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MMS named WV PBIS Tier 1 Model School
Moundsville Middle School was named a 2022-2023 West Virginia PBIS Tier 1 Model School by the West Virginia Behavior/Mental Health Technical Assistance Center (WVBMHTAC). In collaboration with the WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University and the WV Department of Education, the WVBMHTAC oversees, in addition to other initiatives, the state’s school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions…
Read MoreMCS 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…
Read MoreApril MMS Students of the Month
Moundsville Middle School students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade were chosen as students of the month for April. Cassidy Blake (6th), Izabella Norris (7th) and McKenzie Hounshell (8th) are of good standing in grades and behavior. MMS Students of the Month are nominated, and then voted on by the faculty at the school.
Read MoreMMS Students Paint Mural at Local Park
Thanks to a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History, Moundsville Middle School students were able to put their artistic talents on display in a unique way. A new mural painted by seventh and eighth grade Studio Art students, under the supervision of MMS Art teacher Tabetha Morgan and student teacher…
Read MoreStudent-Grown Flowers for Sale at Four Marshall County Schools
Students at Cameron High School, John Marshall High School, Moundsville Middle School and Sherrard Middle School are preparing to sell hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs and a variety of flowers they grew in their school’s greenhouse. At each school in late January students began germinating seeds for tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage and herbs. Then…
Read MoreMarch MMS Students of the Month
Moundsville Middle School students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade were chosen as students of the month for March. Coleby Blake (6th), Brady Dorsey (7th) and Lorelei Williams (8th) are of good standing in grades and behavior. MMS Students of the Month are nominated, and then voted on by the faculty at the school.
Read MoreMMS Wins 2023 Explore the New Manufacturing Video Contest
Moundsville Middle School students, under the direction of Gifted English Language Arts teacher Kimberly Ghaphery, participated in the annual Explore the New Manufacturing Video Contest for middle schools. Recently, the team was announced as the Northern Regional Winner for 2023: Best Manufacturing Message. The student team consisted of Lexi Landis, Irelyn Lowe, Hailey Hill, Sadi…
Read MoreMMS Cooks Wins WVSNA Chef Championship
Moundsville Middle School’s cafeteria staff took firstplace in the first-ever Iron Chef Competition sponsored by the West Virginia School Nutrition Association at the 2023 WVSNA Spring Conference in Morgantown. Once they chose a secret ingredient, MMS Cafeteria Manager Melissa Pajak along with cooks Shelly Gump, Robin O’Neil, and Jessica Snider made a General Tso…
Read MoreAnnual Student Art Show Underway at Local Museum
Marshall County students once again have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent at the 41st annual Marshall County Student Art Show, currently on display at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville. The exhibit features a variety of artwork such as paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures. Students participating in the annual event attend…
Read MoreFebruary MMS Students of the Month
Moundsville Middle School students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade were chosen as students of the month for February. Reagan Ali (6th), Jackson Tyrrell (7th) and Layla Rodgers (8th) are of good standing in grades and behavior. MMS Students of the Month are nominated, and then voted on by the faculty at the school.
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