I hope everyone will have a wonderful Independence Day. I am Lynne Roth Bostic, and it is an honor to be your new Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools. I was awarded the opportunity to work with, and support, the best of West Virginia when Mr. Terrence Beam resigned to join Nicholas County Schools as their new Superintendent. For the past three years, I have been your Director of Federal Programs as well as Curriculum and Instruction.
I aim to be the type of leader that John Quincy Adams defines, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” How will we do that? We will continue to build professional learning communities for all staff, support our instructional leaders at each of our five schools, and create an insight group representing all stakeholders including staff, parents, community members, and businesses.
I also plan to reach out to our local organizations, tell our story, and invite other staff to join me in this endeavor. We are doing great things in Pocahontas County Schools. If you would like us to attend your local meeting, please contact me.
Working together, we will make a difference in the future of Pocahontas County.
Join the Pocahontas County Schools Team! You can view the complete postings on our webpage by selecting the "Employment" tab on the right side of the homepage.
Please contact us if you have questions: 304-799-4505
Enjoy Summer Learning Fun with the SOLE Program!
After fourteen years working for the students of Pocahontas County, I have decided to resign my position of superintendent effective June 30, 2023. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and have been blessed to serve as superintendent for the past eight years. There comes a time when you feel that change is needed for everyone concerned and now is that time. I hope that I have helped in some small way to improve our school system. I have tried to gain the confidence and trust of the community and hope that I have done so to some degree. I would like to thank my team in the central office for being supportive of me when I have struggled with the job, my health, or just life. I have enjoyed getting to know the employees, the students, and community members and making a connection with many of them. The press has treated me very fairly and accurately. Finally, I could not have asked to work for better people than the board members that I have served under. Each and every one of them care about our kids. Pocahontas County is very special and I will miss it very much. Thank you so much for being so good to me and treating me so well. I have been truly blessed to serve you and our students. God blesses me every day and I pray that He blesses you and your families. I wish you the very best!
Terrence Beam, Superintendent
The last day of school for students is Friday, May 26. Students will be released on a three-hour early dismissal. Faculty Senate meetings are scheduled for that afternoon, although schools may elect to have faculty senate meetings on Tuesday, May 30 which is the last day for 200-day employees. I hope that each of you have a wonderful and safe summer vacation!
Note the new postings added today! Spread the news and join our team.
Attention current kindergarten through fifth graders! Come and explore careers during your summer program with Pocahontas County Schools. We hope you will join us for field trips, art activities, writing, and more!
Join the Pocahontas County Schools Team! Information for each posting is available on our website. Call us if you have questions: 304-799-4505
Attention all rising 7th and 12th graders! Before school starts on August 16, or before you participate in summer band or athletic practices, you must be up-to-date with your immunizations.
Tomorrow is School Nurses Day! We are so blessed to have a wonderful school nurse (Jenny Friel) who is supported by three LPNs (Jessica Oxier, Tammy Rider, and Tabatha Ellis). These ladies do a wonderful job taking care of our kids and we so much appreciate them! We wish them a wonderful day!
Just a quick reminder that tonight is Super Scholars at the PCHS gym beginning at 6:00. We will be recognizing our Super Scholars, Teacher of the Year and Service Employee of the Year nominees, Golden Horsehoe winners, and our 2023 retirees.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the teachers of Pocahontas County and thank them for all that they do every day. Such an important and noble profession, teachers cannot be thanked enough for the contributions that they make to the lives of our children on a daily basis. Thank you so much!
I want to remind all students, staff, board members and parents that Super Scholars will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 at the PCHS gymnasium. We look forward to this annual celebration of our top academic students.
Attention all elementary students of Pocahontas County Schools! Come join us and explore your future in an exciting summer program focusing on careers.
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Wednesday, April 26 is Administrative Assistant Day! We want to thank all of our administrative assistants at our schools and central office for the tireless efforts that they provide for our students, staff, and community. Schools and board offices cannot operate properly without the dedicated people who serve in these roles. Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, April 25th is Bus Driver Appreciation Day. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our bus drivers and bus mechanics for making sure our students are transported safely to and from school each day. We have an amazing transportation department and we want them to know that they are appreciated very much! Have a great day!
We are proud to announce that Kristie Smith, teacher at Marlinton Elementary School has been selected as the 2023 Pocahontas County Teacher of the Year and that Silas Sattler, bus driver, has been chosen as the 2023 Service Employee of the Year for Pocahontas County!
Congratulations to these great employees! This recognition is well deserved! Thank you for all that you do.
Everything from field trips to yearbooks can now be paid online! To register simply visit: https://pocahontas.schoolcashonline.com and in less than two minutes you will be ready to help the schools!
All Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.