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Robotics Teams Get AEP Grant

The robotics coaches are pictured from left: Gavin Hartle (JMHS), Dan Gatts (SMS) and Andrea Magers (CHS). Not pictured is Kristin Espina (MMS).

The middle and high school robotics teams at four Marshall County schools received an American Electric Power (AEP) Teacher Vision grant. The AEP Teacher Vision grant program supports academic projects, but special consideration is given for projects in science, mathematics, technology and the study of energy. The grant funding was used to purchase robotics toolkits…

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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 Schools Engineering Expo Features Student Projects

The Sherrard Middle School Robotics team puts on a mock competition for guests who attended the expo.

Marshall County Schools hosted its first-ever student Engineering Expo at John Marshall High School Wednesday evening. This inaugural event featured Project Lead the Way and Engineering students from Moundsville Middle School, Sherrard Middle School, Cameron High School and John Marshall High School giving hands-on demonstrations during this one-of-a-kind expo.  Attendees at the event got to…

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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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March Marks the 37th Music In Our Schools Month

Red heart logo for Music in Our Schools

This month, music educators and music students are celebrating music education in their school communities demonstrating how “Music: The Sound of My Heart” resonates with them. This theme continues from 2021 to 2022 as schools observe Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM).   National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognizes March as the thirty-seventh annual Music…

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Students to Play at X-Ensemble Concert in Charleston

Group of students standing on the JMHS CPA stage in back of a xylophone.

The Marshall County Middle School Percussion and John Marshall High School Percussion groups were the only two squads selected for X-Ensemble at this year’s West Virginia Music Educators Association Conference. Each group will perform a full concert in Charleston, JM on Thursday and the middle school on Friday. 

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Pandemic EBT Approved

green circle with fruit and Child Nutrition

The USDA has authorized West Virginia to issue another round of P-EBT to eligible West Virginia students. Please pay careful attention to the information below as there are some differences this year. Unfortunately, once again, not all children in West Virginia will qualify for P-EBT. These rules are determined by Congress and the USDA. For…

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