This month we are focusing on empathy.
29 days ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Connect with Heart” infographic in the school’s red, black, white, and antique-gold Pirate theme. A pirate mascot and “People. Purpose. Pirates.” compass frame the headline, “This month, we’re focusing on EMPATHY!” The message challenges Pirates to help everyone they interact with feel seen, heard, and valued. The center displays the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Connect with Heart family newsletter in both English and Spanish, featuring activities to celebrate differences, build a family social contract, and “Find the Light. Be the Light,” along with family conversation starters. The bottom highlights “Stronger Families,” “Kinder Community,” “Brighter Days,” and “Bigger Impact,” followed by the Paw Paw Schools message, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

Happy Service Personnel Day!

29 days ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools Service Personnel Day appreciation graphic in red, black, white, and antique gold with a pirate theme. The center features a photo of a bulletin board reading “Thank You Service Personnel” with photos of nine staff members. A pirate mascot appears on the left beside the words “You support. You serve. You make a difference.” A compass graphic at the upper right reads “People. Purpose. Pirates.” A parchment lists custodians, bus drivers, cooks, cafeteria staff, aides, secretaries, maintenance, technology, and more, followed by “Every Role Matters!” Across the bottom, a gold banner reads, “Same Crew. Bigger Impact.” The headline says, “Paw Paw Schools Service Personnel Day — Thank You for All You Do!”
Dolly Parton Day - 9-25
30 days ago, Kacey Wolford
Colorful Paw Paw Schools Dolly Parton Day infographic announcing the celebration on Friday, September 25th. The pink, red, black, and gold country-themed design features glitter, western details, books, a pink guitar, cowboy hat, Paw Paw Pirate mascot, and school branding. Suggested attire includes Country Dolly—jeans and plaid; Rhinestone Dolly—sparkles, glitter, and sequins; Pink Dolly—all things pink; Country Music Dolly—jeans, denim, and boots; and 9 to 5 Dolly—business attire. A prominent reminder states that the school dress code is expected to be followed. The graphic includes the quote, “Be kind, Be curious, Be a bookworm. That’s how you change the world.” — Dolly Parton, along with messages celebrating reading, kindness, and brighter futures.

School Tomorrow!

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Important Update” graphic in a red, black, gold, and parchment pirate theme. The announcement states that Paw Paw Schools has confirmed with Potomac Edison that power will be available in Paw Paw and the previously planned power outages have been postponed. School will be held on its usual schedule, and students and staff should report at their regularly scheduled times. Families are encouraged to share the update. The design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass with “Belonging” at the center, nautical ropes, lantern, anchor, and the messages “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters,” “Same Crew. Bigger Impact,” “Stronger Together,” and “Pirate Pride.”
Pirate Pride!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools dress code infographic featuring male and female pirate students in coordinated black, white, red, and gold pirate outfits. A parchment sign lists dress code examples: school-appropriate shirts with no low-cut shirts, no inappropriate graphics, no visible undergarments, no bare midriffs, pants or jeans with no rips above the knee, and no shorts or skirts shorter than mid-thigh. Pirate-themed elements include a compass labeled “Belonging,” ship deck, ropes, treasure chest, lantern, anchor, and the messages “Same Crew. Bigger Impact,” “Pirate Pride,” “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters,” and “Good Choices Today. Brighter Voyages Tomorrow.”
Great Job!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools Cross Country congratulatory graphic in red, black, gold, and white. The pirate-themed design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass, three photo spaces, mountain and forest scenery, and silhouettes of cross-country runners. Text congratulates Braylen Paul and Joah Clegg for doing a great job at the Berkeley Springs Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, September 19th. Additional messages include “Run with Purpose,” “Stronger Today. Further Tomorrow,” “Discipline, Determination, Progress, Pride,” “Pirate Pride,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

Great Job Volleyball!

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools Middle School Volleyball congratulatory graphic in red, black, gold, and white. The pirate-themed design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass labeled “Belonging,” volleyball graphics, a volleyball player silhouette, and three photo spaces. Text congratulates Jade Blanque and Aubriana Paul for doing a great job at the WSMS Tournament on Saturday, September 19th. Additional messages highlight teamwork, effort, determination, growth, Pirate Pride, “Same Crew. Bigger Impact,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

The power of reading

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools reading infographic in a red, black, gold, and parchment pirate theme. The header reads, “Readers Today. Stronger Tomorrow.” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” The graphic highlights the power of reading, including benefits for memory, stress reduction, well-being, brain development, attention, and problem-solving. Sections titled “Health and Cognitive Benefits” and “National Reading Trends” discuss brain structure, lifespan and cognition, early reading habits, declining reading scores, and digital distractions. Pirate-themed illustrations include the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass labeled “Belonging,” an open book, anchor, pirate ship, and stacked books labeled “Belong, Learn, Grow, Succeed.” The bottom reads, “Reading Builds Stronger Pirates — Stronger Minds • Brighter Futures • A Stronger Crew” and “Paw Paw Schools — Read • Belong • Achieve.
Pirate Pause
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “The Pirate Pause” weekly newsletter designed in a red, black, gold, and parchment pirate theme. The top features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass, and the motto “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” Sections include the weekly breakfast and lunch menus, this week’s athletic events, upcoming events, year-to-date attendance, and weekly attendance by grade level. The newsletter recognizes second grade for achieving 100% attendance and first grade for showing the greatest improvement, with seven classes improving their attendance for the week. Pirate-themed decorations include an anchor, rope, wooden signs, and the messages “Same Crew. Bigger Impact,” “Attendance Builds Brighter Tomorrows,” “Small Steps. Big Futures,” and “Attend • Achieve • Belong • Succeed.”
Dress like Dolly Day!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Dress Like Dolly Parton Day” spirit-day graphic for Friday, September 25th. The red, black, gold, and bright pink pirate-themed design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, compass, country-style female illustration, guitar, sparkling cowboy boots, and pink cowboy hat. The graphic encourages students and staff to celebrate with big hair, cowboy boots, glitter and fringe, bright colors, and Dolly-inspired looks. It includes the Paw Paw Schools motto, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” and “Pirate Pride” at the bottom.
Weekly Newsletter
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “The Pirate Pause” weekly newsletter designed in a red, black, gold, and parchment pirate theme. The top features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass, and the motto “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” Sections include the weekly breakfast and lunch menus, this week’s athletic events, upcoming events, year-to-date attendance, and weekly attendance by grade level. The newsletter recognizes second grade for achieving 100% attendance and first grade for showing the greatest improvement, with seven classes improving their attendance for the week. Pirate-themed decorations include an anchor, rope, wooden signs, and the messages “Same Crew. Bigger Impact,” “Attendance Builds Brighter Tomorrows,” “Small Steps. Big Futures,” and “Attend • Achieve • Belong • Succeed.”
Volleyball wins against Union!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools volleyball victory graphic in the school’s black, red, gold, and white Pirate theme. The design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass, volleyball imagery, and the headline “Volleyball Wins Against Union!” Five portrait-oriented photo spaces appear across the center; three are captioned “Team Work!,” “Here Comes Varsity!,” and “That Ball Is Gone!” The graphic also includes the Paw Paw motto, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.,” along with “Same Crew. Bigger Impact.,” “Play With Purpose,” “Together We Rise,” and “Hard Work. Better Together.” The bottom reads “Pirate Pride — On and Off the Court.”
Pirate Pride!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools High School perfect attendance recognition graphic in a bold Pirate theme using black, red, gold, and white. The Paw Paw Pirate mascot and a gold compass appear at the top with the motto, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” Large text reads, “Congratulations on Perfect Attendance!” A large landscape photo placeholder is centered in the design. Student names are listed on parchment scrolls: Aubriana Paul, Athena Brandenburg, Lillian Free, Andee Ross, Isaiah Clegg, Taryn Ginevan, Jayden Largent, Catherine Newlin, Joah Clegg, Richard Pentoney, Justice Smith, Wyatt Henderson, Ray Cunningham, Conner Kendall, Braylen Paul, Jennings Carder, Abagail Williams, Joselyn Smith, William Lloyd, and Matthew Abrell. Pirate-themed elements include treasure, an anchor, rope, and wooden signs with messages about attendance and success. The bottom features “Pirate Pride” and “Attend • Achieve • Belong • Succeed.”
Great job on perfect attendance!
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools Elementary perfect attendance recognition graphic in the school’s red, black, gold, and white Pirate theme. The design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, a compass, nautical accents, and the headline “Congratulations on Perfect Attendance!” A large landscape photo space is centered in the graphic. Student names are displayed on parchment scrolls on both sides: Piper Moser, Gabriel Phillips, Zoey Sunday, Fallon Hermann, Harper Fletcher, Kendyl Garcia, Brody Stanley, TayLynne Ginevan, Alondra Nunez-Armes, Paisleigh Athey, Nolan McCusker, Lily Sunday, Jayden Kidwell, Kalyn Turner, Marshall Smith, Esther Clegg, Blake Hermann, Tristan Dick, Lucas Henderson, Colton Henderson, Vincent Phillips, David Small, Athena Hazelwood, Aniyah Jackson-White, Jayse Dinges, Zoe Clegg, Jackson Thorne, Tanner Stanley, Tasha Ginevan, Lilly Crittendon, Gavin Brown, and Yens Nunez-Armez. The bottom reads “Pirate Pride” and “Attend • Achieve • Belong • Succeed,” with additional messages celebrating attendance, belonging, and Pirate pride.
Paw Paw schools support childhood cancer awareness.
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools Childhood Cancer Awareness Day graphic in black, red, gold, and white. A Paw Paw Pirate mascot and compass appear at the top with the motto, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” A large gold childhood cancer awareness ribbon on the left reads “Go Gold.” The center features a group photo of Paw Paw students and staff gathered in the school gym, with many wearing gold or yellow in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Messages surrounding the photo read, “Support the Fight. Honor the Warriors. Celebrate the Survivors. Stand with Them,” and “Braver. Stronger. Kinder. Brighter. Together.” The bottom reads, “Pirate Pride — Because Every Child Matters.”
Day of Caring
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Day of Caring” infographic in the school’s red, black, and antique-gold Pirate theme. Five photos show Paw Paw students visiting the Paw Paw Senior Center, where they observed and participated in the tradition of making apple butter outdoors and gathered together for group activities. The graphic features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, compass, apples, an apple-butter kettle, and rustic wooden signs with messages including “Traditions Connect Us,” “Serving, Learning, Preserving Together,” and “Apple Butter Brings Us Together.” Text explains that the experience was funded through the Central Appalachian Living Traditions Grant with the Morgan County Art Council and Starting Points. The bottom reads, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

Game Day!

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Pirate Pride” volleyball graphic featuring the Pirate mascot and a collage of the volleyball team competing, huddling with their coach, and showing sportsmanship at the net. Designed in Paw Paw’s red, black, white, and antique-gold theme, the poster celebrates the team’s hard work, teamwork, determination, discipline, character, and success. Messages include “We Are Proud of Our Volleyball Team,” “Play With Purpose,” “A Stronger Crew On and Off the Court,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”
Cross Country
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools cross-country congratulatory graphic in the school’s red, black, gold, and white Pirate theme. The design reads “Congratulations Pirates!” and celebrates the team’s performance at the Frankfort Invitational. Photos show three Paw Paw runners wearing black cross-country uniforms and race bibs 227, 228, and 229, including a group photo and individual race-action shots. Text highlights the results: Braylen Paul finished 36th, Joah Clegg 52nd, and Conner Kendall 62nd. The graphic also includes a Pirate mascot, compass, runner silhouettes, and the messages “Run Pirates Run,” “Hard Work Fuels Progress,” “Compete, Improve, Belong,” and “Your determination, grit, and Pirate pride continue to make Paw Paw Schools proud! Keep pushing forward!” The bottom features the school motto, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

Pirate Pride!

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Pirate Pride” volleyball graphic featuring the Pirate mascot and a collage of the volleyball team competing, huddling with their coach, and showing sportsmanship at the net. Designed in Paw Paw’s red, black, white, and antique-gold theme, the poster celebrates the team’s hard work, teamwork, determination, discipline, character, and success. Messages include “We Are Proud of Our Volleyball Team,” “Play With Purpose,” “A Stronger Crew On and Off the Court,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

In Remembrance

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Patriotism in Action” infographic commemorating September 11. The red, white, blue, black, and antique-gold design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, American flag imagery, and photos of sixth-grade students participating in a lesson with Jock Shambaugh, Devin Abe, and Johnathan Paramore. Students learned about patriotism, the proper way to fold the American flag, and the meaning behind the folds. Photos show students practicing flag folding and the group gathered outside the school, where American flags were placed in front of the Paw Paw Schools sign in remembrance of 9/11. The poster includes the messages “Honor. Remember. Respect. Never Forget 9/11,” “Be Here. Belong. Succeed.,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”