Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Monday December 15, 2025.
This is Pleasants County Schools with an update regarding the West Virginia State Cyber SWAT curriculum. We have decided to delay the start of this program until the parent review portal is fully available for all students. Once access is live, we will send out a new notification. At that time, parents will have two weeks to review the materials before needing to decide on an opt-out for their student. Thank you.
SMHS Class of 2026, make sure you are filing out the Pleasants Community Foundation Scholarship ! One application for you to apply to over 20 scholarships just for St. Marys High School students.
Go to https://pleasantscommunityfoundation.com/ and click on scholarship application to complete. You will have to have your FAFSA completed to apply. See Mrs. Rinard
Go to https://pleasantscommunityfoundation.com/ and click on scholarship application to complete. You will have to have your FAFSA completed to apply. See Mrs. Rinard
Scholarships for the Class of 2026
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships
Opens 11/15/2025-02/04/2026
There are over 100 different scholarships within the foundation. Eligibility matching is now available. Learn more here: https://tgkvf.org/scholarship-information/overviewhow-to-apply/
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundations
Opens 12/01/2025-02/28/2026
PACF holds most of our local scholarships. Students are able to apply for several by filling out one application. Scholarship does require some things are uploaded, therefore, students are encouraged to start early. FAFSA is required.
https://pacfwv.com/initiatives/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Pleasants Community Foundation: https://pleasantscommunityfoundation.com/scholarships/for-others
One application, must have an overall 2.5 and must have FAFSA completed. Due April 1st, 2026
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships
Opens 11/15/2025-02/04/2026
There are over 100 different scholarships within the foundation. Eligibility matching is now available. Learn more here: https://tgkvf.org/scholarship-information/overviewhow-to-apply/
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundations
Opens 12/01/2025-02/28/2026
PACF holds most of our local scholarships. Students are able to apply for several by filling out one application. Scholarship does require some things are uploaded, therefore, students are encouraged to start early. FAFSA is required.
https://pacfwv.com/initiatives/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Pleasants Community Foundation: https://pleasantscommunityfoundation.com/scholarships/for-others
One application, must have an overall 2.5 and must have FAFSA completed. Due April 1st, 2026
Scholarship for the Class of 2026
LIEUTENANT JAMES W. HOTSINPILLER JR. AND DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
DEREK W. HOTSINPILLER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
www.hotsinpillerscholarship.com
Awarded to one or more high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who have been accepted to a West Virginia College or University and intend to major in criminal justice or a related field and pursue a career in law enforcement. If your application is ranked for possible selection, you will be called for an interview.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
Copies of the application will be located in the rack in the commons or see Mrs. Rinard
LIEUTENANT JAMES W. HOTSINPILLER JR. AND DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
DEREK W. HOTSINPILLER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
www.hotsinpillerscholarship.com
Awarded to one or more high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who have been accepted to a West Virginia College or University and intend to major in criminal justice or a related field and pursue a career in law enforcement. If your application is ranked for possible selection, you will be called for an interview.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
Copies of the application will be located in the rack in the commons or see Mrs. Rinard
Scholarship for the SMHS Class of 2026
E. Glenn Moore/James L. McIntyre SCHOLARSHIP: This packet will be available for students in the scholarship rack located in the commons or the packet will also be available for download on our website at www.lrefcu.org, announced on our Facebook page or available to pick up at any of our office locations.
1. Each year Long Reach Federal Credit Union will award two graduating seniors
who have been accepted at an accredited school of learning such as a college,
university, trade school or institution offering student training programs, a
$1,000.00 scholarship.
2. In order to qualify for the scholarships, the students must be a member of Long
Reach Federal Credit Union and must have submitted the required application
forms. The student must be enrolled full-time at the time of receiving the
scholarship.
3. Scholarship applications will be judged by an independent judging committee,
excluding Long Reach Federal Credit Union board members. Awards will be
presented at either the high school award ceremony or at the graduation.
4. The award will be given in two installments of $500.00, one in July and one in
December. To be eligible for payout, the student must show proof of enrollment
in the form of a tuition bill from a qualified institution. The award will be
deposited in the winner’s account at the Credit Union.
5. Winning entries will be judged on involvement in school activities, community
participation, adult or teacher recommendation, and essays the student will write.
6. The scholarship committee will be appointed by the board president in
consultation with the board of directors. The committee shall consist of no more
than five (5) and no less than three (3) people.
E. Glenn Moore/James L. McIntyre SCHOLARSHIP: This packet will be available for students in the scholarship rack located in the commons or the packet will also be available for download on our website at www.lrefcu.org, announced on our Facebook page or available to pick up at any of our office locations.
1. Each year Long Reach Federal Credit Union will award two graduating seniors
who have been accepted at an accredited school of learning such as a college,
university, trade school or institution offering student training programs, a
$1,000.00 scholarship.
2. In order to qualify for the scholarships, the students must be a member of Long
Reach Federal Credit Union and must have submitted the required application
forms. The student must be enrolled full-time at the time of receiving the
scholarship.
3. Scholarship applications will be judged by an independent judging committee,
excluding Long Reach Federal Credit Union board members. Awards will be
presented at either the high school award ceremony or at the graduation.
4. The award will be given in two installments of $500.00, one in July and one in
December. To be eligible for payout, the student must show proof of enrollment
in the form of a tuition bill from a qualified institution. The award will be
deposited in the winner’s account at the Credit Union.
5. Winning entries will be judged on involvement in school activities, community
participation, adult or teacher recommendation, and essays the student will write.
6. The scholarship committee will be appointed by the board president in
consultation with the board of directors. The committee shall consist of no more
than five (5) and no less than three (3) people.
Happy New Year from PCS!
**Reminder** Students will return from break on Monday, January 5
❄️ Merry Christmas 🎄
Time Change for Boys' Basketball 12-23-25; Please be aware that Tyler Consolidated boys will only be able to play 2 quarters of JV basketball tomorrow. The JV game will start at 6 pm, the Varsity game will NOW BEGIN AT 7 P.M. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Reminder: The Lady Devils Girls' basketball teams will play Clay Battelle tonight. JV will tip at 6 p.m. and the varsity will begin at 7 p.m. The Lady Devil volleyball team will be collecting items for the local dog shelter, come out and support both teams!
💜💛 Friday Dec 19th @SMHS 6pm Spread some Christmas Cheer to our fury friends !
SMHS Volleyball team is accepting donations ! Come support your teams and the PC Humane Society🐾
Christmas and Winter Break 2025-2026. Staff Return January 2; Students Return January 5.
Early Dismissal- Friday, December 19
SMHS Updated Exam Schedule: Wednesday exams 1, 3, & 7. Thursday exams 2, 4, & 8. Friday exams 5/6 & 9. Also, all virtual class coursework is due Fri. Dec. 19 at 1 pm.
🗳️**Survey Opportunity** for Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days (Snow Packets) for 2026-27. Stakeholders can vote to keep or discontinue NTI Packets for the 26-27 calendar. Complete the Survey at https://forms.office.com/r/9u9zqEuhqC Survey closes January 8, 2026.
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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
Instructions/ Guides: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/instructions-and-forms/194249
GAME TIME CHANGE! The SMHS Boys Basketball game tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th at Frontier will now have a tip-off time of 12 Noon for JV and 1:30 pm for Varsity due to impending weather.
SMHS GIRLS BASKETBALL UPDATE! The Girls' Basketball Tournament at RCB will play tonight, game at 4 pm. The girls' games for tomorrow have been CANCELED due to the impending weather for that area.
