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Day two of Kindergarten orientation in the books! What a great day with these wonderful new students!
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The first day for students is scheduled for Tuesday August 24th. Doors will open at 7:30am for student drop off and Dismissal will be at 3:10pm. Parent pick up will remain in the front loop. Thank you.
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We are so excited to welcome our newest students to day one of Kindergarten Orientation!
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Paw Paw Schools will hold their Back to School Night on Friday, August 20th from 3:30 to 5:30. Please be sure to visit our school Facebook, Twitter, and Website for up to date information on all things Paw Paw Schools. Have a great day.
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Parents of all 7th, and 12th grade students: All upcoming 7th and 12th grade students, both in person and virtual, are REQUIRED to show proof of having received the MCV4 (meningitis) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines prior to the first day of class in August 2021. Your student will NOT be permitted to attend school if the immunizations are not completed. Appointments can be scheduled with your primary care doctor or the Morgan County health department. Please submit all required documents to the school nurse prior to the first day of class for 2021.
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For any students interested in cross country there will be a meeting this Thursday at 6:00pm in Mr. Taylor’s room.
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Information for volleyball and basketball conditioning and attached sports physical form.
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We have received word that all mask mandates from Governor Justice and the WVDE have now been lifted. Staff and students are no longer required to wear masks for any reason. Staff and students may wear a mask if they choose to do so, but no one is required to wear one at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have navigated the pandemic together.
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Congratulations to our two state track qualifiers- Dalton Kasekamp in both shot and discus and Alexis Barker in shot . They are both the first throwers in our track program to make it to the state meet. Paw Paw strong! There will be a send off in the front loop of the school on Wednesday morning at 8:00am.
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For graduation Family and friends will be assigned a section number for seating and will sit in a group together. Sections are numbered and taped off per graduate group High. Please do not remove the tape or colored pool noodles as they indicate sections. School graduation seating will begin at 6:30. As your child is getting their diploma you may move to the floor for a photo but must return to your section when your gradu
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Important Graduation change
Due to impending inclement weather, graduation has been approved to be moved indoors into the gym. The date and times will remain the same. The mask mandate remains in place for persons on school property. Each graduate will be allowed to have a group of 10 guests who will need to sit in a group together. The guest seating will be bleachers only.
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Paw Paw Schools own Joselyn Smith was recognized at tonight’s board meeting for winning second place at the West Virginia State science fair. Way to go! Pirate proud!
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This is a reminder that Morgan County Schools are still accepting applications for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2021-22. The application deadline is June 1. Visit our website at www.morganschools.net to learn more. Thank you!
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Please review graduation day information for Friday May 28, 2021. An in climate weather decision will be made on Friday if needed.
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Paw Paw Elementary students enjoyed a delicious treat from Sweets and Eats Bakery! Thank you to an anonymous donor for helping support this endeavor.
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Good afternoon this is a reminder that we are planning to collect all student Chromebooks on Monday, May 24th. Virtual students can arrive anytime after 10:00 and up to 1:00pm to drop off their devices.
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Snow Day Survey
We need your input! Please review the link below for information concerning snow day practices for next year.
https://forms.office.com/r/7waeEJQSsM
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Thanks to Helen Herlocker for being the Guest Reader in 6th grade this year!
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Congratulations to sixth grader Joselyn Smith for winning 2nd place in Division II at the state science fair! Go Pirates! #pirateproud
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Morgan County Schools are now accepting applications for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2021-22. Applications are due by June 1. Visit https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy to learn more.