🎓💜 SMHS Exceeds Standards! 💛🎓
St. Marys High School is proud to announce that we have received official recognition from the West Virginia Department of Education and State Superintendent Michele L. Blatt for achieving “Exceeds Standard” performance levels on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard in both our 4-Year Graduation Rate Cohort and Student Success: On-Track to Graduation indicators.
This honor reflects the dedication of our educators, staff, students, and families who work tirelessly to support every Blue Devil’s path to success. Reaching the Exceeds Standard level demonstrates our school’s commitment to academic excellence, student readiness, and a supportive learning environment.
👏 Congratulations to our entire SMHS community for continuing to set the bar high and exemplifying what it means to be a Blue Devil!
💜💛 #SMHSProud #BlueDevilExcellence #WVDE #BalancedScorecard #GraduationSuccess
St. Marys High School is proud to announce that we have received official recognition from the West Virginia Department of Education and State Superintendent Michele L. Blatt for achieving “Exceeds Standard” performance levels on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard in both our 4-Year Graduation Rate Cohort and Student Success: On-Track to Graduation indicators.
This honor reflects the dedication of our educators, staff, students, and families who work tirelessly to support every Blue Devil’s path to success. Reaching the Exceeds Standard level demonstrates our school’s commitment to academic excellence, student readiness, and a supportive learning environment.
👏 Congratulations to our entire SMHS community for continuing to set the bar high and exemplifying what it means to be a Blue Devil!
💜💛 #SMHSProud #BlueDevilExcellence #WVDE #BalancedScorecard #GraduationSuccess
Reminder- No School on Tuesday, November 11, as we honor our country's Veterans.
💜💛 Good Luck to SMHS Volleyball as they head to the 2025 State Tournament on Wednesday! 🏐🏐
Due to weather concerns, tonight's varsity football game vs Wirt Co. will be delayed. The game will start at 8 pm tonight in anticipation of the extreme weather clearing about 6:30-6:45 pm. The gates WILL NOT OPEN until 6:45 pm for the general public. Please adjust your travel and we look forward to seeing you here a little later to support the Blue Devils! Senior parents we will line up at 7:35 for senior night activities.
Reminder: The Lady Devil Volleyball team hosts a Regional Co-Final tonight vs Clay Battelle. The winner will advance to next week's WVSSAC State Championships in Charleston. Gates will open at 4:15 pm and play will begin at 5:30 tonight.
Here is a link to purchase tickets in advance. We will also have card readers at the gate and cash sales. Adults are $7.00 and student tickets are $5.00 ONLY WVSSAC PASSES are allowed tonight for post season play.
https://gofan.co/event/5276661?schoolId=WV2266
Here is a link to purchase tickets in advance. We will also have card readers at the gate and cash sales. Adults are $7.00 and student tickets are $5.00 ONLY WVSSAC PASSES are allowed tonight for post season play.
https://gofan.co/event/5276661?schoolId=WV2266
🏈💜💛 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS • FOOD DRIVE AT BILL HANLIN STADIUM 💛💜🏈
This Friday, November 7th, join us at Bill Hanlin Stadium as our SMHS Blue Devils take on the Wirt County Tigers — and help us tackle hunger in our communities!
We’re teaming up with Wirt County for a Canned Food Drive Challenge!
Bring your non-perishable food items to the game and drop them off at the gate or collection tables.
💜 All items donated from Pleasants County will be delivered to Neighborhood Network in St. Marys.
🧡 All items donated from Wirt County will be delivered to the Communities in Schools Food Pantry.
Let’s show that TOGETHER WE FIGHT HUNGER — both on and off the field!
Bring your team spirit, wear your colors, and help make a difference for local families!
#SMHSBlueDevils #FridayNightLights #TogetherWeFightHunger #WirtCountyTigers #CommunityStrong #FoodDrive #PleasantsCountyPride
This Friday, November 7th, join us at Bill Hanlin Stadium as our SMHS Blue Devils take on the Wirt County Tigers — and help us tackle hunger in our communities!
We’re teaming up with Wirt County for a Canned Food Drive Challenge!
Bring your non-perishable food items to the game and drop them off at the gate or collection tables.
💜 All items donated from Pleasants County will be delivered to Neighborhood Network in St. Marys.
🧡 All items donated from Wirt County will be delivered to the Communities in Schools Food Pantry.
Let’s show that TOGETHER WE FIGHT HUNGER — both on and off the field!
Bring your team spirit, wear your colors, and help make a difference for local families!
#SMHSBlueDevils #FridayNightLights #TogetherWeFightHunger #WirtCountyTigers #CommunityStrong #FoodDrive #PleasantsCountyPride
📚✨ Congratulations to our Academic Honors Recipients! ✨📚
We are proud to announce the students who earned a spot on the Principal’s List, Honor Roll, and Merit Role for the first nine-weeks. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to make our school community shine.
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding achievements! 🎉
https://smhsargus.com/7830/news/1st-nine-weeks-honor-roll-announced/
We are proud to announce the students who earned a spot on the Principal’s List, Honor Roll, and Merit Role for the first nine-weeks. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to make our school community shine.
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding achievements! 🎉
https://smhsargus.com/7830/news/1st-nine-weeks-honor-roll-announced/
The Cross country teams competed at the WVSSAC State meet today. The Boys' team finished 3rd overall and two runners earned 1st team All State, Senior Bryce Bills and Junior Parker Barnes. The girls' team are the 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS!!!! Anna Bennett and Savanna Burd earned 1st team honors and Maddie Smith finished 2nd team. She is pictured holding a sign that says it all (They did it for Jeremy Rhodes).
The team will be at the county line about 7 pm; PLEASE LINE OUR ROADS OR COME TO THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKE SOME NOISE to welcome all the teams home. BLUE DEVIL NATION IT'S TIME TO BRING HOME ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!
The team will be at the county line about 7 pm; PLEASE LINE OUR ROADS OR COME TO THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKE SOME NOISE to welcome all the teams home. BLUE DEVIL NATION IT'S TIME TO BRING HOME ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!
🎓 College Application Week – Day 4
St. Marys High School continued College Application Week with visits from Washington State College and the Adult Career Center, both located in Marietta, Ohio.
Students learned about a wide range of degree and technical programs, financial aid opportunities, and career pathways available close to home.
A big thank you to our representatives from Washington State College and the Career Center for taking the time to meet with our students and share valuable post-secondary options! 💜💛
#CollegeApplicationWeek #SMHSSeniors #FutureReady #WSCC #CareerCenter
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🎓 College Application Week – Day 5
What a great finish to College Application Week at St. Marys High School!
Today, we welcomed Concord University and Glenville State University to campus.
Our seniors showed tremendous enthusiasm—25 students applied to Glenville State University and 19 students applied to Concord University during today’s session!
We are so proud of our Class of 2025 for taking this important step toward their future goals. 💜💛
#CollegeApplicationWeek #SMHSSeniors #FutureBound #GlenvilleState #ConcordUniversity #PioneerPride #MountainLionStrong
#CollegeBoundWV
St. Marys High School continued College Application Week with visits from Washington State College and the Adult Career Center, both located in Marietta, Ohio.
Students learned about a wide range of degree and technical programs, financial aid opportunities, and career pathways available close to home.
A big thank you to our representatives from Washington State College and the Career Center for taking the time to meet with our students and share valuable post-secondary options! 💜💛
#CollegeApplicationWeek #SMHSSeniors #FutureReady #WSCC #CareerCenter
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🎓 College Application Week – Day 5
What a great finish to College Application Week at St. Marys High School!
Today, we welcomed Concord University and Glenville State University to campus.
Our seniors showed tremendous enthusiasm—25 students applied to Glenville State University and 19 students applied to Concord University during today’s session!
We are so proud of our Class of 2025 for taking this important step toward their future goals. 💜💛
#CollegeApplicationWeek #SMHSSeniors #FutureBound #GlenvilleState #ConcordUniversity #PioneerPride #MountainLionStrong
#CollegeBoundWV
🟣Congratulations and Good Luck to the Cross-Country team of SMHS! They are on their way to Ona, WV for the STATE MEET for 2025!🟡
Reminder: The next LSIC meeting for St. Mary s High School will be on Tuesday , November 4th at 4:00 p.m. in the library. All parents and community stakeholders are welcome to attend.
🇺🇸 Honoring All Who Served 🇺🇸
Pleasants County Schools Progressive Veterans Program
📅 Monday, November 10th, 2025
Pleasants County Schools would like to invite all veterans and their spouses to join us for our annual Progressive Veterans Program — a day of gratitude, reflection, and celebration in honor of those who have served our country.
🕣 Schedule of Events:
• 8:45 AM – Belmont Elementary: Breakfast & Program
• 9:40 AM – Pleasants County Middle School: Program
• 10:45 AM – St. Marys High School: Program & Luncheon
• 12:30 PM – St. Marys Elementary: Program & Dessert
Each school will host a unique tribute, allowing our students and staff to express their appreciation to the men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces.
If possible, please RSVP to Mrs. Corrigan at St. Marys High School (304-684-2421).
Let’s come together as a community to say “Thank You, Veterans!” for your courage, sacrifice, and service. 💙❤️🤍
Pleasants County Schools Progressive Veterans Program
📅 Monday, November 10th, 2025
Pleasants County Schools would like to invite all veterans and their spouses to join us for our annual Progressive Veterans Program — a day of gratitude, reflection, and celebration in honor of those who have served our country.
🕣 Schedule of Events:
• 8:45 AM – Belmont Elementary: Breakfast & Program
• 9:40 AM – Pleasants County Middle School: Program
• 10:45 AM – St. Marys High School: Program & Luncheon
• 12:30 PM – St. Marys Elementary: Program & Dessert
Each school will host a unique tribute, allowing our students and staff to express their appreciation to the men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces.
If possible, please RSVP to Mrs. Corrigan at St. Marys High School (304-684-2421).
Let’s come together as a community to say “Thank You, Veterans!” for your courage, sacrifice, and service. 💙❤️🤍
Day #2 of College Application Week at St. Marys High School. SMHS Class of 2026 Parents/Guardians were provided with a variety of information today.
Students applied to WVU Parkersburg
Learned about scholarships through Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Pleasants Community Foundation, Inc.
Took senior portraits with lifetouch
And learned about life after high school through a presentation by the military.
It was a great morning and after high school plans are being made by this great group of students ! Remember file that FAFSA !
#CollegeBoundWV
Students applied to WVU Parkersburg
Learned about scholarships through Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Pleasants Community Foundation, Inc.
Took senior portraits with lifetouch
And learned about life after high school through a presentation by the military.
It was a great morning and after high school plans are being made by this great group of students ! Remember file that FAFSA !
#CollegeBoundWV
Tonight at 6 PM on Zoom:
Shared on behalf of WVSDB Outreach: Hands Up, West Virginia! – A New Series of ASL Classes
Objective:
To equip more people across West Virginia to communicate respectfully and effectively by reducing communication barriers and strengthening community inclusion.
Who Should Attend:
Families, educators, school staff, and community members who want to learn more about American Sign Language and Deaf culture.
Instructional Approach:
Engaging, visual, and interactive lessons featuring live ASL modeling, short practice activities, and a Q&A segment.
Accessibility:
Live captions enabled. All materials will be provided in accessible, visual formats with both ASL and spoken English interpretation.
Special Feature:
Each session will include a Guest Spotlight—hearing directly from members of the Deaf community as they share personal perspectives and model real-world conversations.
Event Details
Session Title: Getting Acquainted – How to Get to Know a Deaf Person
Presenters: Jennifer Casto and Special Guest (to be announced)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Zoom – Join Zoom Meeting:
Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85788747852?pwd=hAFbCMtUaFtasfrq8vkygjqM5cfG4a.1
Shared on behalf of WVSDB Outreach: Hands Up, West Virginia! – A New Series of ASL Classes
Objective:
To equip more people across West Virginia to communicate respectfully and effectively by reducing communication barriers and strengthening community inclusion.
Who Should Attend:
Families, educators, school staff, and community members who want to learn more about American Sign Language and Deaf culture.
Instructional Approach:
Engaging, visual, and interactive lessons featuring live ASL modeling, short practice activities, and a Q&A segment.
Accessibility:
Live captions enabled. All materials will be provided in accessible, visual formats with both ASL and spoken English interpretation.
Special Feature:
Each session will include a Guest Spotlight—hearing directly from members of the Deaf community as they share personal perspectives and model real-world conversations.
Event Details
Session Title: Getting Acquainted – How to Get to Know a Deaf Person
Presenters: Jennifer Casto and Special Guest (to be announced)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Zoom – Join Zoom Meeting:
Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85788747852?pwd=hAFbCMtUaFtasfrq8vkygjqM5cfG4a.1
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
This is a reminder that all students at SMHS in grades 9, 10 and 11 will be participating in the PSAT assessment on Tuesday, Oct. 28th. All students should plan to arrive to school on time, well rested and with their I-pad charged. Students are encouraged to eat a good breakfast and our cooks will be ready to serve them when they arrive at school! The assessment will last approximately 2.5 hours.
Seniors have alternate activities planned such as senior portraits, guest speakers, scholarship information presentations, etc.
We are looking forward to a great day at SMHS!
Seniors have alternate activities planned such as senior portraits, guest speakers, scholarship information presentations, etc.
We are looking forward to a great day at SMHS!
The Lady Devil volleyball team begins Regional play on Tuesday 10-28-25. They host a regional tournament match for the first time in school history. Ritchie Co. will play Parkersburg Catholic at 5:30 pm and the winner will play our Lady Devil Netters afterwards. Please help us pack the gym tomorrow night and watch history being made! Reminder: ONLY WVSSAC passes are accepted for post season play.
Reminder: SMHS JV Football tonight vs Ritchie Co. will begin at 6:30 pm due to transportation needs with Ritchie Co. High. Thank you and we hope to see you tonight to support our Blue Devil football team.
Parent/Guardians of students enrolled in a virtual course;
Please be reminded that these courses only report grades at the end of a semester. If you go to the St. Marys High page online and look under "documents" , you will see the Virtual course letter with a more detailed explanation of the process for grades for virtual courses. You are encouraged to have them log in regularly and monitor their progress and complete any missing assignments due. Again, this is a reminder that virtual courses will not report grades during the upcoming 9 week progress report. Thanks.
MAD Scholars Program 2026-27
Incoming Freshman Scholarship Competition
The Department of Media and Visual Arts at West Liberty University is excited to announce the MAD Scholars Program — a competitive four-year scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a Visual Communication degree in:
Studio Art
Art Education
Graphic Design
Illustration
Digital Media Design
Creative Arts Therapy
This competition is open to all graduating high school seniors, regardless of residency. Applicants must also submit an application for admission to West Liberty University.
Students must submit a portfolio of at least eight (8) pieces of original artwork. As determined by the art faculty, the winner will receive a four-year renewable art scholarship and a Housing Grant to study art, art education, graphic design, illustration, digital media, or art therapy at West Liberty University. Housing grants cover at least 80% of the total room cost and pay nothing to the board. Second and third-place awards of tuition scholarships and housing waivers may be granted if available and appropriate.
Incoming Freshman Scholarship Competition
The Department of Media and Visual Arts at West Liberty University is excited to announce the MAD Scholars Program — a competitive four-year scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a Visual Communication degree in:
Studio Art
Art Education
Graphic Design
Illustration
Digital Media Design
Creative Arts Therapy
This competition is open to all graduating high school seniors, regardless of residency. Applicants must also submit an application for admission to West Liberty University.
Students must submit a portfolio of at least eight (8) pieces of original artwork. As determined by the art faculty, the winner will receive a four-year renewable art scholarship and a Housing Grant to study art, art education, graphic design, illustration, digital media, or art therapy at West Liberty University. Housing grants cover at least 80% of the total room cost and pay nothing to the board. Second and third-place awards of tuition scholarships and housing waivers may be granted if available and appropriate.
