Military Signing Week

For more information about the 2025 Military Signing Week results, download the 2025 Military Signing Week and Related Events Summary [PDF]

Fifth Annual Military Signing Week

Dates To Be Determined in 2026.

Schools may choose to hold a military signing event during the officially recognized week, on a date which is most convenient on their calendar or as part of another career signing event. To become included as a part of this initiative, school staff may register an event. A link for registration in 2026 will be provided in December of 2025. School registrations allow the partnership to offer event details on this page.

Registered public schools may receive informational support, access to event planning templates and a celebratory video for use at the event from the WVDE. Charter schools and accredited private schools are also welcome to register their events.

List of Schools that hosted a Military Signing Event In 2025 [XLSX]

About Military Signing Week

The military is called to meet a wide variety of missions ranging from combatting COVID 19, to conducting search and rescue activities during floods, providing for the nation’s security and so much more. This annual event provides communities with an excellent way to show their support and appreciation for the aspirations of these students. 

Students who commit to service in the military use all the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout their time learning in West Virginia schools for advancement into a new and exciting phase of their lives as citizens and soldiers, protecting the public’s interests. These events provide a learning experience for students about career opportunities and support students in meeting the WVBE’s career readiness goals, which include the three E’s of education, employment and enlistment upon high school graduation.

Social media posts about these events may be shared at #CommonGroundWV.

*Please note that while those participating in Military Signing Week and related events may sign a career commitment document which is not legally binding, actual military enlistments take place either before or after the event has taken place. School staff organizing events should seek parent/guardian permission for student participation as appropriate. School staff and military partners must work together in following all applicable federal, state and local laws when sharing social media images and videos from events, acquiring all appropriate permissions from parents, guardians, and students.

Previous Military Signing Week Resources

• 2024 Military Signing Week proclamation from the Office of the Governor [PDF]
• 2024 Military Signing Week Results Summary Document [PDF]
• Watch the WVDE “Keeping ConnectEd” video for a snapshot of 2023 activities [YouTube]
• Watch the WVDE “Keeping ConnectEd” video for a snapshot of 2022 activities [YouTube]