This is a reminder of the Parent Notification of the Student Bullying Questionnaire for grades 3-12.
Please see this article for more information: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/1260622
As you know, we are in the process of implementing the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program. If you are interested in learning about the implementation steps, please look at this resource:
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/Training%20Materials/Miscellaneous_Resources/Why%20the%20OBPP%20Works.pdf
The volleyball game for this evening (10-2) against Ritchie County Middle School has been canceled. There will be volleyball practice after school.
PCS is in the process of implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in all four schools. The OBPP is backed by over 40 years of research and has been recognized as the most extensively studied bullying prevention program of its kind. For information on the research visit: https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/effectiveness.php
PCS would like to introduce our new Bullying Prevention Program: Olweus. PCS began the "phase-in" process of implementation over the summer, and it will be fully implemented in January 2024.
Information About Olweus Bullying Prevention: https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/
PCMS Pumpkin Drop
Friday, October 27th
Sponsored in part by:
Luminant Pleasants Power Plant
Partners in Education with PCMS
Congratulations to the Luminant Pleasants Power Plant Student of the Month for August, Parker Eddy!
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
Congratulations to Riley Gerlach for being named PCMS Most Spirited Student during the PCMS vs. Linsly football game last week! Riley won a Taco Bell gift card for his school spirit!
Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest
8th Grade students are receiving information in social studies today on the 2024 Youth and Government Seminar.
West Virginia School Service Personnel Day- September 22, 2023
Ms. Binegar's STEAM class has been learning about maps, and creating their own rice map!
Are you ready for some football?
PCMS Student Council and Cheerleaders are teaming up to bring you the Minutemen student spirit section for tomorrows home football game. Tomorrows theme is Red, White, and Boom! Wear your Red, White, and Blue and Explode with Minutemen pride. Wear your gear to school and stop in the office for a $1 off admission voucher for the game. During the game, the cheerleaders will be looking for the most spirited student and the winner will be announced and prize awarded on Friday!
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
Fifth grade students in Miss Snyder’s class partner read a chapter of the book, Frindle by Andrew Clements.
Thank you to Mrs. Henegar and Addy Wilson for replacing our American Flag and West Virginia State Flag.
