Marshall County Schools Observes National School Counseling Week

The 15 school counselors met at the Marshall County Schools Board of Education office for the proclamation signing. Seated, from left: John Marshall High School Counselor Mika Ward, Sherrard Middle School Counselor Courtney Wheeling, JMHS Counselor Mia Angalich, Marshall County Schools Student Services Director Casey Storm, JMHS Counselor Angela Curran, and JMHS Counselor Melanie Knutsen. Standing, from left: Hilltop Elementary School Counselor Shelly Behm, Cameron Elementary School Counselor Rachel Ciccone, Sand Hill Elementary School Counselor Claire Juszczak, Cameron High School Counselor Kelly Pettit, Moundsville Middle School Counselor Abby Aston, Central Elementary School Counselor Jenna Dompa, Glen Dale Elementary / Washington Lands Elementary School Counselor Amy Tucker, McNinch Primary School Counselor Jennifer Pickett and Center McMechen Elementary School Counselor Jennifer Wharton

National School Counseling Week 2023, “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated in Marshall County from February 6–10, 2023, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school…

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Marshall County Strings Winter Concert Planned

Hilltop Elementary fourth grade students David Carter and Hayden Cross rehearse for the upcoming Strings Winter Concert during class.

The Marshall County Strings Program will present its elementary and middle school winter concert on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 6:30 pm, in the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. The concert will feature combined performances involving over 200 students from Cameron, Center McMechen, Central, Glen Dale, Hilltop, Sand Hill, and Washington Lands…

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Marshall County Schools Celebrates National School Lunch Week

To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Marshall County Schools is celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW). The fun and creative campaign theme, “Peace, Love & School Lunch,” spotlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. Research…

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2022-2023 Bus Routes and Schedules Released

side view of a yellow school bus with Marshall County Schools written in black on the side with black stripes.

Information is now available about the transportation routes for the 2022-2023 academic year. The list can be found here: http://marshall-k12.wvnet.edu/boe/marshall-county-schools-bus-routes/ or under the Links tab at the top of this page. Click on Transportation and then Bus Routes. Choose a bus number to download a schedule. If you’re not sure what bus your child should…

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Students Heading Back to School in Marshall County

Chalkboard graphic with the Marshall County Schools blue and gold circle logo drawn in chalk with back to school written in red chalk. A white apple is also drawn in chalk.

Students in grades 1st through 12th return to school in Marshall County on Tuesday, August 23 for the start of the 2022 – 2023 academic year. Kindergarten orientation takes place on Tuesday, August 23. The first day of instruction for Kindergarten students is Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Parents will be notified about their child’s class…

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Marshall County Back-to-School Fun Fair Planned

multicolored school supplies such as crayons, backpacks, pencils and glue sticks with a Back-to-School Fun Fair #2 pencil.

The 22nd annual Marshall County Back-to-School Fun Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the Moundsville Center at the former West Virginia State Penitentiary from 9:00 am until noon. The “Fun Fair” is open to any Marshall County Schools student, Pre-K through 12th grade, who is accompanied by an adult. Each child…

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Free Meals for Children During the Summer

school lunch tray filled with fruits, vegetables, chicken and milk

The Marshall County Board of Education announces their sponsorship of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. A nutritious meal is important for children to learn, play and remain active during the summer months. Remember, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation. Breakfast and lunch is open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who…

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Southwestern Energy and CFOV Award STEM Education Grants

Pictured from left: Julie Sturgill, Wendy Clutter, Ashley Fecat, Ricki Jo Thompson, Lara Himrod, Shey McGuire, Shelly Lynch, Greg Oliver and Debbie Stanton.

STEM-based learning continues to be an important part of school curriculums.  Its diverse nature offers educators creative and unique opportunities to convey key skills and concepts.  Often, resources for projects are limited and selections are driven by available funding. Thanks to grants made possible through Southwestern Energy (SWN) and the Community Foundation for the Ohio…

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Marshall County Service Personnel and Teacher of the Year Announced

Pictured from left: Teacher of the Year Gavin Hartle and Service Personnel Member of the Year Jeffrey Coleman.

Marshall County Board of Education members and county administrators recognized Service Personnel and Teacher of the Year nominees during the regular board meeting on Tuesday evening. Jeffrey Coleman, a member of the county maintenance department based at John Marshall High School, was named Service Personnel Member of the Year for Marshall County Schools. He was…

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Marshall County Strings Spring Concert

Pic 3: Rayann Bekner (HT 5), Pic 1: Carson Hubbard (HT 5), Pic 2: Landon Potts

The Marshall County Strings Program will present its annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 6:30 pm in the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. This will be the first county-wide string performance by students in grades 4-12 since 2019. The concert will feature combined performances involving students from Cameron, Center…

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