📢Please Spread the Word! We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on an Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.
❄️☃️Non-traditional Learning Day🥶❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement regarding December 15, 2025 will be a non-traditional Learning Day
📢 Important PCS Math Field Day Update!

Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, provided schools are operating on a regular schedule.

Stay tuned for any changes!

#MathFieldDay #PCSUpdate #PocahontasCountySchools
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic with a dark red background announces: “Important Update: Math Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 16th if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.” The text is in white and yellow, with math symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on the left and a small illustration of a schoolhouse with trees on the bottom right.
❄️❄️Closure Alert❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed December 12, 2025 for Pocahontas
☃️❄️Delay Alert☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay on December 12, 2025
❄️☃️Attention Pocahontas County students and families. Snow packet completion is for days 6-10; therefore, it is not necessary to complete them tomorrow. ❄️☃️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
❄️☃️Closure Alert☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Graphic that states schools are closed on December 11, 2025
Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Individual schools will contact parents with updated dates and times for rescheduled events. Buses will depart from the high school at 1:21 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather conditions.
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
🎉 Congratulations to Samantha Feather! 🎉

Pocahontas County Schools is proud to announce that Samantha Feather, second grade teacher at Marlinton Elementary School, has earned her National Board Certification!

This prestigious certification, offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is considered the gold standard in teaching excellence. It reflects a teacher’s commitment to student learning, professional growth, and instructional leadership.

Achieving National Board Certification is no small feat—it’s a lengthy and rigorous process that requires teachers to demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and practices through comprehensive assessments and portfolio submissions.

Please join us in celebrating Samantha’s dedication and hard work! Her accomplishment is a testament to her passion for education and her commitment to providing the very best for her students.

Learn more about the National Board Certification process here: https://www.nbpts.org

👏 Way to go, Samantha! You make PCS proud! 👏
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
IMage of Samantha Feather with Text: Pocahontas COunty Schools would like to recognize newly National Board Certified Teacher Samantha Feather Marlinton Elementary School 2nd grade Teacher, Congratulations on your hard work!
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule
❄️☃️School Closed☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
school closed December 9th
☃️❄️Delay Alert❄️☃️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for December 9th and Math Field Day is moved to December 10th.
☃️☃️ Closing Alert ❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closing graphic for December 8. All schools closed.
❄️☃️Delay Alert☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic with snowman announcing 3-hour delay for 12.8.25
❄️❄️School Closed❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement School Closed December 5 because of snow
❄️School Delay Alert❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
weather alert for December 5, 2025
At the November 18th meeting of the Pocahontas County Board of Education, the 2025 Regional Literature Fair participants and winners were recognized in front of a full house of parents and supporters. Join us in applauding all their hard work!

📚 Grades K–2

1st Place: Gemma, Deacon, and Ms. Hardesty's 2nd Grade Class
2nd Place: Lennon
3rd Place: Lydia

📖 Grades 3–5

Participants: Woodrow, Jerzie, Elliott, Adalyn, Alida

Winners:
1st: Gracie, Paisley, Jackson, Henlee, Titus, Daniel, Annabel, Sullivan, Madison
2nd: Avery, Mariella, Cadence
3rd: Jerico, Isaiah

✍️ Grades 6–8

Participants: Isaac, Rufus, Noah

Winners:
1st: Kendall, Karli, Kendyl, Ava, Eva, Madelyn
2nd: Grayson, Carter, Bayla, Gemma, Rayna, Kaidence, Wade, Lane
3rd: Natalie

📝 Grades 9–12

1st Place: Kaylah, Arizona, Emma

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional Literature Fair Winners & Participants! 🎉
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student

🎉 Let's hear it for Pocahontas County's Joey Van Meter!!! 👏

Pocahontas County High School’s senior class president has been selected as one of West Virginia’s delegates for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program! Joey will receive a $10,000 scholarship and represent WV in Washington, D.C. during Washington Week in March, joining student leaders from across the nation.

We’re proud of Joey’s leadership and commitment to making a positive impact! 👏

Learn more https://bit.ly/4otg9MA.

#PocahontasProud #StudentLeader #USSYP #WVEd #WVDE

5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
A congratulatory graphic with a blue textured background and an illustration of the U.S. Capitol dome in the center. The text at the top reads: “CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates.” Below, there are two circular photo frames side by side. The left frame includes the name “Joseph ‘Joey’ Van Meter” with the school listed as “Pocahontas County High School.” The right frame includes the name “Juliann Harlan” with the school listed as “Elkins High School.”
Joey VanMeter with Pocahontas County Board of Education Members
❄️❄️❄️Weather Alert❄️❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
picture of 3 hour delay announcement
📅 Pocahontas County Schools Calendar Reminders

As we head into the holiday season, here are some important dates for families to keep in mind:

🍂 Fall Break: November 24–28
➡️ Back to school on December 1

❄️ Winter Break: December 22–January 2
➡️ Back to school on January 5

✏️ Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19
➡️ No School

Stay connected and plan ahead! Visit http://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us for more details.

#PocahontasCountySchools #FamilyReminders #SchoolCalendar #PCStrongerTogether
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
"Graphic with a red background and white text titled 'Pocahontas County Schools November & December Calendar Reminders.' It lists three important dates: Fall Break November 24–28, back to school December 1; Winter Break December 22–January 2, back to school January 5; Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, no school. Snowy trees and a white schoolhouse illustration appear at the bottom."