Learning, success, and wellness for all, in a safe and nurturing environment.
This is an important announcement from the Superintendent of Mingo County Schools to the staff, students, and families of the Mingo County School District. Snow and the devastating flooding resulted in many missed days of instruction for our students. We are so grateful for the return of our students and staff and we are meeting the challenge to overcome the loss of instructional time that will prepare our students before entering their next grade levels. State law requires 180 days of instruction. When NTI or remote days for weather are depleted, and when we can no longer use days from extra minutes attended, the district must change certain non-attendance days to instructional days. This has resulted in the following changes to our calendar.
The Spring Break days of March 24, 25, 26, and 27, are now instructional days. Friday, March 28th will remain a non-attendance day, giving students and staff a three-day weekend. Families who made plans for the extended break, and will not be able to change them, will need to write parent notes for any absences. Assignments need to be made up. Staff members will need to follow normal attendance protocols for any employee absences. Good Friday, April 18th, will still be a non-attendance day.
The OS days at the end of the year, which are not usually attendance days, will now be instructional days. Those days are June 6, 9, and 10. The last two days for teachers will occur on June 11 for Faculty Senate, and June 12 for prep/closeout. These changes will allow us to reach 177 days. The district is seeking a waiver for the remaining three days.
The District is committed to providing tutoring and instructional support services for students to overcome learning loss. Our plan has two components. First, intensive intervention after school sessions for all grade levels will occur March 24-26 (Monday-Wednesday) and March 31-April 2 (Monday-Wednesday). Snack and transportation on main roads will be available. Second, we will be offering tutoring services, provided by teachers during their scheduled planning periods, throughout each attendance day from March 24 through May 2nd. Teachers and administrators will manage this program. It is our hope that these support opportunities will close the learning gaps and skill deficiencies that result from missed instructional time.
Our students, families, and staff members are important to us, in matters of learning and well-being. Individual schools are still taking calls regarding any remaining flood-recovery needs. The school officials will relay this information to the District in the event we may offer further assistance. Thank you to families for sending us your children to educate and support. Thank you to our staff members for working together toward the success of our students.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Mingo County Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration during March and April for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025. The purpose of the registration is to provide the new stu dents and their parents the opportunity to become familiar with their school. In addition, parents will complete all necessary paperwork required to enter school.
MINGO SCHOOLS NEEDS SURVEY
The devastating flood on February 15, 2025, has affected many of our community members. Mingo County Schools is working hard to ensure that our students and their families receive the support and information they need regarding available community resources. Please use this form to help us provide access to these resources for our students and their families.
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Mingo County Schools, along with West Virginia State University, are joining forces to provide our Grandfamilies with the opportunity to attend group discussions throughout the school year. Each discussion group provides valuable resources. The Healthy GrandFamilies Program is free for anyone who is raising children for the second time in Mingo County.
