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2025 Marshall County Schools Spring Break Information

Thursday, April 17, 2025, is now an instructional day. In observance of Spring Break, students who attend a public school in Marshall County will not report to school on the following dates: Friday, April 18, 2025 Monday, April 21, 2025 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Schools reopen on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Pictured from left are the students who scored a 100%. Front row: Marley Denham, Sydney Mlodzik, Addilyn Ellwood, Leana Roberts and Brynlee Griffith. Second row: Abby Allman, Lauren McGraw, Phoenix Wolverton, Lily Goddard, Kenzie Lyseski, Ella Allender, Addison Mlodzik and Gracelynn Welch.

Baker’s Dozen Earns Perfect Score at Regional WV Social Studies Fair

Thirteen students from Marshall County Schools scored a 100% on their projects at the Northern Region West Virginia Social Studies Fair in Moundsville on Thursday. Approximately 105 participants in third grade through twelfth grade, in three divisions, gathered at the John Marshall Field House from public schools in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties and…
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The chorus members are pictured from left. Row 1: Trevor Richards (CES), Avery Oliver (CES), Jacquelyn Hart (HES), Aubrey Gatts (HES), Everett Aubrey (HES) and Sara Kelley (WLES). Row 2: Gabrielle Dantrassy (GDES), Madison Burke (GDES), Jolyn Updegraff (CMES), Shasta Francis (CMES), Sydney Mlodsik (SHES), Brielle McClelland (MMS), Kadence Crawford (MMS) and Adalyn Bell (MMS). Row 3: Skyelynn Duymich (SMS), Jayde Carpino (SMS), Morgan Cooper (SMS), Abigail Clark (WLES), Kailynn Wesley (CES), Maylee Bartsch (CES), Nathan Gomez (CES) and Jaxson Rine (WLES).

All-State Chorus Concert Features 22 MCS Students

Choral students from Cameron Elementary, Center McMechen Elementary, Central Elementary, Glen Dale Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, Moundsville Middle, Sand Hill Elementary, Sherrard Middle and Washington Lands Elementary represented Marshall County Schools at the West Virginia All-State Children’s Chorus Concert in Charleston during the 79th annual West Virginia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference. The chorus members are…
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Pictured from left: WVMEA Hall of Fame inductee Tracey Filben and Kathleen Fox, WVMEA 25 Years of Membership award recipient.

Filben and Fox Honored by the WVMEA

During the opening ceremony of the 79th annual West Virginia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference in Charleston on Thursday, the WVMEA announced Tracey Filben as the latest WVMEA Hall of Fame inductee. The award recognizes educators who have developed outstanding school music programs, made significant contributions to music education in the state and have a minimum of…
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2025 Young Writers Contest Winners Announced

The 2025 Marshall County Young Writers Contest winners list has been released. Each of the original stories will be printed in the 2025 Marshall County Young Writers Anthology. The student authors will read their one-of-a-kind narratives during the annual Young Writers Tea, hosted by the Marshall County Literacy Council, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at…
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Cutline: The Marshall County Schools Music educators are pictured with Dr. Haines. From left front row: Sue Lewicki, Leslie Tedesco, Dr. Shelby Haines, Tracey Filben and Kathy Fox. Middle row: Dawn Boyd, Laura Oswalt, Rachel Price (student teacher), Keenan Seditz, Eli Lambie, Christian Oliver, Julianna Perkowski (student teacher) and David Scherrick. Back row: Michael Murphy, Evan Williams, Stephen Oswalt, Joshua Garrett, Shaun Hancher, Justin Jones and Alex Talkowski. Not pictured: Ashley Elliott.

Music In Our Schools Month Hits Milestone

For 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). The positive impact of music education in the lives of students lasts a lifetime. Therefore, ensuring equitable access to music education for the youngest members of our society—students—is paramount. To recognize this celebratory…
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