Congratulations to Regional and State Math Field Day Winners:
Wade Garber (Eighth grader at Green Bank) and Jarrell Clifton (Fourth Grader at Marlinton Elementary) were each first in the region in math field day in their respective grades.
In the high school division, Sammy Williams placed seventh, Nathaniel Evans placed eighth, Max O’Ganian placed ninth, Tucker McGee placed twelfth, and Sarah Warder placed thirteenth at the regional competition.
At state-level competition Sammy Williams placed 30th out of all high schoolers in the state in grades tenth through twelfth. Wade Garger placed 22nd for all eighth graders.
I want to take this opportunity to recognize, thank, and show my deepest appreciation to the teachers of Pocahontas County during this National Teacher Appreciation Week celebration.
Working in education is very rewarding, very challenging, and all too often a thankless and unappreciated career. I want all of our employees to know that there are still many people in our community that respect and appreciate you for your tireless efforts and the attention that you pay to their children.
The past two years have been unprecedented in its complexity and uncertainty. But be that as it may, you have consistently done your jobs, educated your students, and navigated a very unusual time in our history.
I cannot thank you enough for all that you do. You have my utmost respect and support.
With much appreciation
Terrence C. Beam, Superintendent
The third-grade hiking Adventure starts tomorrow, and we can’t wait to explore Pocahontas County! This week we will be at The Yew Mountain Center with their education staff, Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience, and WVU Extension Service-Pocahontas County. Special thanks to Snowshoe Mountain for these awesome DAKINE Fanny packs, Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, for travel fins and the Dramas Fairs & Festival grant for art supplies and water bottles as well as the Pocahontas County FRN for healthy snacks! (and to the wonderful leader, Tracey Valach)
A reminder: May 4, 2022 will be an early dismissal for all students. This three-hour early dismissal is a scheduled professional learning afternoon for staff.
Meetings will be at Pocahontas County Schools to discuss our local Wellness Policy on February 16th. Any community member, parent, student, or board member may attend! Times and locations are listed below.
HES – 8:00am, MMS – 9:30am, MES- 11:00, PCHS – 1:00, GBEMS – 2:30
For more information, contact Lori Dolittle at 304-799-4505 or lori.doolittle@k12.wv.us.
This message is on behalf of Jenny Friel, Pocahontas County Schools School NUrse. With all of the recent changes in regard to COVID and the guidelines, I wanted to send a brief message to try and clear up a few things. Pocahontas County Schools does not have a mask mandate. Therefore, if a student or staff member is exposed to someone that tests positive for COVID, quarantining is required unless the person that is exposed wore a mask or was 6 feet away from the positive person or not around them for greater than 15 minutes. In addition to these protocols, if a person is fully vaccinated or has had COVID within the last 90 days, they would not have to quarantine. Please understand that each case is looked at individually due to the many factors that must be investigated. Currently, wearing a mask is the mitigation strategy that prevents quarantining as a result of exposure.
Beginning on Friday, February 4 and ending on Friday, February 18, parents and employees will be asked to participate in the annual School Calendar Survey for the 2022-2023 school year. The calendar draft, an explanation page detailing how the calendar will work, and the survey itself will be available during that time for comments. Visit our webpage beginning on February 4 and voice your opinion on the calendar draft.
All Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss 3- hours early, Friday, January 28, 2022 due to impending weather conditions. Buses will leave Pocahontas County High School at 12:15 PM. All after school activities are cancelled.
All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay for Thursday, January 27, 2022, due to single-digit temperatures and the wind chill factor.
All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 due to single digit temperatures and the wind chill factor.
Pocahontas County High School will be holding a FAFSA night on January 27 beginning at 4 PM. If senior students and/or parents/guardians are struggling with the FAFSA, bring your information and a representative will be there to assist you! This event will be rescheduled if school is canceled due to inclement weather. Contact the guidance office for more information!
All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay on Friday, January 21, 2022 due to single digit temperatures and the wind chill factor.
All Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 20, 2022 due to icy road conditions.
All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay on Thursday, January 20, 2022 due to impending weather.
All Pocahontas County Schools will be operating on a 3 hour delay for Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
All Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 due to weather conditions.
All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 due to low temperatures and a below zero wind chill factor.
All Pocahontas County Schools will be operating on a 3 hour delay on Monday, January 10, 2022
All Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to inclement weather.
All Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss 3 hours early, tomorrow due to impending weather on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Buses will leave Pocahontas County High School at 12:15 PM. All after-school activities are canceled.