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.
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
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
As you know, we are in the process of implementing the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program. If you are interested in learning about the implementation steps, please look at this resource:
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/Training%20Materials/Miscellaneous_Resources/Why%20the%20OBPP%20Works.pdf
PCS is in the process of implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in all four schools. The OBPP is backed by over 40 years of research and has been recognized as the most extensively studied bullying prevention program of its kind. For information on the research visit: https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/effectiveness.php
PCS would like to introduce our new Bullying Prevention Program: Olweus. PCS began the "phase-in" process of implementation over the summer, and it will be fully implemented in January 2024.
Information About Olweus Bullying Prevention: https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/
Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will be bringing home some important information in their school folder this evening. Please check their folder and contact the office of Belmont Elementary School if you have any questions.
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
West Virginia School Service Personnel Day- September 22, 2023
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
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
Individual Score Reports will be sent home with students today, September 14, 2023, for the GSA (for current students in grades 4-9) and SAT-School Day (for current students in grade 12.)
For more information, please visit this news article:
https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/1240492
Individual Score Reports will be sent home with students today, September 14, 2023, for the GSA (for current students in grades 4-9) and SAT-School Day (for current students in grade 12.) For more information, please visit this news article: https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/article/1240492
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.