Every day matters. Regular attendance is very important to the academic progress of students. There is a direct relation between a student's daily school attendance and academic performance, work habits, and graduation. In the case your child does miss school, Monroe County Schools now has a convenient online form for submitting attendance excuses. The QR code on the calendar magnet sent home will direct you to the page https://www.boe.monroe.k12.wv.us/forms for turning these in to your child's school. You will need to enter your child's full WVEIS lunch number in order to submit the excuse. If you aren't sure of what that number is, please contact the school, and they can provide it for you.
Monroe County FFA is going to Ireland!!!
Members of the Monroe County FFA Chapter are going to experience the trip of a lifetime in the Spring of 2026.
We are raising funds to help offset costs and would appreciate your support!
All Proceeds will go directly to students' travel expenses.
Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, September 21st
Where: James Monroe High School Commons/Cafeteria
Time: Noon to ?
Donations only
Come join us!
Members of the Monroe County FFA Chapter are going to experience the trip of a lifetime in the Spring of 2026.
We are raising funds to help offset costs and would appreciate your support!
All Proceeds will go directly to students' travel expenses.
Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, September 21st
Where: James Monroe High School Commons/Cafeteria
Time: Noon to ?
Donations only
Come join us!
New Student Enrollment Information
Students will be released two-hours early on June 10th. This is their last day of school until August 21st. We hope you have a great summer.
Students will be released two-hours early on June 10th. This is their last day of school until August 21st. We hope you have a great summer.
In a combined effort of the JMTC Carpentry and Law and Public Safety Classes, an honor wall, of first responder patches, was developed and created as a class project. "This Honor Wall was made possible by donations from Men and Women around the state, nation, world and the Sheriff of Monroe County, Sheriff Michael J. Heller." We are extremely thankful for the donations and hard work each student and teacher has put in to make this wall possible.
Monroe County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day! Everyone have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Please see Board of Education vacancy below for Monroe County Schools.
Students from Mr. Hill's Animal Science classes visited the Willow Bend farm yesterday and participated in vaccinations, castrations, and pregnancy checks, finishing the day with ewe ultrasounding. This was a wonderful opportunity to get hands-on experience and to cap off a great year in animal science class!
Sheriff Heller donated an older police cruiser to the James Monroe Technical Center’s Law and Public Safety Program. This vehicle will be used for classroom lab purposes and assist with students having a deeper understanding of law enforcement procedures. We appreciate the Sheriff’s support in our program and belief in preparing our next generation!
Today is National School Prinicpals' Day! Principals are the leaders of our schools, and we are thankful for the excellent job that they do every day! Thank you!
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.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/jmhs-proj-grad-2025s-dairyland-donkeyball-adv-ticket-e-sale/items?cart
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.