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!
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!
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
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.
