(State Route 62)
Box 660
Eleanor, WV 25070
304-586-2875
FAX: 304-586-3037



A 2008-2009 West Virginia School of Excellence

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2009-2010 School Calendar

School begins August 26, 2009

Details of the School Bond Election

School Bond Election August 29th


Important information from our Superintendent regarding the Swine Flu

In accordance with Putnam County Policy, no sixth grade student will be permitted to play football.
Football practice begins August 10th from 9-12.  Students must have a physical and proof of insurance.


Welcome to George Washington Middle School! GWMS is a traditional middle school, providing a positive and supportive environment for its students, staff and their families. The school is located in the beautiful city of Eleanor, WV. Our student body consists of approximately 310 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. For more information about various aspects of our school, please browse the navigation tabs on the left of this page.

 GWMS Mission Statement

The mission of George Washington Middle School, as a part of Putnam County Schools, is to ensure that every student masters the curriculum and achieves academic success. We will dedicate our time, resources, and practices to closing the achievement gap, bringing every student to mastery and beyond, and preparing every student for success in a diverse and changing world. Working with the home and community, we will build a supportive system characterized by ethical behaviors, mutual respect, professionalism, and collaboration.


Congratulations Mrs. Slack


GWMS Belief Statements

This We Believe...

Every student can learn and deserves an equitable, quality education.

Every school must provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes learning.

Our curriculum and instruction must be appropriate and challenging to meet the needs of every student.

Our expectations must be high to result in high achievement.

Our homes, schools, and community must share responsibility for the education of our students.

We must provide the appropriate resources and support to prepare students for success in a diverse and changing world.

We must provide high quality staff development to create an effective learning community.