✨ St. Marys High School Prom Dinner ✨

We are excited to invite all students attending prom to a FREE Community Prom Dinner on April 25th at St. Marys United Methodist Church! 💜

Join us from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for a special evening to enjoy a delicious meal, relax with friends, and get ready for a memorable night at prom.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our students before one of the biggest nights of the year!

📋 Sign-up sheets are available in the office, or you can reach out to Mrs. Nutter or Mrs. Rinard to reserve your spot.

We hope to see you there—it’s going to be a great start to an unforgettable prom night! 💫
about 17 hours ago, Loura Rinard
Prom dinner
**re-post** Reminder- applications must be received by 3:30 PM on Thursday, April 2.
1 day ago, Eric Croasmun
repost of vacancies
Spring Break Schedule. Students Return Wednesday, April 8.
3 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Spring Break is Monday, March 30- April 7. Students Return April 8 (Wednesday)
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
5 days ago, Eric Croasmun
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 the Finalists for Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year! Winners will be announced April 7. Winners will be selected to represent the county during the following school year (2026-27.)

6 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Finalists
St. Marys High Baseball and Softball Season Passes are available. Adult season passes are $40.00 each plus the GoFan fee and Student season passes are $20.00 each plus the GoFan fee. Each team has 14 home games at $7 for adults and $5 for students, so purchase your season pass and save on costs while you support our Blue Devil teams on the diamond.
Here are the links for each pass
Adult Baseball pass: https://gofan.co/event/6365693?schoolId=WV2266
Student Baseball pass: https://gofan.co/event/6365695?schoolId=WV2266
Adult Softball pass: https://gofan.co/event/6365697?schoolId=WV2266
Student Softball pass: https://gofan.co/event/6365698?schoolId=WV2266
10 days ago, Howard Meeks II
baseball pic
Congratulations and wonderful job, McKenna! McKenna Broce, SMHS Senior, was selected to sing the National Anthem at the first Tuesday session of the WVSSAC Boys Basketball Tournament!
15 days ago, Eric Croasmun
student singing at a basketball game
Congratulations to our very own Coach Jay D. Smith on being named the 2025 Wrestling Coach of the Year!

Each year, the National Federation of State High School Associations recognizes outstanding coaches for their dedication, commitment to excellence, and for promoting the values of interscholastic athletics.

This honor is truly well deserved. A proud SMHS graduate himself, Coach Smith has come full circle—now leading and inspiring the very student-athletes who follow in his footsteps. Thank you, Coach Smith, for your leadership, passion, and for continuing to make the Blue Devil community proud!
15 days ago, Amanda Mote
Coach Smith COY Wrestling
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday March 17, 2026.
15 days ago, Pleasants County Schools
Congratulations to Coach King, Coach Nichols and the entire Lady Devil basketball team. They kept their focus all week and are returning home as the WVSSAC Class A Girls' Basketball State Champions. We will welcome them at the county line at approximately 5 p.m., and give them an escort back to the school. You are welcome to join the escort or come to the gym and welcome them home. It's been 12 years since the last championship game and 36 since anyone said those sweetest of words..... LADY DEVILS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS! Thank you Blue Devil nation for the overwhelming support today! See you at 5 p.m.
18 days ago, Howard Meeks II
team pic at state
We have approximately 25 tickets left for the WVSSAC Girls' Basketball Championship game at the $8.00 price. Tickets at the Civic Center will cost you 12 to 14 dollars each. The St. Marys Lady Devils will play the Gilmer County Lady Titans at 10 a.m. on March 14th for the Class A state championship. Come get your tickets in the St. Marys High front office while they last.; ONLY A FEW LEFT !!
19 days ago, Howard Meeks II
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🗓️ Calendar Update 🗓️
Spring Break to continue as scheduled, last day for students will remain May 22, unless we have additional cancellations.

19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
180-Day Waiver Request:  Please be advised that we applied for a waiver with WVDE for some of our school cancellations. *The waiver request has been approved by the WVDE.  This means that due to the state-wide severe weather (state of emergency) in January, we do not have to make up some of the days that were missed. SPRING BREAK Spring Break for students will continue to be observed as originally scheduled: Monday, March 30, 2026 – Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for students. Staff only will return on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a Professional Learning Day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL We anticipate that Friday, May 22, 2026, will be the last day for students.  However, this is contingent on any additional “inclement weather” days that may occur. *The number of days requested are waived, provided this does not result in the last day of school occurring before the originally approved student end date.
We have approximately 100 tickets left for the WVSSAC Girls' Basketball Championship game at the $8.00 price. Tickets at the Civic Center will cost you 12 to 14 dollars each. The St. Marys Lady Devils will play the Gilmer County Lady Titans at 10 a.m. on March 14th for the Class A state championship. Come get your tickets in the St. Marys High front office while they last. Let's Go Blue Devil Nation and make a purple and gold presence on Saturday!
19 days ago, Howard Meeks II
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The following Job Postings are for the 2026-2027 School Year. (Athletic positions authorized for summer coaching in June 2026 if applicable, with no stipend for June 2026.)
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
19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Job Postings
The Pleasants County Board of Education annually approves the designation of March as "Music in Our Schools Month (R)" along with other West Virginia Schools and the National Association for Music Education. This year's proclamation was approved on March 12, 2026.
19 days ago, Eric Croasmun
Annual Proclamation- Music in Our Schools Month 2026 WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), encouraging communities across the nation to focus on music education; and WHEREAS, music education is part of a well-rounded education for every student as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this celebration is to raise awareness of the lasting positive impact of music education on the academic, personal, and professional growth of our students; and WHEREAS, music education shapes the way our students understand themselves and the world around them, allowing for a deep engagement with learning; and WHEREAS, Music In Our Schools Month reminds us that school is where all children should have access to music; and WHEREAS, music educators, students, staff, and community members throughout Pleasants County demonstrate the importance of quality music education programs to the lives of young people WHEREAS, the Pleasants County Schools joins our music students, educators and communities in celebrating the power of music education; NOW, THEREFORE, I Michael Wells, Superintendent do hereby proclaim March 2026, as “Music In Our Schools Month” in all Pleasants County Schools and encourage all citizens to celebrate and acknowledge everyday but especially in March that Music Education is an essential part of every student’s well-rounded education.
Congratulations to Coach King, Coach Nichols and all the Lady Devils' basketball team on their exciting semi-final win this morning over Tug Valley, 52-50! The Lady Devils will keep dancing and play for the WVSSAC Class A championship on Saturday March 14th at 10 a.m. versus the winner of tonight's Gilmer Co. versus Ritchie Co. matchup. We have 350 tickets available and will be selling them tonight from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and again tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the high school main office. Pep buses will be available for high school students to sign up tomorrow for Saturday's game. Buses will depart at 7:30 a.m. and students must have a ticket purchased by tomorrow to ride the pep bus. Let's Go Lady Devils!
20 days ago, Howard Meeks II
team pic
Tickets for the girls basketball state championship game will be on sale for $8 tonight from 5:30pm-8:30pm and tomorrow from 8:00am-2:30pm in the St. Marys High School office. The game will be at the Charleston Civic Center at 10:00am Saturday.
20 days ago, Pleasants County Schools
Reminder: The SMHS Lady Devils play Tug Valley tomorrow morning at 11:15 a.m. in the Charleston Civic Center, Thursday March 12th. We still have about 25 tickets available for purchase at $8.00 to the public. They are $12.00 at the Civic Center box office. We will be selling these in the high school front office until 2:30 p.m. or until we are sold out. Thank you Blue Devil nation for your support. Let's Go Lady Devils!!!!
21 days ago, Howard Meeks II
team pic
Congratulations to the Lady Devils on their quarterfinal win this morning over Pocahontas County. They will now play Thursday March 12th at 11:15 a.m. in the Charleston Civic Center against Tug Valley. We will have tickets available at the high school front office from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. tonight and *:00 am until 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Students riding the pep buses on Thursday must purchase their ticket by tomorrow afternoon. Tickets are $8.00 each. The pep buses will depart at 8:15 a.m. and return back in time for students to ride their evening bus or attend after school practices. Students need to let the chaperones know if they want a bag lunch. Remember to ensure each student has money to eat before the game or in the Civic center. Again, the buses will return straight back to their schools after the game, so drivers can make their evening runs. There is a limit of 350 tickets available at the $8.00 price, they are $12 or $14 if you wait to purchase them in Charleston. Come get your tickets and let's pack the civic center!
22 days ago, Howard Meeks II
team pic
Recently, the WVSSAC announced a new award that will be presented annually- The Bill Hanlin Award.
22 days ago, St. Marys High School
Wayne Ryan, WVSSAC Executive Director has recently announced a new award in West Virginia- the Bill Hanlin Award. It will be annually awarded to the highest rated teams in each classification in Football. Bill Hanlin was a high school and college football coach and educator in West Virginia who received many accolades and achievements. He began coaching/ teaching at St. Marys High School in 1957. He later served as Executive Secretary of the WVSSAC after coaching at Glenville State College (now University.)