In 2024, the WV Legislature passed SB466, which requires students in grades 3–12 to receive annual instruction on safe and responsible technology use through the Safety While Accessing Technology or (SWAT) Education Program.
SWAT uses an interactive story in a gaming framework. The topics in the game are serious but presented in age-appropriate ways. Students will encounter realistic online safety challenges and make choices that teach them to recognize danger, protect their information, and speak up when something feels wrong.
The WVDE has prepared Parent Guides with more detailed information for your review and a link to that information can be found at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/page/cipa-information
If you have concerns about your child participating in the SWAT program, you will also find a Parent Opt-Out Form at the site mentioned above.
Staff Guidance is a new resource that is available to all Marshall County Schools staff members that gives you practical insight to fight burnout, tackle challenges with confidence, and stay motivated. Staff Guidance gives you self-guided, expert support that fits your life. Whether you’re tackling stress, planning ahead, or working through something big or small—you’ll find the insight and confidence you need. Get judgment-free answers to any question—big or small, personal or professional. Visit https://staffguidance.org/ to create an account to get started.

A list of Professional Development opportunities for Fall 2025 has been released. Please note the registration and completion deadlines for each opportunity. You will need to login with your email and email password to register. If you choose to register for any activity/training, be sure to save your response after you have clicked the Submit button on the Microsoft Form.
The Marshall County Schools Online Policy Training Course is available for staff member to complete. Staff will be directed to a OneNote Notebook. They will need to sign in with their email and email password to fill out the Microsoft Form to verify they have completed all of the training material.

Scan the QR code or go to: mi-schoolservices.com/wvparent and enter the 7-digit Survey ID number that appears below your survey QR code.
Need help with the survey? Please call 304-472-5697.

For more information please call 304-232-1260 ext. 3223.
