The annual Marshall County Strings benefit concert, “Game On,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the John Marshall Center for Performing Arts. Get ready to embark on an epic musical journey as this one-night performance features orchestral renditions of iconic video game scores. You will not want to miss this performance featuring the sounds of “The Legend of Zelda,” “Halo,” and “Super Mario Brothers.” Donations will be accepted and will benefit the Marshall County Strings Program Scholarship and CASA for Children.

CASA for Children is a local non-profit organization that trains community members to become Court Appointed Special Advocates who will speak up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the courts of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties.

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Marshall County Schools Career Development Counselor, Melanie Knusten, has been named the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education Counseling and Career Development Professional of the Year. This award honors an individuals’ dedication to guiding students toward successful career pathways.

“I sincerely appreciate this recognition and want to thank WV ACTE for their commitment to supporting CTE educators and counselors across the state,” Knutsen said. “This award is a testament to the incredible students, colleagues, and mentors who inspire me every day. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and support students in their career and personal growth, and I look forward to continuing this important work.”

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A proclamation was signed by Marshall County Schools Superintendent Shelby Haines declaring February as National Association for Pupil Transportation Love the Bus Month. Marshall County schools operates 65 daily bus routes providing access to education for students both in the city and county.

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The Cameron High School Cheering Squad won the OVAC 1A title at the OVAC Cheer Competition. The Cameron High School Girls’ Basketball team won the OVAC WVU Medicine Class 1A Girls Basketball Championship by defeating Frontier by a score of 57-41.

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Haines this past week recommended the following for employment/transfer at the Board of Education meeting. Marlee Amos, teacher of Grade 5 at Central Elementary; Savannah Weaver, teacher of Elementary Education at Sand Hill Elementary; Samantha Jeffries, teacher of Multi-Cat/Autism/Severe at Central Elementary; Kara Bursee from teacher of Multi-Cat with Autism at McNinch Primary to teacher of Multi-Cat with Autism at John Marshall High School; and Cassandra Mangino, Community in Schools Site Supervisor at Moundsville Middle School.

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It’s not too late to get tickets to “Nunsense,” which will be performed at the Strand Theatre at 7 p.m. Feb 21 and 2 p.m. Feb. 22. The production is supported by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History.

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The EQT Foundation will award up to 15 $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school students looking to pursue a degree in a field utilized by the oil and gas industry, such as computer science, civil, chemical, or petroleum engineering, land management, geology, safety science or welding. Scholarship funds can be used at either two- or four-year educational institutions. The deadline to apply is March 31, visit https://eqtscholarhsips.versaic.com for more details.

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The Marshall County Family Support Center will be holding a Parent Leader Training on March 18-19 at the Moundsville Baptist Church Hall. Call 304-845-3300 for more information.

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The 12th Annual Princess Tea will be held from 2-5 p.m. March 15 at the Moundville Center. All of the favorite princesses for those ages 12 and under will be there. Tickets are $25 per child and $10 for adults.