Monroe County Schools

Parents, the supply lists shared for each grade level are suggestions. Anyone needing assistance with school supplies are encouraged to contact your child's school and speak to the Communities in Schools Coordinator: MVS - Brandon Eggleston JMHS - Becky Crabtree PMS/PES - Lezli Baker

Attention James Monroe Freshman students and parents

The James Monroe Football Team will be playing Graham High School this Friday, August 18th at 7:00 pm at Mitchell Stadium 111 Stadium Drive Bluefield, VA 24701 It is a benefit game and cost for admissions will be $8.00.

Monroe County Schools new student enrollment is happening Tuesday, August 15th.

Notice to parents of students who receive special education at James Monroe High School: Please visit the JMHS website or use the following link to complete a survey regarding your child's special education services: https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65 Additionally, there will be a Parent Focus Group meeting on September 7, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for you to provide in-person feedback.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federally funded program offering up to a $30.00 discount on your monthly internet cost or $100.00 discount on the cost of a personal computer, tablet or similar device for internet use. Qualification is based on household income and or participation in Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, Free/Reduced School Meals and other federal programs. Remember, most schools in WV participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) which qualifies. People will need to complete an application; the link is available from the link below. People can visit: https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D

Monroe County Technical Center has had three adult phlebotomy cohorts since last May which each have held a 100% pass rate. The class meets 2 nights per week in person, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 6pm-8:30 pm. There are assignments online each week, flexible as long as deadlines are met. All practice blood draws and certification blood draws take place at MCTC, so no need to schedule and travel to other clinical sites! The dates are August 29-December 21. *NO in-person classes on 10/31 (Halloween) or Thanksgiving week. Tuition assistance may be offered to West Virginia and Virginia residents with the contact information listed below. Please contact MCTC at (304)753-9971 or Carla Hetherington (instructor) at (304)910-3719 with any questions.

I owe everyone an apology I set the Agency Fair to go at 3 o'clock this afternoon. I guess it pulled a.m. instead of p.m. I am so sorry. Please forgive me for my mistake. I'm only human. 😊 Thanks Bobbie Tuggle

Don’t forget Monroe County’s Back to School Agency Fair today, August 8 at James Monroe High School from 4-6pm. There will be a lot to enjoy for students of all ages, but did you know there is a drop off booth for all your health records that need to go to Jessica Thomas, Monroe County School Nurse! Feel free to submit your child’s immunization records, well child visits, dental exams, medication forms for the upcoming year or anything else you may need to submit. As always, you can email these documents to Jessica.r.thomas@k12.Wv.us or fax to 3047725020. If your child has emergency, rescue, or daily medication orders for the school year we must have the new physician order for the 23-24 school year and the medication at school on your child’s first day of school in order for them to safely attend school. If we don’t have these items, your child will not be permitted at school until we do. There will be blank orders you can pick up from the agency fair as well as the drop box both with Amy Dowdy at the Back to School Agency Fair today so please stop by and if you have any questions call Jessica Thomas at 3047723094x322 or 3046461295.

There will be a Back to School Agency Fair Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm on the campus of JMHS. There will be information for families about available resources. Other services offered will be free vision screeings, immunizataion checks, voter registration, free haircuts, free books, free food and free backpacks stuffed with school supplies. There will be a guest speaker at 6:00pm speaking on understanding addiction and recovery. There will be a bouncy house and slide for the children. There will drawings for iPads and a big screen TV. All Monroe County families are encouraged to attend.

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDE MEALS TO STUDENTS AT NO COST Students in Monroe County will have the opportunity to eat a no-cost breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The CEP was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and provides universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. This is the fourth year for the option. The CEP serves as an alternative to collecting, approving and verifying household eligibility applications for free- and reduced-price eligible students in high-poverty Local Education Agencies (LEAs). If at least 40 percent of a school’s student population is directly certified for free meal benefits, the entire school qualifies for the option. “I am proud that Monroe County Schools will be participating in the CEP program to help meet a crucial need for many students in our county,” said, Dr. Joetta Basile, Superintendent of Monroe County Schools. “We know academic achievement increases when our students are well-fed and ready to learn, and we must provide secure and reliable access to nutritious meals, so all students have a chance to achieve at the highest level possible.” Monroe County will have all four schools participating in the CEP, which allows the school system to feed nearly 1600 students each day. The 2017 Feeding America: Map the Meal Gap data reports high levels of food insecurity and hunger across the country. In West Virginia, more than 14 percent of residents, and over 79,000 children, live in food insecure households. For more information, contact Susan W. Weikle at 304-772-3094 USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) FAX: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

There will be a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 7 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be at the Board of Education office.

JMHS Cross Country will begin July 31-August 2 from 4:30-6pm at James Monroe. Grades 9-12 must have a completed physical and a 2.0 GPA to participate.

For any students in grades 6-8 who are interested in Cross Country for Peterstown Middle School, practice will begin on Tuesday, August 1 - Thursday, August 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 at James Monroe High School. You must have a 2.0 and current physical to participate.

The STEM Bus will be out and about this week. This is the last week this summer. So if you haven't made it out you will find it at these locations between 10:00-12:00 Monday, July 31 Union IGA Tuesday, August 1 Cashmere Dollar General Wednesday, August 2 First National Bank of Peterstown A special thanks to Mrs Janet for braving the summer heat to do fun STEM activities with everyone and Bus Driver Ben for taking the bus to all locations. Also, to all the businesses and people who let the bus park in their location. Monroe County is a great place to live 💙💛🚌😎☀️

Monroe County Schools Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 from 4 to 7.

Open enrollment for all new Monroe County School students will be on August 15 from 10-5 at each respective school.

This is the last week of summer school for Mountain View students. Below are great pictures of PreK collaborating on a book study, The Ocean Calls. The students made sand art and ocean themed snacks.

The first day for 1st-12 grade is August 24th. The first day Kindergarten is August 29th. The first day for Pre-K is August 30th.

Attention Parents of Monroe County School Students! Don’t forget your student health information over the summer, you can submit the needed documents at any time. -Any student with medical conditions that require medication at school daily or rescue/emergency must have updated physician orders for the 23-24 school year and the medication in its original labeled container at school by the first day of school. You can find these forms on the county website or requesting them from Jessica Thomas (see contact information below) -PreK students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months, up to date immunization record, hemoglobin and lead level results. -K students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam within the last 12 months, and up to date immunization record. -7th grade students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months and up to date immunization recording including the addition of their Tdap and MCV. -12th grade students: well child visit in the last 12 months, dental exam in the last 12 months, and up to date immunization record including the additional MCV immunization. Records can be sent to Jessica Thomas, BSN, RN, NCSN at PO Box 330 Union, WV 24983 or fax to (304)772-5020 or emailed to Jessica.r.thomas@k12.Wv.us Thank you and have a happy and healthy summer!!