We had an unforgettable morning at Mt. Nebo Elementary! As we gathered for an assembly — not knowing what it was about — we were surprised and honored to welcome a very special guest…

👀 The State Superintendent of Schools for West Virginia, Michele L. Blatt, along with the Assistant State Superintendent, visited our school this morning! What a moment of pride!

Their visit came with amazing news: Mt. Nebo has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Exceeding Standard performance in Academic Achievement and Academic Growth! 🏆📚

Out of over 600 schools in the state, only TWO were selected for this incredible honor — and Mt. Nebo is one of them! 💙💛

This award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and heart of our students, their parents/guardians, our outstanding teachers, and our dedicated support staff.

We are Cardinal strong and proud! 🟥🦅 The character of our students shines brightly in all they do — especially as they gear up to take on challenging assessments. They consistently show up, work hard, and demonstrate excellence in every way.

Receiving this plaque today was an amazing experience — and we want to give the loudest round of applause to our students. 👏 They truly earned it.

Let’s keep soaring, Cardinals! 🦅Congratulations on a job well done!

Hello Families!

We’re excited to announce our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We encourage students to help decorate their pumpkins—either by painting or carving. Please make sure all designs are school-appropriate.

🟠 Pumpkin Drop-Off Times:
📅 October 27th - 29th
🕖 7:10 AM - 7:40 AM OR 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

🏆 Pumpkins will be judged on October 30th, and students can take them home on October 31st.

🎭 Costume Guidelines:
Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school on October 31st!
A few important reminders:

·         No weapons or items that could be used as weapons (even toy versions)

·         Masks may only be worn during the Halloween Parade

·         Face paint is allowed this year!

🎉 The Halloween Parade will take place on October 31st at 1:30 PM.
After the parade and ribbons are handed out, students may be signed out with their teacher.

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit! 👻🎨🎃

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Dear Families and Guardians,

We truly enjoy creating fun and engaging events that bring our school community together. It’s always a joy to see our students and families connecting and making memories at school.

That said, it’s important to remember that the learning doesn’t stop after lunch. We still have valuable instructional time in the afternoon, and when students are checked out early, they miss out on important lessons and activities. Additionally, these early checkouts do count toward their total absences, which can affect their eligibility for the Attendance Field Trip at the end of the first nine weeks.

To ensure we can continue offering these special events, we kindly ask that students remain at school for the full day. Your support helps us keep the balance between fun and academics strong.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership!

Warmly,

Mrs. McMillion

🎉 Grandparents Day is This Friday, September 12th! 🎉
We are so excited to celebrate our amazing grandparents and welcome you into our school for this special event!

👵👴 Important Info to Help the Day Run Smoothly:

✅ The BEST and FASTEST way to get into the gym and be matched with your grandchild is to pay for your lunch ahead of time.
We’ve had an overwhelming number of responses, and we know Friday will be a busy day! Pre-paying helps us keep lines short and everything moving quickly.

🚪 Entry & Security Reminder:
All guests will go through a metal detector at check-in.
To speed up the process, please leave all unnecessary items — especially things like pocket knives or other metal objects — in your car. This will help us ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧 Please Remember:
This event is for Grandparents only.
Due to the number of people attending, we need to limit guests to grandparents at this time. We’ll have other special events throughout the year for other family members to participate in!

Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this a meaningful and safe day for our students and their grandparents. We can’t wait to see you Friday! 💛

#GrandparentsDay #SchoolSafety #FamilyFirst #WeLoveOurGrandparents