Common Ground Partnership

A collaborative of 24 organizations with a shared mission to support the success of all West Virginia students
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Areas of Support

About

Review a summary of the collaborative group’s purpose and a complete list of partners with contacts.

Students

Explore careers of the military, participate in programs which build leadership skills, and learn about contests and scholarships which promote democracy.

Parents

Discover resources for parenting, testing, and college preparation. Learn about high school programs which instill citizenship, promote graduation and post-secondary education.

Educators

Invite a military guest speaker to visit, apply for the Purple Star Award, participate in Military Signing Week, celebrate the Month of the Military Child, request care packages and learn about MIC3.

Veterans

Browse a wide variety of resources which support military families, learn about opportunities to apply for a high school diploma, and learn how to become a teacher.

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Military-Based STEM Programs

Our Common Ground partners offer a variety of programs to boost student engagement and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Learn more about Military-Based STEM programs

Latest News

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Military and Civic Organizations Reinforce Commitment to Students and Schools

Members of the West Virginia Common Ground Partnership met in Charleston to sign the 2024 Compact.
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Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Common Ground Partnership announced its fourth class of West Virginia schools
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WVBE Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recognized partnerships that support military-connected children during its April

Contact Us

For more information, please contact our Common Ground Partnership coordinator.

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Robert Mellace

Coordinator
Phone Number: +13045583119
rmellace@k12.wv.us
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