MCTC students have been busy, as usual, this week. Mrs. Bradley’s freshman intro to careers class explored some “sticky” situations as they answered questions on Post-it notes, then later collected their responses on larger posters around the classroom. The activity provided interactions and thought-provoking conversations. Mrs. Hodges, meanwhile, had her freshman group complete an interactive assignment using technology and the popular Kahoot platform. Carpentry students worked collaboratively to construct hunting blinds. The blinds will be available for purchase.
Marshal White, Danni Dunbar, Alexis Broyles, Tripp McMillion, Kiersten Nelson, and Madison Hanson along with several James Monroe students participated in the YLA Model United Nations at the University of Charleston today. They are to be commended on their hard work and success in the program.
This is a reminder that Monday, March 13th is a professional learning day for staff and there will be no school for students.
JROTC Vidalia Onion Sale
JMHS 9th grade Earth Science: a recent lab in which students created “fossils.”
A special thank you to Kilcollin Dental for providing free dental exams to our children in Monroe County Schools. We appreciate all you do to give back to our community and our kids!
The West Virginia Association of School Nurses (WVASN)
publicly recognizes school nurses statewide by annually
honoring one school nurse who demonstrates excellence in school nursing practice and leadership in the school health.
Nominations may come from a school administrator, supervisor, educator, school nurse colleague, parent, or member of the community.
Do not miss this chance to show your
appreciation and support!
WVASN is ready to find the
2023 West Virginia School Nurse of the Year
and we need your help!!!
Deadline for all submissions is April 30, 2023.
Begin the nomination process by clicking the following link: https://wvasn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WVASN-SNOY-2023.pdf
Please share this amazing opportunity and prestigious recognition with your county representatives and school communities.
Check out this STEM activity Mrs. Walsh’s class at PES participated in. The students built ballon race car to demonstrate how to turn potential energy into kinetic energy.
Monroe County Schools would like to introduce you to the new school nursing webpage found by clicking the link below. This webpage is designed to help you stay informed on upcoming events, a quick resource for enrollment guidelines and health related policies, and so that you have 24/7 access to important documents your child may need for school.
https://monroecountyschoolshealthservi.godaddysites.com/upcoming-events (https://monroecountyschoolshealthservi.godaddysites.com/upcoming-events)
We would like to thank Shawn Miller and his employees at Dirt Works Excavating LLC for volunteering their time and equipment to install wood chips on the Mountain View Elementary school playground.
Mr. Hancock’s Biomedical Science class is studying the regions of the brain. They created models using balloons and shower caps. With markers, they were able to produce multi-layered maps, showing regions and functions of the brain.
JMHS Envirothon teams in training for the state competition in April.
MCTC HOSA Chapters competed in Huntington at state competition.
Bryeson Whitt- 1st Place Behavioral Health
Brayden Williams- 1st Place Prepared Speaking
Madison & Parker Noonkester- 2nd Place Forensic Science
Taylor Craft & Alex Thacker- 2nd Place Medical Innovation. Congratulations!!
They are eligible for national competition in Dallas, TX in June.
Healthy Students Newsletter
PES has some gum chewing students in 2nd grade. Check out their self portraits with them blowing a bubble.
PES perfect attendance winners for the week congrats!
Ms. Pitzer’s class was inspired by all their community guest readers this week. They decided they wanted to be guest readers for Pre-K. 📚📔📖
Students from MCTC’s FFA, Law and Public Safety, Educators Rising and JROTC spent the day in Charleston. CTE Day at the Legislature is an annual event where CTE centers showcase their programs for lawmakers.
Parents/Caregiver,
The volunteer policy in Monroe County Schools was modified in 2019 in order to keep our students as safe as possible. The policy requires an official background check for all volunteers working in the schools and going on field trips. Those volunteers who have had the class will not be required to train again; however, a background check will be mandatory to stay on the volunteer list. These background checks will be conducted every three years if you choose to continue being a volunteer. Monroe County Schools has worked closely with the Sheriff’s Department to lower the fee of the background check to $18.00. The 18.00 fee must be paid by Money order, Debit or Credit Card. Money order must be made payable to Treasury of the United States. Checks or Cash will not be accepted.
Training and background checks will be offered on Thursday March 16th 5:30 p.m. at Peterstown Elementary/Middle School and Tuesday March 21st 10 a.m. at Mountain View Elementary/Middle School.
If you have any questions, please contact Toby McMahan (304) 772-4903
We appreciate and thank you for the time each and every one of you give to the children of Monroe County.
PES had some very special guest readers today for Read Across America Week. The James Monroe boys and girls basketball teams read to all the classrooms.
