Friday, March 17 is an Early Dismissal.
Congratulations to junior Willow Peyton who earned First Runner-Up at the State Poetry Out Loud competition this past weekend.
Poetry Out Loud is a national contest, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation, in which high school students memorize and recite poetry for an audience. The competition begins on a school-wide or local organization level, with the winners at each school advancing to the statewide competition.
Please see the image for the revised end-of-school schedule. Please note, if we would have to cancel school for any type of weather emergency (flooding, etc.) between now and the end of school, this may change.
Pleasants County will be on a 2-hour delay on Tue. Mar. 14, 2023.
Please see the image for current job vacancies. Instructions/ Downloadable Forms: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/instructions-and-forms/194249
Postings: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/job--postings/194251
Please see the image for the school schedule for April 2-15.
(Please note, this is subject to change if we would have excessive emergency cancellations between now and April 2. If this happens, we will post an update.)
Boys' Basketball Regional game 3-7-23 at Williamstown ticket information.
The boys' basketball game vs Williamstown tomorrow will tip off at 7 p.m. The WVSSAC will again be selling digital tickets only. Williamstown High has the capability of selling tickets at the gate ONLY if you are using a debit or credit card. There are NO CASH sells at the gate. Below is the link to purchase online with GOFAN. Thank you.
https://gofan.co/app/events/938057?schoolId=WVSSAC
SMHS is pleased to announce that Maddie Steele was the Western Regional 2023 Math Field Day Top Scorer for Pleasants County in 7th-9th grade. In addition Ian Niemczyk was the Western Regional 2023 Math Field Day Top Scorer for Pleasants County in 10th-12th grade. SMHS teachers and administration are proud of these students for these accomplishments.
On March 2, Kyle Jones performed in the Honors Recital at the WV Music Educators Assoc. State Conference. Participants in the Honors Recital are selected from those who receive a rating of 1- Superior and a State Nomination at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Kyle was accompanied by Mrs. Nancy Weber, pianist, a music teacher/ choir director at PCMS and BES. He is the son of Steven and Kristi Jones. Mr. Jones is the band director/ music teacher at PCMS and Mrs. Jones is a Title 1 Reading and Math Teacher at SMES. Kyle will also perform in the All-State Band as first chair F Horn and a four-year All-State Musician.
Dear Parents,
Sign-ups for the pep buses are still available through Friday for students to attend the Girls' state tournament game next Wednesday, 3-8-23 at 9:30 am in the Charleston Civic Center. Tickets will be available on Monday and must me purchased in the office by Tuesday 3-7-23; their cost is $6.00. Students will stop for lunch after the game on Wednesday, so they can bring money or sack lunches will be available upon request. Students must be dropped off on Wednesday by 7:10 am, so the buses can depart by 7:15 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the commons that morning. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Meeks at SMHS, 304-684-3272.
St. Marys High School is pleased to announce that Maddie Steele was the Western Regional 2023 Math Field Day Top Score for grades 7th-9th. Ian Neimcyzk in addition was the Western Regional 2023 Math Field Day Top Score for Grades 10th-12th. St. Marys High School teachers and administration are very proud of both students.
Congratulations to the Lady Devils Basketball team for their successful win over Ritchie County last night!
The athletic boosters are selling state tournament shirts. Due to the quick turn-around, we need sizes no later than Thursday, March 2 by 9:00 am to ensure we have the shirts ready for Monday, March 6.
Below is a picture of the shirt design.
$20 for Youth Small -XL, $22 for 2X-4X.
Please contact Jacque Evans at 724-366-2286 or message her on messenger.
The shirts will be available for pick up on Monday evening at the high school; an exact time will be posted on Monday.
March is "Music in our Schools" Month!
Today we would like to recognize those who have been selected as All-State Musicians for 2023. They will perform later this week in their respective concerts during the WV State Conference for The National Association for Music Education.
Congratulations to the 2023 Young Writers Winners- County Level! They will be honored in Charleston on May 5, 2023.
Instructions/ Downloadable Forms: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/instructions-and-forms/194249
Girls' Basketball Regional 2-28-23;
St. Marys Lady Devils will host the Lady Rebels from Ritchie County tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. The WVSSAC mandates the use of digital ticketing for their events, please use the link provided to purchase your ticket through GoFan. It is our understanding that if you download the GOFAN app to your phone, it is easier to redeem the tickets at the event site, than by using your email only. Adult tickets are $8.00 and students aged 1st grade and above have $5.00 tickets available. GoFan does have a service fee added to each ticket. No one will be turned away at the gate for the event. Information will be provided at the gate to help with your digital purchase and Mr. Meeks will be available at the gate to assist entrance for anyone that are unable to purchase their tickets digitally.
Ticket link:
https://gofan.co/app/events/926568?schoolId=WVSSAC
Please see the image for current job vacancies. Instructions/ Downloadable Forms: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/instructions-and-forms/194249
Postings: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/employment/job--postings/194251
Congratulations to our Lady Devils on their 54-47 Sectional win over Wheeling Central on Friday night. They will now host Ritchie Co. on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023 at 7 pm in the Region 1 Co-Final to earn a trip to Charleston next week. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will start at 7 p.m. The WVSSAC post season play mandates no artificial noise makers, or banners. The WVSSAC utilizes digital ticketing through GOFAN and the link is enclosed. If you have questions on purchasing tickets or need assistance, or you have any questions about spectator rules, please contact Mr. Meeks at the high school, after 12:30 pm on Monday. Thank you and Go Lady Devils!
Digital link to purchase tickets
https://gofan.co/app/events/926568?schoolId=WVSSAC
**Repost** (This was first announced on Jan. 27.)
CALENDAR CHANGE FOR APRIL- Students will not report on April 11, 2022.
Please see the image for details.
