First Lady Cathy Justice is happy to announce the winners of the “Wonderful West Virginia Mother’s Day Essay Contest.” The First Lady received 280 essays and was excited and impressed with the young writing talent in West Virginia: “The Governor and I are thrilled with the response to the ‘Wonderful West Virginia Mother’s Day Essay…

John Marshall High School English teacher Jonna Kuskey was presented a 2018 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award Tuesday morning by Arch Coal spokesperson Randy Cheetham. Former student Brandi Powell, West Liberty University Professor of English Dr. Steve Criniti and JM Assistant Principal Katie Dantrassy nominated her for the award because of the impact she has…

More than 400 Career Technical Education (CTE) students from across the state received recognition by earning the second Governor’s Workforce Credential (GWC). Students were honored Monday for meeting or exceeding rigid criteria that measures applicable real-world and work-readiness skills their CTE programs. Governor Justice’s office along with West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine,…

The annual John Marshall High School PRIDE Awards Ceremony was held on Monday in the Center for Performing Arts. Awards were given to seniors who have received college and community scholarships and who have demonstrated academic excellence. Individuals from various community agencies and organizations presented awards to students for their accomplishments. College scholarships were presented…

Beth Allen and Morgan Thompson have been selected as Career & Technical Education Students of the Month at John Marshall High School for April. Beth is a senior in the Broadcasting Technology program and is the daughter of Bob and Courtney Allen.  Beth will attend West Liberty University to major in Broadcasting. Morgan is a…

The John Marshall High School administration is proud to announce the Top 5% from the Class of 2018. Seated from left are the Top 1%: Amanda Palmer and Colerain McCardle. Not pictured is Abreanne Andlinger. Standing from left are the Top 5%:  Sarah Sberna, Brenna McIntyre, Megan Denning, Jada Voellinger, Mackenna Strait, Maggie Lyons, Alexa…

The Knights of Columbus John Marshall Freshman Student of the Month for April is Colton Asbury. He is on the cross country, swim and track teams. He’s also enrolled in honor classes. John Marshall Assistant Principal Geno Polsinelli believes Colton really deserves this award. “He defies the odds in a lot of different ways not…

A “Grand Opening” was held Wednesday morning at John Marshall for the school’s new Fab Lab. JM is the first and only school in West Virginia to have a certified MIT digital fabrication makerspace. The John Marshall High School Fab Lab was funded entirely by state and private grants. Students began using the facility at…

More than 130 student and adult athletes participated at the 30th annual Marshall County Special Olympics Track & Field event at John Marshall High School. Athletes were assisted by the 160 peer tutors from both Marshall County high schools, Cameron and John Marshall, while competing in various track and field events.  Participants could also make…

Six members of the John Marshall High School Class of 2018 have been named AP Scholars by the College Board. Monarch seniors Abreanne Andlinger, Ben Keim, Colerain McCardle, Brenna McIntyre, Amanda Palmer and Jenni Whitfield are being recognized for their outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on AP Exams. The Advanced Placement program, sponsored by…