Attention MMS families! We hope your child has told you about all the great "Learning Beyond the Bell" clubs that will be starting after school this coming week. If you haven't signed the parent permission form, the electronic form can be filled out here: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/learning-beyond-the-bell. If we do not have a signed permission form, your child won't be able to stay. We are looking forward to making awesome memories with the kids from chess to theater to cooking and more! To find out more about the clubs that will be happening, look below!
🎲Together We Win: Family Resource & Game Night – December 1st! 🎉
Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection at our Learning Beyond the Bell afterschool event!
Families from all Pocahontas County Schools are welcome to attend at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, or Pocahontas County High School from 4:00–6:00 PM.
🧩 Enjoy classic board games as a family!
📚 Discover free resources from TutorWV, ParentGuidance.org, and others.
🎁 Register by November 18 to receive a free board game at the event!
📍 Choose your location and return the registration form to your school or register online: https://bit.ly/4qMqZQd
Let’s make it a night to remember—Together We Win! 💛
Please see pictures of our items for auction - 76 total items to bid on!
Just a couple reminders - Pocahontas County Schools are having 3 hour early outs today and tomorrow. Also we are having a required basketball family meeting tonight - girls at 5:30 and boys at 6:00. Please come visit us on Saturday for our quarter auction - doors open at 3 and auction starts promptly at 4. Thanks and have a great day!
The staff at Marlinton Middle School would like to remind families that we are using ClassDojo for tracking within our classrooms. You will find comments about their daily activities and behavior in all classes. If you have issues getting in ClassDojo, please contact Marlinton Middle School.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day at MMS. If your student did not get home with their envelope and you wish to order, you can contact picket fence directly and they will allow you to order. All students will have pictures taken as we will use these in the yearbook. Thank you.
Please join us for our quarter auction on November 8 at MMS! See flyer for more details.
Congratulations to our MMS students at the Regional Literature Fair!
Our MMS October Stars!
📢Important Announcement 📢
The Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education meeting scheduled for 11/4/2025 has been cancelled.
The LSIC presentations for HES and GBEMS will be moved to the 12/2/2025 meeting.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 18, 2025.
The Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education meeting scheduled for 11/4/2025 has been cancelled.
The LSIC presentations for HES and GBEMS will be moved to the 12/2/2025 meeting.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 18, 2025.
Some recent art work from 6th-8th graders in Ms. Kirk's classroom
Perfect attendance for October - attend today, achieve tomorrow!
LSIC meeting on Wednesday at MMS 3:30-4:30. Hope to see you there.
🕰️ Reminder for Families!
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night! ⏰
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
#TimeChange #FallBack #PCStrongerTogether
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night! ⏰
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
#TimeChange #FallBack #PCStrongerTogether
🧡 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!