Free Breakfast & Lunch Available for All Marshall County Students

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Marshall County Schools will continue the availability of a free breakfast and a lunch every school day for all students, regardless of income, for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can get more information above or at the Marshall County Schools nutritional/wellness website- http://mcsbefit.com.

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2025-2026 Bus Routes and Schedules Released

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Information is now available about the Marshall County Schools transportation routes for the 2025-2026 academic year. The list can be found at http://marshall-k12.wvnet.edu/boe/marshall-county-schools-bus-routes/ or under the Links tab at the top of this page. Click on Transportation and then Bus Routes. Choose a bus number to download a schedule. If you’re not sure what bus…

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Lawyer in the School Program Available for Parents & 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 (LIS) program provides eligible parents and caregivers of children in public schools the opportunity to talk to and receive free, brief civil legal information or advice from a lawyer. These walk-in clinics are staffed by Legal Aid…

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Students Heading Back to School in Marshall County

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Students, in grades 1st through 12th, return to school in Marshall County on Tuesday, August 19 for the start of the 2025 – 2026 academic year. Kindergarten orientation takes place on Tuesday, August 20. Parents will be notified about their child’s orientation time and class schedule. Parents with a student attending WV Universal Pre-K will…

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Free Activity Pass Available for Marshall County Residents

Sample activity pass with Marshall County Schools logo

Who is eligible for a free activity pass? All Marshall County citizens are eligible for a free activity pass. Marshall County Schools employee IDs and school-issue IDs of high school and middle school students can be used for free admission. Elementary students must get an activity pass when their parent or guardian apply. Children under…

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DoHS Announces Summer EBT Program for WV Students

WV SEBT with a piece of watermelon that looks like a sun.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will begin issuing Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT) cards on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Look below to see if you qualify. If you have any questions, please contact the Marshall County DoHS office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, at 304-843-4120. ____________________________________________________________ The West Virginia…

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2025-2026 School Calendar Approved

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The 2025-2026 academic calendar has been approved by the Marshall County Board of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education. Students in 1st – 12th grade return to the classroom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Pre-K and kindergarten students will be contacted in August about their first day of school.

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Glen Dale Elementary Student Named Regional Winner of WV Essay Contest

Pictured from left: Glen Dale Elementary Principal Kimberly Cain, Gabby Dantrassy and WV State Treasurer Regional Representative Tim Hooper.

Gabby Dantrassy, a fifth-grade student at Glen Dale Elementary School, is a regional winner of the statewide 2025 SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student essay contest, sponsored by the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office. She loves art and wrote about becoming a virtual reality (VR) game designer. The annual essay contest encourages students across the…

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Marshall County Schools Provides Free Meals to Children During the Summer

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The Marshall County Board of Education announces their sponsorship of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. A nutritious meal is important for children to learn, play and remain active during the summer months. Remember, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation. Breakfast and lunch is open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who…

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Ryder Earns 2025 Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year” Award

Becky Ryder, 2025 Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year”

It is a privilege for the Marshall County Literacy Council to honor its Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year” for 2025. Nominations for the award included Rebecca Ryder, Natalie Horner and Dawn Stevey.  Rebecca Ryder was announced as the winner at the Marshall County Literacy Council’s Spring Banquet on Thursday, May 8, 2025.    On…

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