St. Francis Central Catholic School

08/30/2026

Knight Night in the books!

Trojans Cross Country first race of the season! Boys A team placed 4th overall and received Goodr sunglasses 😎 Great Job Trojans ❤️🖤

08/13/2026

❤️🖤 What a wonderful Move-In Day with our Trojan Family! 🖤❤️

Our halls were filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty of energy today as we welcomed our students and families back! It was so much fun seeing familiar faces, meeting new members of our community, visiting classrooms, dropping off supplies, and getting ready for another great year together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped make Move-In Day such a great start to the 2026–2027 school year. We are excited for all that this year will bring!

Welcome back, Trojan Family! We can’t wait to get started! 🎉📚✏️

07/24/2026

07/02/2026

Today, we joyfully welcomed Bishop Evelio Menjívar-Ayala as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston during his Installation Mass.

On behalf of our Trojan Family, we offer our heartfelt prayers and congratulations as you begin this new chapter of shepherding our Diocesan family. We are excited to walk alongside you in faith and service, and we look forward to all that God has in store under your leadership. May God bless you abundantly as you lead us with wisdom, hope, and love. ❤️ 🖤🙏

06/12/2026

Congratulations, Lillian! We are so proud of you! ❤️🖤

SIX DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 8TH GRADERS
WIN THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE AWARD
By Fr. Bill Matheny

The Golden Horseshoe exam is annually administered to all West Virginia eighth graders. This test determines their knowledge of West Virginia history, geography, culture, government, and personalities. The name “Golden Horseshoe” refers to the prize that the governor of territorial Virginia gave his explorers who travelled across the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1716 to study the unknown western territory, which became the State of West Virginia in 1863. The Golden Horseshoe test, first administered in 1931, is the oldest of its kind in the United States. The top scoring eighth graders in each county earn the Golden Horseshoe medal. This year six eighth grade students from diocesan Catholic schools earned the coveted prize. They received their award at a ceremony at the West Virginia Cultural Center in Charleston on June 9, 2026. The six winners are:
Valentina DiBacco (Weirton Madonna H.S), president of the Madonna Junior High Student Council who participates in athletics and drama. Her West Virginia Studies teacher was Patrick McGeehan.
Liliana Gilot (Saint Michael School, Wheeling), class salutatorian and a member of the Wheeling Central Junior High swim team. Her teacher was Brian Dubil.
Liam Harris (Charleston Catholic High School), member of the middle school soccer and tennis teams, West Virginia History Bowl, and a winner of the Young Writers’ Contest in Goldenseal magazine. His teacher was Drew Cable.
Lillian Magruder (Saint Francis Central School, Morgantown), class valedictorian, trumpeter in the middle school band, West Virginia History Bowl, and Aquinas Medal winner. Her teacher was Daniel Berry.
Lyla Santorine (Saint Michael School, Wheeling), plays on the school volleyball team, serves on the Student Council, and participates in speech/debate. Her teacher was Brian Dubil.
Audrey Westfall (Saint Patrick School, Weston), “A” Honor Roll, 2nd place in the Regional Social Studies Fair, and first place in the VFW Lewis County Essay Contest. Her teacher was Sydney Bush.

Learn more about the Golden Horseshoe at https://wvde.us/academics/awards-recognition/golden-horseshoe

05/29/2026

As we wrap up another wonderful school year, thank you to our students, parents, faculty, and staff for making this year so special. Your support, dedication, and faith help make our Trojan Family such an amazing community.

We wish everyone a summer filled with fun, relaxation, family, and prayer. Have a safe and blessed summer, and we look forward to seeing many of you again next school year! ❤️🖤

05/28/2026

What a fantastic, fun-filled Field Day! ☀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Whether students were cheering for the Blue Team or the Gray Team, one thing was clear, everyone had an amazing time! From friendly competition to lots of laughter, the day was filled with memories that our students will cherish as we wrap up another wonderful school year.

A special thank you to Ms. Martin for organizing and facilitating such a fun and amazing day! We are incredibly grateful to her and all of our former students, volunteers, and faculty members who helped make the day run smoothly.

Days like today remind us what makes our Trojan Family so special! ❤️🖤

05/23/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School Class of 2026! 🎓

We are so proud of all that you have achieved academically, spiritually, and personally, and we know God has amazing things planned for each of you as you begin this next chapter.

No matter where life takes you next, always remember that you will forever be part of our Trojan Family! ❤️🖤

05/22/2026

Congratulations, Emily Nguyen, SFdSCCS Class of 2022! We are so proud of you! ❤️🖤

What an incredible day for Monongalia County Schools! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate TWO National Merit Scholars —Emily Nguyen from University High School and Maxwell Chen from Morgantown High School! This prestigious honor reflects years of hard work, dedication, and excellence, and our entire community is celebrating alongside them.

Their success is a reminder of the amazing things happening in our public schools every single day. ❤️💙💛

Congratulations to these outstanding students and to the families, teachers, and supporters who helped them shine!

05/21/2026

🎉👏 Congratulations again to 2nd grader Rhett on being named a winner in the Smart 529 When I Grow Up Essay Contest. 👏🎉

Not only did he win $500 for his own college fund, but his winning essay also won the school a $500 donation. He was able to present the check to Mrs. Been along with representatives from the WV State Treasure’s Office. Great job, Rhett!