Taylor County Schools students are asked to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow (Feb. 21) to display their support to Liberty High School faculty, staff, and students in this difficult time. The staff and students of Liberty High School are in our thoughts for comfort and support in this time of need.
The Taylor County Board of Education is currently developing options for the 2024-25 school calendar. Options being considered include a week long spring break OR two long weekend breaks during the spring months. Also under consideration is a possible shift in Grafton High School graduation dates due to timing of other breaks and requirements set forth by the WVDE.
A public hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:30 at the Taylor County Board of Education to discuss the school calendar options as well as the Non-Traditional Day Plan (NTID).
If you have concerns or questions, please plan to attend or email Jenny McCarthy-jmccarthy@k12.wv.us for calendar concerns/questions
OR Helen Roberts-hjroberts@k12.wv.us for NTID plan concerns/questions.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School students had the opportunity to hear native West Virginian, Ashley Belote, read the book she illustrated, "Valenslime.”
During the visit, Mrs. Belote also demonstrated how to draw her character Igor and she made sparkly slime!
If you missed out on ordering, you can still order at: https://www.ashleybelote.com and have it shipped to your home.
Join us for our Reading Spirit Week, February 26 - March 1.
Wear your favorite hat for $1.00 on Tuesday, February 20th. We are joining with Taylor County 4-H Teen Leaders to raise money for the Taylor County Humane Society.
Check out the link below for more engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
https://youtu.be/4CFJJPWpTe0?si=seQ2pwt2LE07UJQ2
UPDATED SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow, Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 will now be a County Wide School Closure Day. Students and Staff will not report. Students are not required to complete any instruction or assignments. Taylor County Schools will not be utilizing a NTI Day as previously announced. This change is due to guidelines set forth by the WV Department of Education.
Friday, February 16, 2024 will be Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools as a result of result of unforeseen staff shortages throughout the school district. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.
When students are able to read fluently, then there is not the need to devote as much energy on decoding the words. As a result, more focus can be placed on comprehending or understanding the material read.
Check out the link below with engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
21 Reading Fluency Activities Your Students Will Love! (natalielynnkindergarten.com)
Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 12, 2024. This is a professional learning day for staff.
Join us on Friday to celebrate the Super Bowl by wearing your favorite jersey, shirt, or colors for any team or sport!
Congratulations to our students of the month for December!
Mrs. Moats: Stephen Gallagher
Mrs. Moran: Malachi Mayle
Mrs. Peters: Madi Lantz
Ms. Thorn: Braelynn Travis
Mrs. Muller: Elizabeth Blosser
Congratulations to our students of the month for January!
Mrs. Andrews: Audrey Arthur
Mrs. Cochran: Logan Garrison
Mrs. Cartwright: Hudson Welch
Mrs. Amie: Addison Rouzee
Mr. Ault: Luna Shaw
Mrs. Annon: Alison Taylor
Congrats to all of the students who earned the 2nd 9 week Parent Breakfast, missing 3 or less days. Also recognized, were the students who had perfect attendance. Thank you to all of the parents who were able to come help support this event! It was a huge success!
Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" forJanuary. Each of these exceptional students was selected as an excellent ambassador for his or her school. Congratulations to each of these excellent individuals! Way to represent!
Taylor County Little League Information
Reading fluency refers to the ability to read with the appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. Appropriate read fluency when reading, both aloud and silently, impacts the comprehension or understanding of what is read.
Take a minute to watch the short video that provides more information and tips to support reading fluency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQigQrck6c
December 2023/January 2024 The AJES Scoop student newspaper
Ashley Belote Illustration will be back at Anna Jarvis Elementary School on February 13. Scan the QR Code or go to
https://www.ashleybelote.com to reserve your copy of Valenslime or any of the other books pictured below. Ashley Belote will bring the preorders on the day of the visit. You can even preorder to pay cash on the day of the visit.
Help support a WV author. ❤️
ATTENTION Kindergarten families:
The Valentine's Day Music Program is Feb. 14 at 1:00.
