Monongalia County Schools

📣 BIG NEWS, MONONGALIA COUNTY! 📣 We are honored to announce that Monongalia County Schools has been named the **#1 Best School District in West Virginia** by Niche! 🏆📚 This incredible recognition reflects the heart and hard work of our entire community. To our **amazing teachers**, **dedicated administrative staff**, **supportive families**, and — most importantly — our **inspiring students**: THANK YOU. 💙💛 Together, you make Mon County a place where **empowering educational excellence** is more than just a motto — it’s our mission every single day. Here’s to continuing the journey of excellence, together! 🚀 #MonCountyProud #EmpoweringEducationalExcellence #BestInWV #MadeInMonongalia #ThankYouMonCounty

📚✨ Monongalia County Schools has been named A National Literacy Leader by Upswing Labs!
This is what A Culture of Literacy looks like. 🏆 One of only 9 districts in West Virginia and 260 nationwide significantly moving the gauge.
🚀 As we celebrate this milestone, we look ahead with even more purpose and excitement as we continue to prioritize literacy, wellbeing, and high-quality instruction.
#MonongaliaCountySchools #LiteracyLeader #EmpoweringEducationalExcellence #OneDistrictOneMission #WVEd #DynamicDistrict #ReadingGrowth

☀️⛰️Summer Avalanche Session 2 starts Monday, July 14! Check the Summer Programs page on the MCS website for details, transportation schedules and more!

☀️⛰️Summer Avalanche (Session 1 ) starts Monday, June 30! Check the MCS website for schedules, transportation, menus and more! https://www.boe.mono.k12.wv.us/page/summer-programs

☀️ Summer Sizzler Cool Buses are rolling into town June 9–12! The Cool Buses are hitting the road with free books and snacks for students in PreK–12! Each student will receive grade-level books to enjoy all summer long, plus tasty snacks to take home. All buses carry the same materials, so you only need to visit one stop. 🚍 📚🍎 Click the link below to view Cool Bus dates, times, and stops near you! https://5il.co/3hdxs

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, all Monongalia County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Monongalia County Schools proudly celebrates the graduating seniors from University High School, Morgantown High School, and Clay-Battelle High School! Join us in honoring their achievements during this weekend's graduation ceremonies. 📺 Watch Live: All ceremonies will be streamed live on the Monongalia County Schools YouTube Channel. 📅 Graduation Schedule: University High School: Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM Morgantown High School: Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 AM Clay-Battelle High School: Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 PM Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎉

🎉🎉🎉Congratulations to Mr. Charles Darr, 🚀✨💫Autism Mentor at Skyview Elementary, 🚀✨💫named Monongalia County Schools' 2025-26 Service Person of the Year!

🍎Start planning for next year! The new 2025-26 Monongalia County Schools' calendar is now available at this link: https://5il.co/2q3ct

🎉 Congratulations to Monongalia County Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Erica Diaz! 🎉 We are proud to honor Erica Diaz, an inspiring Social Studies teacher at University High School, for her outstanding dedication, innovation, and impact in the classroom. Her passion for education and her students shines through in everything she does — and we are so proud to celebrate her as this year’s top educator! 👏🍎 #MadeInMonongalia #ThankATeacher

Due to storm damage, all Monongalia County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Tuesday, 4/22/2025. Also, due to power outages, there will be no school for students at Suncrest Elementary, Mason Dixon Elementary and Clay-Battelle High School on 4/22/2025.

🌞 Thinking about summer 2025 already? So is Monongalia County Schools - We've already rolled out registration for our cool summer programs! This week on "Ask the Educators," WAJR's Kyle Wiggs connects with Susan Taylor, MCS' Coordinator of Student Programs and Community Resources. She gives us the details on the always-popular Summer Sizzler and Summer Avalanche — two programs packed with fun, learning, and ways to keep kids engaged all summer long. Click link to listen: https://shorturl.at/pScuR

Check out why you belong at Morgantown High School! Video by MHS Media Class: https://youtu.be/akjABhJ7NZ4?si=PD1zAvqG16HbXD3_

Congratulations to these Monongalia County Students who placed in the WV State Math Field Day Competition!

This month's "Student Success Story" Award brings us to University High School, where Dr. Campbell surprised 11th grade student Ryder Hastings with the honor! Watch Ryder's inspiring sit down conversation with Dr. Campbell here: https://tinyurl.com/yyzetv3y

"You are loved. Show everyone that they belong because it's all about connection." - Coach Tammy Elliott, P.E. Teacher at Ridgedale Elementary. She's the newest "Mountain Mover" recipient! Check out her conversation with Dr. Campbell here: https://tinyurl.com/bde98jka

Middle School Students: check out the video with Mr. Stewart to see the April Attendance Challenge JUST🍋 FOR🍋 YOU! https://bit.ly/3RrQsOn

Please note the following school calendar updates due to make-up snow days: Wednesday, April 16 will now be a full day of instruction. Thursday, April 17 will be a day of instruction with a 2-hour early dismissal