Monroe County FFA members are having a great time at the 96th National Convention in Indianapolis Indiana. On day one they traveled to John Deere corporate headquarters and toured the pavilion and Rock Island in Moline Illinois. Day two consisted of jam-packed sessions and networking with thousands of FFA members from across the nation. This was followed by dinner with Monroe County Native and supporter Rob Larew, president of Farmers Union. On Friday, they returned to the convention. The ladies headed straight for the Women in Ag networking session while the gentlemen were tasked with finding trade schools and exploring their options beyond high school. On Saturday, they will wrap up their trip by attending the American Degree ceremony to witness fellow member and past Chapter President, Lauren Ballard receive her degree. The first to come to Monroe County in 20 years! Monroe County look at what this program is doing! They are showing the country what our little county can do! If you see them out give them a shout and tell them great job!
Attending are Emma Ballard, Kinley Reese, Cole Martin, Kenzy Wade, Jairus Broyles, Shailyn Wickline, and Josh Meadows. Accompanied by Advisor Shawn Hill and parent volunteer Michelle Ballard.
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Phlebotomy students taking part in their Friends and Family Stick Night. ACE Phlebotomy course offered in the evenings at the Vocational School.
TutorWV is NOW available for all students in WV. It provides online, on-demand, expert tutoring and homework help in over 200 subjects.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-partnership-with-Tutor.com.aspx
Did you know November is National Diabetes Awareness Month? Knowing the warning signs can help save a life. High-five the diabetes hero in your life throughout the month of November and help spread the word. Knowledge is key.
Peterstown Middle School’s 5th grade students of the month for October are Luke Comer and Rylie Dillon.
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Mountain View Middle School had its opening event assembly last week for its Kid’s Heart Challenge. Wendy from the American Heart Association came in to teach the students and staff about the program including why we do it. If your child attends Mountain View Middle School, register them below and get them started on the challenge! This event ends on November 16, 2023! Remember staff, students, and community members can all join in on the cause!
Peterstown Middle School had its opening event assembly last week for its Kid’s Heart Challenge. Wendy from the American Heart Association came in to teach the students and staff about the program including why we do it. One student, Makayla Alexander, is a brave heart hero who decided to step up and tell her story about her heart. If your child attends Peterstown Middle School, register them below and get them started on the challenge! This event ends on November 16, 2023!
Mrs. Ballard’s PreK class had a wild and exciting week this week for spirit week from pajama day, crazy day, and character day all the way to rockstar day!
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October 2023
Clay Class at Peterstown Middle School
Luke Broyles won this Hydro Backpack from the American Heart Association just by being one of the first students to register online! You can still join the fun and win cool prizes too by going online and registering under your school! This is for Peterstown and Mountain View Middle Schools 5th-8th grade!
https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html
The fourth and final week of James Monroe Senior Fall Sports players Jordan Lowe, Emma Ballard, Cole Thomas, and Jackson Phipps visited EHS this past week and shared some stories with the children. The children enjoyed hearing Never Touch a Grumpy Bat, Hickory Dickory Dock, The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC book, Where's my Mummy, Room on the Broom, and Trick-or-Treat Micky Mouse.
The superheroes have assembled at PES for day 4 of Red Ribbon Week. PART 2
The superheroes have assembled at PES for day 4 of Red Ribbon Week. PART 1
Congratulations to PES October leaders of the month! Part 2
Congratulations to PES October leaders of the month! Part 1
Howdy from PES! Students wore their western wear for day 3 of Red Ribbon Week. PART 2
Howdy from PES! Students wore their western wear for day 3 of Red Ribbon Week. PART 1
For the first time at JMHS our cross country team will be competing at the state cross country meet at Cabell Midland on Saturday. A celebratory sendoff is schedule for Friday around 12 at JMHS and the teams will be escorted across the county line. Please line the streets and help sendoff our boys and girls cross country teams. You can also head to Cabell Midland and cheer them on.