Barnesville School News

Barnesville High School Spring Concerts Set

Veteran Teacher Announces Retirement

Murray Stafford

Barnesville High School science instructor Murray Stafford on April 24 announced his impending retirement at the end of the school year.

“After 34 years of teaching Science at Barnesville High School, I have made the decision to retire at the end of this school year. I know that students often talk about the teachers who had an impact on them, but, understand that it goes both ways. In other words, students also have an impact on their teachers. And, over the years, there have been so many students that have made lasting impressions on me.”

“And so, I want to say “Thank You” to all my former students as well as the staff and administration at BHS for making the last 34 years at Barnesville a wonderful and memorable experience. I also want to thank the community for welcoming Marcia and I at a time when we didn’t know a single person in the area.

“As you probably know, I have also been serving as the Pastor at Victory Baptist Chapel in St. Clairsville, and I will continue to serve in that position. In addition to that, I have also accepted two other part-time positions. I will be serving as a Hospital Chaplain at Southeastern Medical Center (Cambridge Hospital), and I will also be serving as a Chaplain for Stonerise Hospice in St. Clairsville.”

The Shamrock All-Grad Parade – July 12

Calling all Shamrock graduates!   We are looking for participants for the 4th annual “Shamrock All-Grad Parade” will take place on Alumni weekend, Saturday, July 12, 2025.  All classes are welcome and encouraged to attend and will be entered into a cash prize drawing.  The parade will be led by the Barnesville Shamrock Marching Band.  Vehicles of any kind are acceptable – cars, golf carts, side by sides, even bicycles and little red wagons – decorated or undecorated!  

Parade partakers will line up at the Depot at noon, and depart at 12:30, heading west on Church St., left on Arch St. and right on Main Street, ending at the grade school gymnasium.  Immediately following the parade, a complimentary lunch will be available for parade entrants at the Blue Moon Biergarten. To register, or for further information, please call or text Sally Johnson at (740) 238-1706.  Please register by Thursday, July 10.  There is no fee to register, planners just need to know how many vehicles and approximate number of people taking part.

Barnesville High Prom

The 2025 Barnesville High School Prom was an event of Saturday, May 3. 

After the dance is over, the Barnesville Mothers Club, will again sponsor “After Prom” activities at the high school.  The evening will be spent taking part in games and activities. There will be prizes, basket raffles and good food provided by several area food vendors.

BHS Musicians, Color Guards Named to OVAC All Star Band

Named to the OVAC honorary band this past week are the following BHS band members: Guards: Callie Brown, Rebecca Taylor, Korie Marchetti, Briana Foster and Bray Nalley.

Musicians are Tailor Freshwater, Shelby Hagan, Lily Doherty, Elma Byler, Kylie Foster, Grace Goodhart, Lincoln Jendrusik, Zoee Casady, Katlynn Brown, Jackson Trudell, Dalton Drake and Alex Freshwater.   

Shamrock Theater Veterans in Cambridge Production

Four Barnesville High School Theater veterans are currently rehearsing for the Cambridge Performing Arts Center production of Hadestown: Teen Edition. Taking part in the play are Luke Taylor, Alex Freshwater, Shelby Hagan and Peyton Steed. 

The play will be performed for the public two weekends in July.