Just as spring brings a bloom of hope after long winters, parenting too can blossom with the right support. As educators and staff, you see the joys and struggles families face every day. Parent Coaching is here to help parents in our district find encouragement, tools, and renewed confidence—so they can experience the beauty in their parenting journey. Together, we can support stronger families and brighter futures.
Just as spring brings a bloom of hope after long winters, parenting too can blossom with the right support. As educators and staff, you see the joys and struggles families face every day. Parent Coaching is here to help parents in our district find encouragement, tools, and renewed confidence—so they can experience the beauty in their parenting journey. Together, we can support stronger families and brighter futures.
Martin Luther King, Jr said “Life’s persistent and most urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’”
Following flooding that impacted McDowell County, the PMS student government decided that we would be blessed to be able help our neighbors. After raising $1,300, students went on a shopping spree for items students in McDowell might benefit from.
We want to thank Jumpin’ Johnny’s popcorn, Danny and Linda Lively and the PMS faculty and staff for donations to help raise the funds. We would also like to thank Walmart in Princeton for a gift card donation to help with the shopping, bringing our total to $1,400.
We are thankful for a giving community and students with a heart for giving and doing for others!
Monroe County had three students honored as Golden Horseshoe Winners!
Jacob Carter and Judd Clarkson from Mountain View Middle School.
Phoenix Hicks from Peterstown Middle School.
Congratulations to these students!
Everyone have a safe and relaxing spring break!
Join us for an evening Under the Sea on May 28th.
Peterstown Middle School Drama Club presents The Little Mermaid Jr. Dinner Theater beginning at 6 p.m.
Limited Tickets available! Get yours soon!
Peterstown Middle School Yearbook Orders are DUE on Monday April 14!
Mrs. Richardson’s HOSA company learned about and then dissected Bovine eye balls to learn more about the anatomy of the eye.
PMS 5th grade students of the month for March: Avery Brubaker and Alex Boggs.
March Pirate Press
There will be a LSIC meeting for Peterstown Middle School on March 31 at 4:30.
This year's Annual Project Graduation "Hoopfest" is April 11th-13th. There will be brackets available for 3rd grade students and up, as well as adult teams. The price to compete is $200 per team, and we guarantee at least 3 games. Payment is required by April 1st to hold your spot. To register email: jmhsprojectgrad@yahoo.com
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Monroe County Board of Education is currently seeking a permanent resident of Monroe County residing in the Western District to fill the recently vacated seat of Sabrina Stutts to be held until June 30, 2026.
Letters of interest must be received on or before 3:00 pm on March 28, 2025. Those letters shall be sent by mail to Board President Candace Sabol, Monroe County Schools, PO Box 330, Union, WV 24983 or by email candace.sabol@k12.wv.us
Eligibility requirements for county board members can be found in WV Code 18-5-1a.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) companies at PMS have been working hard the past few weeks. Here is a sneak peek at a couple of our projects:
Mr. Riffe’s carpentry company is working on a “cat condo”.
Ms. Ward’s creative collective company is hard at work painting backdrops for the upcoming performance from the drama company. Stay tuned for our completed projects!
The Monroe County Board of Education will have a Special Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda items will include Action/Discussion related to the appointment and/or the process of filling the unexpired term of the vacant Board member seat in accordance with WV Code 18-5-2.
Parenting can be challenging and, at times, feel isolating. Parent coaching is here to provide support during those tough moments. Offered at no cost by your school district, parent coaching connects you with a coach and resources developed by therapists. Click here to sign up for ongoing support:
https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Congratulations to the following Peterstown Middle School students on winning at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. This year's SLC was coal mining themed and focused on the influence WV coal has on the global market. These four students will now have the opportunity to attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA this summer.
Business Etiquette Objective Test:
Jorja Stutts - 1st Place
Alex Sevy - 3rd Place
Nevaeh Shelton 4th Place
Exploring Parliamentary Procedure Objective Test:
Maizy Boggess - 2nd Place
FBLA Mission & Pledge:
Jorja Stutts - 1st Place
Marketing Mix Challenge:
Maizy Boggess - 2nd Place
Peterstown 8th graders, Jorja Stutts, Alex Sevy, and Maizy Boggess attended the Future Business Leaders of American State Leadership Conference at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV on March 12-13. While there, students had the opportunity to network with their peers, attend inspirational workshops, and compete. All three students placed in their competitions and earned the privilege to attend the FBLA National State Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California this summer. #GEARUPSWV #GEARUPworks
Peterstown Middle School will be hosting a fundraiser dance on March 14 from 6-8 for grades five through eight. There's a five dollar admission and you should dress in green. All proceeds will go to McDowell County for flood relief.
8th grade students in Mrs. Newberry’s English class tried out their acting skills while reading Greek myths.
