Common Ground Partnership

The Common Ground Partnership is a group of 24 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.

Marion County Resolution for Enhancing Collaboration with Military Organizations and Providing Supports to Military Families

Topics in Common Ground

Student Career Exploration

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/student-career-exploration/

School Staff Resources

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/school-staff-resources/

Military Family Resources

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/military-family-resources/

MIC3 – West Virginia Council

Successful Educational Transitions for Military Connected Students.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/military-interstate-childrens-compact-commission-mic3/

Educator Request for the Speaker Series

Request a military guest speaker at your school.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/speaker-series/

Purple Star Award

Recognition for military-friendly schools and how to apply.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/purplestaraward/

Military Signing Week

Recognizing students joining the military.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/military-signing-week/

Purple Up Month Toolkit

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/purple-up-month-toolkit/

Military Based STEM

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/military-based-stem-education-programs/

Military Academies and ROTC

Information about enlistment at institutions of higher education.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/military-academies-and-rotc/

Care Packages

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/care-packages/

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Test preparation, mentoring and self-help resources.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/asvab/

Operation Recognition

High school diplomas for qualifying veterans.

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/operation-recognition/

Common Ground Partner Organizations

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

Learn More: https://wvde.us/commonground/common-ground-partners/

2024 Student Success Summit

Common Ground Partnership Compact

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

On November 12, 2024, an updated Compact was signed.