Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Monday December 15, 2025.
The St. Marys Boys' and Girls' Invite scheduled for tonight will be played. JV action will begin at 4:45 pm, followed by Belpre vs Frontier girls at 6 pm and the Lady Devils will host the Lady Rebels of Ritchie County at 7:30 pm. Tomorrow night Belpre vs Frontier boys will tip off at 6 pm followed by St. Marys versus Ritchie County at 7:30 pm. The consolation games and championship games scheduled for Saturday will be postponed due to the incoming storm. Come out and support the tournament tonight and tomorrow and we will update everyone when the finals are re-scheduled. Thank you to all our businesses and sponsors for their continued support of SMHS Athletics! Good luck to our Blue Devil basketball teams!
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Thursday January 22, 2026.
🎉 2025-2026 WV Coach of the Year 📣 Steven Nutter for Girls Cross Country ✅ recognized by the USTFCCCA.
Albert Yanni Scholarship Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Albert Yanni Scholarship, which provides high-quality career technical education (CTE) students with an opportunity to pursue advanced education and/or training related to their career aspirations. Recipients of this $2,000 scholarship are chosen by WVDE staff members. Applicants selected must present proof that they have maintained their eligibility requirements before awards are presented. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 27, 2026. For questions, email CTE Program Specialist Cydney Eades or call (304) 558-2389.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaiA9QJ3cBWRFsPQdu_VE_hpUN0RYQTJSUUxPRzdFMzJWSzA1V0pYQU5aMS4u&route=shorturl
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Albert Yanni Scholarship, which provides high-quality career technical education (CTE) students with an opportunity to pursue advanced education and/or training related to their career aspirations. Recipients of this $2,000 scholarship are chosen by WVDE staff members. Applicants selected must present proof that they have maintained their eligibility requirements before awards are presented. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 27, 2026. For questions, email CTE Program Specialist Cydney Eades or call (304) 558-2389.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaiA9QJ3cBWRFsPQdu_VE_hpUN0RYQTJSUUxPRzdFMzJWSzA1V0pYQU5aMS4u&route=shorturl
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
Reminder: St. Marys Lady Devils basketball will host Williamstown tonight in a LKC match up. There is no JV game tonight; Varsity will tip off at 7 pm. Good luck Lady Devils!
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday January 20, 2026.
No School in Pleasants County on Monday, January 19.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026.
Cancellation: Today's high school girls' basketball game at Frontier High has been cancelled by their district due to icy road conditions on their back roads. A make-up date has not been scheduled yet, when it is we will update everyone. Thank you
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Thursday January 15, 2026.
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday January 15, 2026.
Early Dismissal- Friday, January 16
It is time for new applications for the OJ Stout Scholarship. A copy of the application can be found in the commons or please ask Mrs. Rinard. OJ Stout Scholarship is only available to male students.
There are several listed under United Bank website at: https://www.bankwithunited.com/about-united/commitment-to-community/scholarship-funds.html
We have students receive the OJ Stout Scholarship as well as Charles and Anna Gault Scholarship Fund in the past for students. So take the time to apply !
The deadline will be March 31, 2026.
The applications can also be found at United Bank’s website. Students may go to www.bankwithunited.com. Then click on About at the top right of the screen. Then click on Commitment to Community then Scholarship Funds then OJ Stout Scholarship.
There are several listed under United Bank website at: https://www.bankwithunited.com/about-united/commitment-to-community/scholarship-funds.html
We have students receive the OJ Stout Scholarship as well as Charles and Anna Gault Scholarship Fund in the past for students. So take the time to apply !
The deadline will be March 31, 2026.
The applications can also be found at United Bank’s website. Students may go to www.bankwithunited.com. Then click on About at the top right of the screen. Then click on Commitment to Community then Scholarship Funds then OJ Stout Scholarship.
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!
