Reminder- All Schools and Offices are Closed on Friday, November 10 to observe Veterans Day.
St. Marys High Blue Devils will host East Hardy this Saturday, Nov. 11th at 1:30 pm for the 1st round of the WVSSAC High School football playoffs sponsored by Toyota. The gates will open at 11:30 am. Digital tickets can be purchased online using the following link:
https://gofan.co/event/1217657?schoolId=WV2266
Additionally, if you are concerned about having cell service to access your tickets, the same tickets CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE using a debit/credit card. St. Marys High will have card readers available to purchase state playoff tickets at the gate, but you must use a debit/credit card. Please come early to allow for time to purchase tickets digitally.
Also, there is limited handicap parking by the main gate. If you need assistance, please have someone drop you off at the yellow gate and we can assist you with our golf cart. We will have someone tending the gate if you need any assistance or have any questions.
Finally, there are no senior passes or school passes permitted; only WVSSAC passes are allowed at a WVSSAC playoff event.
Thanks and we hope to see you at Bill Hanlin Stadium on Saturday!
Good afternoon, Schools and Offices are closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
St. Marys High School has announced the lists of honor for the first nine-weeks of the 2023-24 school year.
https://smhsargus.com/5591/news/1st-nine-weeks-honor-roll-2/
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
The SMHS Cheerleaders invite you to their Community Reveal TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in the SMHS gym. They will provide a look at their routines for Saturday's Region 1 competition. This year's regional competition is at Wheeling Park High School on Nov 4th,2023. Gates will open for spectators and family at 5 pm, competition will begin at 6 pm for Single A. There will be NO ticket sales at the event, you MUST purchase your tickets in advance. Adults are $7.00 and students are $5.00. Please support our defending LKC Champion cheer squad as they attempt to make school history and become our first cheer team to qualify for the state championship competition this December. Here is the link:
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohio.hometownticketing.com%2Fembed%2Fall%3Fschools%3D12&data=05%7C01%7Chmeeks%40k12.wv.us%7C44a50a4c490c426beae808dbd71b44d5%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C638340284336727377%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EQuDoMePitedyMajwRIoIm0PIuTySqh8DLG%2Fn2x0E9Y%3D&reserved=0
The #6 ranked Blue Devils football team plays tomorrow night at Ravenswood. The kick off at Ravenswood is 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! Let's go!!!!!
St. Marys Flu Vaccine Clinic Update
Please see the image for the Progressive Veterans Program times and locations
St. Marys High School STARS group and Leo Club are sponsoring a care bag drive for the month of October and November. This fundraiser is in honor of all Pleasants County residents as well as both students and staff of SMHS who survivors of cancer are or in memory of those who lost their battle to Cancer. Care bags are given to patients who are undergoing Chemotherapy to help not only ease the physical pain related to chemotherapy but also the emotional strain that might occur. Bags are filled with a variety of items as but not limited to:
a colorful bag to take to chemo (or a small duffel for the guy on your list).
a soft, fleecy throw blanket to keep warm during chemo or in front of the TV (fleece is a good choice for texture and because it is easily washed);
unscented moisture lock gloves — chemo can dry out your skin.
unscented hydrating therapy socks — make sure they are soft and not too tight around the ankles.
unscented moisturizers — full-size for home use and travel size for the car, purse, or bag.
unscented soap (e.g., Dove moisture bars).
tissues.
unflavored lip balm.
assorted candies — this may or may not be a hit, but at the very least can be shared with visiting friends or family.
an iPod loaded with favorite music.
light-reading materials like magazines or a book of short stories.
crossword puzzles, and games.
These bags will be donated to Marietta Memorial Strecker Cancer Center and Camden Clark Medical Center to bring comfort to all patients during their treatments.
SMHS staff and students would like to invite community members of Pleasants County to participate in this fundraiser during tonight's home game against Tyler County
A white table will be set up by the Athletic Booster as well as the Band Booster concession stand where any donations can be left, simply drop off the items listed above.
**Please note this does not preclude admission charge for St. Marys football games**
Reminder that tonight's game vs Tyler Consolidated will kick off at 7:30 p.m. We will honor any senior in band, cheer and football tonight. Senior recognition will be approximately 7 p.m. We will again offer digital ticketing at the gate through GoFan; adults' total cost is $6 and students' $5, cash tickets are $7 adults and $5 students. You may also purchase your ticket in advance through GoFan with the link below. Thank you and come support your state ranked Blue Devils in our last regular season home game!
https://gofan.co/event/1079897?schoolId=WV2266
Good Luck SMHS Cross Country as they leave for the state meet!
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
This is a reminder that all freshmen, sophomores and juniors at St. Marys High School will be taking the PSAT assessment on Wednesday, Oct. 25. All students should arrive to school early or on time in order to be ready to begin the assessment at 8:30 a.m. Please encourage students to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast to be ready to do their best on this assessment. Please assure that all students bring their i-pads and they are fully charged. We will provide breakfast for any student who would like to have breakfast at school. The testing will be concluded at approximately 11:30 a.m. The students will be served lunch following the testing.
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.
Veteran's Day Assemblies to be held throughout Pleasants County.
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
