Pleasants County Middle School

Thank you to the PCMS Student Council for hosting our Veterans Day Presentation on Monday! We were honored to welcome and recognize the many veterans who joined us for this special event. Your service, sacrifice, and dedication are deeply appreciated — today and every day. ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #PCMSProud

PCMS LSIC Meeting When: Tuesday, November 18th at 4:00 PM Where: PCMS IMC

Ms. Hamrick’s 6th grade science classes explored the fascinating phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses by creating hands-on models. Using globes to represent Earth, styrofoam balls for the Moon, and flashlights as the Sun, students demonstrated how the alignment of these celestial bodies causes eclipses. This interactive activity helped them visualize the positions and shadows involved, making complex concepts easier to understand and fun to learn.

PCMS PTO Meeting When: Wednesday, November 12th at 4:00 PM Where: PCMS IMC All individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Reminder- No School on Tuesday, November 11, as we honor our country's Veterans.

We are so proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Students of the Week! These Minutemen have shown excellence in academics, leadership, and positive behavior, and they truly set an example for their peers. 🌟 👏 Keep up the amazing work — we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! #StudentOfTheWeek #PCMSProud

Exploring creativity through technology! Students in Ms. Binegar’s STEAM Class are using Adobe Express on their iPads to design digital “All About Me” posters — combining art, science, and innovation.

📢 PCMS November & December Newsletter is here! 🎉

Check out all the exciting updates and upcoming events happening at Pleasants County Middle School! From Red Ribbon Week celebrations and Halloween Window Wars 🧙‍♀️🎃 to Veteran’s Day Programs, Tutoring, and Communities in Schools “Deer Hunting Season” activities 🦌—there’s a lot happening this fall!

💡 Don’t miss the important dates for basketball season, picture makeups, holiday breaks, and more!
Plus, our Communities in Schools Coordinator, Mrs. Maston, has shared valuable family and community resources available to support our students and families this holiday season. ❤️

📄 View the full newsletter below to stay informed and connected with all things PCMS!

#PCMS #PleasantsCountySchools #MinutemenPride #CommunityInSchools #StayConnected

PCMS PTO Meeting When: Wednesday, November 12th at 4:00 PM Where: PCMS IMC All individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Drop 2025 winning teams! 🥇🎉 Great job to all participants for your creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills! 💪 #PCMSProud #PumpkinDrop2025 1st Place - Braelyn Colvin, Baelyn Eisenbarth, Allyeah George 2nd Place - 2 Way Tie Bennett Leithead, Luke Bennett, Layne Hendershot, Easton Colvin Lilly Bailey, Alivia Tucker, Kaylee Cunningham, Kate Strimer, Olivia Childers 3rd Place - 3 Way Tie Fiona McMullen, Brody Bills, Natalie Harper, Reece Bolin Cooper Fickiesen, Eli Nichols, Braylon Moss, James Collins Elli Colvin, Bentley Revel, D.H., Daylen Davis Thank you to VISTRA Pleasants Power Plant and United Rentals for your continued support of the PCMS Pumpkin Drop!

🎯 Career Exploration at PCMS! 🎯 Today, our 8th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore future careers in a whole new way! Workforce WV visited PCMS to guide students through career exploration activities using virtual reality (VR) headsets. Students were able to experience hands-on simulations of different professions — from healthcare to skilled trades — giving them a glimpse into potential future career paths. A big thank you to Workforce WV for bringing this engaging and educational experience to our students! 🌟💼🧠 #PCMS #CareerExploration #WorkforceWV #VirtualReality #FutureReady

📣 PCMS PTO Fundraiser Pickup! 🎉

Our PTO Fundraiser orders will be delivered on Wednesday, November 5!
🕜 Pickup Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 510 Riverview Drive, Belmont, WV 26134

If you can’t make it during that time:
⭐ Call the school to see if your student can bring it home.
⭐ Please park in the front lot when picking up. (If you arrive between 3:10–4:00 PM, use visitor parking by the playground due to bus traffic.)

💙 Thank you for your continued support of the PCMS PTO!

#PCMSProud #PTOSupport #FundraiserPickup

🎉 Exciting News, PCMS! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Pleasants County Middle School has received $1,500 through the Keep the Ball Rolling initiative, a partnership between L&S Toyota, the Pack Family Foundation, Wing 2 Wing Foundation, the United Way of Central WV, and the West Virginia Department of Education. These funds will help us provide essential items for our students — including food, clothing, shoes, coats, and hygiene products — ensuring that every student has what they need to succeed. 💙 A huge thank you to these amazing organizations for their continued commitment to supporting West Virginia students and families. Together, we’re keeping the ball rolling toward brighter futures! 🏫💫 #KeepTheBallRolling #PCMSProud #CommunitySupport #WestVirginiaStrong

We are so proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Students of the Week! These Minutemen have shown excellence in academics, leadership, and positive behavior, and they truly set an example for their peers. 🌟 👏 Keep up the amazing work — we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! #StudentOfTheWeek #PCMSProud

Student Council Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest winner: Braelyn Colvin…Most Creative Pumpkin…$20 Smith Candy gift card.

🎃 7th and 8th Grade 🎃 Red Ribbon Week Fun at PCMS! Today, students “Scared Away the Drugs” as part of Red Ribbon Week! 👻 Students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade dressed up and showed their creativity. Awards were given for Best Group, Best Costume Duo, Scariest, Most Original, Best Overall, and Funniest costumes. Great job, PCMS students, for showing your spirit and commitment to making positive choices! 💪❤️

🎃5th and 6th Grade 🎃 Red Ribbon Week Fun at PCMS! Today, students “Scared Away the Drugs” as part of Red Ribbon Week! 👻 Students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade dressed up and showed their creativity. Awards were given for Best Group, Best Costume Duo, Scariest, Most Original, Best Overall, and Funniest costumes. Great job, PCMS students, for showing your spirit and commitment to making positive choices! 💪❤️

Reminder -
🎃🕸️ Halloween Wars are coming! 👻💀

Get ready for some spooky fun on Friday, October 31st!
The Yearbook staff will be taking Polaroid pictures 📸 and selling candy bags 🍬 during Halloween Wars!

📅 Date: October 31, 2025
📸 Polaroid Pictures: $3
🍭 Candy Bags: $2

Don’t miss your chance to capture a hauntingly good memory and grab some sweet treats! 👀🕷️

#HalloweenWars #YearbookFun #SpookySeason #PCMSProud

During Red Ribbon Week, students proudly took the Red Ribbon Pledge to live healthy, drug-free lives and make positive choices for their future.