Clue In to School Breakfast with National School Breakfast Week

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To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Marshall County Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 3-7, 2025. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Marshall County Schools offers nutritious school breakfasts, complete…

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Marshall County Schools Offers Parent Coaching Program

Coaching for Parents written in black with the Marshall County Schools logo and the Parent Guridance.org logo.

Marshall County Schools is teaming up with ParentGuidance.org to offer a free coaching program for its students’ parents or guardians. When you register, you will be connected with a parenting coach and therapist-created content to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting, free of charge. Learn more here: parentguidance.org/school-coaching

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Marshall County Schools Teams with Salvation Army for Shield Against Hunger Food Drive

Salvation Army logo with Shield Against Hunger Doing the Most written in black and red.

Food banks across the region are experiencing increased strains on their pantries as the need for food assistance continues to rise. To help meet this need, The Salvation Army in Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Counties is partnering with Marshall County Schools, Ohio County Schools, Wheeling Catholic Central High School, The Linsly School, and WTRF…

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Marshall County Social Studies Fair Held

Blue MCS Social Studies Fair ribbons

The 14th annual Marshall County Schools Social Studies Fair took place on Friday at the John Marshall Field House. Students in third through twelfth grade from Cameron Elementary, Center McMechen Elementary, Central Elementary, Glen Dale Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, Sand Hill Elementary, Cameron Middle School, Moundsville Middle School, Sherrard Middle School and John Marshall High School…

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MCS CTE Counselor Earns State Recognition

Melanie Knutsen, Marshall County Schools Career Development Counselor

Marshall County Schools Career Development Counselor Melanie Knutsen has been named the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WV ACTE) Counseling & Career Development Professional of the Year. The award honors individuals’ dedication to guiding students toward successful career pathways. “I sincerely appreciate this recognition and want to thank WV ACTE for their commitment to…

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Marshall County Schools Celebrates Love the Bus Month

Pictured seated: Dr. Shelby Haines is flanked by MCS Safety Team members Douglas Brown and Dee Gamble. Back row from left are MCS Safety Team members: Kenny Richmond, Paula Carmichael, Kayla Kidd, Nadine McCardle and Ashley Becker.

February marks the month-long celebration of Love the Bus, a time to show gratitude toward the dedicated professionals who ensure the safety of students on their journey to and from school in Marshall County. This initiative is a meaningful way to recognize the diverse group of individuals, employed at Marshall County Schools, who make the…

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Mathletes Compute at Marshall County Math Day

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Students in 4th through 12th grade put their “mathletic” skills to the test during the annual Marshall County Math Field Day competition held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Wheeling University. Approximately 150 students competed in categories ranging from mental math, mental estimation, measurement estimation and short answer. Participants also took a written test. Marshall…

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Lawyer in the School Program Available for Parents and Guardians

Legal Aid of West Virginia,'s Lawyer in the School with Marshall County Schools logo

Marshall County Schools is holding a monthly legal clinic at the BOE office. The Lawyer in the School program provides eligible parents and caregivers of public-school students the opportunity to receive free, brief legal information or advice from a lawyer. This service is thanks to Legal Aid of West Virginia. Questions? Call 304-232-1260 ext. 3223.…

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Marshall County Schools Offers Parent Coaching Program

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Marshall County Schools is teaming up with ParentGuidance.org to offer a free coaching program for its students’ parents or guardians. When you register, you will be connected with a parenting coach and therapist-created content to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting, free of charge. Details attached here: parentguidance.org/school-coaching

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Christmas Break Information

Three red and green Christmas bulbs are on the left side of this video with a white Marshall County Schools logo on the right. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year appear in the middle of the county logo.

All Marshall County schools will be closed from Friday, December 20, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for the holiday break. After the new year, students return to the classroom on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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