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
TUTORWV: The State of West Virginia entered into a partnership with Tutor.com to provide expert online tutoring, test prep, and job support for West Virginia public library patrons across the state. TutorWV.com is available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at no cost for West Virginians of all ages.
Boys and Girls Club of Pleasants County is CLOSED today (November 1st.) Please make sure you make other arrangements for your child if they were scheduled to go to the club. Thank you!
St. Marys Flu Vaccine Clinic Update
Please see the image for the Progressive Veterans Program times and locations
ATTENTION Pleasants County students, parents, and school staff! The Ritchie Regional Health Center School-Based Wellness Center at St. Marys High School is having an all-day Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, November 1, from 7:30am-4pm. Please call 304-643-4005 to schedule an appointment today.
For your convenience, you can complete our online consent form after the appointment is made (https://form.jotform.com/232983778089174).
Thank you!
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
As part of the ESSA, we are required to provide information to parents that they can share with their children on Cyber Safety that is in addition to Cyber Safety that is taught in the school. PCS Recommends using the resources on Common Sense Media at commonsense.org (click on parenting for parent-specific resources.) We also recommend using the following resource for parents to talk to their children about Copyright and Fair Use on the internet:
https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/1304647
Recently, the WVDE released its Accountability Report. The report assesses each county based on the criteria in the "Balanced Scorecard" as well as the "operational effectiveness" of the district. The state examines 11 indicators. PCS was one of six counties in the state to achieve "green" status with no areas “on watch” from the state! Thank you to our staff, students, and board members who all played a part in meeting these 11 indicators.
Congratulations to the "Pride of St. Marys," the SMHS Band and Director Bridgette Bowen-Casto!
October 16-20 is National School Bus Safety Week.
Please see the following tips for bus safety from the National Association for Pupil Transportation: https://www.napt.org/files/NSBSW/Bus%20Stop%20Safety%20Tips-2016update.pdf
JC Films will be recording at the HoCo dance Sat Oct 14th for the "Faith, Family, Football" movie. Students permitted to be filmed MUST HAVE A SIGNED FORM. A picture of a signed copy may be airdropped at the door or a physical copy submitted.
Parents this is reminder that this Friday is an early dismissal day. School will be dismissing at 1:00 p.m. Parents of younger children need to have someone available to pick them up from the school bus. If you have any questions, please contact your school. Thank you.
Friday, October 13 is an Early Dismissal.
Our Bullying Prevention Program, Olweus, has several resources that students, staff, and families can read. Topics include- Why Address Bullying?, Definition, Types of Bullying, Roles Students Play, and Prevalence.
These can make great discussion points when discussing how to prevent and address bullying issues. Access the resources at:
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/bullyinginfo.php
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
As we were to phase-in our new bullying prevention program, students in grades 3-12 will be asked to participate in the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire during the first two weeks of October. The information from this questionnaire will help guide our school staff members in implementing the OBPP effectively in our schools. Parents were notified of their right to opt out of having their student participate in this questionnaire in September.
Employees,
We apologize for the short notice, but we just received this information today.
Open Enrollment for 2023 will be conducted next week by American Fidelity. As required by the IRS, all employees must review Section 125 plans annually. An email will be sent to your school email with a link to schedule an appointment. Locations can schedule appointments on the following days: St. Marys High School and Pleasants County Middle School- Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10. Transportation, Maintenance, and the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute- Wednesday, October 11. Belmont Elementary and St. Marys Elementary- Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13. Central Office- Friday, October 13. Again, please log in to your school email to schedule an appointment as required by IRS Section 125.
Thank you.
Parents:
This is a reminder of the Parent Notification of the Student Bullying Questionnaire for grades 3-12.
Please see this article for more information: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/1260622
Why is our new Bullying Prevention Program called “Olweus?”
It is named after Dan Olweus, PhD, who is recognized as the ”founding father” of research on bullying. His book, "Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do," has been translated into more than 25 languages!
More information: https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/history.php
