Mason County Schools -

✨ Investing in the Future of School Nutrition ✨

Child Nutrition Director, Christina Nelson, attended the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference (SNA ANC) this week. She spent the past three days learning from industry experts, connecting with school nutrition professionals from across the country, and exploring the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in child nutrition.

From USDA updates and nutrition standards to creative ideas for improving meal quality, increasing student participation, and strengthening school meal programs, this experience provided valuable insight and inspiration to bring back to Mason County Schools.

Christina is excited to take what she learned and continue building a strong, innovative child nutrition program that supports the health, success, and well-being of every student.

We are proud of the commitment and dedication she brings to serving our students each and every day! 🍎🥛🌟

Board meeting this evening is live at 6:00pm via our YouTube channel. Use link below.

https://www.youtube.com/@masoncounty5862

📦☀️ FREE 7-DAY SUMMER MEAL BOXES AVAILABLE! ☀️📦
Mason County Schools is proud to offer FREE 7-Day Meal Boxes through the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)!
Each meal box contains enough food to provide one breakfast and one lunch per day for seven days for eligible children.
📅 Pickup Dates (Wednesdays Only):
✔ July 1
✔ July 8
✔ July 15
✔ July 22
✔ July 29
⏰ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pickup Locations:
• Ashton Elementary School
• Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School
• New Haven Elementary School
📌 Important Reminders:
• You may only receive a meal box from the location where you are registered.
• Children participating in a Mason County Schools summer program may not receive a meal box during that week.
• Once registered, your child will remain on the distribution list unless you request removal.
• Parents/guardians or the student may pick up meal boxes.
• Families with children ages 1–5 who are not yet school-aged may also complete the registration form.
🥗 Special Dietary Needs?
Visit our Child Nutrition webpage or contact the Child Nutrition Office at 304-675-4540 ext. 49107 for assistance.
Together, we're helping ensure Mason County children have access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💚
#MasonCountySchools #SummerMeals #SFSP #FeedingKidsTodayForABetterTomorrow #ChildNutrition #USDA #SummerFoodServiceProgram #MasonCountyWV #FuelForSummerFun


Registration Link: Mason County Schools Summer Meal Boxes 2026 Sign-Up Form – Fill out form

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible School Nutrition Team! 💙

Behind every meal served is a team of dedicated cooks who put their hearts into caring for our students. When challenges arise, they don't miss a beat—they adapt, work together, and ensure our students continue to receive nutritious meals without interruption.

Their willingness to pivot during difficult times, organize hundreds of meal bags, and serve our families with compassion and efficiency is nothing short of amazing. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is felt by every student they serve.

We are incredibly grateful for your dedication, flexibility, and commitment to our school community. Thank you for always putting students first and for making what you do look seamless, even when we know it takes tremendous effort.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our outstanding school nutrition team for everything they do! 💙🍎🥪

If you haven't registered yet or missed this week's meal pickup, don't worry! We'll be ready to serve you again next week.



You can register here: https://bit.ly/summermealbox26

#SchoolNutrition #ThankYou #StudentFirst #Teamwork #MakingADifference #SchoolFamily

Board meeting this evening is live at 6:00pm via our YouTube channel. Use link below.

https://www.youtube.com/@masoncounty5862

📦☀️ FREE 7-DAY SUMMER MEAL BOXES AVAILABLE! ☀️📦
Mason County Schools is proud to offer FREE 7-Day Meal Boxes through the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)!
Each meal box contains enough food to provide one breakfast and one lunch per day for seven days for eligible children.
📅 Pickup Dates (Wednesdays Only):
✔ July 1
✔ July 8
✔ July 15
✔ July 22
✔ July 29
⏰ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pickup Locations:
• Ashton Elementary School
• Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School
• New Haven Elementary School
📌 Important Reminders:
• You may only receive a meal box from the location where you are registered.
• Children participating in a Mason County Schools summer program may not receive a meal box during that week.
• Once registered, your child will remain on the distribution list unless you request removal.
• Parents/guardians or the student may pick up meal boxes.
• Families with children ages 1–5 who are not yet school-aged may also complete the registration form.
🥗 Special Dietary Needs?
Visit our Child Nutrition webpage or contact the Child Nutrition Office at 304-675-4540 ext. 49107 for assistance.
Together, we're helping ensure Mason County children have access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💚
#MasonCountySchools #SummerMeals #SFSP #FeedingKidsTodayForABetterTomorrow #ChildNutrition #USDA #SummerFoodServiceProgram #MasonCountyWV #FuelForSummerFun


Registration Link: Mason County Schools Summer Meal Boxes 2026 Sign-Up Form – Fill out form

📦☀️ FREE 7-DAY SUMMER MEAL BOXES AVAILABLE! ☀️📦

What a great start—the first day of meal pick-ups was a success! 💙💚 Thank you to our families for helping make it run so smoothly.

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and happy 4th of July! 🎆

📅 Next Pickup: Wednesday, July 8

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Ashton Elementary • Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High • New Haven Elementary

✨ It’s not too late to register! Families can still sign up to receive FREE 7-day meal boxes through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.

Each box provides 7 days of breakfast and lunch for eligible children.

📌 Reminder: You may only pick up from your registered site.

🥗 Special Dietary Needs?

Call 304-675-4540 ext. 49107 or visit the Child Nutrition webpage for assistance.

Let’s keep ensuring Mason County children have access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💚

#MasonCountySchools #SummerMeals #SFSP #ChildNutrition #USDA #FuelForSummerFun #MasonCountyWV #SummerFoodServiceProgram

📲 Register here: Mason County Summer Meal Boxes Sign-Up

📦☀️ FREE 7-DAY SUMMER MEAL BOXES AVAILABLE! ☀️📦
Mason County Schools is proud to offer FREE 7-Day Meal Boxes through the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)!
Each meal box contains enough food to provide one breakfast and one lunch per day for seven days for eligible children.
📅 Pickup Dates (Wednesdays Only):
✔ July 1
✔ July 8
✔ July 15
✔ July 22
✔ July 29
⏰ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pickup Locations:
• Ashton Elementary School
• Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School
• New Haven Elementary School
📌 Important Reminders:
• You may only receive a meal box from the location where you are registered.
• Children participating in a Mason County Schools summer program may not receive a meal box during that week.
• Once registered, your child will remain on the distribution list unless you request removal.
• Parents/guardians or the student may pick up meal boxes.
• Families with children ages 1–5 who are not yet school-aged may also complete the registration form.
🥗 Special Dietary Needs?
Visit our Child Nutrition webpage or contact the Child Nutrition Office at 304-675-4540 ext. 49107 for assistance.
Together, we're helping ensure Mason County children have access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💚
#MasonCountySchools #SummerMeals #SFSP #FeedingKidsTodayForABetterTomorrow #ChildNutrition #USDA #SummerFoodServiceProgram #MasonCountyWV #FuelForSummerFun


Registration Link: Mason County Schools Summer Meal Boxes 2026 Sign-Up Form – Fill out form

📦☀️ FREE 7-DAY SUMMER MEAL BOXES AVAILABLE! ☀️📦
Mason County Schools is proud to offer FREE 7-Day Meal Boxes through the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)!
Each meal box contains enough food to provide one breakfast and one lunch per day for seven days for eligible children.
📅 Pickup Dates (Wednesdays Only):
✔ July 1
✔ July 8
✔ July 15
✔ July 22
✔ July 29
⏰ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pickup Locations:
• Ashton Elementary School
• Point Pleasant Jr./Sr. High School
• New Haven Elementary School
📌 Important Reminders:
• You may only receive a meal box from the location where you are registered.
• Children participating in a Mason County Schools summer program may not receive a meal box during that week.
• Once registered, your child will remain on the distribution list unless you request removal.
• Parents/guardians or the student may pick up meal boxes.
• Families with children ages 1–5 who are not yet school-aged may also complete the registration form.
🥗 Special Dietary Needs?
Visit our Child Nutrition webpage or contact the Child Nutrition Office at 304-675-4540 ext. 49107 for assistance.
Together, we're helping ensure Mason County children have access to nutritious meals all summer long! 💙💚
#MasonCountySchools #SummerMeals #SFSP #FeedingKidsTodayForABetterTomorrow #ChildNutrition #USDA #SummerFoodServiceProgram #MasonCountyWV #FuelForSummerFun


Registration Link: Mason County Schools Summer Meal Boxes 2026 Sign-Up Form – Fill out form

Mason County Schools will be offering 7-day meal boxes again this summer. Each box includes one breakfast and lunch for 7 days. Pickup will be on Wednesdays. Pickup Locations are Ashton, PPJSHS, or New Haven from 10:00-2:00. Pickup dates - July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. See flyer for more details. If you have questions, please contact the child nutrition department at 304-675-4540 extension 49107. Please sign up here https://bit.ly/summermealbox26

Mason County Schools will be offering Credit Recovery this summer for students in grades 9-12 in English, Math, Social Studies, or Science. Courses begin June 22 and must be completed no later than July 24, 2026. To register contact your school counselor no later than June 1, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the school.

Congratulations to our 2026 Agriculture in WV Poster Contest Winners. This contest is open to all 4th grade students. There were three winners picked from each school that participated and the county winners were chosen from the school winners.
Our Mason County winners were Leighton Morrison from PPIS, Addison Sayre from Roosevelt (not pictured) and Bailee Fetty from New Haven.

School Winners:
Beale:
Nakoma Burgess, Ty Dill, Cole Medina

New Haven:
Bailee Fetty, Graham Long, Amelia Rickard

Roosevelt:
Addison Sayre, Zoey Stover, Avi Martindale

Pt. Intermediate:
Leighten Morrison, Harper Henderson, Maislyn Hill

Leon:
Abby Matheny, Erin Abbott, Wyatt Brown