Central Elementary School, John Marshall High School, Moundsville Middle School and Sherrard Middle School have been named a 2026 West Virginia PBIS Tier 1 Model School by the West Virginia Behavior/Mental Health Technical Assistance Center (WVBMHTAC).
In collaboration with the WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University and the WV Department of Education, the WVBMHTAC oversees, in addition to other initiatives, the state’s school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) project. For the 2025-2026 school year, the WV PBIS Leadership Team began searching for West Virginia PBIS Tier 1 Model Schools in January. The process for schools renewing their status involves the school team submitting evidence of their work, data analysis, and impact stories. The WV PBIS Leadership Team is looking for ongoing evidence of a multi-tiered, problem- solving framework that produces positive outcomes.
WV PBIS Coordinator, Alicia Ziman, says “The Model Schools initiative is an integral part of our project. Identifying Model Schools gives us the opportunity to showcase the work these schools have found to be effective. We also have the ability to share their experiences with schools across the state and with outside stakeholders. Model Schools can instill an excitement in others through their passion and dedication to the PBIS Framework that is hard to capture in any training alone.”
Central Elementary School, along with principal Ms. Katie Dantrassy and her PBIS team, exceeded the standards to be awarded this recognition again this year. Designated for multiple years, Central Elementary continues to be a shining example of the Model Schools initiative. Their implementation of best practices, commitment to a multi-tiered system of support, and data-driven decision-making has made them a true model for PBIS Tier 1 practices. John Marshall High School.
John Marshall High School, along with assistant principal Ms. Kallie Kastrevec and her PBIS team, exceeded the standards to be awarded this recognition. Their fidelity to PBIS implementation and focusses on student needs is a shining example of the Model Schools initiative. With a focus on concise expectations, student acknowledgment, and providing needed supports, John Marshall is a strong example of making PBIS thrive in a high school setting. Their implementation of best practices, commitment to a multi-tiered system of support, and data-driven decision-making has made them a true model for PBIS Tier 1 practices.
Moundsville Middle School, along with principal Mr. Ryan Finley and his PBIS team, exceeded the standards to be awarded this recognition again this year. Designated for multiple years, Moundsville Middle continues to be a shining example of the Model Schools initiative. Their implementation of best practices, commitment to a multi-tiered system of support, and data-driven decision-making has made them a true model for PBIS Tier 1 practices.
Sherrard Middle School, along with principals Mr. Jason Willis and Mr. Geno Polsinelli and their PBIS team, exceeded the standards to be awarded this recognition again this year. Designated for multiple years, Sherrard Middle continues to be a shining example of the Model Schools initiative. Their implementation of best practices, commitment to a multi-tiered system of support, and data-driven decision-making has made them a true model for PBIS Tier 1 practices.
The WVBMHTAC is so appreciative of all four schools’ dedication to the PBIS framework and look forward to how this recognition as a Model School can help support other schools across the state.