Due to the Snow Day on Monday, January 3, 2022, there will not be an early dismissal on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 will be a full day of school!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our employees, students, and families and safe holiday season and Merry Christmas. I realize that this has been a very stressful year, but we are all blessed in many ways. I hope that 2022 is the best year yet for each of you. May God bless you all.
Terrence Beam, Superintendent of Schools
We hope you will have had a wonderful break! We wanted to remind parents that if their children missed any days the week before break, it is important to send your child back to school with a note explaining their absence. Your child may not miss 5 or more unexcused days. Please remember that attendance greatly affects your child’s education. Thank you.
Due to the number of active cases and staff and students in quarantine Marlinton Middle School will continue to be on remote instruction beginning December 20, 2021, until the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Students are to attend their online classes and staff are to report to the building at the regular time. School will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022 .
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Due to the number of active cases and staff and students in quarantine Marlinton Middle School will be on remote instruction beginning December 14, 2021, until the end of the school day on Friday, December 17, 2021. Students are to attend their online classes and staff are to report to the building at the regular time. School will resume on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Today Nature's Mountain Classroom welcomed almost 200 students to Snowshoe Mountain!!! 93% of them were first time skiers!! Between the skiing, snow games & hot chocolate 100% of the children had an amazing day!! Our hearts are so full of gratitude to everyone who had a hand in making today such a huge success!! Thank you, Tracey Valach, for your amazing dedication to bring this program to the children of Pocahontas County!
Pocahontas County Schools Recognizes the Importance in Supporting Military Families. https://wvmetronews.com/2021/12/07/wvde-honors-school-districts-commitment-to-children-of-military-families/
We’re thrilled to announce Pocahontas County
Board of Education’s new app! It’s everything PCS, in your
pocket.
With the new app, you can access sports scores, breakfast and lunch
menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3D1Nebw or
iPhone: https://apple.co/3q5zGrX.
Cory Rexrode's bus is broke down on Back Mountain. A spare bus and mechanic has been dispatched.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for so many things and that includes the opportunity to work with great people and try and make a positive impact on the education of our wonderful students. Enjoy some quality family time because family time matters.
Marlinton Elementary School will be on remote instruction for November, 18th and 19th, 2021. Students are required to check-in with their instructors via Teams or by other means directed by their instructors. All classrooms have phones so parents can call the instructors for further information. All staff is to report for regular hours. Please be heed the request to socially distance, wear a mask when appropriate, and to wash hands frequently. To our Marlinton Elementary students staff and families, have a restful and restorative Thanksgiving break. School will resume on November 29th.
Pocahontas County Schools will be closed November 22-26, 2021
Do you have an associate degree? Are you interested in substituting for Pocahontas County Schools?
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Now hiring! Pocahontas County Schools has new positions open for two Special Education teachers, an English-Language Arts teacher, a half time Art teaching position, and an opening for an Academic Interventionist at GBEMS. Visit https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/browse/234295 to learn more!
Congratulations to our county Literature Fair Winners: Emma Anderson, Kya Arbogast, Johanna Bennett, Chloe Bing, Coleton Birely, Ezra Bond, Harlow Brown, Chase Casto, Rodrigo Chavez, Jerrell Clifton, Silas Dean, Victor Dean, Julian Dennison, Carter Faulknier, Khloe Gainer, Kaylee Hershman, Sierra Nelson, Shealynn Plaugher, Dallas Sharp, Madalyn Rittenhouse, Titus Rittenhouse, Carly Robinson, Trey Sattler, Savana Sharp, Abigail Taylor, Allyson Taylor, Griffin Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, Kendall Taylor, Harmony Thompson, Roxie Thompson, Joey VanMeter, Emma Wilfong, and Mrs. Hardesty's Class at Hillsboro.
We need your help! If your child did not get their textbooks returned at the end of last year, we need them to bring them back to school as soon as possible. We do not need the reading books since we were required to adopt new materials this year. You may return them to the school that is closest to your home if that would help. Thank you for helping us save valuable resources.
Congratulations to Don McNeel! Mr. McNeel is a finalist for the West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year.
Check out this article: http://wkmznews.com/finalists-chosen-for-west-virginia-school-service-personnel-of-the-year/
This summer students from all three elementary schools enjoyed a month of Summer Opportunities' for Learning and Engagement at Pocahontas County High School. Students participated in events around a different theme each week including: sports, West Virginia, beach, and farming.
