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As we approach the end of the third nine-week grading period, I want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and determination shown by our students, staff, and families. The past few months have been filled with growth, progress, and achievements, and I couldn’t be prouder of how our community continues to come together in support of each student’s success. The third nine weeks marks an important milestone in the school year, and we will be soon moving into the final grading period. This is an excellent opportunity for students to focus on finishing strong as we approach the end of the year.

As always, we value your partnership in ensuring that every student’s academic needs are met. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teachers, counselors, or administrators if you have any questions or concerns. Together, we can make sure every student has the support they need to succeed.

As we move into this final stretch of the school year, I want to again thank our parents, students, and staff for their continued dedication and support. It truly takes a community to create an environment where students can thrive, and I am grateful for the partnership we share.

Here’s to a strong finish in the final grading period, and an exciting spring filled with success in both academics and extracurricular activities!

"Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic." -Robin Sharma

Starting March 1, we will accept Open Enrollment applications for new and returning students in grades 5 through 12. Grades PS through 4 are closed to new open-enrolled students except for siblings of currently open-enrolled students and returning open-enrolled students.

Applications are available on our website and must be submitted to the Administration Building at 108 Woodrow Ave. or emailed to openenrollment@stcschools.com by April 30.

The deadline for participation in the College Credit Plus program for the 2025-26 school year is approaching. The Letter of Intent, Textbook Purchasing Policy and FERPA form are due April 1 for both new and returning students. Participating colleges are the University of Akron, Belmont College and Ohio University Eastern and online applications to the colleges are due no later than April 15. To learn more about this program, please contact Christina Laudermilt at 740-699-2253 or christina.laudermilt@stcschools.com.

Enjoy delicious barbecue and toe-tapping music from the St. Clairsville Band on Thursday, March 20 from 4:30-8 p.m., held at St. Clairsville High School. The award-winning St. C band program is putting on its annual Performer’s Showcase along with a pulled pork or chicken sandwich dinner with all the fixins’, including cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, drink, and dessert! There will be bountiful gift baskets available for raffle throughout the night along with performances by the middle school bands, jazz ensemble, St. C Second Line, concert band, and featured soloists. To cap off the evening, there will be performances by the award-winning Red Devil Indoor Guard and Red Devil Indoor Percussion.

These performing groups compete throughout the state of Ohio and this is their only local performance. The concert is free and tickets for the dinner are $15. Dinner tickets are for dine-in or takeout from the high school cafeteria.

Upcoming Events

• March 14 - End of the 3rd Nine Weeks
• March 12 - Board of Education meeting - 5 p.m.
• March 17 - St. Patrick's Day!
• March 18 & 19 - 7th & 8th Grade Gifted Summit - Salt Fork Lodge
• March 19 - Winter Sports Banquet - 6 p.m.
• March 20 - Band Showcase - Pulled Pork & Chicken Dinner Fundraiser - 4:30-8 p.m.

Our Red Devil basketball team has made it to district finals! Good luck to our players as they take on Martins Ferry at Harrison Central High School at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Tickets may be purchased at ohsaa.org or at the gate. Come out to support our Red Devils!

A huge shoutout to the staff, parents, students and PTA for an amazing Right to Read Week! The week was celebrated with many different activities such as the book fair, Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), read-a-thon, themed days and a well attended Family Night with food from around the world! What a week full of fun to celebrate a "World of Smiles"!

What an amazing finish to an outstanding season! Congratulations to Adrienne Lowe and Zach May for competing in the state meet this past weekend!

Congratulations to our wrestlers who qualified for the Division II District Tournament to be held at Steubenville. Carson Bishop and Luke Marling both placed fourth and will compete at the district tournament and Bo Donley placed fifth and is an alternate. Good luck!

Congratulations to our Red Devil Cheerleaders for taking first place at the OVAC Competition! This is their 17th year in a row of winning the OVAC title! Your dedication, spirit and hard work continue to shine.

The Elementary School Creative Devils collected items for a Pet Supply Drive. The students in the club were excited to see it handed off to The Road Home Animal Project. Thank you to our community who donated to such a great cause!

The annual Queen of Queens pageant was held on February 25 with outstanding talent. Congratulations to Lola Anderson who will represent St. Clairsville High School in the Queen of Queens pageant. McKenna Miller was named runner-up. What a fantastic event!