8th Grade Play Day
Good luck to our 8th grade students as they become SMHS Blue Devils next year!










Students in 7th grade will receive a Blue Devils Esports flyer today for information on joing the team when they are in 8th grade. Thank you to Coach, Mrs. Missy Taylor for opening this opportunity up for our students!

Yesterday was 4th grade step up day. We were very excited to welcome our new Minutemen! ❤️🤍💙







Congratulations to Cooper Fickiesen for completing i-Ready in ELA! Cooper has tested out of the 8th grade middle school content, and will begin working on 9th grade content!

Reminder- Title I Parent Meeting

Memorial Health Systems will be offering free sports physicals on Friday, June 6th from 1pm-5pm @ SMHS. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
2025-2026 Sports Physicals Memorial Health System- Department of Sports Medicine
Friday, June 6th; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: St. Marys High School – Gymnasium Physicals are offered for 6th-12th grade students at no cost. Physicals are by appointment only. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A4AD2FA5FAC43-55311893-stmarys
Please bring your completed physical with you to your scheduled appointment.
Physical forms can be found on the WVSSAC Website, under the Sports Medicine Tab: Physical Form and in the main office. You will be turned away if your form is not completed, including parent or guardian signature. Do not participate in physical activity or drink caffeine 2 hours prior to your appointment. Questions? Please contact Tanner Bleakley, MS, AT: levbleakley@mhsystem.org

The instrument fitting will be rescheduled for a different date. We will update parents when new dates are available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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!











