🌟 Week 2: High-Quality Early Learning Makes a Difference! 🌟
(Part of our 8 Weeks of Student Support series)
The early years are the building blocks for future success! 🧩 High-quality early learning programs help children develop essential skills, build positive relationships with teachers, and spark a lifelong love of learning. ❤️
Research shows that children who attend strong early learning programs often:
📚 Perform better in reading and math through at least fifth grade
🎒 Are more confident and ready for school
✅ Are less likely to be held back
When we invest in early learning, we’re investing in brighter futures for all students!
#EarlyLearning #StudentSuccess
📚✨ Attendance Matters for Success! ✨📚
Attendance plays a critical role in student success. When students participate in class consistently, they stay engaged with the curriculum and build on what they’ve already learned.
When too much instructional time is missed, students are at greater risk of falling behind academically. But with regular attendance, they have the best opportunity to master grade-level content and progress alongside their peers.
Everyday counts—let’s work together to support our students’ learning and growth! 💙
#EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess
Attendance plays a critical role in student success. When students participate in class consistently, they stay engaged with the curriculum and build on what they’ve already learned.
When too much instructional time is missed, students are at greater risk of falling behind academically. But with regular attendance, they have the best opportunity to master grade-level content and progress alongside their peers.
Everyday counts—let’s work together to support our students’ learning and growth! 💙
#EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess
📢✨ New Series Alert! ✨📢
Over the next 8 weeks, our district will be sharing weekly posts on important topics to help support student success—both in and out of the classroom. 💡📚
Each week, look for tips, resources, and highlights right here on our social media platforms. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive! 🌟
Stay tuned for Week 1 coming tomorrow! 👀
#SupportingStudents #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentEveryDay
Over the next 8 weeks, our district will be sharing weekly posts on important topics to help support student success—both in and out of the classroom. 💡📚
Each week, look for tips, resources, and highlights right here on our social media platforms. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive! 🌟
Stay tuned for Week 1 coming tomorrow! 👀
#SupportingStudents #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentEveryDay
📢✨ New Series Alert! ✨📢
Over the next 8 weeks, our district will be sharing weekly posts on important topics to help support student success—both in and out of the classroom. 💡📚
Each week, look for tips, resources, and highlights right here on our social media platforms. Together, we can ensure every student has the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive! 🌟
Stay tuned for Week 1 coming tomorrow! 👀
#SupportingStudents #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentEveryDay
Start planning, October menus are ready!
Pendleton County Schools 2025-2026 Bus Drivers:
Left to right: Kathy Eye, Melina Parsons, Jon Swecker, Adam Ruddle, Andy Moyers, Sam Harper, Dave Simon, Kevin Gonshor, Lynn Warner, Calvin Bailey, Wes Fleisher, Randal Smith, Ricky Bennett (Substitute), and David Traub. In the window is Chuck Miller, Transportation Supervisor.
Left to right: Steve Lambert, Jill Warner, Dianna Redman, and Lisa Raines.
Bobby Keesecker
Left to right: Kathy Eye, Melina Parsons, Jon Swecker, Adam Ruddle, Andy Moyers, Sam Harper, Dave Simon, Kevin Gonshor, Lynn Warner, Calvin Bailey, Wes Fleisher, Randal Smith, Ricky Bennett (Substitute), and David Traub. In the window is Chuck Miller, Transportation Supervisor.
Left to right: Steve Lambert, Jill Warner, Dianna Redman, and Lisa Raines.
Bobby Keesecker
Pendleton County School Counselor Introductions (Left to Right)
Hi, I’m Ali Judy, high school counselor at PCMHS. I started this position in 2018. I enjoy building relationships with the students and helping them be successful in their academic, social/emotional and career goals. I am also a secondary handler for our therapy dog, Penny. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Hi, I’m PJ Combs, School Counselor at Brandywine Elementary School. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from Fairmont State and taught P.E. before completing my Master’s Degree Counseling in Education from Liberty University. In my free time I assist with coaching football and weight training at PCMHS for the Wildcats.
Hi, I’m Kellee Waddell, School Counselor at North Fork Elementary School. I’ve worked for Pendleton County Schools since 2018 and love my job working with kids and their families. I have a Master’s Degree from Marshall University and am currently working towards becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Outside of work, I like spending time with my husband and daughter exploring the mountains and woods.
Hi! My name is Shelby Thomas, and I am the Community in Schools/ School Counselor for Pendleton County Middle School. I am currently enrolled at Liberty University for a master's program in School Counseling. I have recently been certified as a secondary handler for our therapy dog Penny and enjoy spending most of my days at school with her! When I am not working, I enjoy traveling with my husband and spending time with my dogs, especially my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Louie. This past summer I got to visit Disney for the first time in Florida with my sister-in- law and am looking forward to going back this October!
Hi, I’m Victoria Rhodes, the School Counselor at Franklin Elementary. This is my fifth year here, and I love being part of this wonderful community. I’m married, have five grown sons, and a sweet granddaughter. My youngest boys, Nick and Victor, are PCHS Class of 2025 grads. When I’m not at school, I enjoy making jewelry, playing poker, and spending time with my family whenever I can.
Hi, I’m Ali Judy, high school counselor at PCMHS. I started this position in 2018. I enjoy building relationships with the students and helping them be successful in their academic, social/emotional and career goals. I am also a secondary handler for our therapy dog, Penny. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Hi, I’m PJ Combs, School Counselor at Brandywine Elementary School. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from Fairmont State and taught P.E. before completing my Master’s Degree Counseling in Education from Liberty University. In my free time I assist with coaching football and weight training at PCMHS for the Wildcats.
Hi, I’m Kellee Waddell, School Counselor at North Fork Elementary School. I’ve worked for Pendleton County Schools since 2018 and love my job working with kids and their families. I have a Master’s Degree from Marshall University and am currently working towards becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Outside of work, I like spending time with my husband and daughter exploring the mountains and woods.
Hi! My name is Shelby Thomas, and I am the Community in Schools/ School Counselor for Pendleton County Middle School. I am currently enrolled at Liberty University for a master's program in School Counseling. I have recently been certified as a secondary handler for our therapy dog Penny and enjoy spending most of my days at school with her! When I am not working, I enjoy traveling with my husband and spending time with my dogs, especially my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Louie. This past summer I got to visit Disney for the first time in Florida with my sister-in- law and am looking forward to going back this October!
Hi, I’m Victoria Rhodes, the School Counselor at Franklin Elementary. This is my fifth year here, and I love being part of this wonderful community. I’m married, have five grown sons, and a sweet granddaughter. My youngest boys, Nick and Victor, are PCHS Class of 2025 grads. When I’m not at school, I enjoy making jewelry, playing poker, and spending time with my family whenever I can.
Pendleton County Schools thank our service personnel. Our bus drivers, cooks, custodians, secretaries, aides, ECCATs, transportation and maintenance employees provide essential services to our school system. We appreciate you all!
Senate Bill 280 requires "In God We Trust" posters to be displayed in our schools; we met Senator Azinger when attending the distribution and press conference.
Meeting WVU President Benson was an honor.
The Pendleton County Schools central office staff celebrated our service personnel this week. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, parents, and community!
Pendleton County Schools, especially the Transportation Team want to say Thank You to Steve Snyder and WV Paving for finishing up the new pavement at our Bus Garage. Great job and we appreciate it!
Please see our September menus.
Transportation Rider Reminders
Good afternoon. Due to the passing of an employee all Pendleton County Schools will be operating on a 3 hour delay for Monday, August 25, 2025. Staff are to report to work sites at 8:00 am. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our community.
Hey PCS families! If your child is in Grades 4–9 or 12, check those backpacks — Summative Score Reports went home TODAY!
Good afternoon! Staff at Pendleton County Schools have been gearing up for the return of students and are excited to welcome them on Friday, August 15th. Bus drivers will be reaching out via phone or text to families on Thursday, Aug. 14th to determine their stops and introduce themselves to new families. If you don't receive a call by 2:00 p.m. Thursday, please feel free to reach out to me, Kristy Tritapoe your Transportation Director for questions (kristy.tritapoe@k12.wv.us). As always, this is a new year and there may be a few hiccups during these first days with bus routes and stops, please be patient as we work toward settling in to the 2025-2026 year. Thank you and let's have a great year.
📢 Important Update for Parents & Guardians 📢
Our county is officially switching from LiveGrades to WVEIS ParentPortal for viewing student grades, assignments, and attendance. 📝✨
ParentPortal will be your go-to place for staying informed about your child’s progress. To make sure you don’t miss any important updates:
✅ Log in now to confirm you can access your account. https://pendleton.sis.k12.wv.us/apps/ptl/ptl100/logins.shtml
✅ If you’ve never used ParentPortal or need help logging in, follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide: https://aptg.co/H_LMJ6
✅ Keep your login info handy for quick access throughout the school year.
Staying connected means we can better support your student’s success—so take a few minutes today to get set up! 💻📱
Our lunch menus are now available for August, we are excited to see everyone Friday!
Welcome back staff 👋 happy first day of the 2025-2026 school year! Thank you Pendleton Community Bank for sponsoring our breakfast and our Board of Education members and Board Office Staff for serving our staff this morning.
