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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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

Math Day written in white overtop of an abacas.

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

Marshall County Schools gold and blue logo with a book in the center.

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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Thanksgiving Break Information

The Time to Give Thanks is Here with a turkey

In observance of Thanksgiving, all public schools in Marshall County will be closed on the dates listed. Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Thursday, November 28, 2024 Friday, November 29, 2024 Students return to the classroom on Monday, December 2, 2024.

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Marshall County Strings Winter Concert Details

elementary and middle school winter concert on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:30pm, at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts.

The Marshall County Strings Program will present its elementary and middle school winter concert on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:30 pm, at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. The concert will feature combined performances involving more than 200 students from Cameron, Center McMechen, Central, Glen Dale, Hilltop, Sand Hill, and Washington…

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Students Compete at Annual Marshall County WV History Bowl

Pictured from left are SMS Red members Izzy Dougherty, James Lopez, Brady Barnhart and Braden Storm.

The 9th annual Marshall County Schools West Virginia History Bowl was held at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville. Teams, made up of eighth grade students, from Cameron High School, Moundsville Middle School and Sherrard Middle School competed in the tournament.  Games consisted of two rounds, 10 minutes each, with 30 questions.  The…

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2024 American Education Week Proclamation Signed in Marshall County

Pictured from left front row: MCS Assistant Superintendent Karen Klamut, MCS Superintendent Dr. Shelby Haines and MCS BOE Vice-President Christie Robison. Back row from left: Marshall County AFT President Josh Gary, Marshall County Commission President Mike Ferro, MC Chamber Executive Director Scott Reager and MCEA President Stephanie Brown.

Marshall County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shelby Haines was joined by representatives from the school district, Board of Education, teachers’ unions, Marshall County Chamber of Commerce and Marshall County Commission at the BOE office to sign a proclamation declaring November 18-22, 2024, as American Education Week in Marshall County.  The theme this year is Together for…

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