Yesterday, several of our staff members participated in CPR training led by our amazing RN/School Nurse, Jenny Friel. This hands-on session is part of our commitment to keeping students safe and prepared for anything that comes our way this school year.
And guess who joined in? 🐾 GBEMS's beloved therapy dog, Kasha, couldn’t resist getting in on the action and brought smiles to everyone’s faces! 💛
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School is just around the corner! As we gear up for a great year, don’t forget to check the official calendar for key dates including the first day of school, holidays, breaks, and more.
Make sure you're ready—save it, share it, and stay informed! 💙
📌 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/2022-2023calendar
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📚✨ Don't forget to mark your calendar for your child’s upcoming Open House event. Each school hosts its own special experience—an opportunity to tour the campus, meet the passionate educators, and get a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🏫📅
We wrapped up the 2025 Teacher Academy with a full day dedicated to enhancing special education services across Pocahontas County Schools.
Our educators learned from two outstanding presenters:
👨🏫 Ian Kennedy – West Virginia Department of Education
👩🏫 Lydia Young – Pocahontas County Special Education Consultant
They shared essential guidance on:
✅ Compliance
✅ Support systems
✅ Practical tactics to better serve students with diverse learning needs
This final day highlighted our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every student receives the support they deserve. Thank you to all who participated in this powerful 3-day journey of growth and collaboration! 🌟
#PocahontasProud #TeacherAcademy2025 #SpecialEducationMatters #WVDE #InclusiveEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #GreatThingsAtPCS
👏 The Pocahontas County High School Drama Club was recognized for stepping up to paint and clean the auditorium stage—a tough job that was badly needed. Huge thanks to Co-Sponsors Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Hummel for rallying current members and alumni to make it happen! Pictured: Mrs. Hughes and Drama Club member Nathaniel.
📚💼 Additionally, the entire school board and several central office staff were honored by the WV School Board Association for completing training focused on school board guidance and compliance. We’re proud of their commitment to excellence!
#PocahontasPride #DramaClub #WVEd #CommunityStrong #BoardRecognition #GreatThingsAtPCS #PCS_StrongerTogether
Today, educators from all five Pocahontas County schools came together at Pocahontas County High School for the first day of our three-day Teacher Academy, continuing the inspiring theme from our Leadership Academy — Stronger Together.
Teachers engaged in powerful professional learning focused on:
✅ Understanding Dyslexia
✅ Strategies for Supporting Dyslexic & Special Education Students
✅ Increasing Student Engagement
✅ Creating a Culture of High Expectations
✅ Establishing Classroom Norms & Routines
It was a day filled with collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.
🙏 Special thanks to Pendleton Community Bank for sponsoring today’s event and supporting our educators and students!
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📢Day 3 of the Academy: Spotlight on Special Education 🌟
We wrapped up our Academy on Wednesday with a powerful and insightful day dedicated to Special Education. 💙
Our team had the privilege of learning from expert presenters from the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and our very own Special Education Consultant. Together, they led engaging sessions that deepened our understanding of special education practices, compliance, and strategies to support all learners.
From legal updates to inclusive instructional approaches, the day was packed with valuable information and meaningful conversations. It was a great way to end the Academy—focused on equity, support, and student success.
Thank you to everyone who made this day impactful!
#SpecialEducation #WVDE #PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #StrongerTogether
We continued our journey of leadership growth with a focus on practical strategies that directly impact school success.
🚌 Our principals explored:
📊 Attendance Strategies – Promoting consistent student presence through proactive and supportive approaches
🏫 Local School Improvement Councils (LSICs) – Empowering school communities to lead change and drive improvement
🚦 Transportation & Safety – Ensuring every student’s journey to and from school is secure and efficient
Together, we’re equipping leaders with the tools to foster safe, engaged, and thriving school environments.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #AttendanceMatters #LSICLeadership #SafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
👥 Our principals explored:
🤝 Co-Teaching Strategies – Harnessing the power of partnership in the classroom
🏡 Family Engagement – Building bridges between schools and families
🔐 Cybersecurity Essentials – Safeguarding our learning communities in a digital world
Together, we’re cultivating leaders who will elevate every voice and strengthen every school.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #CoTeaching #FamilyEngagement #CyberSafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
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📢🗣️TWO important policies are currently out for public comment.
Personal Electronic Device Policy and Staff Acceptable Use Policy
🗓️ Comment Period of 30 days ends 9/5/2025
Visit this link to review the policies and give your feedback: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
At the August 5th Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized two outstanding individuals:
🏅 Devon George, PCHS CTE student, placed 6th in the nation at the SkillsUSA competition in Commercial Roofing—a remarkable achievement showcasing skill and dedication!
🌟 Haley Cummins was honored as a finalist for the WVDE Service Personnel of the Year Award for 2026, a testament to her exceptional service and commitment to our schools.
👏 Join us in congratulating Devon and Haley for representing Pocahontas County with pride and excellence!
#PocahontasPride #SkillsUSA #WVDE #CTEExcellence #ServiceLeadership #PocahontasCountySchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
Personal Electronic Device Policy and Staff Acceptable Use Policy
🗓️ Comment Period of 30 days ends 9/5/2025
Visit this link to review the policies and give your feedback: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
**Please visit our website for tonight's BOE work session agenda**
🔗https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
🎉Congratulations to our own Haley Cummins for being selected as a top five finalist for West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year! 🎉 We are so proud of Mrs. Cummins' dedication to our students! Below is the press release from WVDE on this amazing accomplishment. Please join is in congratulating Mrs. Cummins!!! 👏👏👏
WV Dept. of Ed. Announces 2026 School Service Personnel of the Year Finalists
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce five finalists for the 2026 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year (SPOY) award. Finalists are chosen from classroom aides, bus operators, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance workers, office workers and other school service personnel for outstanding contributions to their school and community.
The West Virginia Board of Education established this annual award in 2020 as a parallel program to the Teacher of the Year (TOY) program. Since then, counties have included SPOYs as a part of their annual employee recognition activities.
"Service personnel are essential to the success of our students and our schools. They often serve in a number of roles to make sure students are cared for and thrive in the school setting,” said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. “As a school administrator, I saw firsthand the selfless individuals who ensured students received a high-quality educational experience. I am thankful for this program because it showcases how important our service personnel are to public education in West Virginia."
The 2026 TOY finalists will be named in the coming weeks.
The WVDE will honor all SPOY and TOY finalists and name the 2026 winners during a ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Learn more by visiting the West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year page on the WVDE website.
****Vaccination Reminder****
Nurse Jenny would like to remind everyone that students entering grades 7 & 12 in the 2025-2026 school year are required to receive TDAP & Meningitis Immunizations. Please be sure to take care of this before the start of the school year.
