Academy Day 2026 will be held for any and all students, parents, guardians and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval).
There will be representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
No Registration Required.
Charleston Area
Saturday, September 19, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Jefferson High School
4141 Flowing Springs Road Shenandoah Junction, WV
25443
Sunday, September 20, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: University High School
131 Bakers Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
Saturday, September 26, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: South Charleston HS
1 Eagle Way
S. Charleston, WV 25309
Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy or ROTC program are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend and encourage middle and high school aged students and parents to attend.
Representatives will be ready to answer questions regarding the educational, physical and recreational requirements to attend these prestigious institutions or obtain an ROTC scholarship. Our office will also address the nomination process. Below is a flyer regarding Academy Day 2026 that you are welcome to forward, print, post (Facebook, Schoology, newsletters, etc.), and/or distribute.
Feel free to contact Kali Vernon with any questions. Thank you for your time and assistance!
Kali Vernon
Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito
United Center
500 Virginia Street East
Suite 950
Charleston, WV 25301
304.347.5372 Phone
304.347.5371 Fax
There will be representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
No Registration Required.
Charleston Area
Saturday, September 19, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Jefferson High School
4141 Flowing Springs Road Shenandoah Junction, WV
25443
Sunday, September 20, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: University High School
131 Bakers Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
Saturday, September 26, 2026: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: South Charleston HS
1 Eagle Way
S. Charleston, WV 25309
Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy or ROTC program are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend and encourage middle and high school aged students and parents to attend.
Representatives will be ready to answer questions regarding the educational, physical and recreational requirements to attend these prestigious institutions or obtain an ROTC scholarship. Our office will also address the nomination process. Below is a flyer regarding Academy Day 2026 that you are welcome to forward, print, post (Facebook, Schoology, newsletters, etc.), and/or distribute.
Feel free to contact Kali Vernon with any questions. Thank you for your time and assistance!
Kali Vernon
Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito
United Center
500 Virginia Street East
Suite 950
Charleston, WV 25301
304.347.5372 Phone
304.347.5371 Fax
Schedule change for JV Football: Tomorrow's scheduled home JV Football game has been changed. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we could not play the scheduled opponent here at St. Marys High. We were able to find a school able to play tomorrow. JV Football will now play at Belpre, OH and the game time has been moved back to 11 a.m. to allow for travel considerations. Thankful for Belpre, OH to accommodate us and we look forward to hosting their Varsity team this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Again, tomorrow's JV game on 9/7/26 will be an 11 a.m. start AT BELPRE, OH.
Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 to observe Labor Day.
Our public schools prepare students for the future while strengthening the communities they serve. Through learning, opportunity support, and connection, our schools help students build the skills they need to succeed and become engaged, contributing members of their communities.
Updated Recent Top Performances
Recent top SMHS Athletic performances
SMHS JV Football will have a home game on Monday, Sept. 7th. Although Webster Co. does not have enough for JV football, Doddridge Co. has agreed to come play and help us keep our home contest. The game will kick off at 10 a.m. due to the holiday. Come support our young Blue Devil gridsters!
Volleyball Season Passes are available. There was an issue with the first link that is now corrected. Please use this link to get your discounted volleyball passes and support our back to back state tournament qualifying Volleyball Lady Devils throughout their season!
https://gofan.co/event/6878245?schoolId=WV2266
https://gofan.co/event/6878245?schoolId=WV2266
💗 SMHS VOLLEYBALL DELIVERS COMFORT & KINDNESS 💗
St. Marys High School would like to recognize and thank our SMHS Volleyball Team and Coach Stephanie Corathers for helping turn a school-wide act of kindness into something truly meaningful for local cancer patients.
The team recently delivered Cancer Care Bags to Marietta Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. The bags were filled with items intended to bring a little comfort, encouragement, and support to patients as they endure cancer treatments.
The care bags were created by SMHS students as part of a school-wide kindness activity sponsored by the SMHS Leo Club. Students came together with one goal in mind—to remind those facing cancer that they are supported, thought of, and cared for by their community. A special thanks to Ms. Emily Null who during the volunteer day, organized putting the bags together.
This project held an especially personal meaning for Coach Stephanie Corathers, a breast cancer survivor. During one of the deliveries, Coach Corathers had the opportunity to reconnect with a nurse who cared for her during her own cancer treatment—a special full-circle moment that made the experience even more meaningful. 💕
School Counselor Loura Rinard would like to extend a special thank you to Coach Corathers and the SMHS Volleyball Team for taking the time to deliver the bags and for representing St. Marys High School with such compassion and kindness.
We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and Leo Club for showing that even a simple act of kindness can make a difference in someone’s most difficult days.
💜 Devils making a difference—one act of kindness at a time. 💜
#SMHSProud #SMHSVolleyball #SMHSLeoClub #KindnessMatters #CancerSupport #CommunityCares #DevilsMakingADifference
St. Marys High School would like to recognize and thank our SMHS Volleyball Team and Coach Stephanie Corathers for helping turn a school-wide act of kindness into something truly meaningful for local cancer patients.
The team recently delivered Cancer Care Bags to Marietta Memorial Hospital and WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. The bags were filled with items intended to bring a little comfort, encouragement, and support to patients as they endure cancer treatments.
The care bags were created by SMHS students as part of a school-wide kindness activity sponsored by the SMHS Leo Club. Students came together with one goal in mind—to remind those facing cancer that they are supported, thought of, and cared for by their community. A special thanks to Ms. Emily Null who during the volunteer day, organized putting the bags together.
This project held an especially personal meaning for Coach Stephanie Corathers, a breast cancer survivor. During one of the deliveries, Coach Corathers had the opportunity to reconnect with a nurse who cared for her during her own cancer treatment—a special full-circle moment that made the experience even more meaningful. 💕
School Counselor Loura Rinard would like to extend a special thank you to Coach Corathers and the SMHS Volleyball Team for taking the time to deliver the bags and for representing St. Marys High School with such compassion and kindness.
We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and Leo Club for showing that even a simple act of kindness can make a difference in someone’s most difficult days.
💜 Devils making a difference—one act of kindness at a time. 💜
#SMHSProud #SMHSVolleyball #SMHSLeoClub #KindnessMatters #CancerSupport #CommunityCares #DevilsMakingADifference
Tonight's home soccer match vs Parkersburg Catholic has been re-scheduled for Sept. 26th at noon. Thank you for understanding as we protect or smaller unit without subs available tonight during this heat advisory.
SMHS Homecoming Attendants Needed
St. Marys High School Student Council has announced plans for the 2026 Homecoming.
This year’s parade will be Friday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. Any community organization/group who would like to participate in the parade should contact Amber Campano at SMHS, 304-684-3278, by Thursday, October 1.
The Student Council is searching for a young lady and young gentleman to serve as the SMHS flower girl and crown bearer for the 2026 Homecoming. Candidates for crown bearer and flower girl must meet the following requirements: A) Candidates must be enrolled in grades K-2 at either St. Marys Elementary or Belmont Elementary. B) One digital photo must be emailed to Amber Campano no later 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The email must include name, birthdate, grade, parents’ names and phone number. The email address is: amber.campano@k12.wv.us (Please do NOT send through Facebook Messenger.) A confirmation email will be sent when received.
Student Council members will vote on one child for crown bearer and one child for flower girl.
Entries must be received by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The chosen people will be notified by 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
St. Marys High School Student Council has announced plans for the 2026 Homecoming.
This year’s parade will be Friday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. Any community organization/group who would like to participate in the parade should contact Amber Campano at SMHS, 304-684-3278, by Thursday, October 1.
The Student Council is searching for a young lady and young gentleman to serve as the SMHS flower girl and crown bearer for the 2026 Homecoming. Candidates for crown bearer and flower girl must meet the following requirements: A) Candidates must be enrolled in grades K-2 at either St. Marys Elementary or Belmont Elementary. B) One digital photo must be emailed to Amber Campano no later 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The email must include name, birthdate, grade, parents’ names and phone number. The email address is: amber.campano@k12.wv.us (Please do NOT send through Facebook Messenger.) A confirmation email will be sent when received.
Student Council members will vote on one child for crown bearer and one child for flower girl.
Entries must be received by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The chosen people will be notified by 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Recognizing Howard Meeks, II, St. Marys High School!
St. Marys High is again offering season passes for your favorite team that will help reduce the overall costs of attending
all home games. Remember each Fall sport has a separate pass; your pass is not for every sport. Please use the flyer for easy access to GoFan ticket information. Thank you.
all home games. Remember each Fall sport has a separate pass; your pass is not for every sport. Please use the flyer for easy access to GoFan ticket information. Thank you.
Congratulations to these recent top performances at St. Marys HIgh
Recognizing Rebecca Weekley, St. Marys High School Cook!
FBI accepting applications for 2026 Teen Academy. The daylong program will be held at the FBI’s CJIS Division in North Central West Virginia on Sept. 22. Interested students must submit their applications by Sept. 2.
The Teen Academy provides high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and investigate the world of law enforcement.
Participants will take a tour to learn about the expansive responsibilities of campus employees and gain insight into operations at FBI field offices across the country.
Special agents, intelligence analysts and professional staff will lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on their work, how it is done and why they choose the work in service of all Americans.
The program is not exclusive to students interested in criminal justice.
All potential students will be evaluated based on an essay, as well as their GPA, school activities and community involvement.
The FBI noted that no single element will be the sole basis of evaluation, and applicants should take the process seriously.
Official applications can be downloaded at https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/outreach-apptions/2026-fbi-cjis-teen-academy-clarksburg-application.pdf/view.
Students must complete the application on a computer and return it via email to CJIS_COP@fbi.gov.
The Teen Academy provides high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and investigate the world of law enforcement.
Participants will take a tour to learn about the expansive responsibilities of campus employees and gain insight into operations at FBI field offices across the country.
Special agents, intelligence analysts and professional staff will lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on their work, how it is done and why they choose the work in service of all Americans.
The program is not exclusive to students interested in criminal justice.
All potential students will be evaluated based on an essay, as well as their GPA, school activities and community involvement.
The FBI noted that no single element will be the sole basis of evaluation, and applicants should take the process seriously.
Official applications can be downloaded at https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/outreach-apptions/2026-fbi-cjis-teen-academy-clarksburg-application.pdf/view.
Students must complete the application on a computer and return it via email to CJIS_COP@fbi.gov.
As Athletic Director, I want to say thank you to everyone that was involved in making today's Autumn Classic a huge success. Personal thanks to everyone in the community that took their time to safely watch for the traffic, fans, and athletes today as they passed SMHS. What a special way to highlight our town and a great day to be a Blue Devil!
Attention ALL PARENTS and stakeholders of St. Marys High School: The SMHS LSIC will hold an organizational meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th in the SMHS library. We will elect officers and discuss the structure of the LSIC. Immediately following this meeting, we will hold business meeting #1. All interested are encouraged and invited to attend and we appreciate the support at SMHS!
🎉💜 Congratulations to the Class of 2030! 💜🎉
St. Marys High School is excited to congratulate the newly elected Class of 2030 Officers!
⭐ President: Zachary Roush
⭐ Vice President: Jax Carson
📸 Historian: Kendall Leithead
💰 Treasurer: Colton Davis
📝 Secretary: Timber Taylor
Congratulations to each of these students for stepping up and being willing to serve as leaders and representatives of their class! Being a class officer is an opportunity to lead by example, listen to your classmates, bring new ideas to the table, and help make your high school experience the best it can be.
We are excited to watch this group grow as leaders and work together throughout their freshman year and beyond.
We would also like to thank all of the students who ran for office. Putting yourself out there and being willing to serve your classmates takes courage and leadership, and we are proud of each of you for getting involved.
Congratulations, Zachary, Jax, Kendall, Colton, and Timber! We can't wait to see what the Class of 2030 accomplishes! 💜🤍
Lead with character. Serve with purpose. Make your four years count.
#ClassOf2030 #StudentLeadership #SMHSProud #StMarysHighSchool #GoBlueDevils
St. Marys High School is excited to congratulate the newly elected Class of 2030 Officers!
⭐ President: Zachary Roush
⭐ Vice President: Jax Carson
📸 Historian: Kendall Leithead
💰 Treasurer: Colton Davis
📝 Secretary: Timber Taylor
Congratulations to each of these students for stepping up and being willing to serve as leaders and representatives of their class! Being a class officer is an opportunity to lead by example, listen to your classmates, bring new ideas to the table, and help make your high school experience the best it can be.
We are excited to watch this group grow as leaders and work together throughout their freshman year and beyond.
We would also like to thank all of the students who ran for office. Putting yourself out there and being willing to serve your classmates takes courage and leadership, and we are proud of each of you for getting involved.
Congratulations, Zachary, Jax, Kendall, Colton, and Timber! We can't wait to see what the Class of 2030 accomplishes! 💜🤍
Lead with character. Serve with purpose. Make your four years count.
#ClassOf2030 #StudentLeadership #SMHSProud #StMarysHighSchool #GoBlueDevils
💜 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community! 💜
St. Marys High School would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to Matheny Ford of St. Marys and the Pleasants Area Chamber of Commerce for their generous donation of school supplies collected through their recent school supply drive. 📚✏️🎒
These donations make a meaningful difference for our students by helping ensure they have the supplies they need to begin the school year prepared and confident. We are incredibly grateful to have community partners who continually step up to support our students and families.
We would also like to recognize the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who have donated clothing, shoes, personal care products, school supplies, and other necessities to our St. Marys High School Clothing Closet — Judy’s Closet this year. 👕👟🧴
Judy’s Closet exists so that our students can quietly and comfortably access items they may need throughout the school year. The continued generosity of our community allows us to keep the closet stocked and available to any student who needs it, with no questions asked.
Every backpack, notebook, pair of shoes, article of clothing, and personal care item donated represents more than just a physical item—it represents a community letting our students know that they are cared for and supported.
We are incredibly fortunate to live in a community that takes care of its own. Thank you for continuing to support the students of St. Marys High School and for helping us make sure our students have what they need to be successful. 💜🤍
Take what you need. Give when you can. Pay it forward when you are able.
#StMarysHighSchool #JudysCloset #CommunitySupportingStudents #PleasantsCounty #SMHSProud
St. Marys High School would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to Matheny Ford of St. Marys and the Pleasants Area Chamber of Commerce for their generous donation of school supplies collected through their recent school supply drive. 📚✏️🎒
These donations make a meaningful difference for our students by helping ensure they have the supplies they need to begin the school year prepared and confident. We are incredibly grateful to have community partners who continually step up to support our students and families.
We would also like to recognize the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who have donated clothing, shoes, personal care products, school supplies, and other necessities to our St. Marys High School Clothing Closet — Judy’s Closet this year. 👕👟🧴
Judy’s Closet exists so that our students can quietly and comfortably access items they may need throughout the school year. The continued generosity of our community allows us to keep the closet stocked and available to any student who needs it, with no questions asked.
Every backpack, notebook, pair of shoes, article of clothing, and personal care item donated represents more than just a physical item—it represents a community letting our students know that they are cared for and supported.
We are incredibly fortunate to live in a community that takes care of its own. Thank you for continuing to support the students of St. Marys High School and for helping us make sure our students have what they need to be successful. 💜🤍
Take what you need. Give when you can. Pay it forward when you are able.
#StMarysHighSchool #JudysCloset #CommunitySupportingStudents #PleasantsCounty #SMHSProud