CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK
In honor of those we lost, September 11, 2001.
Congratulations to our staff and students on their hard work!
All Schools and Buildings are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the time with family!
**Update to Monday's SMHS J.V. Football Game**
The SMHS JV Football home on Monday, Sept. 6th, 2021 has been moved to a 6 PM start (rather than 10 AM.) Also, we will now be playing Wahama instead of Ravenswood.
PCS will send home student score reports for the Spring 2021 GSA on Friday, September 3.
Guides for understanding the score reports are available at: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/525559
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.
PCS will send home Spring 2021 GSA Results on Friday, September 3.
Please see the image for details.
Attention parents: This is a reminder that there are 3 state health requirements for all 7th grade and 12th grade students due this year. A 30-day grace period has been issued in order to obtain these. The grace period will end on Friday, September 17. Students can legally not attend school without evidence of required vaccinations. Again, those vaccinations are proof of a tetanus booster and meningitis shot. Also required is proof of a physical or well child exam which has to have been done within the last year. A dental checkup is the 3rd requirement which has to have been done within the last year. Please call your school and talk with the nurse for any questions or concerns. Documents can be faxed to either school. PCMS fax number is 304-665-2451. SMHS fax number is 304-684-3859. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The Heisman High School Scholarship program will recognize a winner from each high school in the nation that has student participation in the Program by way of application. The top male and female applicants from each state will be awarded $1,000. Among the
top male and female applicants from each state, the twelve (12) most outstanding will be identified as national finalists and win at least $2,000. Of the national finalists, a male and a female winner will be selected as the winner of the $10,000 National Heisman High School Scholarship. Community-minded scholar-athletes can learn more and apply at https://heismanscholarship.com.
The SMHS Cross Country had a strong showing at the Autumn Classic. The Lady Devils finished 2nd overall lead by Virginia Haddox’s 3rd place finish. Adam Bennett was our first runner in for the boys at this record attended event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoviVsogBMA
Check out this video that gives a glimpse of the SMHS students' first day of school.
We are looking for a qualified Math Teacher for St. Marys High School!
Reminder: Early College Night is August 18th
We will be taking applications for the following jobs/ extra duty positions until Friday, August 20. (see image)
Attention: Athletic Boosters, Band Patrons, & School Support Groups- new gudiance has been released for those who handle food in concession stands by the Health Department. See the image for details on a class offering.
At the Opening of School Meeting, the following individuals were recognized by Superintendent Wells, Board President Straight, and Pleasants Co. Bank:
Nurses Jan Smitley and Keri Straight;
Retirees Kathy McHenry, Mindy Bussey, Eric Cunningham;
Teacher of the Year Tyler Satterfield;
Svc. Personnel of the Year Neal Hearn.
Thank you also to all of our business partners in education!
At the Opening of School Meeting, the following individuals were recognized by Superintendent Wells, Board President Straight, and Pleasants Co. Bank:
Nurses Jan Smitley and Keri Straight;
Retirees Kathy McHenry, Mindy Bussey, Eric Cunningham;
Teacher of the Year Tyler Satterfield;
Svc. Personnel of the Year Neal Hearn.
Thank you also to all of our business partners in education!
All school and district offices will not open until 10:30 AM on Friday, August 13 due to staff meetings.
We have been asked by the WV Department of Education to share the Broadband Enhancement Councils’ Speed Test link. Please take the time to run this speed test from your home internet in hopes of providing data points that may help someday improve broadband in our area. https://broadband.wv.gov/west-virginia-internet-speed-test/
Attention parents: If your student is entering Pre-K, Kindergarten (new enrollees) 2nd, 7th, or 12th grades in the fall, they have certain health requirements that will be due before they can attend (WVCode 16-3-4 and 64CSR95).
Pre-K Requirements:
-A dental exam and Health Check screening (physical well child exam from medical provider)
These exams must have been completed within 1 year prior to enrollment date.
-Hepatitis B- 3 doses
-Dtap 4 doses
-Varicella 1 dose
-IPV 3 doses
-MMR 1 dose
New Enrollees of Kindergarten (those who have not attended Pre-K)
-A dental exam and Health Check screening (physical well child exam from medical provider).
These exams must have been completed within 1 year prior to enrollment date.
-Dtap 4 doses (last dose must be after 4th birthday)
-IPV 3 doses (last dose must be after 4th birthday)
-MMR 2 doses
-Varicella 2 doses
-Hepatits B 3 doses
2nd Grade Requirements:
-A dental exam and Health Check screening (physical well child exam from medical provider).
These exams must have been completed within 1 year prior to enrollment date.
7th Grade Requirements:
-A dental exam and Health Check screening (physical well child exam from medical provider).
These exams must have been completed within 1 year prior to enrollment date.
-Tdap (tetanus booster)
-MCV4 (meningitis)
12th Grade Requirements:
-A dental exam and Health Check screening (physical well child exam from medical provider).
These exams must have been completed within 1 year prior to enrollment date.
-Tdap (tetanus booster)
-MCV4 (meningitis booster) Must be given after 16th birthday
Records can be dropped off at your child’s school or faxed to the school.
Please call your child’s school nurse if you have any questions.