Robotics Teams Get AEP Grant

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The robotics coaches are pictured from left: Gavin Hartle (JMHS), Dan Gatts (SMS) and Andrea Magers (CHS). Not pictured is Kristin Espina (MMS).

The middle and high school robotics teams at four Marshall County schools received an American Electric Power (AEP) Teacher Vision grant. The AEP Teacher Vision grant program supports academic projects, but special consideration is given for projects in science, mathematics, technology and the study of energy. The grant funding was used to purchase robotics toolkits…

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Free Meals for Children During the Summer

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school lunch tray filled with fruits, vegetables, chicken and milk

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

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Southwestern Energy and CFOV Award STEM Education Grants

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Pictured from left: Julie Sturgill, Wendy Clutter, Ashley Fecat, Ricki Jo Thompson, Lara Himrod, Shey McGuire, Shelly Lynch, Greg Oliver and Debbie Stanton.

STEM-based learning continues to be an important part of school curriculums.  Its diverse nature offers educators creative and unique opportunities to convey key skills and concepts.  Often, resources for projects are limited and selections are driven by available funding. Thanks to grants made possible through Southwestern Energy (SWN) and the Community Foundation for the Ohio…

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Marshall County Schools Engineering Expo Features Student Projects

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The Sherrard Middle School Robotics team puts on a mock competition for guests who attended the expo.

Marshall County Schools hosted its first-ever student Engineering Expo at John Marshall High School Wednesday evening. This inaugural event featured Project Lead the Way and Engineering students from Moundsville Middle School, Sherrard Middle School, Cameron High School and John Marshall High School giving hands-on demonstrations during this one-of-a-kind expo.  Attendees at the event got to…

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MMS Students Collaborate with Stifel Artist for Project

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Pictured from left kneeling: Camden Hoyt and Riley Polsinelli. Second row from left: Stifle Fine Arts artist Brad Johnson, Khloie Burton, Jayden Blake, Gwen Brown, Abbie Allen and teacher Tabetha Morgan. Back row from left: Lexi Lilley, Owen Myers, Chevy Large, Sophie Crumm, Zooey Toothman and Cheyanne Foster.

Through a teaching artist residency with Oglebay Institute, students at Marshall County’s Moundsville Middle School created a unique mural using the school’s Trojan mascot. The project was in the style of the famous artist Chuck Close who painted small squares to look like blobs of paint, but when viewed from a distance, created a larger-than-life…

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