What: College Fair Day
When: September 25th, Thursday
Who: 10th; 11th & 12th graders
Where: Point Pleasant High School
One stop shop for all college information you can imagine. Multiple colleges will be set up to answer your questions.
Signed Parent Consents DUE BY Sept 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Consents are in the office.
Hidden in Plain Sight. Helps Parents learn the often hard to spot ways that teens hide vapes, alcohol or dangerous street drugs. Please see the attachment.
Upcoming Events:
Sept 2nd - Varsity Soccer (H) vs Elk Valley 6:00 pm
Sept 4th - Varsity Soccer @ Parkersburg Catholic 5:30 pm
Sept 4th - Varsity Volleyball @ Wirt Co High 6:30 pm. Tri Match. vs. Wirt Co and Ritchie County
Mental Health Mondays
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Do you know about the 988 Lifeline?
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential.
The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Connecting with someone can help save your life.
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988 caring counselors are there for you. You are not alone.
Or maybe you just need to find help for a friend or a loved one. 988 is there to help.
GEAR'd UP Fridays! As part of GEAR UP, HEROs (Higher Education Readiness Officers) meet monthly to help encourage student, family and community involvement within the school and the college readiness process. HEROs also serve as peer mentors for their fellow students. We will be having a HERO meeting on Wednesday September 3rd. See Nicole K or Judy P for more information. We would love to have your input. Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
Did you know Prestera now offers transportation services for counseling? If transportation is an issue, Prestera now offers transportation to help those who needs transportation to counseling services.
Welcome to the new school year! We are excited to have your children back in school with us!
If you or know of a family in need who could use a weekend supply of food to be sent home on Fridays, please message me or send me an email. Facing Hunger needs to know how many weekend food packs are needed.
My email is judith.pauley@k12.wv.us
Thank you!
Please review the new Cell Phone Policy.
Mental Health Mondays
Back to School Support for your Family.
How to Help your child overcome fear of school and school avoidance
How do I handle a teenager who refuses to go to school?
How digital media is changing our children's mental health
See attached. Point your phone's camera at the QR code. When your camera scans the QR code, you'll see an icon or web address on your screen. Tap it. It will take you to the articles.
Open House will be this Thursday, August 14th from 5 pm - 7 pm at Hannan High School.
5 pm . Job & Resources Fair. Whether you are looking for a new career, training, resources or college guidance, we have over 20 organizations that will be there to assist you. Interact with a vendor and receive a ticket. Tickets go into a drawing for door prizes.
5:30 pm . Parent Coaching Workshop for those who need a little extra help with raising a child in todays age.
6 pm . Everyone report to the Gym. Pick up class schedules and students have a scavenger hunt. Scavenger Hunt winner will win a pair of wireless ear buds.
6:30 pm Drawings for over 12 door prizes
6:45 pm - Seniors & Parents meet in Gym
These organizations will be there:
LOOKING FOR A JOB? NEW CAREER? TRAINING?
CHECK OUT THESE FOLKS!
NUCOR
MARSHALL ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER
DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS & REHAB
WV SOCIETY OF CPA’S
CONTRACTORS ASSOC OF WV
WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - GROW YOUR OWN
VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING, COMMUNITY SERVICE
LOOKING FOR RESOURCES? OR NEED HELP WITH AN ISSUE?
CHECK OUT THESE FOLKS!
BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS
MASON CO REGIONAL FAMILY NETWORK (GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN)
CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE)
MASON COUNTY LIBRARY
CONTACT VICTIMS ADVOCACY
HELP ME GROW
PRESTERA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE
MISSION WV - FOSTER CARE; GUARDIANSHIP
HOMELAND SECURITY - ONLINE CHILD SAFETY
LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE FOR COLLEGE OR FINANCIAL AID?
CHECK OUT THESE FOLKS!
MOUNTWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRY DEPT
HEART OF APPALACHIA EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
HATS (HEART OF APPALACHIA TALENT SEARCH) HELPS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES
GEAR UP - HELPS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES
5 pm . Job & Resources Fair. Whether you are looking for a new career, training, resources or college guidance, we have over 20 organizations that will be there to assist you. Interact with a vendor and receive a ticket. Tickets go into a drawing for door prizes.
5:30 pm . Parent Coaching Workshop for those who need a little extra help with raising a child in todays age.
6 pm . Everyone report to the Gym. Pick up class schedules and students have a scavenger hunt. Scavenger Hunt winner will win a pair of wireless ear buds.
6:30 pm Drawings for over 12 door prizes
6:45 pm - Seniors & Parents meet in Gym
📚✨ You're Invited! ✨📚
Join Mason County Schools at the FAIR for Dolly Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM at our Mason County Schools' Fair Booth! 🎡
We will be sharing the beloved classic “Corduroy” by Don Freeman — a timeless tale perfect for kids and families to enjoy together.
Come celebrate the joy of reading with us as we honor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and support early literacy in our community.
📖 Don’t miss this magical story time moment — see you there! 💛🐻
#DollyReadAloudDay #MasonProud #Corduroy #ReadWithUs #ImaginationLibrary #FairFun #EarlyLiteracyMatters
Danny Chapman, Safety Director with Mason County Schools, would like to make our communities aware that the week of July 28th thru August 1st (2025) Mason County Schools, in partnership with Emergency Management and law enforcement, will be conducting training exercises in a variety of locations across the county to prepare for the upcoming school year. During this time, first responders will be observed at schools conducting training at different times throughout the week. Please do not be alarmed if you see these trainings happening. As always, if you see or hear something which you feel needs to be reported, please contact Danny Chapman at 304.675.4540, ext. 49150. Mason County Schools appreciates our community members and your desire to work together to maintain safe school settings.
