‼️ Please be aware that the First Day of School for grades 1-12 in Pleasants County is Thurs. August 13. Please be cautious on our roads with our SCHOOL BUSES, as they will stop to pick up and drop off children beginning tomorrow. Thank you for helping to keep our children and bus operators safe! ‼️
As a public school system, Pleasants County Schools is committed to serving every student who walks through our doors, ensuring each child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
From athletics and the arts to career and technical education, military and college preparation, counseling, nutrition programs, and individualized supports, public schools educate the whole child while strengthening the communities they serve.
Every student belongs, every student matters, and every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Reminder: Freshman/New Student Orientation will be held this evening at St. Marys High School, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Students and parents should sign in and pick up the student's schedule at the tables located near the main office. Please enter through the back entrance.
Be sure to stop by the information table outside the auditorium, where you'll find school supply lists, important forms, and other helpful information to prepare for the school year.
Following the welcome session, students will have the opportunity to walk through their schedules, meet their teachers, and visit with school counselors and support staff.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Blue Devils and helping you get ready for a successful year at SMHS!
Students and parents should sign in and pick up the student's schedule at the tables located near the main office. Please enter through the back entrance.
Be sure to stop by the information table outside the auditorium, where you'll find school supply lists, important forms, and other helpful information to prepare for the school year.
Following the welcome session, students will have the opportunity to walk through their schedules, meet their teachers, and visit with school counselors and support staff.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Blue Devils and helping you get ready for a successful year at SMHS!
St. Marys High Fall Meet the Teams will be Tuesday, August 18th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bill Hanlin Stadium. 93R radio will be here to share the evening with fans. Gates will open at 6:15 and in the case of inclement weather we will move inside to the SMHS gymnasium. Come meet all the SMHS Fall athletes and kick off 2026!
Congratulations to retired Pleasants County Teacher and SMHS Coach 🟣 Mark Barnhart 🟡! He was inducted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
Our greatest investment is our students. 🧑🎓 In our public schools, every lesson taught, every meal served, every bus route driven, every classroom prepared, and every encouraging word shared helps shape the future of our community. Thank you to our dedicated educators, service personnel, administrators, families, and community members for making our public schools in Pleasants County places where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
📚 Early College Catch-Up Day – St. Marys High School 🎓
Attention students and parents! If you are planning to take a Dual Credit/Early College course through St. Marys High School for Fall 2026, please make plans to attend our Early College Catch-Up Day.
📍 Location: SMHS Commons
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
⏰ Schedule:
2:00 PM: Meet with the Early College Admissions Representative. Complete application for Early College for any new students.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: WVUP Business Office representatives will be available to assist families with setting up payment plans
At this time, we have not received confirmation regarding state grant funding for Early College courses. Therefore, students enrolling in Fall 2026 Early College classes should be prepared to meet the current payment requirements.
💲 Course Cost: $150 for one Early College course (3 credit hours)
✅ Financial assistance is available for qualifying students.
This event is open to any 10th–12th grade student planning to enroll in a Dual Credit/Early College course through St. Marys High School for the Fall 2026 semester.
If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 Mrs. Rinard: lrinard@k12.wv.us
📞 Phone: 304-684-3256
We look forward to helping students get ready for a successful Early College experience!
Attention students and parents! If you are planning to take a Dual Credit/Early College course through St. Marys High School for Fall 2026, please make plans to attend our Early College Catch-Up Day.
📍 Location: SMHS Commons
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
⏰ Schedule:
2:00 PM: Meet with the Early College Admissions Representative. Complete application for Early College for any new students.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: WVUP Business Office representatives will be available to assist families with setting up payment plans
At this time, we have not received confirmation regarding state grant funding for Early College courses. Therefore, students enrolling in Fall 2026 Early College classes should be prepared to meet the current payment requirements.
💲 Course Cost: $150 for one Early College course (3 credit hours)
✅ Financial assistance is available for qualifying students.
This event is open to any 10th–12th grade student planning to enroll in a Dual Credit/Early College course through St. Marys High School for the Fall 2026 semester.
If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 Mrs. Rinard: lrinard@k12.wv.us
📞 Phone: 304-684-3256
We look forward to helping students get ready for a successful Early College experience!
Every day, the dedicated staff of Pleasants County Schools work to remove barriers so every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed in our public school system.
Pleasants County Schools is proud to partner with WVU Parkersburg to provide opportunities for our public-school students in Pleasants County. We make a great team!
It will not be long before the new school year will begin. We are excited to meet our new students and parents! To help you and your student get prepared for this next phase of his/her education, we are having a freshman/new student orientation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
The orientation will be held from 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Please park in the back of the school and enter through the back entrance.
We hope all new freshmen/new students and their parents will make every effort to attend this informative event. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you as we embark on this exciting educational journey together!
The orientation will be held from 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Please park in the back of the school and enter through the back entrance.
We hope all new freshmen/new students and their parents will make every effort to attend this informative event. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you as we embark on this exciting educational journey together!
🇺🇸 Celebrating our 250th Independence Day!
School and District Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 to observe Independence Day.
School and District Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19.
The Pleasants County Schools 2026-2027 Volunteer Commitment/Agreement is now available online.
St. Marys High School and Pleasants County Schools are honored to congratulate Landrey Riggs on being named a 2026 awardee in America250’s America’s Field Trip contest! This national competition celebrates students whose writing and artwork showcase their unique perspectives and creativity.
Landrey’s winning essay was the only entry from West Virginia to be selected. In the essay, Landrey talked about the opportunities and strengths we have as a country while discussing her pride in her home state. We are proud to see her representing St. Marys, West Virginia on a national stage.
Learn more about America250 and check out some of the winning entries at america250.org/field/trip/awardees.
Landrey’s winning essay was the only entry from West Virginia to be selected. In the essay, Landrey talked about the opportunities and strengths we have as a country while discussing her pride in her home state. We are proud to see her representing St. Marys, West Virginia on a national stage.
Learn more about America250 and check out some of the winning entries at america250.org/field/trip/awardees.
St. Marys High School would like to extend its congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2026 for receiving scholarship awards through the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation. These awards were received after the Senior Awards and Scholarship Ceremony and, therefore, were not recognized during the event.
Clover Moody was awarded the Edna Hamilton Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $862.50.
Myles Pierce was awarded the Seth Michael Miller Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, as well as the Arthur and Judy Campbell Scholarship, valued at $1,000 per year.
We are incredibly proud of Clover and Myles for their accomplishments and wish them continued success as they pursue their educational goals. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Graduating Class of 2026, if you were an Early College Student and not attending WVUP in the fall you must request your college transcript to be sent to the college and or the university you are attending for the fall.
To request transcripts from West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP), you can use the National Student Clearinghouse online or access your unofficial transcript through OLSIS.
Steps to Request Official Transcripts
Visit the National Student Clearinghouse: Go to the WVUP transcript request page and select the option to order through the National Student Clearing house at
https://www.wvup.edu/current-students/registrar-records/transcript-requests/
Provide Personal Information: Enter your WVUP ID number or Social Security number, along with your current mailing address and contact information.
Select Transcript Type: Choose the type of transcript you need (current or after grades are posted) and how you want it delivered (electronic, mail, or hold for pickup). Note that there may be a fee for electronic delivery
Complete the Order: Follow the prompts to complete your order. You may need to provide signed consent, which can be done online during the ordering process
Track Your Order: After placing your order, you can track its status via the National Student Clearinghouse website using your email address and order number
Accessing Unofficial Transcripts
Log into OLSIS: For current students, you can view your unofficial transcript by logging into OLSIS with your username and password. Navigate to the "Academic Transcript" section to print it if needed
By following these steps, you can easily request your transcripts from WVUP, whether you need an official copy sent to a recipient or an unofficial copy for your records. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the Registrar's office at WVUP at 304-424-8310
To request transcripts from West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP), you can use the National Student Clearinghouse online or access your unofficial transcript through OLSIS.
Steps to Request Official Transcripts
Visit the National Student Clearinghouse: Go to the WVUP transcript request page and select the option to order through the National Student Clearing house at
https://www.wvup.edu/current-students/registrar-records/transcript-requests/
Provide Personal Information: Enter your WVUP ID number or Social Security number, along with your current mailing address and contact information.
Select Transcript Type: Choose the type of transcript you need (current or after grades are posted) and how you want it delivered (electronic, mail, or hold for pickup). Note that there may be a fee for electronic delivery
Complete the Order: Follow the prompts to complete your order. You may need to provide signed consent, which can be done online during the ordering process
Track Your Order: After placing your order, you can track its status via the National Student Clearinghouse website using your email address and order number
Accessing Unofficial Transcripts
Log into OLSIS: For current students, you can view your unofficial transcript by logging into OLSIS with your username and password. Navigate to the "Academic Transcript" section to print it if needed
By following these steps, you can easily request your transcripts from WVUP, whether you need an official copy sent to a recipient or an unofficial copy for your records. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the Registrar's office at WVUP at 304-424-8310
*Attention SMHS Rising Juniors and Seniors:
Any rising junior or senior who plans to take dual credit Algebra 3/College Algebra next year- there will be a placement exam for anyone who hasn't yet received the scores needed for this class. The placement exam will be held on Monday, June 8th at SMHS at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this course or the placement exam , please reach out to your school counselor.
Any rising junior or senior who plans to take dual credit Algebra 3/College Algebra next year- there will be a placement exam for anyone who hasn't yet received the scores needed for this class. The placement exam will be held on Monday, June 8th at SMHS at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this course or the placement exam , please reach out to your school counselor.
2026-2027 Sports Physicals. Memorial Health System Department of Sports Medicine will be providing 2026-2027 Sports Physicals for current 6th-11th grade students at no cost on Friday, June 5th; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the St. Marys High School gymnasium.
Questions? Please contact Tanner Bleakley levbleakley@mhsystem.org
🎉 Congratulations to Our MOVTI Students! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the following students who have been accepted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute (MOVTI) for the 2026–2027 school year! These students will be attending MOVTI for the first time and taking an exciting step toward their future careers.
Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish! 👏
🩺 Advanced Medical Preparedness (1-Year Accelerated Program)
Laney Watkins
Savana Burd
Brenzie Ebert
Bella Eckert-Allen
🚗 Automotive Technology (2-Year Program)
Kandyce Boley
🔨 Carpentry (1-Year Program)
Mason Eisenbarth
Cooper Workman
💻 Computer Repair Technology (1-Year Program)
Carter Dalrymple
🚜 Diesel Equipment Technology (2-Year Program)
Jacob Asher
Eli Lowther
Emmalee Mossor
🍎 Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) (1-Year Program)
Riley Rupert
Geneva Courtney
Adaleigh McGrady
📚 Future Educators (Grow Your Own, 1-Year Program)
Destinee Gray
Jacelynn Jones
Destiny Dailey
Ashton Castleberry
Sophia Perkins
🎨 Graphic Design (1-Year Program)
Autumn Barnhart
Lana Gilfillan
⚙️ Industrial Equipment Maintenance (1-Year Program)
Caden Kimball
Logan Crawford
Jake Boley
Gage Bullman
Ayden Powell
Roe Maston
Noah Dawson
⚖️ Law & Public Safety
Evan Marant
Jaiden Martin
Brady Price
🛠️ Pre-Engineering (1-Year Program)
Hunter Haddox
Daniel Winland
Liam Delancey
🩺 Therapeutic Services – CNA (1-Year Program)
Hannah Boley
Hallie Lucas
Avry Bennett
Olivia Kimball
Morgan Bardwell
Kailea Hall
Makinsey Jeffers
Paytyn Conley
Elissa Wince
Kennedy Harper
Addison Reed
🔥 Welding (2-Year Program)
Kandyce Boley
Jacob Renkovish
Ava Nichols
Trenten Taylor
Elijah Kimball
🚑 Emergency Medical
Parker Barnes
✨ We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for pursuing career and technical education opportunities. Best of luck as you begin this exciting new journey at MOVTI—your future is bright! ✨
#StudentSuccess #CareerReady #MOVTI #ProudSchool 💙
We are proud to recognize the following students who have been accepted into the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute (MOVTI) for the 2026–2027 school year! These students will be attending MOVTI for the first time and taking an exciting step toward their future careers.
Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we cannot wait to see all you accomplish! 👏
🩺 Advanced Medical Preparedness (1-Year Accelerated Program)
Laney Watkins
Savana Burd
Brenzie Ebert
Bella Eckert-Allen
🚗 Automotive Technology (2-Year Program)
Kandyce Boley
🔨 Carpentry (1-Year Program)
Mason Eisenbarth
Cooper Workman
💻 Computer Repair Technology (1-Year Program)
Carter Dalrymple
🚜 Diesel Equipment Technology (2-Year Program)
Jacob Asher
Eli Lowther
Emmalee Mossor
🍎 Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) (1-Year Program)
Riley Rupert
Geneva Courtney
Adaleigh McGrady
📚 Future Educators (Grow Your Own, 1-Year Program)
Destinee Gray
Jacelynn Jones
Destiny Dailey
Ashton Castleberry
Sophia Perkins
🎨 Graphic Design (1-Year Program)
Autumn Barnhart
Lana Gilfillan
⚙️ Industrial Equipment Maintenance (1-Year Program)
Caden Kimball
Logan Crawford
Jake Boley
Gage Bullman
Ayden Powell
Roe Maston
Noah Dawson
⚖️ Law & Public Safety
Evan Marant
Jaiden Martin
Brady Price
🛠️ Pre-Engineering (1-Year Program)
Hunter Haddox
Daniel Winland
Liam Delancey
🩺 Therapeutic Services – CNA (1-Year Program)
Hannah Boley
Hallie Lucas
Avry Bennett
Olivia Kimball
Morgan Bardwell
Kailea Hall
Makinsey Jeffers
Paytyn Conley
Elissa Wince
Kennedy Harper
Addison Reed
🔥 Welding (2-Year Program)
Kandyce Boley
Jacob Renkovish
Ava Nichols
Trenten Taylor
Elijah Kimball
🚑 Emergency Medical
Parker Barnes
✨ We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for pursuing career and technical education opportunities. Best of luck as you begin this exciting new journey at MOVTI—your future is bright! ✨
#StudentSuccess #CareerReady #MOVTI #ProudSchool 💙
