The 2024 James Monroe High School Graduation will be tonight at the H.E. Comer Jr. Sports Complex at 7:00. Currently, we plan to have the ceremony outside. If we would get lightening, everyone will need to return to their vehicles, students will return to the band room and if anyone that doesn’t have a vehicle, they may come to the commons area at the school.
The gates will be open at 6:00 and handicap parking will be up at the football field. First come, first served.
Summer break is almost upon us! 😎 This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day. Also, the last day of school is Tuesday, May 28th and it will be a two-hour early release. We hope everyone has a fun and safe summer break.
PES third graders had a book camp out for their “field trip”. They built forts, had s’mores, and every student left with new books. They spent their day reading by the fake smart board fire and finding a new world to explore in a book.
Mountain View’s Class of 2024 and Class of 2036 🎓💙
Members of the PMS HOSA company are certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED. A huge thank you to the company sponsor, Ashley Williams, and Mrs. Tanya Ware for her assistance.
Field Day at Peterstown Elementary
The 2024 graduates of the 2-year Biomedical Science program at Monroe County Technical Center presented their independent research projects at the white coat ceremony on May 7, 2024. The students partnered with mentors from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. They were responsible for using the lab skills and techniques they learned throughout the 2-year program to conduct a research project from start to finish and present their findings.
This year’s theme was microbiology/biotechnology. Jamey Miller determined which antibiotic was most effective at treating two different strains of bacteria. Parker Noonkester used DNA amplification techniques and gel electrophoresis to determine if there was a presence of bacteria in sources of drinking water. Hannah Rhodes tested the effectiveness of sunscreen using a mutant strain of fungi that was sensitive to UV light. Thomas Sibold successfully replicated a 1973 experiment that demonstrates the process of inserting antibiotic resistance genes from one species of bacteria into a different bacterial species, which allows the expression of the new gene. Hannah Jewell inserted a gene for a green fluorescent protein from a jellyfish into an E. coli bacterium, allowing it to produce the protein and make it glow.
The Biomedical Science program at MCTC allows students to use some of the same tools and techniques used in scientific labs and hospitals. It is a rigorous course, and this year’s graduates did an exceptional job of rising to meet the challenge, as shown by their final research projects.
MCEA 5th grade student of the year for PMS…Rylie Dillon. Congratulations to an awesome kiddo!! Well deserved!
Military Signing Day for James Monroe High School! Thank you for your willingness to serve our Country! 💜🖤
Due to mechanical issues, Bus 210, Hollywood, Glace, will be running about an hour late this morning.
Congratulations to May leaders of the month at Peterstown Elementary School.
Congrats to the May leaders of the month
At Peterstown Elementary School.
PMS students were able to perform for the community last night at a dinner theatre. Janet Miller and Tami Brown worked diligently to put together the whole performance and we are grateful for their talents and abilities. Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without all the students and their gifts!
Peterstown Middle School has been working hard during Careers and Technical Education (CTE) companies to put together a drama performance. The past two days the students at PMS have enjoyed the performance. Here is a peek, with more to come…
We are sending Good Luck to the James Monroe Track Team as they compete in the State Track Meet today and tomorrow!
County Nurse, Jessie Thomas, presented the importance of dental health to PreK students by reading a fun story and sending home a new toothbrush and toothpaste for each kid.
Thank you to Victoria Cox with the WVU Extension Office for presenting her Rethink Your Drink at Mountain View School and offering a wonderful lesson with a tasty alternative drink choice for all to enjoy.
Congratulations to our 2024 Monroe County Golden Horseshoe Winners!
Luke Fullen, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Gabriella Houck, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Marshal White, Peterstown Middle School
All winners will be celebrated at the June 4, 2024, Board of Education Meeting, and they will be recognized at the West Virginia Culture Center on June 11th!
The James Monroe High School Class of 2024 participated in our annual College Decision Day! We wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors. PART 2
