SchoolNews – Central Elementary School

Central Elementary Students Examine Different Career Paths

Moundsville volunteer firefighters talk with students

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Students hear this question quite often. Central Elementary Counselor Mia Jordan hoped she could help students spark an interest in a profession by putting together the school’s annual Career Day Fair. Students, in third through fifth grade, had the opportunity to explore different career paths…

WV Superintendent of Schools Visits Marshall County

Pictured from left: Dr. Jim Wilson, Spencer Moore and Michele Blatt.

On Friday morning, Central Elementary School 5th grader Spencer Moore demonstrated to West Virginia Department of Education Board member Dr. Jim Wilson and Michele Blatt, West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, one of the exciting, hands-on Cubit robotics lessons he has learned in the school’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program.

Central Elementary Designated an Apple Distinguished School

Pictured from left: Central Elementary 5th graders Arianna Cepeda and Karlie Anderson use their iPads to do a mold terrarium experiment to discover how various foods decompose at a different rate. They take daily pictures to record and compare the changes.

Central Elementary School is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2023-2026 program term. Central Elementary was selected for this distinction based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices. “At Central, we use our technology in a…

2023-2024 Bus Routes and Schedules Released

Side view of yellow Marshall County Schools bus

Information is now available about the Marshall County Schools transportation routes for the 2023-2024 academic year. The list can be found here: 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…

No Cost Meals Program Serves Students Breakfast and Lunch

The Marshall County Board of Education will continue the availability of a breakfast and a lunch each day at school for all students regardless of income for the 2023 – 2024 school year at no cost. Under the Community Eligibility Option Provision applications will not need to be completed to be eligible for the free…

Students Heading Back to School in Marshall County

Students in grades 1st through 12th return to school in Marshall County on Tuesday, August 22 for the start of the 2023 – 2024 academic year. Kindergarten orientation takes place on Tuesday, August 22. The first day of instruction for Kindergarten students is Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Parents will be notified about their child’s class…

Free Activity Pass Offered to Marshall County Residents

All Marshall County residents are eligible for a complimentary Marshall County Schools Activity Pass that will grant you free admission to county and school sponsored events such as musical performances and sports games. Questions? Call 304-843-4400. FREE MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY PASS Who is eligible for a free activity pass? All Marshall County citizens are…

MCS BOE Provides Free Meals to Children During the Summer

The Marshall County Board of Education announces its 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 are open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who…

2023 Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year” Announced

Nicole Hess, 2023 "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 2023. Nicole Hess, fifth-grade teacher at Central Elementary School, received her award at the Marshall County Literacy Council’s Spring Banquet on Monday night. Nicole will complete an application for West Virginia Reading Association’s Eddie…

Elementary Students Learn about the Japanese Culture

: Manami Kawazoe presents Japanese culture to a fourth grade class at Central.

Central Elementary hosted Manami Kawazoe, a Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator at West Liberty University from Kyoto, Japan, to work with students on multi-cultural activities and awareness. Kawazoe presented to students in classrooms and taught them about Japan’s geography, culture, food and customs. Students learned to use chopsticks for a game and create origami crafts.…