Pendleton County High School, Pendleton County, West Virginia

Bell Schedule

1st period 8:10-8:57
2nd period 9:01-9:46
3rd period 9:50-10:35
4th period 10:39-11:24
5A lunch 11:24-11:54
5A period 11:28-12:13
5B period 11:57-12:43
5B lunch 12:13-12:43
6th period 12:46-1:31
7th period 1:35-2:20
8th period 2:24:3:09

SPOTLIGHT

March 2008 - Pendleton Ranks 7th in the The Top 25

SPECIAL REPORT: Annual WV Report Ranking of West Virginia’s Best Public High Schools, 2007-2008. After tabulating the most recent statistics as provided by the WV Department of Education, the WV Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of WV, a formula was created by higher and secondary education professionals to rank each public school in WV, balancing each of the aforementioned areas of concern equally. READ MORE

September 2006 - New Teachers

Cathy Bennett is from Pendleton County. She went to Franklin High School and then afterwards went to Bridgewater College. She teaches Algebra I, Pre-calculus, Applied Geometry, Geometry, Trigonmetry and Applied Math II. She now has 7 years of experience.

John Lawson teaches high school and middle school health and middle school PE. He attended West Virginia University. He now has 14 years of experience. He has a genuine passion for school, teaching, and the welfare and learning of each child he has the privilege to work with.

Kitty Carson teaches Home Economics here at Pendleton County High School. She is a native of Pendleton County and graduated from Franklin High School and afterward went on to Marshall University were she got her degree in Vocational Home Economics. She then completed 15 graduate level classes at West Virginia University. She now has 15 years of experience. She is very excited to have the opportunity to teach again in Pendleton County particularly at Pendleton County Middle - High School in her field.

Amanda Brennan is from Petersburg, West Virginia. She has a degree from Alderson-Broaddus College in elementary education with a specialization in science grades 5 - 9. She teaches science at Pendleton County Middle School and has one year of experience.

Septeber 2006 - Soccer Team

This year marks the inaugural season for the Pendleton County High School soccer team. High school soccer is a fast-paced sport which requires top physical conditioning to be successful. Fifteen high school students tried out and all 15 made the team due to their top physical condition and exceptional ball skills. Most of the players that make up the Wildcat team have been playing together for many years in an AYSO recreational league. The newcomers are adapting quickly to the style of play.

The Wildcats opened up the season against Buckhannon Upshur at their home field August 22. The 'Cats have their hands full with a tight schedule. See calendar for schedule.

November 2005 - FFA Trip

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) went to the 78th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Five members attended. The theme was "Living to Serve." The opening Session was given by Amanda Gore, a motivational speaker from Australia. The FFA celebrated its 40-year anniversary, combining with the NFA — the African American version of FFA. It was also the 75th anniversary of the FFA Creed. Wednesday night was the Bull Bash, which had 16 riders, one of whom won $10,000. The attendees were entertained by the National FFA band and chorus, directed by Joe & Patti LaJoye.

New FFA National officers were elected and there was a Career Show that offered numerous job opportunities. A select number of colleges were there as well. The convention was able to be viewed on RFD TV.

October 2005 - Miss PCHS Beauty Pageant

Allison, Miss Pendleton County High School The 8th annual Miss Pendleton County High School Beauty Pageant was held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2005, in the John M. Dice Field House at Pendleton County High School.

Twenty-five Pendleton County High School students participated in the contest, with Mr. David Basagic serving as the master of ceremonies for the night.

The girls were escorted by four Junior Class boys. Entertainment for the evening included three vocal selections and three clog dance varieties.

After a lengthy debate, the judges decided on the Top Ten contestants, who were required to answer a question in front of the audience.

From this round, fourth, third, second, and first runners-up were selected. Miss Pendleton County High School 2006 was sophomore Allison. Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic and Miss Crowd Favorite were also selected.

Piano accompaniment was provided by the talented Ms. Sharon Granofsky. The Miss PCHS Beauty Pageant is an annual fundraiser for the Junior Class.