We’re kicking December off with our Annual Food Drive. All items will stock our in-school pantry. Below is a list of suggested donations broken up by cohorts. All items should be easy to open by elementary students. Please, no canned vegetables, pet foods, or expired foods.
Thank you for your donations!
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Due to inclement weather and secondary road conditions, all Monongalia County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, December 3.

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, all Monongalia County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2.

December looks to be a busy month!


🌟 Student Success Award Spotlight! 🌟
Please help us congratulate Riley Laudermilch, a bright and caring 3rd grader from Eastwood Elementary School, as this month’s Student Success Story Winner!
In her interview with Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell, Riley talks about the many ways she helps her friends, what she’s great at in school (including offering Dr. Campbell a little help with division!), and the powerful advice she shares with anyone who might get stuck:
👉 “Keep trying!”
Watch Riley’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/q__15lgGX70
Thank you, Riley, for showing us what perseverance, kindness, and leadership look like at Eastwood. We are proud of you! 💙💛
Please help us congratulate Riley Laudermilch, a bright and caring 3rd grader from Eastwood Elementary School, as this month’s Student Success Story Winner!
In her interview with Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell, Riley talks about the many ways she helps her friends, what she’s great at in school (including offering Dr. Campbell a little help with division!), and the powerful advice she shares with anyone who might get stuck:
👉 “Keep trying!”
Watch Riley’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/q__15lgGX70
Thank you, Riley, for showing us what perseverance, kindness, and leadership look like at Eastwood. We are proud of you! 💙💛

Our Eastwood kindergarten through fifth grade students present: Honoring Our Veterans.
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Here's what's coming up next week! Watch for a post on Tuesday featuring our entire school singing for the Veterans Day Program, video will be released then.





We're collecting photos of veterans for our Veterans Day display. Eastwood is a Purple Star school, which proudly supports military families. See the graphic below to submit a photo. If you've submitted in the last 3 years, we've kept those photos.

This Friday is the Black Bear Crawl! We hope you can make it!


Mark your calendars for an exciting upcoming event sponsored by our PTO! Friday, October 17th from 4:30 - 6 will be a family fun event held at Eastwood. We'll have food trucks, raffle baskets, 50/50, games, and more!
October calendar


📣Reminder: All Monongalia County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, August 29th. Schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

In case you missed it, listen in to the latest Ask the Educators Monongalia County's Superintendent Eddie Campbell and Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico talk Back to School—celebrating top assessment scores, exciting facility upgrades, and what’s new for students and families this year. Recorded on 8/20/2025 Click to select the broadcast https://www.boe.mono.k12.wv.us/page/featured-media
We are days away from welcoming our students back! Here's some information about back to school. Please remember to allow extra time for morning and afternoon drop off the first week of school. Bus scheduled times may be slightly off too as everyone gets back into the swing of things.




The SHACK is now taking applications for before/after school care for children at Eastwood. See their website for details and application at: https://the-shack.org/child-care/
Hi PreK Families! Parents/Guardians are welcomed to join us with your new or returning PreK student on August 8th! See you there!

☀️⛰️Summer Avalanche Session 2 starts Monday, July 14! Check the Summer Programs page on the MCS website for details, transportation schedules and more!

☀️ Summer Sizzler Cool Buses are rolling into town June 9–12!
The Cool Buses are hitting the road with free books and snacks for students in PreK–12! Each student will receive grade-level books to enjoy all summer long, plus tasty snacks to take home. All buses carry the same materials, so you only need to visit one stop. 🚍 📚🍎
Click the link below to view Cool Bus dates, times, and stops near you! https://5il.co/3hdxs

Celebrating the end of the year with Freeze Pops & Family during recess.

🍎Start planning for next year! The new 2025-26 Monongalia County Schools' calendar is now available at this link: https://5il.co/2q3ct

