Commissioner Don Mason suggested that other commissions looking to reach out to students in their counties begin by contacting middle school principals or social studies teachers. Teachers are not always aware of CCAWV’s contest, he warned. Wetzel County Commission actually sweetens the pot for participating students by offering awards (the student wins $25 and the school wins $100) for the best essays within the county.
Thank you to the Wetzel County Commission for going above and beyond in promoting real understanding of county government in your schools!