SchoolNews-SMS – John Marshall High School

Night of Excellence Honors Student Achievement

More than 500 Marshall County students were recognized for their academic accomplishments during the district’s annual Night of Excellence ceremony held last night at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. Students from McNinch Primary, Cameron Elementary, Center McMechen Elementary, Central Elementary, Glen Dale Elementary, Hilltop Elementary, Sand Hill Elementary and Washington Lands…

Annual Student Art Show Underway at Local Museum

Marshall County students once again have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent at the 36th 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 from Marshall County students who attend Cameron High School, John Marshall High School, Sherrard…

Young Writers Contest Winners Announced

The 2018 Marshall County Young Writers Contest winners list has been released. Congratulations to all of the students who placed in the competition. Grades 1-2 First Place Second Place Third Place Honorable Mention Finnegan Gilbert Camdyn Gregware Emily Gatts Jaxson Reese Hilltop Elementary Hilltop Elementary Hilltop Elementary Hilltop Elementary Grades 3-4…

Marshall County Special Olympics Event a Slam Dunk

More than 140 Marshall County Special Olympians participated at the county’s 3rd annual basketball competition on Wednesday in John Marshall High School’s gymnasium. Students from all Marshall County elementary, middle and high schools hit the hardwood along with a few graduates to compete in dribbling, shooting and passing events. More than 80 peer tutors from…

Holocaust Survivor Addresses Students

Howard Chandler, a Holocaust survivor, shared his life story with John Marshall High School freshmen and 8th graders from Moundsville Middle School and Sherrard Middle School. Chandler’s visit was made possible through the Wheeling Classrooms Without Borders program.

2017 American Education Week Proclamation Signed in Marshall County

On Wednesday members of the Marshall County Commission as well as the mayors of the cities of Marshall County, members of the Legislature along with the Sheriff and local business leaders gathered to sign the proclamation declaring November 13-17, 2017 as American Education Week in Marshall County. The theme this year is Great Public Schools: A…

Special Olympics Swim Meet Held

Marshall County hosted its 30th annual Special Olympics Swim Meet on Thursday. This event was for students and adults. The swim meet consisted of 75 peer tutors and 110 participants. The peer tutors were from John Marshall High School and Cameron High School. Teachers and peer students helped with the swim meet for the students.…

Schools Teaming Up for Choral Concert

The Sherrard Middle School and John Marshall High School choral departments will be having a concert on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Sherrard Middle School in the school gymnasium 6:30 pm. The concert will feature the 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs from Sherrard Middle School under the direction of Michael Murphy and the Concert…

Marshall County Strings Fall Concert Date Announced

The Marshall County Strings Program presents its annual fall concert on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the John Marshall High School Gymnasium. The concert will feature approximately 170 middle and high school students performing a variety of fall music. Students will also dress in festive costumes for the performance. The concert is…

Optional Student Accident Insurance Coverage Available

For parents wishing to have optional student accident insurance coverage, Marshall County Schools has partnered with QBE Insurance to offer optional policies. There are many different coverages available such as school time accident, 24 hour accident, football, dental, AD&D and more. For more details and to download the form, click this link: Student Insurance Information