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!
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
Inclement Weather Procedures Student/Parent/Guardian Reference Sheet for 2025-2026
This week, Communities In Schools hosted a food drive at each school. Thanks to the generosity of our students, families, and staff, we were able to provide much-needed food to local food pantries. Your kindness and support make a real difference in our community—thank you for helping us give back!
Check out this short video about looking for and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning — one of the key habits of mathematical thinking. In this clip, you'll see how noticing patterns, making predictions, and explaining reasoning plays a huge role in cooking and culinary arts.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 4
In math (and in life), structure means patterns, organization, or rules that help us understand and solve problems more efficiently. Check out this short video focused on the importance of looking for and making use of structure as it relates to WVU football.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 3
Anna Jarvis is partnering with Grafton Rotary Club to raise money for their continued efforts for Polio eradication. Students are encouraged to wear a hat and bring a dollar for this important cause.
Being precise in math means more than just getting the right answer — it’s about using the correct labels, careful calculations, clear explanations, and thoughtful communication. These skills are important not only in the classroom, but in real life too — like during Bridge Day, where safety and accuracy truly matter! Check out this short video focused on attending to precision.
This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one healthy choice at a time!
Blue and Gold Day on Friday, October 17, 2025
Today, Taylor County Schools staff and teachers engaged in meaningful professional learning centered on building strong relationships, empowering students, and implementing effective strategies to support diverse learner needs.
We're proud to continue growing together to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.
We encourage all families to watch this short video on making sense of math and persevering to solve problems. It’s designed to support you in guiding your child when wrestling with challenging math — because sticking with a problem is where real growth happens.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_4xF7no8U
