
Mrs. Newberry’s 8th grade language arts students just completed a study on Greek mythology and a novel study of “The Adventures of Ulysses”. Students completed the study with a hands-on creative activity of their choices.









5th grade students of the month for March are AJ Patterson and Chloe Carden.


MVS held a ceremony today to celebrate the life of Dallas Rule. Dallas, a first grader at MVS, was tragically killed in an automobile accident last weekend. Staff and community participated in the ceremony. A tree was dedicated in his honor. Students, staff and varied members of the community attended.

Peterstown Middle School is looking for a videographer to video the Shrek Jr. Musical performance on May 17 at Peterstown School. If you are interested, contact Janet Miller by email. Janet.miller@k12.wv.us

Shrek The Musical is sold out for Peterstown Middle School! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🎬🎼🎤

Batman came to PES today and talked to students about 4 rules to live by:
1) never give up
2) always do the right thing
3) help other people
4) never be a bully





PES attendance pep rally was a blast! They had a fun game of hot potato. Check out all those students with perfect attendance for the 3rd nine weeks! Way to go students!





Congrats to PES March Leaders of the Month! #fundedbylevy








Congrats to PES March Leaders of the Month! #fundedbylevy











Don't forget that Monroe County Schools' will be on Spring Break April 1st through 5th. Enjoy some time off! 😎


Monroe County Schools Levy Information


On April 22, 2024 Michael DeLeon (founder of Steered Straight) will be at James Monroe High School for a parent academy education session. This is an open invitation to families, friends, and educators of all students in Monroe County to learn about the epidemic with our youth: vaping drugs and alcohol.


Out of respect, the music concert and parent training scheduled for March 25th have been postponed. Sports practices and after school tutoring has been canceled for March 25th as well.

We are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of a young student from Mountain View School. We send our deepest condolence to the family.
We will have grief counselors and pastors available Monday morning for any student or staff member who needs them. Please remember the family and our school family in your thoughts and prayers.

PES third grade Language/Mathematics Easter Egg Hunt. Students raced to find eggs and complete the problem found inside the eggs. Two students in each third grade classroom with the most correct answers were awarded a prize.










Monroe County Schools were represented at Southern West Virginia Honor Band in Beckley, WV by 14 students from both James Monroe High School and Peterstown Middle School.
These students were a part of two excellent ensembles of students from the southern and central part of West Virginia, combined from music programs from 25 schools total!
Thankful for the students and parents of students who supported them throughout their educational journey and continue to support their music related endeavors! 🎶💜🖤❤️🎶
Special shout out to Alex Craig, 2nd Chair Trumpet in Gold Band, who was selected as one of the soloists on the groups final piece.



Parents/Guardians of JMHS Seniors,
Glenville State's financial aid counselor has offered to come out on Thursday, March 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm to help anyone with any remaining FAFSA questions that you may have. Please sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/JBnHnK6g2X if you plan on attending.
If you plan on attending, please have your student bring their Chromebook with them!

These leprechauns had a great green St. Patrick's Day!

James Monroe High School March Newsletter

