The following students have been accepted into their desired programs at MOVTI for the 2025-2026 school year. Students had to complete an application which included references as well as complete an interview with MOVTI instructors. In addition, students had to meet with their high school counselor regarding their desire to attend the MOVTI for the 2025-2026 school year to be fully accepted.
St. Marys High School is pleased to announce the following:
Automotive Technology
Hunter West
Kye Smith
Brady Price
Ace Boley
Kandyce Boley
Hope Bunner
Carpentry
Jeremiah DeMoss
Ayden Trunk
Brock Waggoner
Braedon Bailey
Brady Biles
Information Systems
Wesley Williamson
Liam Loughner
Diesel Technology
Isaac Kimball
Greg Jemison
Garrett Gorrell
Halleigh Taylor
Alivia Leek
Jacob Renkovish
Emergency Medical Preparedness
Kendra Williamson
Adalyn Mayle
Isabella Courtney
Lilly Wiley
Shane Deweese
Memorial Health Systems will be offering free sports physicals on Friday, June 6th from 1pm-5pm @ SMHS. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
2025-2026 Sports Physicals Memorial Health System- Department of Sports Medicine
Friday, June 6th; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: St. Marys High School – Gymnasium Physicals are offered for 6th-12th grade students at no cost. Physicals are by appointment only. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A4AD2FA5FAC43-55311893-stmarys
Please bring your completed physical with you to your scheduled appointment.
Physical forms can be found on the WVSSAC Website, under the Sports Medicine Tab: Physical Form and in the main office. You will be turned away if your form is not completed, including parent or guardian signature. Do not participate in physical activity or drink caffeine 2 hours prior to your appointment. Questions? Please contact Tanner Bleakley, MS, AT: levbleakley@mhsystem.org
Class of 2025 Early College Students, in order to receive college credit through the institution that you are attending post high school graduation, you must request a transcript be sent from WVUP. To do this go to wvup.edu, click on:
*Services at the top
*Registar/records
Scroll down to Transcript Requests then
Click on : Click Here To Access The National Student Clearinghouse
For the school: Type West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Click: Order Transcript
put in your information (for date attended 2022-2025
The college and or university you are attending will be the institution you are sending your transcript to for example Marshall University.
If you need help, please email me at lrinard@k12.wv.us or stop by the high school between 8:30am and 3pm
St. Marys High is pleased to announce that for the 3rd time, it has gained Champion of College and Access and Success, 2022, 2024 and 2025
What does it take to be a champion?
College for West Virginia (CFWV) coordinates three annual college-planning milestones to help students in West Virginia plan their pathway to education or training beyond high school.
High schools that successfully participate in all three of these pathway events will be recognized as a CFWV Champion of College Access and Success.
The three milestones are College Application & Exploration Week, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Campaign, and College Decision Day. Each of these milestones has specific components to help college-bound students in West Virginia transition to college.
Why this matters
These initiatives are more important now than ever to West Virginia. According to the West Virginia's Climb initiative, in the near future, we will need at least 60% of West Virginians to hold a certificate or degree in order to meet workforce demands. However, in 2016, only 31% of West Virginians held an associate degree or higher.
Memorial Health Systems will be offering free sports physicals on Friday, June 6th from 1pm-5pm @ SMHS. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
2025-2026 Sports Physicals Memorial Health System- Department of Sports Medicine
Friday, June 6th; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: St. Marys High School – Gymnasium Physicals are offered for 6th-12th grade students at no cost. Physicals are by appointment only. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A4AD2FA5FAC43-55311893-stmarys
Please bring your completed physical with you to your scheduled appointment.
Physical forms can be found on the WVSSAC Website, under the Sports Medicine Tab: Physical Form and in the main office. You will be turned away if your form is not completed, including parent or guardian signature. Do not participate in physical activity or drink caffeine 2 hours prior to your appointment. Questions? Please contact Tanner Bleakley, MS, AT: levbleakley@mhsystem.org
Congratulations to MOVTI and St. Marys High School graduates, Gunner Luzader and Brayden Heasley, on signing with the WV Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Program! These two are beginning an exciting journey with Local 1085, where they’ll receive training and hands-on experience through LiUNA’s respected program.
With competitive wages, great benefits, and a clear path to a successful career in the skilled trades, Brayden and Gunner are well on their way. The skills and experience they gained through Career & Technical Education at MOVTI have laid a strong foundation for this next step, and we’re excited to see where their hard work takes them! #thisisCTE
Farm to School Agrication program which is four, 2 week sessions for up to 80 participants grades 9-12. Students get to learn, work, and do a lot of cool stuff here at the Riverhawk Farm over the two week periods.
Upon completion of the program, students get a $500 stipend.
If they have any questions contact Hannah Morgan at hannah.morgan@wvup.edu
Happy Last Day of School, Students!
Congratulations to Ella Bullman, St. Marys High School is extremely proud to announce that Ella has successfully tried out and made the Marshall University, Division 1, Cheerleading team! Ella’s hard work has not gone unnoticed and SMHS will continue to cheer her on ! GO HERD! 💚 🤍
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 Emma Grace Kirby; she was just notified that she received a 2,500-dollar scholarship from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. A formal announcement will be made at a Scholarship Announcement Ceremony held on July 28 in Washington, D.C. Ms. Kirby and her family received a formal invitation to attend. Here at St. Mary High School, we are incredibly proud of Emma and the rest of her classmates for their hard work regarding scholarships. The new total regarding scholarship money for the Class of 2025 is now bringing their formal total to 3,565,185.
Please note that Ms. Kirby did an exceptional job applying for scholarships; her hard work is paying off. Ms. Kirby plans to attend Marietta College in the fall and major in biology. Her overall goal is to participate in medical school and become a pediatrician.
Memorial Health Systems will be offering free sports physicals on Friday, June 6th from 1pm-5pm @ SMHS. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
2025-2026 Sports Physicals Memorial Health System- Department of Sports Medicine
Friday, June 6th; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: St. Marys High School – Gymnasium Physicals are offered for 6th-12th grade students at no cost. Physicals are by appointment only. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A4AD2FA5FAC43-55311893-stmarys
Please bring your completed physical with you to your scheduled appointment.
Physical forms can be found on the WVSSAC Website, under the Sports Medicine Tab: Physical Form and in the main office. You will be turned away if your form is not completed, including parent or guardian signature. Do not participate in physical activity or drink caffeine 2 hours prior to your appointment. Questions? Please contact Tanner Bleakley, MS, AT: levbleakley@mhsystem.org
As the academic year draws to a close, anticipation is building for the upcoming graduation ceremony honoring the accomplishments of the St. Marys High School Class of 2025. Scheduled for May 25th at 7:00 p.m., the event will take place at Bill Hanlin Stadium, where students, families, faculty, and community members will gather to celebrate this important milestone.
This year’s graduation marks not only the end of an educational chapter but also the beginning of new journeys for the 82 members of the graduating class. Many have spent years preparing for this moment—balancing rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges to reach this significant goal.
As is tradition, the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the graduating class will speak during the commencement ceremony. St. Marys High School is proud to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Class of 2025:
Class of 2025 Valedictorians
Addison Grace Davis, daughter of Sean Davis and Dr. Heather Straight of St. Marys, WV
Ryleigh LaShae Haught, daughter of Ryan and Tammy Haught of St. Marys, WV
Preston Charles Lawhon, son of Melissa and Marty Lawhon of St. Marys, WV
Mary Beth Morrison, daughter of Darlena Morrison and Steve Bills, and the late Justin Morrison of St. Marys, WV
Trenton Douglas Renner, son of Doug and Lori Renner of Friendly, WV
Brodrick Cole Rice, son of Jerry and Julie Rice of St. Marys, WV
Brady Alton Rinard, son of Jeremy and Loura Rinard of Belmont, WV
Kyleigh Alexus Rupert, daughter of Chet and Heather Rupert of St. Marys, WV
Emma Maxine Weikart, daughter of Michelle Weikart of St. Marys, WV, and Christopher Weikart of North Carolina
Class of 2025 Salutatorians
Savannah Marie Keife, daughter of Glen and Crystal Keife of St. Marys, WV
Emma Grace Kirby, daughter of Scott and Shawn Kirby of Waverly, WV
St. Marys High School extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements are truly commendable. We celebrate this milestone with pride and look forward to all the great things you will accomplish in the future. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
Congratulations to Trenton Douglas Renner, who was notified today of receiving the Albert Yanni Scholarship. The Albert Yanni Scholarship is offered to graduating high school students who are pursuing a professional certification. Students with a high attendance record and strong academics are encouraged to apply. Trenton will continue with his studies in nursing at WVUP following high school graduation. Trenton attended MOVTI for the Advanced Medical Program and also earned his Patient Care Tech from WVUP prior to high school graduation. Congratulations Trenton Douglas Renner on your scholarship !
Seniors; this is a reminder that the mandatory walking practice is tomorrow, the 20th. It will be held on the football field and will start at 10 a.m. Students cannot leave until the administration dismisses; however, this should only be until 11 a.m.
If you are attending the Kings Island trip on Wednesday, Mrs. Rinard needs a permission slip tomorrow, as the final count is due tomorrow.
Wednesday the 21st is the Senior Trip to Kings Island. Admission is provided to students, as well as an unlimited meal and drink voucher. Students need to check the weather and dress appropriately, as it is supposed to be cold with possible rain. Students will need to report to the high school by 6:15 a.m. and go to the commons.
Thursday the 22nd is mandatory walking practice again at 10 a.m. This will be held on the football field unless there is rain, in which case students need to report to the gym. All students giving speeches must follow walking practice to practice speaking and using the microphone.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, May 19th is the Senior Awards Day at SMHS. All seniors need to be in the gym by 8:00 a.m. in their cap and gown and professional dress. The Senior Awards Day and Scholarship Ceremony is open to all families and will begin in the auditorium at 8:30 a.m. Any guests must sign in with the office. We are looking forward to a great day celebrating the achievements of our seniors at SMHS!
May 18th is Speech Pathologist Day!
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
Reminder: The Annual Sports Reception to honor SMHS Athletic participants from 2024-25 will be held tomorrow, May 15th in the SMHS Auditorium beginning at 6 pm. Coaches, athletes, parents, friends and family are invited to a small reception before the awards start that is sponsored by the SMHS Athletic boosters. At 6 pm, we will begin recognizing each sports participants and award varsity letters achieved this year. Please come join us as we celebrate another great year of SMHS Athletics!
