On April 22, Michael DeLeon came to James Monroe High School for both a student assembly and parent/guardian/staff/community assembly to shine a light on the epidemic killing our youth which is vaping, drugs, and alcohol. He educated students on their daily choices and how every decision they make has a lasting impression by sharing his personal experiences along with the research he's completed to bring a real-life lesson to them in an impactful way. He also discussed the importance of having tough conversations and speaking up about struggles when you have them.
We would like to thank him for this assembly and the valuable insight he brought with it. Each student at James Monroe has been offered a copy of Victoria's Voice (with parent permission). If you would like for your child to receive this book, please submit the permission form back to the school nurse office or the online form that was sent out.
During the evening assembly, he discussed how to have conversations with your children and what meaningful conversations they need. You can visit https://www.steeredstraight.org/ to learn more about this program and the Table Talks book he wrote with his wife on conversations with our children.
We would also like to thank Michelle McFall for her contribution to this event and bringing out Jeremiah the Anti-Vaping Bullfrog!
& a special thank you to those who made this event happen including the JMHS students who provided childcare during the event so that parents could attend.
The Monroe County Board of Education recognized the Spelling Bee Winners at the board meeting on April 16th. The students in attendance were Izzy Yurkovich 7th grade - 2nd Place from PMS; Cooper Yurkovich 4th Grade - 3rd Place from PES; Lila Samsel 6th Grade - 2nd Place from MVS and 3rd Place County Winner; Riley Griggs 4th Grade - 2nd Place from PES. Congratulations to all of the Spelling Bee Winners.
Do you know a School Nurse in West Virginia that you would like to recognize by nominating them for a prestigious award through the West Virginia Association of School Nursing? Currently, there are two different awards up for grabs: School Nurse of the Year and Excellence in School Nursing Leadership. To nominate a nurse for this award, please visit Home - West Virginia Association of School Nurses (wvasn.org) and go to the "grants and awards" tab for the application. All applications are due by April 30, 2024.
Congrats to PES April Leaders of the Month!
Congrats to PES April Leaders of the Month!
Reminder - James Monroe High School will dismiss at 12:30 on Monday, April 29, 2024. This only affects JMHS. Other schools will dismiss at regular time.
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The is a new Maverick 🐾 at James Monroe High School. 😍
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The golf team won 🥇 their 4th match today, beating the closest challenger, Princeton Middle, by 13 strokes. The team has finished third, first, first, first, second and first in their six matches to date.
Mountain View golfers Josh Drew, Maddie Baker, and Luke Fullen shot the low score at the EGMS 3-person scramble at the Lewisburg Elks club on 4/24/24.
James Monroe High School will dismiss at 12:30 on Monday, April 29, 2024. This only affects JMHS. Other schools will dismiss at regular time.
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In honor of Earth Day, KLC Pre-K students made bird feeders and ate some dirt!
Attention Monroe Co. Parents/Guardians!!!
Will your student meet all health requirements for school??? 🤔
If you’re not sure if their vaccines are up to date, please contact Jessica Thomas, your child’s health care provider or the local health department for more information! You can also utilize your child's SNAP health portal!
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12th Grade- Tdap & Meningitis vaccine, Physical & Dental exam in the last 12 months
7th Grade- Tdap & Meningitis vaccine, Physical & Dental exam in the last 12 months
2nd Grade - Physical & Dental exam in the last 12 months
Kindergarten & Pre-K - Complete vaccine record, Physical & Dental exam in the last 12 months
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Send records to:
Jessica Thomas, RN
Jessica.r.thomas@k12.Wv.us
Fax: 833-605-0476
Or online using their health portal!
Friday, April 26 is Faculty Senate 2-hour early release. Students will be released at 1:30.
Candlelight Vigil
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We are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of one of our Seniors from James Monroe High School. We send our deepest condolence to his family and friends.
Grief counselors and pastors were available today and will be on-site tomorrow for any student or staff member who needs them.
Please remember the family and our school family in your thoughts and prayers.
Healthy Students Newsletter
Parents and youth join us tonight for the Steered Straight Parent Academy at James Monroe High School at 5pm. Enjoy a very atypical presentation on the dangers of drugs, fentanyl, e-cigarette devices, alcohol, bullying, and suicide. Enjoy complimentary childcare during the event, exciting giveaways, delicious refreshments, and valuable insights to enhance your knowledge on these growing issues as well as how vaping can affect the brain and body.
