Representatives from Glenville State College presented to students and parents on Thursday, November 29th on the new partnership between Monroe County Schools and Glenville State College. Students will now have the opportunity to earn an Associate's Degree from Glenville State College while attending high school at JMHS. We are very excited about this opportunity for our students! SInce the Monroe County Board of Education voted to pay for college courses for JMHS students last year, our students can now earn an associate's degree by the time the graduate from JMHS tuition free. Rachel Clutter, dual enrollment coordinator at GSC, will be at JMHS to register interested students on Friday, November 30th.
Just when you're starting to think that things can't get better, they do. For current sophomores, Governor's School for the Arts (GSA), offers a summer experience a summer that is so good it cannot even be imagined. Marshall University surpassed all expectations during the first two years hosting this outstanding opportunity for young artists to develop their talents and expand their horizons, and excitement is high for the 2019 session.
Click here to See the closing video for GSA 2018 If you are a tenth-grader who writes, dances, sings, plays an instrument, acts, draws/paints or works in digital media, take the time to explore this site and talk about it with other students who have attended. They report that the Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is the "most awesome experience" of their lives. Read through the entire site before making your decision. If it seems that this is just the opportunity you have been looking for, take the first step. It could change you forever. Imagine spending three weeks honing your skills in the arts you love! The total list follows.
JMHS students and staff submitted photos of family members for the creation of the bulletin board above. We would like to thank all veterans for their service to our great nation!
High School Business Plan Competition
Some of West Virginia’s greatest challenges can become its greatest opportunities. The goal of the West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition is to work collaboratively to help move the state forward by engaging young minds to solve West Virginia’s greatest issues. The future of our state is at hand, and we are working to involve young talent from across the state to share their ideas. The students in the competition compete for a $10,000 scholarship to a participating institution in the state of West Virginia. Round 1 entries are due online December 7, 2018, by noon. Courtney Smith and Ann Bowling Tuckwiller from the Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation spoke to James Monroe High School seniors on scholarship opportunities. Seniors began completing their online scholarship applications with assistance from Ms. Smith. For more information on scholarships you may visit the James Monroe counseling website at jmhscounseling.weebly.com.
The MCubed Robotics team taught fellow students how to make a miniature video game by soldering during Advisory. The students had a great time! Monroe County School Nurse, Allison St. Clair, in partnership with the Peterstown Woman's Club set up a presentation for students in grades 5-8 at Peterstown Middle School addressing domestic violence. James Monroe High School junior, Kaitlin "Kat" Meadows, spoke with students about Miss America's Put The Nail In It campaign to end domestic violence. Ms. Meadows created a pamphlet for students to review while she spoke with them about prevention, warning signs, resources and how to help victims. For more information about the Put The Nail In It campaign or domestic violence resources, visit www.safehorizon.org.
Angie Mann, Monroe County Board of Education Director of Transportation & Safety and Personnel Director spoke with James Monroe High School seniors and juniors on Monday, November 5th, 2018 to address school bus safety in Monroe County. The two part presentation educated students concerning school bus safety law, the ramifications of school bus law violations, and the importance of staying focused and attentive while driving. Students then learned through an outside demonstration about bus lights, what they mean, and how to ensure other students' safety while entering and exiting the bus. As student drivers, James Monroe students meet buses daily on rural roads. It is important to stay alert and stop when meeting a bus that has their caution lights on. For more information about school bus safety you may read the West Virginia Law at: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=17c&art=12§ion=7 , or speak with Mrs. Mann at 304.772.3094.
Kenette Coffman, the director of the Spa and Salon at The Greenbrier, spoke with JMHS students interested in pursuing careers in cosmetology, hospitality and massage therapy on Thursday, November 1st. Mrs. Coffman's presentation included information about licensure requirements, employment opportunities and day-to-day activities for professionals in this field.
The James Monroe High School National Honor Society Recognition and Appreciation Committee partnered with the Monroebotics MCubed Team to present Lifesaver goody bags to volunteers at both the Peterstown and Lindside Volunteer Fire Departments last month. October 7-13 was fire safety week, and the students wanted to thank these local heroes for keeping us safe!
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