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Dear Red Devil Families,

As we close another wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our families for your continued support, partnership, and trust throughout the year. It truly takes all of us working together to create a positive and successful experience for our students, and I am so grateful for the role each of you plays in our school community.

This year was filled with so many special memories, accomplishments, celebrations, and moments of growth for our students. Watching our children learn, build friendships, gain confidence, and create lasting memories has been such a joy.

As summer begins, I hope your days are filled with laughter, relaxation, sunshine, and quality time together as a family. These moments spent together are so important and often become the memories children treasure most.

Thank you again for sharing your children with us each day. It is truly an honor to be part of their journey. We wish all of our families a safe, happy, and restful summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another amazing school year ahead.

Yours in Education,

Ms. Amber Galloway
Principal, St. Clairsville Elementary

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating four very special retirees during a potluck-style luncheon filled with gratitude, laughter, and heartfelt memories. Each of these individuals has made a lasting impact on our district, and while they will be greatly missed, we are so thankful for the years of service they dedicated to our students, staff, and families.

Diana Kukura
Throughout her career in our district, Diana wore many hats and served in countless ways wherever she was needed most. She finished her career as our beloved secretary, where her kindness, organization, and welcoming presence made an impact on everyone who walked through the office doors. Diana’s dedication and loyalty to our schools have been evident for many years, and we are so appreciative of all she has done for our district. We wish her endless happiness and relaxation in retirement.

Gene Mozena
Gene has been a familiar and cherished face in our schools for many years, first as a long-time physical education teacher and most recently as Dean of Students. His love for students is unmatched, and his ability to build relationships, encourage others, and support children through every stage of growth has left a tremendous mark on our district. Gene has dedicated his career to helping students succeed not only academically, but personally as well. His presence, sense of humor, and genuine care for kids will be deeply missed. We wish him all the best in this next chapter.

Chris Gillespie
Chris has faithfully served our district as a bus driver, safely transporting students each day with care and consistency. Often the first smile students saw in the morning and the last at the end of the day, Chris played an important role in helping students feel welcomed and cared for. We are grateful for his years of dedication and dependability and wish him nothing but happiness, relaxation, and many wonderful adventures in retirement.

Kerry Shepherd
As our district nurse, Kerry has cared for our students and staff with compassion, professionalism, and a calm presence that has brought comfort to so many. Whether tending to everyday needs or supporting students and families during difficult moments, Kerry has always led with kindness and a servant’s heart. Her dedication to the health and well-being of our school community has been truly appreciated, and her impact will be felt for years to come. We wish Kerry a retirement filled with joy, good health, and time to enjoy all the things she loves most.

Thank you all for the countless ways you have made our district a better place. Your legacies will continue to live on in the lives you touched along the way.

A very special thank you goes out to our incredible PTA for the thoughtful and generous ways they celebrated our staff during Staff Appreciation Week. The Dirty Soda Bar was such a fun and creative treat that our staff enjoyed all week long, and the many thoughtful gifts and gestures truly made everyone feel valued and appreciated.

The kindness, support, and encouragement our PTA continuously shows to our staff and students never goes unnoticed. Your partnership helps make our school such a positive and special place to learn and work each day.

Thank you for always going above and beyond for our school family. We are so grateful for all that you do!

We truly cannot believe how quickly this school year has flown by!

As we wrap up another amazing year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who supported the St. Clairsville Elementary PTA. Whether you became a member, made a donation, participated in our fundraising efforts, volunteered your time, shared our posts on social media, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines, your support made all the difference.

Because of you, this year was an incredible success.

✨ "Less Is More" — And It Truly Worked

This year, we embraced a "less is more" philosophy when it came to fundraising and events. Our goal was to simplify things for families and teachers while maximizing the impact of every effort—and the results exceeded our expectations.

We kicked off the school year with our very first Boosterthon Fun Run, and what a memorable event it was! The excitement, enthusiasm, and school spirit were contagious. (At least in our house, my two boys are still talking about it!) Thanks to your generosity, this event not only brought our school community together but also helped fund meaningful projects and opportunities for our students.

Our Spirit Fridays were another highlight of the year. There was nothing better than seeing students and staff decked out in red, white, and gray while enjoying fun school spirit items during breakfast each Friday morning in the fall.

And of course, our final fundraiser of the year—the Bogg Bag Fundraiser—was the icing on the cake. Your patience and support helped make it a tremendous success.

🍎 Supporting Our Teachers and Classrooms

One of our proudest accomplishments this year was easing the burden on teachers by reducing the need for grade-level fundraisers. We hope our staff enjoyed being able to focus on what they do best—teaching our children—while the PTA worked behind the scenes to provide meaningful support for classrooms, field trips, teacher appreciation, and so much more.

That is exactly what a PTA should do.

🚀 Looking Ahead to 2026–2027

As we head into our third year, we are more energized than ever. We’ve learned what works, streamlined our efforts, and built a strong foundation that allows us to continue making a positive impact while keeping things manageable for everyone involved.

We are excited to kick off next school year with the same spirit, purpose, and commitment to supporting our students, staff, and school community.

Thank you for believing in our vision and for continuing to support the St. Clairsville Elementary PTA.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

❤️ Together, we are making a difference.

With sincere appreciation,
St. Clairsville Elementary PTA

🎉✨ Meet Your 2026–2027 St. Clairsville Elementary PTA Officers! ✨🎉

We are excited to officially announce the amazing team that will be leading our PTA for the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️🤍🩶

🏫 President: Jaclyn West
🌟 Vice President: Jasmine Green
📝 Secretary: Elizabeth Smigle
💰 Treasurers: Arleen Matusek & Alissa Johnston

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of parents who have stepped up to help support our students, teachers, and staff at St. Clairsville Elementary! 📚🍎❤️

May 18 - 3rd Grade to Memorial Park

May 19 - 4th Grade to Memorial Park

May 19 - Perfect Attendance Luncheon

May 20 - 4th Grade to visit the middle school

May 21 - 9:15 4th Grade Clap out - Field Day to follow

May 22 - Last Day for 1st-4th Grade - 2 Hour Early Dismissal - walkers dismissed at 1:10 and bus students leave campus by 1:30

May 22 - Report Cards Home

Our 4th grade students recently enjoyed a wonderful local walking field trip filled with learning and exploration throughout our community. During their trip, students visited the courthouse, had the opportunity to meet Jersey, the K-9 dog, and explored the Belmont County Museum where they learned more about the rich history of our area.

This experience provided students with meaningful, real-world connections to local government, community service, and history right here in Belmont County. A special thank you to everyone who helped make this educational day possible for our students!

Today, our 4th grade students are participating in an exciting Career Day experience filled with opportunities to learn about a variety of careers and professions throughout the day. This special event allows students to explore future career interests, ask questions, and make meaningful real-world connections.

To kick off the day, Mrs. Grigatis brought several farm animals to share with students, giving them a hands-on glimpse into the world of agriculture and animal care. The students loved the interactive experience and were excited to learn more about careers connected to farming and caring for animals.

What a fun and engaging way for our students to begin a day focused on dreaming big about their futures!

A huge congratulations and special thank you to Mr. Trio and everyone involved in the incredible production of Aladdin Jr.! The talent, enthusiasm, and hard work displayed by our 3rd and 4th Grade Music Makers was absolutely outstanding and made for a truly magical performance.

The amount of time, energy, creativity, and dedication poured into this production was evident in every scene, song, and performance. From the music and choreography to the costumes and staging, it was an unforgettable show that brought so much joy to our students, families, and staff.

We are so proud of our Music Makers for their confidence and amazing performances, and so grateful to all who helped bring this production to life. Bravo on an incredible job!

Our preschool SUPER heroes saved the day with an absolutely adorable graduation program! Dressed with confidence, excitement, and plenty of personality, our youngest learners shined brightly as they celebrated an incredible year of growth, learning, and friendship.

From the songs and smiles to the proud moments shared with families, the program was a wonderful celebration of all they have accomplished this year. We are so proud of our preschoolers and cannot wait to see all the amazing things they will continue to do as they grow.

Congratulations to our little SUPER heroes on a fantastic graduation!