Anna Jarvis Elementary

It's time to celebrate some of the shining AJ Mountaineers from our school! We are thrilled to announce our December students of the month.These students have been chosen for consistently demonstrating positive behavior, exceptional character, and working hard. We are so proud to celebrate them for being wonderful role models in our school! 🎉

about 5 hours ago, Melissa Weaver

Just a reminder to join us at our Storybook Forest Christmas Literacy Night at the Taylor County Public Library tonight from 5-7. Families will travel the books to see Christmas trees that have been decorated with a storybook theme.
Play Bingo for books. Lots of winners guaranteed!
Learn about WV Ready, Read, Write!
Sign-up for a library card,
Enjoy cookies and a treat from the Friends of Anna Jarvis - PTO to take home and other fun activities!

about 8 hours ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff are to be available for support, from their assigned work site, from 10am-3pm. Parents and Guardians are asked to review our NTID Family Plan video for more information on student expectations, available teacher supports, and meal availability for students. This video can be viewed on our Taylor County Schools website, YouTube channel, and social media page.

3 days ago, TCS News

Image with email female child working at a desk, using a technology device. Text states Taylor County Schools Non-Traditional Instruction Day. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.

All Taylor County schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 15th, 2025.

4 days ago, TCS News

Image with the words SNOW DAY written in snow and the text Taylor County Schools are closed.

All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, December 11th, 2025.

8 days ago, TCS News

Image with a snowy scene with a school bus and text stating Taylor County Schools will operate on a two hour delay. Door to all schools will be open for student entry starting at 9:15 a.m.

Check out this short video that highlights why reasoning abstractly and quantitatively is such an important skill in math—and in real-life problem-solving! Discover how these ways of thinking help us make sense of numbers, situations, and decisions every day.

Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 8

10 days ago, Helen Roberts

Santa's Lil' Shopper's Shoppe is FINALLY here! Students will have a chance to shop on the gym and library. Families will have a chance to shop afterschool 3:30 - 5:00.
Use the link below to see what is available and the cost of the items at the store.
https://myschool.holidayshop.org/annaelm

11 days ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

Shop is opened during school and Mon-Thur 3:30 - 5:00

Friends of Anna Jarvis Elementary School are looking for parents that are willing to volunteer at our Santa’s Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe, December 8 – 11. They need volunteers to help with shopping during the school day or after hours for families to shop. If you are willing to help, please complete the brief survey using the QR code or link below. We will contact you the week of December 1 – 5 as to what day and time that we need your help. Remember to enter the school you must have your driver’s license to go through the security screener. If you do not have your driver's license with you will not be able to enter the school.
Thank you for volunteering!

https://forms.office.com/r/smKThawDyL

15 days ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

Volunteers needed for the Santa's Lil Shopper's Shopee

Due to inclement weather, the Taylor Co. Board of Education meeting scheduled for this evening will now be held at the BOE Central Office location (71 Utt Drive) at 6:00 p.m.

16 days ago, TCS News

Check out this short video focused on constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others in mathematics and everyday life.

Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 7

17 days ago, Helen Roberts

Just a friendly reminder that the Friends of Anna Jarvis Elementary School PTO meeting is this evening 3:30-4:30. We will be reviewing the information for our AJES Santa's Shoppe and continue planning for our Spring Formal, and other activities.

17 days ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

Reminder of PTO meeting for this evening

🎄 Anna Jarvis Elementary School is getting ready for the holidays with our 12 Days of Christmas!
🎅 Join us starting Friday, December 5th for the 12 sprit days. 🤶

Friday, December 5 - "Festive Friday" Wear red and green
Monday, December 8 - "Candy Cane Lane" Wear red and white
Tuesday, December 9 - "Santa Workshop Imposters" Dress as your favorite holiday character
Wednesday, December 10 - "Tree Toppers Day" Wear holiday headwear
Thursday, December 11 - "Mistletoes Day" Wear holiday socks or slippers
Friday, December 12 - "Warm and Cozy Day" Wear your favorite cozy holiday shirt/sweatshirt
Monday, December 15 - "Merry Monday Morning" Wear pajamas
Tuesday, December 16 - "Christmas Vacation" Dress in a Hawaiian or place shirt
Wednesday, December 17 - "A Cowboy Christmas" Wear western wear
Thursday, December 18 - "Christmas Card Day" Wear ugly Christmas sweater
Friday, December 19 - "All is Merry and Bright" Wear neon/ bright colors
Monday, December 22 - "Family Picture Day" Wear flannel

21 days ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

🍂 Flannel Friday at Anna Jarvis Elementary! 🍂
Tomorrow, Friday, November 21, we’re celebrating cozy fall vibes with Flannel Friday!
Students are encouraged to wear their favorite flannel shirts or pants and enjoy the warmth and fun of the season. Let’s make the hallways extra cozy and colorful!

28 days ago, Anna Jarvis Elementary School

It's time to celebrate some of the shining AJ Mountaineers from our school! We are thrilled to announce our November students of the month.These students have been chosen for consistently demonstrating positive behavior, exceptional character, and working hard. We are so proud to celebrate them for being wonderful role models in our school! 🎉

28 days ago, Melissa Weaver

Congratulations to the teachers from Taylor County Schools who received mini-grants from Your Community Foundation!

These grants will support innovative projects and instruction at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, West Taylor Elementary School, and Grafton High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers who took the time to apply for these opportunities, and to Your Community Foundation for their generosity in providing funding that directly benefits our students. Your support helps make great things happen in our schools every day!

29 days ago, Helen Roberts

Denise Myers from Grafton High School, Justine Brown from West Taylor Elementary School, and Starla McCauley sharing information about the use of the awarded grant for Taylor County Schools.

Starla McCauley from Anna Jarvis Elementary School and Justine Brown from West Taylor Elementary School posing with check for all grants awarded from Your Community Foundation

Thank you, ladies, for the yummy Thanksgiving dinner today!

29 days ago, Heather Sinclair

A very yummy and special meal was served by our awesome cooks at Anna Jarvis Elementary today! It was Thanksgiving dinner! We are very thankful!

29 days ago, Heather Sinclair

Check out this short video about using tools strategically to solve math concepts! The video shows how choosing the right tool can make problem-solving easier and more meaningful. Just like in everyday life, selecting the appropriate tool helps us understand situations better and find solutions more efficiently.

Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 6

about 1 month ago, Helen Roberts

Taylor County Schools Hosts WVDE Regional Math Training
Today, Taylor County Schools proudly hosted the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Regional Math Training. We welcomed K–5 teachers from across our county and neighboring counties for a day focused on building math instruction excellence.

Participants explored valuable math resources and strategies designed to strengthen student understanding and application of key math concepts.

A heartfelt thank-you to all the educators who joined us for this collaborative learning experience and to the WVDE for partnering with us to support high-quality math education across the region!

about 1 month ago, Helen Roberts

Teachers listening and solving a math problem

3 teachers using cubes to answer a math problem

3 teachers listening to the presenter share information

A teacher presented an award to support her math instruction

Teachers working with math tools to solve problems

Teachers sitting and listening to the presenter

Check out this short video about modeling with mathematics in everyday life. In this clip, you'll see how modeling with mathematics is used to track the elk population in West Virginia.

Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 5

about 1 month ago, Helen Roberts