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
2 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
🌟 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
2 days ago, Kristi Hamons
LBB open  positions
🎉 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
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Nebraska Scotchie
Rebecca Spencer
Christine Campbell
Jeanette Wagner
Melissa Jordan and Chloe Schaffner
Phillip Anderson, Principal
📚✨ 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
4 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
students at the literature fair
🌍🍴 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
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
nslw 2025
school lunch passport
National School Lunch Week - See Attachment
7 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
national school lunch week
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.
7 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Parent Teacher Conferences
📣 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
9 days ago, Kristi Hamons
october progress reports coming home today
📣 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
10 days ago, Kristi Hamons
LBB flyer
📢 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
10 days ago, Kristi Hamons
BOE policies on comment

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!

11 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
quarter auction
Please see QR code for Art with Ms. Kirk. If you have questions, you can email her at wendy.picarella@k12.wv.us
12 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
art
September MMS Stars
16 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
September Stars
Student and staff perfect attendance for MMS month of September! Some not pictured. Congratulations to all of these individuals - attend today, achieve tomorrow!
16 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
perfect attendance
🎉 Happy National School Custodian Day! 🧹🛠️

Today we honor the incredible custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. Your dedication, hard work, and care make a difference in every hallway, classroom, and cafeteria. 💛

💬 Drop a comment to say THANK YOU to your favorite custodian!

📸 Share a photo or story of how a custodian has made a positive impact in your school.

#CustodianAppreciation #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #PCStrongerTogether
17 days ago, Kristi Hamons
custodian appreciation day
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!
19 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
quarter auction
🎉 What an exciting day in Pocahontas County Schools! We were honored to welcome the WVU Mountaineer to all five of our schools, where he inspired students with a powerful message about the importance of showing up and staying committed to their education. 💪📚

A huge thank you to Marsha Beverage, our amazing Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, for making this visit possible and personally driving the Mountaineer to each school. Your dedication truly makes a difference! 💛

Let’s keep the momentum going — Students who attend today, achieve tomorrow!

#PCStrongerTogether #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #WVDE #WVU #LetsGoMountaineers
19 days ago, Kristi Hamons
wvu mountaineer
HES staff with mountaineer
mountaineer at BOE office
BOE staff with mountineer
wvu mountaineer pushups
hes with mountaineer

Happening next Monday!

#AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether

25 days ago, Kristi Hamons
WVU Mountaineer Mascot, Cade Kincaid, to visit  all 5 Pocahontas County Schools on  Monday, September 29!! Our mighty WVU mascot will be speaking to students about the importance of school attendance! Let’s show our support by striving for  100% attendance on the day of his visit and everyday! Have you heard the exciting news?? Don’t forget to wear your blue and gold to show Cade a huge PC welcome! Mountaineers attending today, achieve tomorrow!