Monroe County Schools

Monroe County Schools recently listed items for public auction at the link below

https://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/monroeboe,wv/list/current?orgid=247077

The listing includes a variety of power tools, saws, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, post jacks, roof jacks, scaffolding, bathroom shower, reception desk/station, door locks, door stops and an Open Air Cooler.

James Monroe High School was well represented today as many of our fall sports student-athletes attended the inaugural Regional Sports Media Day at Tamarack in Beckley.

Student-athletes from across the region gathered to discuss the upcoming 2026 fall sports season, and we were proud to have our Mavericks represented.

Best of luck to all of our Maverick teams this fall! We can’t wait to cheer you on. Go Mavericks! 💙🏈⚽🏐🎽

At the July 21, 2026 board meeting we honored our current retirees. We appreciate everything that they have done for the students and staff of Monroe County Schools and for their service. we wish them well and look forward to hearing about their next chapter in life.

This week, ten students from Peterstown attended the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX. While there, they added a variety of knowledge to their repertoire by attending various convention workshops, challenged themselves in their competitions, visited the sacred Alamo and learned the historical significance of the site, enjoyed a boat ride along the picturesque River Walk, learned a whale load of information about marine animals at SeaWorld, and traded state pins with some of the other 16,000 students from across the United States and Canada.

Reminder!! Summer School will be closed tomorrow in honor of Independence Day! Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Monroe County Schools will sponsor the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be open to all children ages 18 and under who would like to participate. Meals will be served at James Monroe High School. Breakfast will be provided from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM and lunch at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting June 29 to July 31, Monday through Friday. There will be no school on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

A nutritious meal is important for all children. Remember, Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation!

For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, please contact Lori Feamster, Nutrition Director at 304-772-3094.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) FAX: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

We would like to thank Mr. Everett Fraley for his dedication of serving as a member of the Monroe County Board of Education. He first joined the Board in 2018 and was also elected as the Vice President for multiple years during his tenure. During his final meeting on June 16, he thanked the employees and members of the Board of Education and spoke of the many accomplishments that occurred during his time on the board. We wish Mr. Fraley the best!

Mr Riffe and Mrs Sizemore’s CTE construction class finished  building a hunting blind. Students utilized math skills, design, hard work and dedication to complete this project. The hunting blind will sold via auction in the very near future and will utilize the funds to sustain the next project.  Stay tuned to own your very own Pirate made hunting blind! 🏴‍☠️

Monroe County Schools had the opportunity to participate in a "Scratch Cooking Training" in Barboursville at the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning on Friday, June 5. Nutrition Director Lori Feamster along with head cooks Donna Galford, Teresa Johnson, and Victoria Dunn had the opportunity for hands on learning and collaboration with nutrition professionals from nearby Greenbrier and Wyoming County as well as other counties across the state. We look forward to incorporating some of the nearly 20 new recipes prepared during training into our menus next year to provide healthy, tasty meals to our students that will meet changing nutritional guidelines for reduced sodium and sugar. Nutrition is vital to student learning and we are excited to explore new menu items for our students. #HungryKidsCantLearn #WildAndWonderfulSchoolMeals #WVPublicSchoolPride #scratchcooking

Friendly Reminder: If your child has medication currently stored at school, it must be picked up by a parent/guardian no later than Monday, June 8. Any medications that expire prior to August 2026 cannot be carried over to the next school year and will be discarded if not picked up. Please remember that students requiring medication at school for the 2026–2027 school year must have current physician orders and properly labeled medication provided to the school before or upon the student’s first day of attendance. Students may not receive medication at school until all required documentation is on file. If you have questions, please contact your school's nurse or county nurse Jessica Thomas.

Mrs. Newberry’s 8th grade reading students recently finished reading The Coffin Quilt.   The students put down their books and picked up their needles as Mrs. Linda Lively, a retired Monroe County teacher, helped to bring  the story to life through a hands-on sewing project. This activity connected literature, history, and creativity. Check out these creations!

All summer programs will be held at James Monroe High School from June 29 to July 31, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Meals and Transportation will be provided. Contact your child's school for an application. Please apply by June 5th.

Summer EBT is returning to West Virginia in 2026. Students who are automatically eligible will receive SEBT on June 1, 2026. You can call 1-877-716-1212 to see if your child is automatically eligible due to enrollment in programs like SNAP, WV WORKS/TANF, or a qualifying Medicaid category. Although all students in Monroe County receive free breakfast and lunch, this does not necessarily qualify your child. SEBT is income-based, and an application must be completed if your child did not automatically receive this benefit.

There is a paper application required to apply for SEBT. You can pick up an application at any DoHS office and submit, or download a paper form on the SEBT website https://bfa.wv.gov/summer-ebt

From Betty White to George Washington, Peterstown Elementary halls were graced with remarkable individuals today. Fourth graders brought history to life with their living wax museum.

Parents it is your time to have a little STEM Fun!!!📱💻🕹️ Peterstown Pk8 STEM Lab presents: The Clay Center’s Clay2Go Mobile, Interactive STEM Exhibit at Peterstown Pk8 May 26-29.  An OPEN HOUSE will be held on Thursday, May 28, from 4-6 pm for all family and community members who would like to experience it! *Children must be with a parent/guardian during the Open House.

Reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 25th due to Memorial Day.

Please be advised that Mountain View School Bus 221 will be 20 to 30 minutes late this morning due to a tree in the road on Route 122.

The Peterstown Middle School fifth grade students of the month for April are Andrew Suarez and Anna Canterbury.

Reminder: There will be a volunteer training tomorrow, May 5th, at 6:00 at Mountain View School. This training is required for any individual to volunteer in the classroom, attend field trips, class parties, etc.