Marlinton Middle School Student Council is gearing up for a Pumpkin Decoration Contest!

We are looking for pumpkin donations from families and community members to help make this fun fall activity a success. If you have pumpkins that you would be willing to donate, please contact Ms. Hill at Marlinton Middle School.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping create a memorable autumn event. Every donation is greatly appreciated!
2 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Flyer for a Marlinton Middle School Student Council Pumpkin Decoration Contest. The flyer features six cartoon-style pumpkins with carved faces, along with Halloween-themed graphics including a bat, crescent moon, stars, and a small bone. The text reads: “Marlinton Middle School student council would like to have a Pumpkin Decoration Contest. If any families or community members have pumpkins that they’d be willing to donate, please contact Ms. Hill at MMS. All donations would be appreciated!” The design uses orange, black, white, and green colors on a light beige background.
Join Us for the LSIC & Annual Stakeholders Meeting!
All families are invited to attend the LSIC Meeting, which will include our Annual Stakeholders Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn about our school, provide input, and stay informed about important initiatives and goals.

October 13, 2026
3:30 PM
Marlinton Middle School Library

We look forward to partnering with our families and community members to support student success!
2 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Colorful flyer displayed on a decorated school locker background with stickers and doodles. The flyer reads: "Inviting All Families for a LSIC Meeting. This meeting will include our Annual Stakeholder's Meeting. October 13, 2026 at 3:30. Marlinton Middle School Library." The design includes smiling star, flower, cactus, and sun stickers in bright colors.
🎉 Congratulations to our newly elected LSIC officers! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:

⭐ President: Luci Mosesso
⭐ Vice President: Jennifer Barlow
⭐ Secretary: Lora Sue Miller

Thank you for your willingness to serve and support our school community. We appreciate your leadership and look forward to the great work ahead!
3 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Colorful congratulatory graphic with a light blue shape centered on a white background decorated with playful doodles, stars, squiggles, and abstract shapes in pink, orange, green, yellow, and blue. The text reads: “Congratulations to our LSTC elected members!” followed by: President - Luci Mosesso, Vice President - Jennifer Barlow, and Secretary - Lora Sue Miller.
📚 Pocahontas County Schools Stakeholders Meeting

Pocahontas County Schools held its first Stakeholders Meeting on September 22nd, 2026, in the Media Center at Pocahontas County High School.

Organized by Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams, the stakeholder group brings together a diverse group of voices from across our community, including parents, faculty, administrators, Board of Education members, community members, and local organizations.

The purpose of the group is to strengthen collaboration between our schools and the community, identify shared priorities, and work together to create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.

During the inaugural meeting, members participated in an engaging discussion focused on developing goals and a mission statement that will help guide the group’s work and support the continued success of Pocahontas County students.

We are excited about the ideas, perspectives, and partnerships this group will bring to our schools and community! Together, we can continue working toward a bright future for our students.

#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
group photo of stakeholders at meeting
two participants sharing at meeting
participants engage in discussion at stakeholders meeting.
📢 School Calendar Update

Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Friday, October 9, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional learning activities. Thank you for your support as we continue to invest in high-quality learning opportunities for our educators and students.

#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
5 days ago, Kristi Hamons
October 9, 2026, will be a 3-hour early dismissal for students to allow staff to participate in professional learning.

🚀 Help Us Build, Launch, and Learn! 🎃

The Marlinton Middle School After-School Engineering Club is gearing up to design and build pumpkin-chucking catapults, and we're looking for community donations to make it happen!

We can use:
✅ PVC pipe
✅ Buckets
✅ Rope
✅ 1x2s, 2x4s, and other lumber
✅ Similar building materials

These hands-on projects help students develop engineering, teamwork, problem-solving, and design skills while having a lot of fun.

If you have materials you'd like to donate, please contact
304-799-6773 for drop-off information.

6 days ago, Charlie Hughes
🚀 Help Us Build, Launch, and Learn! 🎃 The Marlinton Middle School After-School Engineering Club is gearing up to design and build pumpkin-chucking catapults, and we're looking for community donations to make it happen! We can use: ✅ PVC pipe ✅ Buckets ✅ Rope ✅ 1x2s, 2x4s, and other lumber ✅ Similar building materials These hands-on projects help students develop engineering, teamwork, problem-solving, and design skills while having a lot of fun. If you have materials you'd like to donate, please contact 304-799-6773 for drop-off information.
Marlinton Middle School sent home a permission form today with all students. Please return this if you choose for your student not to participate. I have also attached it here so you can see it. Please contact the individual on the permission for if you have any questions. Thank you!
9 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative (ICEC) informational flyer about a student survey. The flyer describes ICEC as a community effort involving schools, families, and local partners to create supportive environments for young people. Students are invited to complete a short, anonymous survey during one class period. Survey topics include school climate and belonging, peer relationships, community experiences, home life, and factors influencing youth decision-making, including substance use. Participation is voluntary; students may skip questions or stop at any time, and no names or identifying information are collected. A “Key Points for Families” graphic notes that the survey takes about 45 minutes, students can skip questions, responses are anonymous, and results help improve youth supports. Survey results are intended to identify strengths and areas needing support, inform local programs and activities, and strengthen partnerships among families, schools, and community groups. Contact information for the West Virginia Prevention Research Center is provided at the bottom. The grayscale flyer includes ICEC branding at the upper left, a decorative photograph of several young people at the upper right, and geometric design elements along the right side.
Page 1 of a parent and caregiver information letter from West Virginia University School of Public Health about the Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative (ICEC) project and a student survey related to adolescent substance-use prevention. The letter explains the survey’s purpose, voluntary and confidential nature, and procedures for protecting student privacy and comfort. It states that parents or caregivers who do not want a child to participate may contact the school principal or assistant principal, contact the ICEC Prevention Coordinator, or sign and return the form by the indicated deadline. The survey takes approximately one class period, or 45 minutes, and asks about students’ perceptions of school, community, peers, home life, and substance use. Students may skip questions or stop participating without penalty, responses are anonymous and confidential, and school counselors will be available if students wish to discuss concerns after the survey. West Virginia University School of Public Health branding and contact information appear at the top and bottom of the page.
Page 2 of a parent information and opt-out form for the ICEC survey. The page explains that student responses will be collected anonymously and provides contact information for questions. The bottom includes an opt-out statement and blank fields for parent name, parent signature and date, student name, and student school.
Friendly reminder that adventure Pocahontas forms are due tomorrow. If your child is interested in attending, please send signed copy back to school. We are currently working on a plan to get them back to MMS for buses on October 9 at early dismissal time. Pocahontas County schools will have a 3 hour early out for staff professional development on Friday and all students will be back in time for buses. Thank you!
9 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Big thank you to our community, staff and families for supporting MMS and our mum fundraiser!
10 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
📞 Phone System Update – Issue Resolved 📞

We are pleased to report that the issue affecting incoming calls to our school phone systems has been resolved. All school phone lines are now operating normally and are able to receive calls.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our technology team and service provider worked to address the problem. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

✅ Incoming calls restored
✅ Outgoing calls functioning normally
✅ Schools are fully reachable by phone

Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas County Schools. #PCSProud #TechnologyUpdate
11 days ago, Kristi Hamons
📞 Phone System Update – Issue Resolved 📞 We are pleased to report that the issue affecting incoming calls to our school phone systems has been resolved. All school phone lines are now operating normally and are able to receive calls. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our technology team and service provider worked to address the problem. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. ✅ Incoming calls restored ✅ Outgoing calls functioning normally ✅ Schools are fully reachable by phone Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas County Schools. #PCSProud #TechnologyUpdate
Come help us meet our goal by buying one of our last mums. We have 2 white and yellow, 3 yellow, & 6 red. Thank you!!
11 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
variety of mums left at mms. please come buy them to meet our goal, 2 white, 3 yellow and 6 red
We are experiencing issues with our main phone lines at all schools. Schools can still call out but they are unable to receive calls. A trouble ticket has been opened with our vendor.

As a temporary workaround, if you need to reach staff a school, call our Central Office at 304-799-4505 and ask to be transferred to a staff member at the school.
11 days ago, Kristi Hamons
We are experiENCING issues with our Main phone Lines at all schools. Schools can still call out but they are unable to receive calls. A trouble ticket has been opened with our vendor. As a temporary workaround, if you need to reach staff a school, call our central office at 304-799-4505 and ask to be transferred to a staff member at the school.
Please come support MMS students and staff by buying some of our last mums. We have about 30 left. Thank you!
12 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
41 mums left - please come support MMS students and staff. This is the last week to buy. Thank you!
13 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Attention families - if you did not attend Open House and sign the device agreement, please come to MMS to sign before Wednesday of next week. We would like to hand devices out to students next week and these must be signed beforehand.

Thanks!
15 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Please come support MMS and buy your mums for fall decoration. They are beautiful. $15 per flower. Thank you for your support!
15 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
From the desk of the Superintendent: On September 8, I had the honor of traveling to Charleston with Ms. Samantha Feather for the inaugural Champions of Learning event. It was a wonderful evening celebrating excellence in education and recognizing an outstanding teacher from Pocahontas County Schools.

Ms. Feather represents the very best of our profession. Her dedication, commitment, and passion for our students and our schools are truly admirable.

Congratulations again, Ms. Feather, and thank you for your service and dedication to Pocahontas County Schools. We are proud to have you represent our district!
16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Dr. Williams and Samantha Feather
Samantha Feather posed at recognition event
Superintendent Michelle Blatt speaking at conference
table settings at conference
Meet the 2026-2027 Marlinton Middle School Local School Improvement Council (LSIC)!

We are excited to announce our newly elected LSIC members:

Professional Staff
• Missy Hill
• Wendy Kirk
• Denise Sharp

Service Personnel
• Becki Davis
• Lora Sue Miller

Parent Representatives
• Jennifer Barlow
• Luci Mosesso
• Brandy Walton

At-Large Members
• Melinda Cutlip
• Margaret Mitchell Worth
• Susan Wilkins

Our first LSIC meeting will be held on September 23, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Marlinton Middle School. Community members are welcome to stay informed as the council works collaboratively to support continuous school improvement and student success.
17 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Colorful school-themed graphic announcing the 2026-2027 Marlinton Middle School Local School Improvement Council (LSIC). Elected school staff members include Professional Staff: Missy Hill, Wendy Kirk, and Denise Sharp; Service Personnel: Becki Davis and Lora Sue Miller. Elected parent representatives are Jennifer Barlow, Luci Mosseso, and Brandy Walton. At-large members are Melinda Cutlip, Margaret Mitchell Worth, and Susan Wilkins. The graphic features decorative school supplies and note-paper elements.
The mums are here and are beautiful! Please come and support the staff and students of MMS!
18 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
beautiful arrangement of multi colored mums

Marlinton Middle School is selling
9" pots of mums
various colors

$15 each

Available: school days
Sept. 8th through the 18th
8am-3pm

PLEASE CALL: 304-799-6773

Proceeds will benefit student and staff incentives.

19 days ago, Charlie Hughes
MMS Mums Sale: 9" pots of Mums various colors $15 each Available: school days Sept. 8th thru the 18th 8am-3pm PLEASE CALL: 304-799-6773 Proceeds will benefit student and staff incentives.