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.
Everyone have a safe and relaxing spring break!
Please come out for a fun night of Donkey Basketball on April 7 at JMHS. Games begin at 7:30 and will feature some of your favorite teachers and athletes. Light concessions will be available.
Use the link below to purchase tickets in advance to receive a discount.
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On Thursday, March 27, Monroe County FFA had two members compete in the Southeast region Leadership Development event at Shady Spring High School. McKinley Reese and Shailyn Wickline competed in Extemporaneous and Prepared Public Speaking. McKinley placed second in the region in Extemporaneous speaking making her the alternate to the State contest. Shailyn also placed second in Prepared Public Speaking in our region making her the Regional alternate as well. If you see either of these young ladies out and about be sure to extend a congratulations to them for their hard work and effort.
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week completers in Mr. Hill's Livestock Management courses participated in a two day Animal Reproduction course at the Willow Bend Agricultural Innovation Center. Over the course of those two days they learned about artificial insemination and reproductive physiology as well as bull and ram selection and pairing using progeny data. This was a fantastic two days full of learning and hands on activities that will prepare our students to enter the animal science fields and university pathways. Monroe County students were joined by students from Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West along with their advisors and the course was taught by extension Agents Josh Peplowski and Brian Wickline. Special thanks to Ty Judy, Farm Manager for setting up and providing the space.
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.
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
Please remember that Friday, February 28th is a Professional Learning Day and there will be no school for students.
Update: Monroe County Schools will be closed Friday, February 21, 2025.
Monroe County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay for Friday, February 21, 2025.
Update: Monroe County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Monroe County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay for Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Update: Monroe County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Monroe County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Students from Mr. Hill and Mr. Boone's Intro to Ag classes traveled to the Willowbend Agriculture Innovation Center to assist with preparing Ewes for lambing. Students were able to get hands-on experience with vaccinations, proper handling of syringes, needles, and vaccines, Famacha Scoring for parasite load sheep handling techniques, and hoof trimming. All of this was done to ensure a successful and healthy lambing season for the sheep flock at the farm. They were instructed by County Agent Brian Wickline, Farm Manager Ty Judy, and Ag teacher Shawn Hill.
Monroe County Schools will
operate on a 2-hour delay for Monday, February 17, 2025.
Monroe County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025