Pendleton County Schools

Thank you, Hayley Craig, for representing Pendleton County Schools.

My name is Matt Kelly, and I serve as the Secondary Social Studies Coordinator at the West Virginia Department of Education.

I wanted to share that Hayley Craig recently participated in the inaugural Mountains of Evidence pilot cohort, a professional learning initiative focused on integrating data literacy into social studies instruction.

Over three days, participants explored strategies for using charts, graphs, maps, timelines, and other data visualizations to strengthen student learning. As the work continues, they will collaborate with educators across the state to develop and share resources and best practices.

I also wanted to personally thank you and your staff for recommending Hayley for participation. They were an outstanding representative of your district and made valuable contributions throughout the week.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you for your continued support of high-quality social studies education!

Best regards,

 Matthew M. Kelly, M. Ed., NBCT

Coordinator

Social Studies 6-12

Office of Academic Support

Division of Instruction and Support

Pendleton County Schools is happy to announce our support for all Public Schools in West Virginia.

Good afternoon! We will be combining Calvin Bailey and Kathy Eye's bus routes for evening drop-offs today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Jon Swecker will be the driver for both of these bus routes. Please be patient as times may differ slightly. Thank you so much for your understanding.

The enrollment period for student transfers is currently open. Students who wish to transfer schools must submit their requests by June 30. The transfer request form can be found online at https://www.pendletoncountyschools.com/page/in-out-of-county-transfers.

Administration is aware of the recent arrest of classroom teacher Madison Day. The criminal charges, if true, are wholly unacceptable and contrary to every expected behavior of a school employee.

Day, as required by state school personnel law, was immediately removed from her teaching job and extracurricular contracts when school administration initiated an investigation.

Appropriate personnel action will continue to be taken regarding Days’ employment status, but please understand personnel laws at this time prevent administration from being specific as to what the next step is, as employees are entitled to due process. However, Day is not and will not be in any classroom. In the near future and after following appropriate due process steps, administration will be making recommendations regarding Days’ employment to the Pendleton County Board of Education.

The West Virginia Department of Education has also been notified and it is anticipated that the WVDE will also take appropriate steps, such as immediately suspending Days’ teaching license given the pending criminal action.

The school system will make no further comments given the pending criminal action.

We apologize for the delay in the posting of our April menus! Please note all school menus are on this post. School names are at the top of each menu.