Communities in Schools is partnering with Pocahontas County High School to provide digital signage to students throughout the PCHS campus. The first board was installed in the cafeteria by county technology staff on 8/14/2024. Five more boards will soon be added to the academic and CTE buildings. The boards provide students will real-time updates on important information such as scholarships, clubs, deadlines, and athletics. Lois Wilfong, PCHS CIS Coordinator, will assist students and staff with regular board updates.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NEWS AND EVENTS
CIS Helps Provide Digital Signage to PCHS Students
PCHS Media Center Makeover
Over the summer of 2023, CIS Student Support Specialist, Lois Wilfong, took on the project of a complete renovation of Pocahontas County High School's library. Her vision of the space was to make it a more student friendly "Media Center". With the help of volunteers from the school and community, Mrs. Wilfong was able to transform the space into a modern learning area where students could check out books, print documents and collaborate on group projects.
PCHS Attendance Bingo Held
On 10/31/2023, Lois Wilfong CIS Student Support Specialist for PCHS, held attendance BINGO! for students who missed 2 days or less in the first 9 weeks of school. Prizes included a Kayak, Laptop, Bike and a GoPro Digital Action Camera. A total of 132 students participated and a great time was had by all!
"Fill the Bus" a resounding success!
We would humbly like to thank all of the volunteers and community members who made the "Fill the Bus" initiative a success!! All supplies collected will be distributed to all 5 schools.
Upcoming CIS Events:
