Students who will be attending WVU in the fall:
Who is eligible to be considered for a Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund Scholarship?
Students eligible for the LPEF scholarship must:
Demonstrate a financial need;
Be in adequate academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.75;
Demonstrate good citizenship, as outlined in his/her extracurricular activities; and
Legally reside in West Virginia.
Requirements:
High school or university transcript
Three letters of recommendation
A letter from your principal or advisor
Two letters from citizens of your community who are not officially identified with the school system
Upon receipt of the above requested material, an applicant file is established. Applications are submitted to the Trust Committee for evaluation in March and awards are made in May or June. Notification by an award letter will be sent to those receiving a scholarship.
There is no legal obligation to make repayment, only a moral one to repay the Fund when you become financially able in order that some other deserving young West Virginian may be similarly helped.
Thank you for your interest in the Loyalty Permanent Endowment Scholarship program. To find out how you can support the Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund, contact us at 304-293-4731. All donations can be submitted to the Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund, c/o WVU Alumni Association, PO Box 4269, Morgantown, WV 26504-4269.
https://www.alumni.wvu.edu/files/d/9fe7699e-8411-433b-8b8a-f5415fe9df28/lpef-application.pdf
Hello
You are invited to attend St. Marys High School College/FAFA night. This event is for all SENIORS and JUNIORS at St. Marys HIgh School and surrounding area.
Even as a junior is not too early to start planning for life after high school. This will be a great way for parents and students to learn more about what to expect for senior year and how to prepare for scholarships, college applications and FAFSA.
For seniors this night is to help those who haven't completed their FASA, for seniors to get help with the next steps for college and also to get more information on available scholarships.
FAFSA help will be located in the computer lab with scholarship and college information set up in the commons. Also, everyone that attends will be entered into a drawing for an amazon gift card.
ST MARYS HIGH SCHOOL-PLEASANTS - FA 101 Presentation/FAFSA Workshop: 2/11/2025 at 5:00 PM.
There is a link below to register to attend the event. There will be light refreshments available, schoolarship information and also next steps for college. If you have any questions please reach out to Loura Rinard at lrinard@k12.wv.us or Kelli Meeks at kelli.meeks@k12.wv.us.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-marys-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-1225251924489?aff=oddtdtcreator
Reminder: Boys Basketball is home tonight vs Madonna. JV tips at 6 pm and varsity will tip off at 7:30 pm tonight.
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
February 3-7 is School Counselor Appreciation Week!
Boys' Basketball schedule update: Due to a conflict with the OVAC playoffs, the Weirton Madonna boys' game will now be played on Monday, Feb. 3rd . It was originally scheduled on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th. Please mark you calendars for Monday and come support our Blue Devil men!
Tonight's game information at Williamstown
All Coaches- Mark your calendars for your 2025-26 Paperwork Due Dates.
Resources are available at:
https://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/documents/athletic-resources/669468
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday January 23, 2025.
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Students should complete snow packet #4.
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Tuesday January 21, 2025. Students should complete snow packet #3.
Schools and Offices will be closed Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025.
Reminder: St. Marys Lady Devils return to action tomorrow, Saturday Jan. 18th at 2 p.m. vs LKC West opponent- Wahama. Tomorrow will be a varsity only contest.
Wrestling News: The SMHS Wrestling team will host a tri on Wednesday Jan. 22. The match will now begin at 6 pm vs Beallsville, OH and Magnolia.
Please note these time changes on your schedules. Thank you for supporting all Blue Devil athletics!
The SMHS Boys Basketball Game at Ravenswood scheduled for tonight (1/16/2025) is canceled. We are working on a make-up date and will release the information when available.
Pleasants County Schools will be closed on Thursday January 16, 2025. Students should complete snow packet #2.
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday January 16, 2025.
Friday, January 17 is an Early Dismissal
Pleasants County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday January 15, 2025.
Community Town Hall- Building Hope and Resiliency
January 30, 2025 at Belmont Community Building
Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQJDK2L
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
For: Multiple scholarships for high school students
Link: http://bit.ly/2spAclw
New! Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
For: West Virginia students in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor Counties; some statewide opportunities
Link: https://bit.ly/46ap0da
New! The Ayn Rand Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
For: Students 8th grade through 12th grade
Link: https://bit.ly/1EsCq4f
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
For: West Virginia students in Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson counties
Link: https://bit.ly/2OurEXn
SallieMae Plan for College Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
For: Current students
Link: http://bit.ly/4dP9gRe
Courage to Grow Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
For: High school juniors and seniors; current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/1GkOxRd
LA Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
For: High school students, college students
Link: https://bit.ly/2nHpSkK
Course Hero Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
For: Current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/28YHUHf
West Virginia College and University Financial Aid and Scholarships
Colleges and universities offer scholarships and grants in order to attract students to their schools and help students pay for college. This type of financial aid is called institution-based aid. Visit cfwvconnect.com/scholarships to check out financial aid opportunities at colleges and universities across West Virginia, or visit the college or university's website.
