For more than 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). The positive impact of music education in the lives of students lasts a lifetime. Therefore, ensuring equitable access to music education for the youngest members of our society—students—is paramount.
To recognize this celebratory month, Marshall County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shelby Haines has signed a resolution naming March as Music In Our Schools Month in Marshall County.
Everyone is encouraged to acknowledge Music Education is an essential part of every student’s well-rounded education. Music educators and music students in Marshall County schools will be celebrating music education in their school. This year’s theme is “United through Music.”
"The music programs offered through Marshall County Schools impact the lives of all students,” Haines explained. “We are blessed to have such talented music educators who share their passion with students on a daily basis.”
Every day, in classrooms and rehearsal rooms across our school district, music educators dedicate themselves to reaching all students with life-changing musical experiences. Parents, administrators, and the wider community often only see the wonderful results of music performances; however, they miss the months of practice and rehearsals and more importantly the learning process that takes place to make it all happen.
Music educators from Marshall County Schools, and around the Mountain State, will be in Charleston this week, March 5-7, 2026, for the 80th annual West Virginia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference expanding their knowledge by attending workshop sessions on all levels of music instruction.
The conference also gives Marshall County students unique performance opportunities through inspiring concerts, under the direction of nationally-known conductors, which are held to spotlight the top honors performing organizations in the state.