Military Signing Week

Click here to review this year’s Military Signing Week proclamation from the Office of the Governor.

Military Signing Week is a time when schools are encouraged to conduct locally held events which celebrate students attending high school who make a special commitment to serve and defend the public as a member of the United States Armed Forces. Leading up to this week, West Virginia schools may register to receive guidance and useful templates which can be modified when planning these locally held events. A celebration video provided by the WVDE for use in events will be distributed to contacts who register schools prior to Military Signing Week.

Watch the “Keeping ConnectEd” video for a glimpse of these activities.

This year, West Virginia administrators and school staff may share media and photos from events at #CommonGroundWV. Please follow all federal, state and local guidelines for sharing event media.

At a time when 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 national security and so much more; this 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.

If you would like more information about these events or require guidance in planning and event, please contact Mr. Robert Mellace at rmellace@k12.wv.us.

*Please note that while those participating in Military Signing Week and related events may sign a career commitment document, actual military enlistments take place either before or after the event has taken place.

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