We still have two more weeks of Summer Camp! We hope that kindergarten - eighth graders can join us at Marlinton Elementary School.
American Connectivity Program (ACP)
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The ACP benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
A household is eligible for the ACP if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
Participates in one of these assistance programs:
The National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision;
SNAP
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
WIC
Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
or Lifeline;
Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
Tribal TANF
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Tribal Head Start (income based)
Visit this link for a list of participating companies: https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/companies-near-me/
How to Enroll
There are two steps to enroll for ACP benefits.
Apply Now
1. Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.
2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
Some providers may have an additional application to complete the ACP enrollment process. Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. Additional resources are available at:
Support Contact
ACPSupport@usac.org or 1-877-384-2575
FCC ACP Information
https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Attention all rising first through ninth graders! Pocahontas County Schools is hosting Summer Camps. Join us for a week, two, three, or all four! See the attached flyer or call: 304-799-5023 for more information.
Registration for Summer Camps with Pocahontas County Schools is now open for students in grades kindergarten through eighth!
You may use the QR Code, the link below, or contact the board office for a paper copy.
Link: https://forms.office.com/r/DPcxpcBa1U
This year's summer camps will be held at Marlinton Elementary School in the afternoon after Energy Express. Summer Camps are four unique weeks of activities (explained at the beginning of the form).
For more information, please contact Lynne Bostic at 304-799-5023
The last day of the 2021-22 school year will be Wednesday, May 25. Students will be dismissed three hours early on that date. Thank you for a wonderful school year and we look forward to seeing you in one of our summer camps or on our first day of school for the 2022-23 school year which starts on Monday, August 15.
May 11 is School Nurse Day. We want to take this opportunity to recognize Nurse Jenny Friel for all she does for our students and staff. Nurse Jenny is a consummate employee that always does her job with a smile on her face and the best interest of our students in her heart. Thank you, Nurse Jenny so much!
We also want to thank our LPNs: Michelle Ryder, Tammy Rider, and Jessica Oxier for all that they do for our kids! They have been a wonderful addition to our school system and are a great help to Nurse Jenny.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.