Please Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans!
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our local veterans. We invite veterans, families, and community members to join us for special Veterans Day programs at our schools on November 9 and November 10.
📅 November 9
• Marlinton Elementary - 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary - 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle School - 1:00 PM
📅 November 10
• Green Bank School - 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School - 10:30 AM
Lunch will be served at Hillsboro Elementary and Pocahontas County High School. Please call the school to reserve your meal.
Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your contributions to our community.
❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #ThankAVeteran #PocahontasCountySchools #PurpleStarSchools
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our local veterans. We invite veterans, families, and community members to join us for special Veterans Day programs at our schools on November 9 and November 10.
📅 November 9
• Marlinton Elementary - 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary - 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle School - 1:00 PM
📅 November 10
• Green Bank School - 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School - 10:30 AM
Lunch will be served at Hillsboro Elementary and Pocahontas County High School. Please call the school to reserve your meal.
Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your contributions to our community.
❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #ThankAVeteran #PocahontasCountySchools #PurpleStarSchools
Stakeholder Group Establishes Mission and Focus Areas
On October 27, 2026, Pocahontas County Schools welcomed community members, parents, staff, and local partners for our Stakeholder Group meeting. During the meeting, members established a mission statement and organized into five committees that will help guide future work and recommendations.
Mission Statement
The Pocahontas County Advisory Group recognizes the importance of safety, social-emotional wellness, and academic success; therefore, we are committed to fostering positive relationships, supporting students and families, and promoting collaboration and achievement throughout our community.
To support this mission, members organized into the following committees:
✅ Family Engagement & Wraparound Services
✅ Chronic Attendance Improvement
✅ Academics & Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
✅ Safety, Security & Facilities
✅ Recruitment, Retention & Promotion of Pocahontas County
These committees will begin meeting in November to develop recommendations and action steps that support student success and strengthen our schools and community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, shared ideas, and committed to this important work. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Tim McClung and Citizens Bank for generously sponsoring refreshments and supporting this collaborative effort.
Together, we are building stronger schools, stronger relationships, and a stronger Pocahontas County.
#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityPartnerships #StudentSuccess #StrongerTogether
📢 Board Meeting Date Change
Please note that the Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4.
🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Board of Education Office
We appreciate your attention to this schedule change and look forward to seeing those who wish to attend.
#PocahontasCountySchools #BoardOfEducation
Please note that the Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4.
🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Board of Education Office
We appreciate your attention to this schedule change and look forward to seeing those who wish to attend.
#PocahontasCountySchools #BoardOfEducation
📅 Reminder for Pocahontas County Schools Families
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 2 due to a Professional Learning Day for staff.
There will also be no school for students on Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day.
Students will return to class on Wednesday, November 4.
Thank you for your support of Pocahontas County Schools as we continue working together to ensure student success.
❤️💛 #PocahontasCountySchools #TeamPCS #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 2 due to a Professional Learning Day for staff.
There will also be no school for students on Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day.
Students will return to class on Wednesday, November 4.
Thank you for your support of Pocahontas County Schools as we continue working together to ensure student success.
❤️💛 #PocahontasCountySchools #TeamPCS #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
October is National Principals Month, and we would be remiss to let the month pass without recognizing the outstanding principals who lead our schools each day. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success help create positive learning environments where students and staff can thrive.
Thank you to our principals for the countless hours, difficult decisions, and unwavering support you provide to our school communities. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of your buildings, and we are grateful for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #TEAMPocahontas
Thank you to our principals for the countless hours, difficult decisions, and unwavering support you provide to our school communities. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of your buildings, and we are grateful for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #TEAMPocahontas
The PCS Central Office even got in on the Battle for Bragging Rights by representing a school of their choice! Congrats to Hillsboro Elementary for taking home the win!! 🏆
📚 Reminder for Families 📚
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, October 16th, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day, and there will be no school for students.
Parent-teacher conferences are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate successes, and collaborate on goals for the remainder of the school year.
If you have questions about conference schedules or need additional information, please contact your child's school directly.
We look forward to seeing our families and appreciate your continued partnership in supporting student success! 🍎✨
#ParentTeacherConferences #NoSchoolForStudents #FamilySchoolPartnership #PocahontasCountySchools
❄️ Winter weather season is just around the corner! ❄️
Pocahontas County Schools will utilize Snow Route Days during certain winter weather events to help provide safe transportation while maximizing instructional time.
Now is the perfect time to:
✅ Review your school's snow route information
✅ Know your designated snow route bus stop
✅ Create a family plan for winter weather days
View the complete Snow Route listings here: 🔗 https://aptg.co/pfLCSn
Student and staff safety remains our highest priority. Please take a few minutes to review this information before winter weather arrives. #PocahontasCountySchools #SnowRoutes #WinterWeatherReady
Pocahontas County Schools will utilize Snow Route Days during certain winter weather events to help provide safe transportation while maximizing instructional time.
Now is the perfect time to:
✅ Review your school's snow route information
✅ Know your designated snow route bus stop
✅ Create a family plan for winter weather days
View the complete Snow Route listings here: 🔗 https://aptg.co/pfLCSn
Student and staff safety remains our highest priority. Please take a few minutes to review this information before winter weather arrives. #PocahontasCountySchools #SnowRoutes #WinterWeatherReady
🏆 The first Battle for School Bragging Rights is quickly approaching! On October 19, students and staff will go head-to-head in a showdown of school spirit and attendance. Who will take home the crown and earn ultimate bragging rights? Wear your colors, show your pride, and get ready to battle! 👑
#BattleForBraggingRights #AttendanceMatters #SchoolSpirit #PocahontasCountySchools
#BattleForBraggingRights #AttendanceMatters #SchoolSpirit #PocahontasCountySchools
📚 Growing Together, Achieving More!
On October 8, central office directors worked with David Chiprany from Solution Tree Learning to strengthen the collaborative process and explore ways to make teacher collaboration even more effective.
Then, on October 9, our building principals and teachers made the most of an early student dismissal by engaging in professional learning focused on intervention strategies, collaboration, and other practices designed to support student growth and achievement.
These opportunities allow our educators to share ideas, strengthen teamwork, and develop strategies that make a difference in the classroom. When our educators learn and grow together, our students benefit!
Thank you to our principals, teachers, and central office team for their continued dedication to professional growth and student success!
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #CollaborationInAction #StudentSuccess
On October 8, central office directors worked with David Chiprany from Solution Tree Learning to strengthen the collaborative process and explore ways to make teacher collaboration even more effective.
Then, on October 9, our building principals and teachers made the most of an early student dismissal by engaging in professional learning focused on intervention strategies, collaboration, and other practices designed to support student growth and achievement.
These opportunities allow our educators to share ideas, strengthen teamwork, and develop strategies that make a difference in the classroom. When our educators learn and grow together, our students benefit!
Thank you to our principals, teachers, and central office team for their continued dedication to professional growth and student success!
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #CollaborationInAction #StudentSuccess
📢 REMINDER!
Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Friday, October 9, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional learning activities. Thank you for your support as we continue to invest in high-quality learning opportunities for our educators and students.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
🏆🎉Get Ready to Battle for School Bragging Rights! 🎉🏆
Get ready to show your school spirit on October 19, November 13, and December 4!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their school colors and help their school earn the title of Best School Spirit. The school with the highest participation rate will take home the bragging rights, while the other schools will "proudly" wear the winning school’s colors on the next school day!
✅ Show up.
✅ Wear your colors.
✅ Represent your school.
Remember, Attendance Matters and School Spirit Matters!
Who will come out on top??? Let the battle begin! 💪🏆
Special shout out to CIS Coordinator, Marsha Grimes for designing this initiative!
#BattleForSchoolBraggingRights #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #PocahontasCountySchools
Get ready to show your school spirit on October 19, November 13, and December 4!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their school colors and help their school earn the title of Best School Spirit. The school with the highest participation rate will take home the bragging rights, while the other schools will "proudly" wear the winning school’s colors on the next school day!
✅ Show up.
✅ Wear your colors.
✅ Represent your school.
Remember, Attendance Matters and School Spirit Matters!
Who will come out on top??? Let the battle begin! 💪🏆
Special shout out to CIS Coordinator, Marsha Grimes for designing this initiative!
#BattleForSchoolBraggingRights #SchoolSpirit #AttendanceMatters #PocahontasCountySchools
This notice is to let parents know that the Snowshoe bus is running at least 30 minutes late.
📚 Pocahontas County Schools Stakeholders Meeting
Pocahontas County Schools held its first Stakeholders Meeting on September 22nd, 2026, in the Media Center at Pocahontas County High School.
Organized by Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams, the stakeholder group brings together a diverse group of voices from across our community, including parents, faculty, administrators, Board of Education members, community members, and local organizations.
The purpose of the group is to strengthen collaboration between our schools and the community, identify shared priorities, and work together to create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.
During the inaugural meeting, members participated in an engaging discussion focused on developing goals and a mission statement that will help guide the group’s work and support the continued success of Pocahontas County students.
We are excited about the ideas, perspectives, and partnerships this group will bring to our schools and community! Together, we can continue working toward a bright future for our students.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
Pocahontas County Schools held its first Stakeholders Meeting on September 22nd, 2026, in the Media Center at Pocahontas County High School.
Organized by Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams, the stakeholder group brings together a diverse group of voices from across our community, including parents, faculty, administrators, Board of Education members, community members, and local organizations.
The purpose of the group is to strengthen collaboration between our schools and the community, identify shared priorities, and work together to create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.
During the inaugural meeting, members participated in an engaging discussion focused on developing goals and a mission statement that will help guide the group’s work and support the continued success of Pocahontas County students.
We are excited about the ideas, perspectives, and partnerships this group will bring to our schools and community! Together, we can continue working toward a bright future for our students.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
📢 School Calendar Update
Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Friday, October 9, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional learning activities. Thank you for your support as we continue to invest in high-quality learning opportunities for our educators and students.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Friday, October 9, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional learning activities. Thank you for your support as we continue to invest in high-quality learning opportunities for our educators and students.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
📢 The Pocahontas County Board of Education is seeking community input on several policies currently available for public review and comment.
To review the policies and submit your feedback, please visit: 🔗 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/pocahontas-county-policy-manual
Your input is important and helps guide decisions that impact our schools, students, staff, and community. We encourage all stakeholders to take a few moments to review the proposed policies and share their comments.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
To review the policies and submit your feedback, please visit: 🔗 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/pocahontas-county-policy-manual
Your input is important and helps guide decisions that impact our schools, students, staff, and community. We encourage all stakeholders to take a few moments to review the proposed policies and share their comments.
#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
📞 Phone System Update – Issue Resolved 📞
We are pleased to report that the issue affecting incoming calls to our school phone systems has been resolved. All school phone lines are now operating normally and are able to receive calls.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our technology team and service provider worked to address the problem. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
✅ Incoming calls restored
✅ Outgoing calls functioning normally
✅ Schools are fully reachable by phone
Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas County Schools. #PCSProud #TechnologyUpdate
We are pleased to report that the issue affecting incoming calls to our school phone systems has been resolved. All school phone lines are now operating normally and are able to receive calls.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while our technology team and service provider worked to address the problem. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
✅ Incoming calls restored
✅ Outgoing calls functioning normally
✅ Schools are fully reachable by phone
Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas County Schools. #PCSProud #TechnologyUpdate
We are experiencing issues with our main phone lines at all schools. Schools can still call out but they are unable to receive calls. A trouble ticket has been opened with our vendor.
As a temporary workaround, if you need to reach staff a school, call our Central Office at 304-799-4505 and ask to be transferred to a staff member at the school.
As a temporary workaround, if you need to reach staff a school, call our Central Office at 304-799-4505 and ask to be transferred to a staff member at the school.
From the desk of the Superintendent: On September 8, I had the honor of traveling to Charleston with Ms. Samantha Feather for the inaugural Champions of Learning event. It was a wonderful evening celebrating excellence in education and recognizing an outstanding teacher from Pocahontas County Schools.
Ms. Feather represents the very best of our profession. Her dedication, commitment, and passion for our students and our schools are truly admirable.
Congratulations again, Ms. Feather, and thank you for your service and dedication to Pocahontas County Schools. We are proud to have you represent our district!
Ms. Feather represents the very best of our profession. Her dedication, commitment, and passion for our students and our schools are truly admirable.
Congratulations again, Ms. Feather, and thank you for your service and dedication to Pocahontas County Schools. We are proud to have you represent our district!
📢 We're Hiring!
Make a difference and help build our future with Pocahontas County Schools! We currently have openings in a variety of professional, service, and coaching positions, including:
✅ Athletic Positions
✅ Teachers and Long-Term Substitute Teachers
✅ Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator
✅ Custodian IV/Sanitation Plant Operator
✅ School Security Officer
✅ Substitute Bus Operators, Teachers, Cooks, Secretaries, Custodians, and more!
View all current openings and apply online: 🔗 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment
Join our team and make a positive impact on the students and communities of Pocahontas County!
Make a difference and help build our future with Pocahontas County Schools! We currently have openings in a variety of professional, service, and coaching positions, including:
✅ Athletic Positions
✅ Teachers and Long-Term Substitute Teachers
✅ Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator
✅ Custodian IV/Sanitation Plant Operator
✅ School Security Officer
✅ Substitute Bus Operators, Teachers, Cooks, Secretaries, Custodians, and more!
View all current openings and apply online: 🔗 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment
Join our team and make a positive impact on the students and communities of Pocahontas County!
