The Common Ground Partnership is a group of 20 government, community, and military organizations working together to help all West Virginia students succeed. Partners team up to conduct a variety of activities to support schools throughout the year. The Partnership shares information about their resources, programs, and initiatives to inspire students, help teachers, and support military families.

Topics In Common Ground

Student Career Exploration

Student leadership opportunities and learning about careers of the U. S. Armed Forces.

School Staff Resources

Assisting school administrators, teachers and counselors in helping students experience success.

Military Family Resources

Information about programs and websites designed to support military-connected children and their family members.

MIC3 – West Virginia Council

Successful Educational Transitions for Military Connected Students.

Educator Request for the Speaker Series

Request a military guest speaker at your school.

Purple Star Award

Recognition for military-friendly schools and how to apply.

Military Signing Week

Recognizing students joining the military.

Purple Up Month Toolkit

Resources to Promote Spirit Week and Purple Up Day during April, the Month of the Military Child.

Military Based STEM

Programs that help teachers engage students and explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Military Academies and ROTC

Information about enlistment at institutions of higher education.

Care Packages

Request a care package to support military-connected students experiencing the deployment of a family member.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Test preparation, mentoring and self-help resources.

Operation Recognition

High school diplomas for qualifying veterans.

Common Ground Partner Organizations

Government, military and community-based organizations partnered with Common Ground and their contact information.

2024 Student Success Summit

Common Ground Partnership Compact

Compacts have been signed by a variety of partners since 2011. Below are the most recent Compact actions:

On December 7, 2021, an updated Compact was signed.
On November 2, 2022, an addendum was approved to include WV Task Force Miner.
On April 3, 2023 an addendum was approved to include the 338th Recruiting Squadron of Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.