CONGRATULATIONS to the JMHS Girls Basketball for winning the regional championship!!!
They play in the state tournaments next Wednesday at 9:00 pm.
Mercer County Public Schools has implemented a Clear Bag Policy that they will be enforcing during our Boys Basketball Sectional games at Bluefield State University this week. Fans will be turned away if they are carrying inappropriate bags. Please review this policy before you go. Thank you for supporting the MAVERICKS!!
Monroe County Schools is creating a Wall of Honor for James Monroe graduates who joined the military. We want to showcase those serving or who have served our country, and we need a 5x7 official military picture submitted with the following information (please print legibly):
First and Last Name
Year of Graduation from JMHS
Military Branch
Pictures can be dropped off at the Board of Education Office at 9875 Willow Bend Rd, Union, WV, or mailed to PO Box 330, Union, WV 24983.
EHS students shared cupcakes with James Monroe Varsity Girls and Boys basketball players this morning. They wished their high school friends the best of luck during the upcoming playoffs!
Attention parents: Have you activated your child's health portal for Monroe County Schools? You can submit health records, message the nurse directly, see your child's nurse office visits, see active medication orders, and much more all in one location! If you have not received a portal registration email please be sure to email Jessica Thomas, BSN, RN, NCSN at jessica.r.thomas@k12.wv.us or call at 304-772-3094 ext 322 with your child's name, grade, school and your email address.
-Get a jump start on health records needed for enrollment by submitting them now via the portal, fax or email. This will make your enrollment a smooth process. All documents submitted will be brought to Kiddie Fair for you if submitted this way prior to their appointment.
Monroe County Schools parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in their child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. The survey may be completed from any computer with an internet connection. Please choose your respective schools:
https://forms.office.com/r/UAgRBeNBde
Parent log in code:
James Monroe - P057503
Mountain View - P057204
Peterstown Elementary - P057202
Peterstown Middle - P057301
Thank you for your valuable input!
Mountain View Middle School in Union held the charter ceremony today with FFA Advisor Catherine Dransfield and Principal Pamela Dunford signing the chapter’s constitution.
Dransfield said the FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.
Mountain View’s student interest in the program is the reason the charter has come to fruition,” she said. “Working in our school’s greenhouse really built the initial interest. Students planned and built four 50-ft. long raised beds on their own, along with planting the strawberry plants, and watering and caring for the mums and strawberries. As a former FFA Member and WV State FFA Officer, I know the impact that the FFA can make,” Dransfield said. “It gave me the confidence to believe in myself, explore my passions and personal strengths, and pursue my dreams. Without this organization, I would not be the person I am today. Dransfield said the FFA Chapter has been two years in the making, with Dunford advocating for the program from the very beginning. Without her encouragement and support, this would not be a possibility. Ms. Dunford sees the value in this program as our community is so agriculturally rich; many students live on a farm or have some involvement with livestock and crop production.
The FFA program will allow students to be proud of their roots that run deep here in Monroe County, Dransfield said. “The ear-to-ear smiles of our newly established officers speaks to the encouragement our students are already receiving from the FFA.”
Thursday was National School Resource Officer Day and Peterstown PK-8 would like to take a moment to recognize our SRO, Officer Jeffries. Officer Jeffries is a wonderful asset to our school. He keeps us safe and forms bonds with students to help them grow into better people. Thank you Officer Jeffries for all you do! Officer Jeffries’ position is funded by our county levy. #fundedbylevy
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The Monroe County Spelling Bee was a fierce competition! Congratulations to our overall winners.
1st Place: Maddie Baker (MVS)
2nd Place: Lonnie Wilson (PMS)
3rd Place: Lila Samsel (MVS)
This is Maddie’s 3rd year in a row winning the County Spelling Bee!
Congratulations to our Monroe County Spelling Bee winners! 4th Grade Winners: 1st Place: Alaina Persinger 2nd Place: Riley Griggs 3rd Place: Cooper Yurkovich 5th Grade Winners: 1st Place: Kyndall Painter 2nd Place: Carson Miller 3rd Place: Aryianna Adkins 6th Grade Winners: 1st Place: Joe Dent 2nd Place: Lila Samsel 3rd Place: Ava Wilson 7th Grade Winners: 1st Place: Audrey Dent 2nd Place: Izzy Yurkovich 3rd Place: Haylee Surface 8th Grade Winners: 1st Place: Maddie Baker 2nd Place: Linnie Wilson 3rd Place: Nolan Canterbury
Congrats to Mrs. McGlothlin’s class at PES on completing their attendance potato head. They have had 10 days of perfect classroom attendance!
Mrs. Meadows’ class learned all about good manners and being courteous at their Ladies and Gentlemen Valentine’s Day party. The young men escorted each young lady to their seat and pulled it out for them. The young ladies said thank you and then everyone enjoyed some treats while practicing using their manners.
Cleaning out your closet? The Communities in Schools program at James Monroe High School is collecting any graduation robes (from past years) for reuse, gently used prom dresses, and reusable water bottles, all for student use. If you wish to donate, please bring or send them to the front office of the school or email Becky Crabtree at rebecca.crabtree@k12.wv.us. Thank you.
Did you know?
Brandon Eggleston, Communities In Schools Site-Coordinator at Mountain View Elementary/Middle School has a "snack bar" set up in his room for students to grab a snack whenever the need may arise. Communities In Schools relies heavily on donations from local businesses and individuals. If you would like to donate to Communities In Schools, feel free to contact Brandon at 304-772-4903 or email at Brandon.eggleston@k12.wv.us
Monday, February 19th is a professional learning day and there will be no school for students.
Peterstown Middle School had two students whose project went to the Regional Science Fair. Kendall Long and Bella Dillon's project, "The Candle Race" won 1st place in their category and they will go on to compete in the State Science Fair in March. Kendall did an amazing job presenting at the regional fair. Congratulations, ladies!
As we celebrate Counselors Appreciation Week, James Monroe High School want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the support, guidance, and dedication our counselors, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Perdue bring to our students.
Their tireless efforts to provide valuable insights, encouragement, and assistance have not gone unnoticed. Whether is navigating the college application process or addressing various challenges that arise during the school year, they consistently demonstrate a remarkable commitment to the personal and academic growth of our students.
We hope they had a wonderful Counselor Appreciation week!
7th Grade Earth Science students learned about topography maps and elevation by creating their own clay mountains and using dental floss to cut out different elevations. They used these levels to draw their own topography map showing the elevation of their mountain .
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, students participated in WVU STEAM TAC activities that involved building a simulated earthquake “shake” table, programming microbits with a coding program, and designing a structure that would withstand a level 4 earthquake. Students were completely engaged in the activity and really seemed to enjoy it.
