Governor and First Lady Justice announce 15 new counties added to Communities In Schools pro
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Monday, August 28, 2023Governor and First Lady Justice announce 15 new counties added to Communities In Schools program
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that schools in 15 additional counties across West Virginia are being added to the roster of participants in the state’s Communities In Schools (CIS) program.
A total of 48 schools in Barbour, Boone, Cabell, Doddridge, Hancock, Jefferson, Marion, Mason, Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, Pocahontas, Putnam, Roane, Tucker, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt, and Wood counties will be the newest additions to the education initiative.
“Reaching thousands of more students with critical needs in West Virginia is so important,” First Lady Justice said. “It is what we need to do to ensure that they are on the right path to a successful future. Getting them to high school graduation and a plan for success beyond, is the best thing that we can do for them. The earlier we start, the better.”
“I can tell you without any question whatsoever that this program is working,” Gov. Justice said. “There are so many heartbreaking stories, from kids living in bad situations to just being hungry. There is a lot of bad stuff out there, but this program is fixing those problems. Communities In Schools is getting children on a pathway to do some amazing stuff and reach their full potential. I am so proud to be part of this program. It is unbelievable.”
CIS works to forge community partnerships and bring resources into schools to help remove barriers to student learning with a goal of keeping all students in school and ultimately graduating.
The Governor and First Lady started their CIS statewide initiative in three counties in 2018. Including today’s newly announced additions, the program has now expanded to 53 counties, serving well over 100,000 students in 260 schools across the state.
“Communities In Schools has had a life-changing impact on thousands of students in our state,” State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt said. “The relationships between site coordinators, schools, students, and families are at the core of this success. These students need supports and structures that help them recover from setbacks and regain the confidence to believe they can do great things. Communities In Schools is essential to opening options and pathways for those needing hope and a vision for their future.”
The new CIS counties/schools announced today are as follows:
Barbour County- Kasson Elementary/Middle SchoolPhilippi Middle SchoolPhilip Barbour High School
- Madison Elementary SchoolVan Elementary SchoolSherman High School
- Doddridge County Elementary SchoolDoddridge County Middle SchoolDoddridge County High School
- Weirton Elementary SchoolWeir Middle SchoolWeir High School
- T.A. Lowery Elementary School Wildwood Middle SchoolJefferson High School
- Watson Elementary SchoolWest Fairmont Middle SchoolFairmont Senior High School
- Point Pleasant Primary Leon Elementary SchoolPoint Pleasant IntermediatePoint Pleasant Junior/Senior High School
- Keyser Primary School Keyser Middle School Keyser High School
- Skyview Elementary SchoolWestwood Middle SchoolUniversity High School
- Buffalo Elementary School
- Spencer Elementary SchoolSpencer Middle SchoolRoane County High School
- Davis Thomas Elementary Middle SchoolTucker Valley Elementary Middle SchoolTucker County High School
- New Martinsville SchoolPaden City Elementary SchoolPaden City High SchoolMagnolia High School
- Wirt County High School
- Jefferson Elementary CenterVan Devender Middle SchoolParkersburg High School
The new schools in counties already participating in CIS are as follows:
Cabell County- Highlawn Elementary SchoolHuntington Middle School
- Elm Grove Elementary School
- Marlinton Elementary School
- Tyler Consolidated Middle School
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