Shinnston, WV

Community

Churches
Shinnston is blessed with a diverse and active faith community. Most of the mainstream churches have active congregations in the city limits or nearby. There is an active council of churches and the community is extremely supportive of all of its churches and their special celebrations, bazaars, and dinners. Finding a church to call home will be an easy part of your relocation, should you choose to call Shinnston home.

Christ United Methodist Church 68 Main Street Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-0860	Faith Baptist Church Route 3 Box 196A Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-1166
Shinnston Church of The Nazarene Route 3 Box 128 304-592-5365 Pastor Tim Bess

Family Life Fellowship P.O. Box 247 Enterprise, WV 26568 304-592-2133

First Baptist Church of Shinnston 70 Rebecca Street Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-0232	First United Methodist Church 68 Main Street Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-0214

Jewel City Church Route 20 Haywood Road (P.O. Box 1) Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-5393	Saint Ann's Catholic Church 601 Pike Street Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-2733

Civic Organizations

Shinnston Activities Committee
Shinnston Area Development Foundation
Shinnston Community Band
Shinnston High School Alumni Association
Shinnston Fire Department
Shinnston Lions Club
Shinnston Woman's Club
Shinnston Garden Club
American Legion Post 31
Bi-County Nutrition
Brownie Troop 4159
Cub Scout Pack 59
Girl Scout Troop 5310
Lower Westfork Water Shed Association
Loyal Order of the Moose
North Harrison Rails Trails
St. Johns Masonic Lodge
Weight Watchers

The Shinnston community has always benefited from its active civic organizations. These groups meet on a regular basis and provides activities and projects for our community. If you have any questions about these or other civic groups in our area, please feel free to contact the City of Shinnston at 304-592-5631 or Email the City of Shinnston.

Local Education
Quality educational opportunities are located in the greater Shinnston area at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Our schools are staffed by dedicated teachers and administrators who encourage parental involvement. The North Central region is also home to two outstanding public higher education institutions and three private four year colleges, as well as advanced technical training institutes. The state's flagship university, West Virginia University, is located some 40 miles from Shinnston and provides a comprehensive program of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional studies. Fairmont State University is a public four year college located some 12 miles from Shinnston. The private four year colleges, all within 35 miles include Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV; Salem University in Salem, WV; and West Virginia Wesleyan College located in Buckhannon, WV. The area also offers several technical and business schools.

Elementary School:
Big Elm Elementary School
Address: 200 Tetrick Road, Shinnston, WV 26431
Phone: 304-592-3232
County: Harrison
Type: Public Education
Grade Levels: Pre Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Enrolled: 671 Students
Mascot: Bobcats

Middle School:
Lumberport Middle School
Address: Route 1, Box 2, Lumberport, WV 26386
Phone: 304-584-4090
County: Harrison
Type: Public Education
Grade Levels: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Enrolled: 511 Students
Mascot: Eagles

High School:
Lincoln High School
Address: Route 1 Box 300, Shinnston, WV 26431
Phone: 304-592-2248
County: Harrison
Type: Public Education
Grade Levels: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Enrolled: 658 Students
Mascot: Cougars