Spring Break for Mason County Schools is April 6-10, 2026. Students will return Monday, April 13, 2026.
Reminder-Tomorrow April 3, 2026, is a Faculty Senate and PL Day. Students do not report to school.
Mason County Schools would like to recognize Christina Nelson our Child Nutrition Director for representing Mason County Schools and Child Nutrition Programs in Washington D.C. for the House and Senate Congressional briefings on Capitol Hill.
Families, please visit the following link to our website for information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) & the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). https://masoncountyschoolswv.sites.thrillshare.com/page/required-annual-notices-to-families
If you are a rising Junior (2028 class) or Senior (2027 class) you have the opportunity to sign up for the WV Ready Internship. Learn more about it on the Education Alliance webpage https://educationalliance.org. If you are interested in this opportunity, please sign up here https://bit.ly/wvreadyinternship. Opportunities are limited. Deadline-April 7, 2026.
Reminder-Check out the Proposed Calendars for 2026-2027 and take the parent/community survey to comment and let us know your preference for next year. https://boe.maso.k12.wv.us/page/proposed-calendars. The survey link for calendar preference is on the website with the link- https://forms.office.com/r/qMcMWZUiJN
Survey closes April 3, 2026
Survey closes April 3, 2026
Check out the Proposed Calendars for 2026-2027 and take the parent/community survey to comment and let us know your preference for next year. https://boe.maso.k12.wv.us/page/proposed-calendars. The survey link for calendar preference is on the website with the link- https://forms.office.com/r/qMcMWZUiJN
Calendar Update!
We are pleased to share that the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has approved our request and waived four instructional days. As a result of this approval, the last day of school will be:
Students: June 5, 2026
Staff: June 15, 2026
We are pleased to share that the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has approved our request and waived four instructional days. As a result of this approval, the last day of school will be:
Students: June 5, 2026
Staff: June 15, 2026
All Mason County Schools are now closed Tuesday, March 17, 2026, due to inclement weather . All employees with over a 200 day contract report must report to work.
The following buses will not be running today:
202
205
191
121
144
Other buses may not be able to run their entire routes. If you transport your child to school, you will have to take them home in the afternoon.
202
205
191
121
144
Other buses may not be able to run their entire routes. If you transport your child to school, you will have to take them home in the afternoon.
All Mason County Schools will be operating. on a 2-Hour Delay Tuesday March 17, 2026, due to black ice.
Congratulations to Wahama Students-Mazi Russell ( 1st Place ) and Abigail Miller (Honorable Mention) in the
"I VOTED!” Sticker Contest - Hosted by the WV Secretary of State. They were recognized at the Mason County Commissioners meeting yesterday.
Reminder-March 11, 2026, is an instructional day for students and they report at regular time.
Mason County Schools was well represented in the Regional Social Studies Fair held at Marshall University last week.
1st place winners
Rivalry=Revenue-Blake Barnitz and Colt Tennant
How John Deere Changed Farming Forever-Beau Ord
From Hessian Soldier to Mountain State Pioneer-Porter Snodgrass
She's a Cup of Ambition-Claire Thompson and Macyn Jeffery
Crowns, Courage, and Change-Addison Withrow
The Purple Heart-Elizabeth Ward
2nd place winners
Japanese Tsunami 2011-Lydia Bragg, Joslyn Mayes, and McKennah Loudermilt
Black Friday-Macie Patrick
Couch-Artrip Homestead-Madalynn Bragg
Anubis & Osiris-Katarina Wayne and Cheyenne Cumbridge
3rd place winners
Pink Means Power-Adalyn McGill and Bree Bonecutter
Corri Ten Boom Courage through Faith-Mason Nicolls and Abby Thornton
Mason County Schools upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Dates.
All registrations will be in person at the school, except for PPPS which will be at the Mason County Board of Education Event Center.
Times are 8:30-2:30 for everyone but Leon which is 8:00-2:00.
Preschool students must register again for Kindergarten.
March 13- Ashton and Leon -Preschool and Kindergarten
March 20- Beale and Point Pleasant Primary School and daycares-Preschool and Kindergarten
March 27-New Haven and Roosevelt-Kindergarten
All registrations will be in person at the school, except for PPPS which will be at the Mason County Board of Education Event Center.
Times are 8:30-2:30 for everyone but Leon which is 8:00-2:00.
Preschool students must register again for Kindergarten.
March 13- Ashton and Leon -Preschool and Kindergarten
March 20- Beale and Point Pleasant Primary School and daycares-Preschool and Kindergarten
March 27-New Haven and Roosevelt-Kindergarten
Wednesday March 11, 2026, is now an in person day for students. The PL day has been moved to a later date. Mason County Schools has applied for a waiver from the WV Department of Education and we are waiting on guidance from them before we change the calendar further. Please know that we will be provide an updated calendar as soon as we receive our guidance.
🥣🎉 It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🎉🥣
Here’s something many people don’t realize:
The cereal students love at breakfast may be the same brand you see at the grocery store — but it’s a different formulation made specifically for schools.
Why? Because school meals must meet USDA nutrition standards designed for growing kids. That means:
✔️ Whole grains as a priority
✔️ Important vitamins & minerals
✔️ Age-appropriate limits on added sugar
Same familiar name.
Same kid-approved taste.
But thoughtfully made to support student health and learning.
School breakfast is intentional, balanced, and built to fuel focus in the classroom. Huge appreciation for the nutrition professionals and cafeteria teams who make it happen every single morning! 💛
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #NSBW #SchoolNutrition #FuelForLearning #SchoolMealsMatter
Here’s something many people don’t realize:
The cereal students love at breakfast may be the same brand you see at the grocery store — but it’s a different formulation made specifically for schools.
Why? Because school meals must meet USDA nutrition standards designed for growing kids. That means:
✔️ Whole grains as a priority
✔️ Important vitamins & minerals
✔️ Age-appropriate limits on added sugar
Same familiar name.
Same kid-approved taste.
But thoughtfully made to support student health and learning.
School breakfast is intentional, balanced, and built to fuel focus in the classroom. Huge appreciation for the nutrition professionals and cafeteria teams who make it happen every single morning! 💛
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #NSBW #SchoolNutrition #FuelForLearning #SchoolMealsMatter
🌞🥣 Happy National School Breakfast Week! 🥣🌞
Did you know that the foods served in school breakfast programs are often specially formulated to meet strict federal nutrition standards?
Same brand… different formulation. 👀
Take yogurt for example:
✔️ School yogurt: 5g added sugar, 4g protein, no artificial dyes
✔️ Commercial yogurt: 11g added sugar, 3g protein, artificial colors
School breakfast isn’t just convenient — it’s carefully designed to:
🍎 Fuel growing brains
📚 Improve focus and academic performance
💪 Provide balanced nutrition with whole grains, fruit, low-fat dairy, and lean protein
❤️ Support long-term health
Every tray tells a story of thoughtful nutrition standards working behind the scenes to support our kids.
This week, let’s celebrate the school nutrition professionals who show up early, plan intentionally, and make sure students start their day nourished and ready to learn.
Because a strong morning starts with a strong breakfast. 💛 #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #SchoolNutrition #FuelForSuccess
Did you know that the foods served in school breakfast programs are often specially formulated to meet strict federal nutrition standards?
Same brand… different formulation. 👀
Take yogurt for example:
✔️ School yogurt: 5g added sugar, 4g protein, no artificial dyes
✔️ Commercial yogurt: 11g added sugar, 3g protein, artificial colors
School breakfast isn’t just convenient — it’s carefully designed to:
🍎 Fuel growing brains
📚 Improve focus and academic performance
💪 Provide balanced nutrition with whole grains, fruit, low-fat dairy, and lean protein
❤️ Support long-term health
Every tray tells a story of thoughtful nutrition standards working behind the scenes to support our kids.
This week, let’s celebrate the school nutrition professionals who show up early, plan intentionally, and make sure students start their day nourished and ready to learn.
Because a strong morning starts with a strong breakfast. 💛 #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #SchoolNutrition #FuelForSuccess
It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🥣✨
Did you know the School Breakfast Program serves 15 million nutritious breakfasts every single day to students across the country? That’s 15 million chances to fuel learning, growth, and success.
School breakfast isn’t just convenient — it’s powerful. Research shows students who eat school breakfast:
✔️ Have better focus and concentration
✔️ Score higher on tests
✔️ Show improved attendance
✔️ Experience better overall nutrition
✔️ Have more stable energy throughout the day
A balanced breakfast — with whole grains, protein, fruit, and milk — sets the tone for the entire day. When students start fueled, they’re ready to learn, participate, and thrive.
This week, we celebrate the incredible teams who plan, prepare, and serve these meals — and the program that helps make sure hunger doesn’t stand in the way of education. 💛
Because when we invest in breakfast, we invest in brighter futures.
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForLearning #ChildNutrition #NSBW
National School Breakfast Week kicks off next week!
School breakfast isn’t just convenient… it’s carefully planned to meet nutrition standards that support growing brains and bodies. One of the biggest benefits? Whole grain–rich products.
Whole grains:
✔️ Provide long-lasting energy
✔️ Are higher in fiber, which supports digestion and keeps kids fuller longer
✔️ Help support heart health over time
✔️ Contain important nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and magnesium that growing kids need
Unlike many packaged breakfast items at the grocery store, school breakfast items must meet federal nutrition guidelines under the United States Department of Agriculture. That means limits on calories, sodium, and added sugars — while ensuring students are offered whole grain–rich options daily.
A whole grain–rich breakfast isn’t just “food on a tray.” It’s:
📚 Better focus in the classroom
🧠 Improved memory and attention
🏃♂️ Steady energy for active kids
❤️ Long-term health support
When we celebrate National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating access, balance, and nutrition that’s designed with kids in mind.
Fuel the brain. Feed the future. 🥣✨
School breakfast isn’t just convenient… it’s carefully planned to meet nutrition standards that support growing brains and bodies. One of the biggest benefits? Whole grain–rich products.
Whole grains:
✔️ Provide long-lasting energy
✔️ Are higher in fiber, which supports digestion and keeps kids fuller longer
✔️ Help support heart health over time
✔️ Contain important nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and magnesium that growing kids need
Unlike many packaged breakfast items at the grocery store, school breakfast items must meet federal nutrition guidelines under the United States Department of Agriculture. That means limits on calories, sodium, and added sugars — while ensuring students are offered whole grain–rich options daily.
A whole grain–rich breakfast isn’t just “food on a tray.” It’s:
📚 Better focus in the classroom
🧠 Improved memory and attention
🏃♂️ Steady energy for active kids
❤️ Long-term health support
When we celebrate National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating access, balance, and nutrition that’s designed with kids in mind.
Fuel the brain. Feed the future. 🥣✨
