❄️ As we head into colder weather, a reminder that our Inclement Weather plans can be found using the link below. Schedule changes due to weather will be shared through our social media, Remind, and the district calling system.


https://cles.mono.k12.wv.us/o/cles/page/cheat-lake-inclement-weather
6 months ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
CLES Inclement Weather Plans

📢 BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY NOTICE

The Monongalia County Board of Education is accepting written letters of interest to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Board member Christina Fattore Morgan on May 13, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a written notice of interest to Superintendent Eddie R. Campbell, Jr. by 4:00 PM on
Friday, May 29, 2026.

📬 Submissions may be:
• Hand-delivered or mailed to:
Monongalia County Schools Superintendent’s Office
1751 Earl L. Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505

📧 Or emailed to:
teresa.nass@k12.wv.us

Please include:
✔ Qualifications
✔ Experience
✔ References

The appointed candidate will serve in accordance with West Virginia Code §18-5-2.

Applicants must:
• Be a citizen and resident of Monongalia County
• Reside in either the Eastern or Western District
• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED/TASC diploma
• Meet all eligibility requirements established by West Virginia law and Monongalia County Board of Education policy

Applicants
• Cannot be employed as a teacher or service personnel within Monongalia County Schools
• Cannot hold another public office while serving on the Board of Education
• Cannot serve as a member of a political party executive committee
• Cannot become a candidate for another public office while serving on the Board of Education
• Cannot serve as a delegate, alternate, or proxy at a national political party convention
• Cannot solicit or receive political contributions on behalf of partisan candidates or campaigns

Additional eligibility restrictions regarding employment, public office, and political activity apply under WV law and Board policy.

about 2 hours ago, Monongalia County Schools
Photo of Monongalia County Schools logo on brown building.  Vacancy Notice Monongali a County Schools Board of Education - Accepting  written notice of interest  from Eastern or Western Monongalia County districts.  Deadline May 29, 2026.  The appointment will be made in accordance with West Virginia Law.
We are incredibly grateful for the confidence and trust our community continues to place in us. Thank you for standing with our students, staff, and schools as we continue building a strong future together. #EmpoweringExcellence
1 day ago, Monongalia County Schools
Levy thank you to the community!
It takes a village, and the Cheat Lake village is truly world-class. Thank you Cheat Lake Elementary PTO for the endless treats and the extra love this week. We’re heading back to the classroom feeling recharged and so appreciated!
7 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Sign stating teachers are first class
Pizza for lunch
Fixings for a taco bar
Taco Bar
Goody bags
Breakfast bar
Wing buffet for lunch
goody bags
Finished self-portraits from Ms. Kaitlyn & Mrs. Beth's Pre-K class. 
7 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Finished self-portraits from Ms. Kaitlyn & Mrs. Beth's Pre-K class. 
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
8 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Cheat Lake Elementary service personnel hard at work on their Mascot Mania Challenge!
Ms. Kaitlyn and Mrs. Beth's Pre-K class have been engaged in a long-term Study of Faces project. Children are putting the finishing touches on their self-portraits and providing dictations about themselves to go with their self-portraits! 
10 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Student painting self portrait
Pre-K Author tour continues!
Cindy O'Brien, WV author, worked in Early Childhood for over 40 years. She visited Mrs. Brittany and Ms. Belinda's class! She gave us new books for our library- Agitated! And Can I Do It? Yes, I Can! She also brought her dulcimer and sang songs.
10 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Cindy O'Brien reading to students
Cindy O'Brien, playing her dulcimer
Our students took their creativity to the Mon County Art Show this weekend, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. We’re beaming with pride seeing Cheat Lake Elementary’s talent on display!
11 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Student artwork featuring mice
Student artwork featuring mice
Student art work with outside landscaping
West Virginia Author Cindy O'Brien visited Ms. Kaitlyn and Mrs. Beth's Pre-K class today! She read her books Agitated and Can I Do It? Yes, I Can! She also did a music activity and introduced children to the dulcimer! Thank you Cindy for visiting our classroom and giving us two new books to add to our classroom library! 
11 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
Pre-K students listening to a WV author read aloud.
To kick off Careers Month, our students dressed up as the career they'd like to have one day! We had a school full of future police officers, doctors and teachers just to name a few!
14 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Students dressed up as police
Student dressed up as golfer
Student dressed up as dancer
student dressed up as police officer with donuts
Student dressed up as a dr
student dressed up a fireman
Student dressed up a police officer
Cheat Lake
Elementary School
Spring Program

May 19, 2026
Lower Gym
15 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Cheat Lake Elementary School Spring Program  May 19, 2026 Lower Gym 9:15	4th grade classes 9:45	4th/5th grade Orchestra 			5th grade Band 			4th/5th grade Choir 11:00	5th grade classes
Mrs. Maeleah and Mrs. Katie’s PreK class has been learning all about insects and life cycles! Our caterpillars have arrived, and we can’t wait to watch them turn into beautiful butterflies. 🐛We enjoyed a nature walk and explored our creativity with some process art. 
17 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Bugs in beads
student using bug as a paint template
two students cutting paper
students watching catipillarrs
Students outside marking observations
Students outside marking observations
Students screen painting
3 students painting

Career Dress Up Day Friday May 1

18 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Career Day flyer Studets dress up as their career wamt
Mrs. Redman's class has been busy learning about frogs! They also have been enjoying STEM activities and participating in reader's theater!  
28 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
hands showing what they learned about frogs
Kindergarten students writing in books
Kindergarten students reading about frogs with book in front of faces
students with teacher building blocks
students building blocks
students building blocks
two girls building blocks
Month of the Military Child
Spirit Week April 20-April 24
28 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Military Spirit Week Monday favorite branch, tuesday camo, wednesday red white and blue thursdya purple friday red
Mrs. Stones reading blocks are enjoying their class novel, Because of Mr. Terupt! We love reading with our peers! 📚
29 days ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
5th grade students small group reading
What a great day for Kindergarten registration at CLES!
about 1 month ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Family at kindergarten registration
We are so proud of these students for representing our school so well! These Dolphins sure know how to sing! 🐬
about 1 month ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Students representing Cheat Lake elementary at the all county choir
Students singing
3 girls eating lunch
two girls and a boy eating lunch
two girls eating lunch outside
two girls eating lunch outside
students enjoying lunch outside of the creative arts center
We are officially getting ready to welcome our newest (and smallest) learners to the Cheat Lake Elementary family. A huge shout out to Purrfect Events! They absolutely brought the magic today, making Kindergarten registration an unforgettable party for the Class of 2039!
about 1 month ago, Cheat Lake Elementary
Picture backdrop  with balloons and blow up pencils