Join our MDES Parent-Teacher Organization as we plan for student activities and field trips for the 2024-2025 school year!
School begins for K-5 students at Mason Dixon Elementary Tuesday August 20th. Pre-K students will join us on Wednesday. Bus schedules are on the county website. Please be at the bus stop early, and be patient if the bus is running a little late. Car rider drop off begins at 8:40 and pickup begins at 3:40.
Our staff opened the school year with "Stitching Together Successful Futures."
Monongalia County Schools is "smartphone-free" in 2024-25! Learn more about the Yondr program at this link: https://5il.co/2xk32
Will your child be a car rider this school year?
We will see our Eagles and their families on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 for Open House from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Bus Schedules for 2024-2025 School year are available on the website under transportation.
https://sites.google.com/boe.mono.k12.wv.us/mcstransportationdepartment/24-25-elementary-school-am-bus-schedules
Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year!
We look forward to seeing our students soon and are preparing for a wonderful school year for your children.
Please see the dates below for the start of school including Open House and Student Led Conferences as well
as your child’s teacher assignment on the back of this page.
Open House includes a meet the teacher opportunity for students as well as parents. Included below is a
schedule for open house, in addition to meeting your child’s teacher, we will also have the following opportunities
available that night:
• Enjoy family friendly refreshments in the cafeteria
• Learning Center activities for students and parents in the gym 5:30 – 7:30
• Parent volunteer training and Watch Dog materials available
• Have your ID scanned for the school parent sign in and student pick up system
• Access a computer to submit your child nutrition information and/or fill out the new student information
form (WVEIS) which is now online
• Meet with the nurse to drop off any medications or paperwork
• Visit with the school counselor or outreach facilitator if your child or family needs support
August 14
th -- Open House 5:30-7:30
• Refreshments in the Cafeteria and Learning Activities in the Gym
• 3 Classroom Sessions so you can move about and see multiple teachers
o Session 1 5:30 – 6:00
o Session 2 6:10 – 6:40
o Session 3 6:50 – 7:20
August 20
nd -- First Day of School for Kindergarten – Grade 5
August 21
st -- First Day of School for Pre-K Students
Please remember that good school attendance is very important for your child’s life-long success, it is an
important habit everyone carries with them into adulthood and the workplace. All classrooms start their day at
8:55 with a morning meeting where teachers are delivering lessons to build student success skills, so it is
especially important that students are on time for school and ready to learn.
School Instructional Day: 8:55 – 3:40
Car Rider Drop Off Begins at 8:40
Buses Unload 8:40 (All students should arrive by 8:40)
Breakfast is 8:40 – 8:55
Car Rider Pick Up Begins at 3:40
Bus Dismissal is 3:40
Your scheduled visitation for Student Led Conferences on either September 26 or October 10th in Grades K-5
is enclosed in this letter. It is very important to your children for them to have someone bring them so they
can share their goals and successes with their family. Please arrange for someone to bring them to this event.
If at any time you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 304-662-6113, ext. 4212 or
by email at dcorder@k12.wv.us.
Sincerely,
Denice E. Corder, Principal
Stay Informed
School Website: https://mdes.mono.k12.wv.us/o/mdes
School Twitter: @MD_Eagles
School Facebook Page: MasonDixonElementary
Instagram: @masondixoneagles
Go to the school website and download the new Monongalia County App which is replacing
School Messenger to receive notifications about school delays, cancellations, bus changes and
events.
Remind: On your smartphone open your browser and go to rmd.at/mdeagle and download the app. If you don’t
have a smartphone text @mdeagle to 81010 or if having trouble text @mdeagle to 777-353-0907
Pre-K classroom teacher assignments will be shared closer to the opening of school.
Join us for Open House on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-K to 5th grade
Looking forward to SESSION 2 of Summer Avalanche starting Monday, July 15th! #summeravalanche
Reminder to view the 2024-25 At-a-Glance Calendar for early dismissals, school breaks, and more! Visit this link to view the calendar: https://5il.co/2q3ct
Get ready for Summer Avalanche and the First Day of School! Download the mobile app today.
Welcome to our new website and mobile app! Visit the App Store today to download the Monongalia County Board of Education app. Receive notifications from all the schools you select!
Summer Avalanche transportation routes are available to view on the MCS Transportation site. Visit https://sites.google.com/boe.mono.k12.wv.us/mcstransportationdepartment/home
Our 2024 Big Family Book Club book is “Dragons in a Bag” by Zetta Elliott! Mark your calendars, registration for the Big Family Book Club opens on Monday, June 17th — you will be able to register in person at the library, over the phone, or through our online registration form. All registered participants will receive postcards in the mail with activities and discussion questions to guide you as you progress through the book and a FREE copy of the book. (Books will be available for pick up on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.) Please note that you must pick up the book in person at your home library — we do not mail out the books.
More info: https://www.mympls.org/the-big-family-book-club-2024/
Summer Sizzler Cool Bus Stops! 6/10-6/13
Some of our Mason Dixon team participated in a week long Behavior Blueprint series that supports students in MCS.
