Mason County Schools -

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

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.

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 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

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

🌞🥣 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

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. 🥣✨

The following buses will be running amended routes due to the bridge closure on Rt. 62 near Dead Man's Curve. This will be in place until the WV DOH opens the bridge: Bus 154 - Jeremy Huffman - will not be running all of Rt. 62 131- Sherry Edwards - will not be running all of Rt. 62 from Leon Baden to Point Pleasant 184- formerly Daniel Thomas's route - will not be running Rt. 62 from Leon Baden to Point Pleasant These changes will be in effect until the DOH gives us the " all clear " that the bridge can be used

Families - please listen closely to the following announcement. Due to unforseen road closures on route 62 in the vicinity of dead man's curve, students riding the following buses will be dismissed to return home on the buses. This only affects students on buses 131, bus 154, bus, 184, and bus 142. The buses will leave Point Pleasant Junior Senior High School at 12:30pm and proceed to Roosevelt Elementary to pick up their students there. Again, this only applies to students riding the following buses 131, bus 154, bus 184, and bus 142. If you have any questions please contact your child's principal. Again we are sorry for this interruption to the day.

The Mason County Career Center is hosting an Open House Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. Come learn about MCCC programs, tour the Career Center, and meet the instructors. You can even enroll in classes and get help with your FAFSA. There will be games and prizes. Hope to see you all there.

Good evening, All Mason County Schools will be operating on a 2-Hour Delay Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

All Mason County Schools are now closed Monday, February 23, 2026. 261 day employees report on a 2-Hour Delay.

All Mason County Schools will be operating on a 2-Hour Delay Monday, February 23, 2026.