🧡 November is the Month of Giving! 🧡
📦 Join our Food Drive to support students in need!
🗓️ Drop off donations from Nov. 3–21 at any Pocahontas County School during school hours.
🥫 Most Needed Items Include:
• Canned veggies, fruit, soup (pop-top lids preferred)
• Rice, pasta, cereal
• Peanut butter, canned protein
• Flour, sugar, cooking oil
• Prepackaged snacks, oatmeal packets
• Individual servings of mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, noodles
📞 Questions or need support? Contact our Communities in Schools team:
Lois Wilfong – 304-799-6564
Marsha Grimes – 304-456-4865
Jillian Lacasse – 304-799-6551
Let’s come together to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. 💛
#MonthOfGiving #PocahontasCountySchools #FoodDrive #GiveBack #PCStrongerTogether
📦 Join our Food Drive to support students in need!
🗓️ Drop off donations from Nov. 3–21 at any Pocahontas County School during school hours.
🥫 Most Needed Items Include:
• Canned veggies, fruit, soup (pop-top lids preferred)
• Rice, pasta, cereal
• Peanut butter, canned protein
• Flour, sugar, cooking oil
• Prepackaged snacks, oatmeal packets
• Individual servings of mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, noodles
📞 Questions or need support? Contact our Communities in Schools team:
Lois Wilfong – 304-799-6564
Marsha Grimes – 304-456-4865
Jillian Lacasse – 304-799-6551
Let’s come together to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. 💛
#MonthOfGiving #PocahontasCountySchools #FoodDrive #GiveBack #PCStrongerTogether
📢 Important Schedule Update for Pocahontas County Schools!
The Pocahontas County Board of Education has approved three early dismissal days in November for staff professional development.
On November 6, 7, and 19, students will be dismissed three hours early.
Please plan accordingly and contact your child’s school if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support!
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS SALUTES OUR VETERANS
Reminder that our Veterans Day programs are quickly approaching! We would love to see you there - check out the details below!
Join us as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country.
We would be honored with your presence at our special Veterans Day programs.
🎖️ Program Schedule:
📅 November 7
• Green Bank School – 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School – 10:30 AM
📅 November 10
• Marlinton Elementary – 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary – 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Veterans Lunch
Served at PCHS and Hillsboro Elementary
📞 Please call to reserve your meal:
• PCHS: 304-799-6564
• HES: 304-653-4221
🎉 Veterans Day Dinner
📍 Opera House
📅 November 11, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #PocahontasProud #ThankYouVeterans
Reminder that our Veterans Day programs are quickly approaching! We would love to see you there - check out the details below!
Join us as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country.
We would be honored with your presence at our special Veterans Day programs.
🎖️ Program Schedule:
📅 November 7
• Green Bank School – 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School – 10:30 AM
📅 November 10
• Marlinton Elementary – 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary – 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Veterans Lunch
Served at PCHS and Hillsboro Elementary
📞 Please call to reserve your meal:
• PCHS: 304-799-6564
• HES: 304-653-4221
🎉 Veterans Day Dinner
📍 Opera House
📅 November 11, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #PocahontasProud #ThankYouVeterans
Required parent meeting for any boy or girl interested in basketball. Please see attachment for details on November 6th.
Eligibility is determined by reviewing spring state/nationally normed summative assessment results each fall. For example, students who met the "Standard of Excellence" for 2025-2026 will be recognized in the fall of 2026-2027 school year.
General Requirements
Students in grades 3-8
(3rd grade students will be recognized at the beginning of 4th grade)
Student in grades 3-8 must attain an "Exceeds Standards" on the West Virginia General Summative Assessment in one or all of the categories listed below. This assessment is completed in the spring and students will be recognized in the fall of the following school year:
Math (3rd-8th)
Reading/Language Arts (3rd-8th)
Science (5th, 8th - tested only in 5th & 8th)
The weather is getting colder! Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outside recess. We will go outside if the temperature is 40°F or higher.
Thank you for helping your child stay warm and comfortable!
Thank you for helping your child stay warm and comfortable!
📢 Important Update from Pocahontas County Schools📢
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a technical issue with the agenda posting.
✅ A special meeting will be scheduled for October 28, 2025, to ensure transparency and allow time for review of the agenda.
📄 The updated agenda will be posted on the PCS website today.
We appreciate your understanding!
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a technical issue with the agenda posting.
✅ A special meeting will be scheduled for October 28, 2025, to ensure transparency and allow time for review of the agenda.
📄 The updated agenda will be posted on the PCS website today.
We appreciate your understanding!
Spirit week next week
Honoring the last home football game and eighth grade night
Monday: Red Day to acknowledge Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday: Movie or Book Character or Pink-Out for cancer awareness
Wednesday: Generation Day
6th Graders dress as babies
7th Graders dress as adults
8th Graders dress as elderly
Staff dress as students
Thursday: Maroon and Gold day for the 7th and 8th grade Warrior Football game
🌟 We're Hiring for the PCS 21st CCLC After-School Program! 🌟
📍 Open Positions:
District Program Coordinator
Site Coordinators at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, and Pocahontas County High School
Tutors (Certified Teachers)
💡 Why Apply?
Make a difference in students' lives beyond the school day
Share your expertise in academics, arts, STEM, or hobbies
Flexible tutor schedules — work 1 day or all 4!
Great opportunity for retired teachers or former educators seeking part-time work
🕒 Program runs Monday–Thursday, 3 hours/day
💰 Competitive hourly pay: $30–$35/hour
📅 POSTING CLOSES 10/20/2025 so apply ASAP!!
Help us build a vibrant, engaging learning environment for our students. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!
📲 Visit bit.ly/4ok48te for details and application info.
#PCS21stCCLC #AfterSchoolJobs #WVTeachers #EducationMatters #TeachBeyondTheBell
📍 Open Positions:
District Program Coordinator
Site Coordinators at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, and Pocahontas County High School
Tutors (Certified Teachers)
💡 Why Apply?
Make a difference in students' lives beyond the school day
Share your expertise in academics, arts, STEM, or hobbies
Flexible tutor schedules — work 1 day or all 4!
Great opportunity for retired teachers or former educators seeking part-time work
🕒 Program runs Monday–Thursday, 3 hours/day
💰 Competitive hourly pay: $30–$35/hour
📅 POSTING CLOSES 10/20/2025 so apply ASAP!!
Help us build a vibrant, engaging learning environment for our students. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!
📲 Visit bit.ly/4ok48te for details and application info.
#PCS21stCCLC #AfterSchoolJobs #WVTeachers #EducationMatters #TeachBeyondTheBell
🎉 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals and assistant principals across Pocahontas County Schools! From fostering strong school communities to inspiring academic excellence, these educational leaders make a lasting impact every day.
📚💼 Thank you to:
Melissa Jordan & Chloe Schaffner – Green Bank Elementary Middle
Rebecca Spencer – Hillsboro Elementary School
Phillip Anderson – Marlinton Elementary School
Nebraska Scotchie – Marlinton Middle School
Christine Campbell & Jeanette Wagner – Pocahontas County High School
Your commitment to our students, staff, and families is what makes our schools shine! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PocahontasProud #EducationalLeadership #WVDE #PCStrongerTogether
We’re proud to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals and assistant principals across Pocahontas County Schools! From fostering strong school communities to inspiring academic excellence, these educational leaders make a lasting impact every day.
📚💼 Thank you to:
Melissa Jordan & Chloe Schaffner – Green Bank Elementary Middle
Rebecca Spencer – Hillsboro Elementary School
Phillip Anderson – Marlinton Elementary School
Nebraska Scotchie – Marlinton Middle School
Christine Campbell & Jeanette Wagner – Pocahontas County High School
Your commitment to our students, staff, and families is what makes our schools shine! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PocahontasProud #EducationalLeadership #WVDE #PCStrongerTogether
📚✨ Celebrating Creativity at the Literature Fair! ✨📚
Students from across Pocahontas County showcased their imagination, storytelling skills, and love for reading. From captivating displays to thoughtful presentations, each project reflected the hard work and creativity of our young authors and illustrators.
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made this event such a success. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of literature and learning!
📸 Check out some highlights from the fair below — we’re so proud of everyone who participated! Good luck to the participants moving on to regionals!!
#LiteratureFair2025 #PocahontasCountySchools #StudentVoices #CelebrateReading
Students from across Pocahontas County showcased their imagination, storytelling skills, and love for reading. From captivating displays to thoughtful presentations, each project reflected the hard work and creativity of our young authors and illustrators.
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made this event such a success. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of literature and learning!
📸 Check out some highlights from the fair below — we’re so proud of everyone who participated! Good luck to the participants moving on to regionals!!
#LiteratureFair2025 #PocahontasCountySchools #StudentVoices #CelebrateReading
🌍🍴 National School Lunch Week: “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!”
October 13–17, 2025
This week, Pocahontas County Schools are celebrating the global flavors and cultural connections found in our cafeterias! Join us as we explore international tastes and highlight the importance of nutritious school meals.
👨👩👧👦 Parents are invited to eat lunch with their students!
Lunch costs $5—please contact your child’s school for details and scheduling.
Let’s celebrate together and make this week a flavorful adventure!
#NSLW25 #TasteTheWorld #YourLunchPassport #SchoolLunchMatters #PocahontasCountySchools
October 13–17, 2025
This week, Pocahontas County Schools are celebrating the global flavors and cultural connections found in our cafeterias! Join us as we explore international tastes and highlight the importance of nutritious school meals.
👨👩👧👦 Parents are invited to eat lunch with their students!
Lunch costs $5—please contact your child’s school for details and scheduling.
Let’s celebrate together and make this week a flavorful adventure!
#NSLW25 #TasteTheWorld #YourLunchPassport #SchoolLunchMatters #PocahontasCountySchools
National School Lunch Week - See Attachment
Please see attachment for parent teacher conference schedule and standards of excellence ceremony. Invitations will be sent out to students and families for standards of excellence ceremony from spring summative assessment.
📣 Progress Report Day is Here!
Today, October 10th, students will be bringing home their Progress Reports. 📄🎒
Parents and guardians—please check those backpacks and take a moment to review your child’s academic progress. Your support makes a difference! 💬✨
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProgressReportDay #FamilyEngagement #PCStrongerTogether
Today, October 10th, students will be bringing home their Progress Reports. 📄🎒
Parents and guardians—please check those backpacks and take a moment to review your child’s academic progress. Your support makes a difference! 💬✨
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProgressReportDay #FamilyEngagement #PCStrongerTogether
📣 Parents, Community Stakeholders and Students! We have AMAZING news! We have received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for afterschool programming at Green Bank Elementary Middle School, Marlinton Middle School, and Pocahontas County High School!! The offerings for this transformative program will range from tutoring to field trips to clubs!
Join us for our Startup Meeting on October 13 at 4:30 PM to help shape the future of the Learning Beyond the Bell/21st CCLC program!
✨We will give an overview of programming and expectations
🧠 We want YOUR ideas to support student participation and success
🏫 Choose the site that works best for you:
• Marlinton Middle School
• Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
• Pocahontas County High School
Find more information, including an online registration form, here:
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more engaging afterschool experience for our students! 💡✨
#LearningBeyondTheBell #21stCCLC #PocahontasCountySchools #ParentVoiceMatters #AfterschoolSuccess
Join us for our Startup Meeting on October 13 at 4:30 PM to help shape the future of the Learning Beyond the Bell/21st CCLC program!
✨We will give an overview of programming and expectations
🧠 We want YOUR ideas to support student participation and success
🏫 Choose the site that works best for you:
• Marlinton Middle School
• Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
• Pocahontas County High School
Find more information, including an online registration form, here:
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more engaging afterschool experience for our students! 💡✨
#LearningBeyondTheBell #21stCCLC #PocahontasCountySchools #ParentVoiceMatters #AfterschoolSuccess
📢 We want to hear from YOU! 🗣️
Pocahontas County Schools currently has 5 policies open for public comment:
1️⃣ Hope Scholarship
2️⃣ Alternative Programs
3️⃣ Critical Need Substitutes
4️⃣ Attendance
5️⃣ Discipline
🗓️ Comment period ends November 6, 2025
💬 Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
🔗 Review and comment here: https://forms.office.com/r/x70reyRaUq
#PocahontasCountySchools #PublicComment #CommunityVoice #EducationMatters #PCStrongerTogether
Pocahontas County Schools currently has 5 policies open for public comment:
1️⃣ Hope Scholarship
2️⃣ Alternative Programs
3️⃣ Critical Need Substitutes
4️⃣ Attendance
5️⃣ Discipline
🗓️ Comment period ends November 6, 2025
💬 Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
🔗 Review and comment here: https://forms.office.com/r/x70reyRaUq
#PocahontasCountySchools #PublicComment #CommunityVoice #EducationMatters #PCStrongerTogether
Come support MMS staff and students by participating in our quarter auction. If you'd like to donate, please contact MMS at 304-799-6773. We appreciate any and all support as this will be used for students and staff for attendance incentives and activities. Please reach out to Haley Cummins at haley.cummins@k12.wv.us or Rachel McComb at rachel.mccomb@k12.wv.us if you are interested in helping. THANK YOU!
Please see QR code for Art with Ms. Kirk. If you have questions, you can email her at wendy.picarella@k12.wv.us
September MMS Stars
