Marlinton Middle School

Reminder from Pocahontas County Schools There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. On this day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the sacrifices they have made for our country. We encourage our students, staff, and families to take a moment to reflect on the service and dedication of our nation's veterans. #VeteransDay #ThankAVeteran #PocahontasCountySchools #PCSWV 🇺🇸

Let's all wear red, white and blue to support our Veterans tomorrow!

MARLINTON GEAR 2026 is now open! Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team. There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZsXCsbJMYR - Store Open From: November 4 - November 17, 2026

MARLINTON GEAR 2026 is now open! Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team. There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ZsXCsbJMYR - Store Open From: November 4 - November 17, 2026

A Day of Learning, Connection, and Growth!

November 2nd was a fantastic day for Pocahontas County Schools as our staff came together for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and fellowship!

We were excited to welcome back Dr. Larry Bell, who challenged and inspired us to think more deeply about the important role we play in the lives of our students. Building on last year’s message about the power of high expectations, Dr. Bell expanded our learning by sharing what great mentors do differently and how meaningful relationships, positive connections, and a sense of hope can make a lasting difference in student success.

The day was about more than learning new strategies. It was an opportunity to reconnect as colleagues, celebrate our profession, exchange ideas, and strengthen our shared commitment to the students and communities we serve. From the morning’s presentation to the afternoon’s school-based collaboration, it was wonderful to see our staff actively engaging, learning from one another, and growing together.

Of course, professional learning isn’t all work! Our staff also had some fun showing off their school spirit and striking a pose in our fall-themed photo booth. Be sure to check out the photos and all of the creative poses! It’s not every day we get everyone together, and these moments make for some great memories.

A special thank-you to Snowshoe and Nature’s Mountain Classroom, with a special acknowledgment to Tracy Valach, for providing the beautiful grazing tables that helped make our morning even more enjoyable. We appreciate their generosity and willingness to contribute to a special day for our staff. It’s always nice to see our community partners finding ways to support and celebrate the educators who serve our students.

We also appreciate our local food vendors for supporting the event and helping us continue to build strong relationships with our local businesses.

Thank you to Dr. Larry Bell for sharing his knowledge and expertise, everyone who helped coordinate the day, and all of our staff members who came ready to learn, collaborate, and celebrate what makes our profession so meaningful.

When we invest in ourselves and in one another, we strengthen the work we do for our students every day.

We are proud of the people who make Pocahontas County Schools such a special place to learn and grow!

#PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #GrowingTogether #CommunityPartnerships #EveryStudentEveryDay

Reminder that WVEIS training is happening this evening at 5:00 pm. We anticipate it to last 15 minutes so we'll have multiple sessions. Please bring the device you'd like to use to log in. Also PBIS field trip forms are due by the 9th. Thanks - we hope to see you tonight!

HERE TODAY, READY FOR TOMORROW! Dear Marlinton Middle School Families, Every school day is an opportunity for your child to learn, grow, build connections, and reach new goals. Your partnership makes a difference, and together we can make every day count! Our goal for the 2026–2027 school year is to reduce chronic absenteeism from 38.5% to 36.5%. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days. We are excited to share that our current chronic absenteeism rate is 23.81%! Thank you to our families for helping us make progress toward this goal! A few important reminders: Parents may submit up to 10 parent-verified illness notes. Remember to bring in doctor- or dentist-verified notes. Regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep learning, and reach their full potential. We appreciate your continued support and partnership. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to a member of our MMS staff. We are here to listen, support, and work together! Let's keep working as a team. Every day matters. Every student counts! Created by Ms. McComb for a graduate level course.

Please come visit us at MMS for WVEIS training for families and students on November 4th 5:00-6:00 pm. Thanks!

Our 6th Grade Mentorship Program pairs 6th grade students with 7th and 8th grade students, known as Captains, who serve as positive role models, leaders, and mentors. Captains help 6th graders navigate middle school, build friendships, grow in confidence, and feel welcomed and supported. Through encouragement, teamwork, and meaningful connections, our Captains help create a positive school community where every 6th grader feels valued, included, and supported!

Please Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans!

Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our local veterans. We invite veterans, families, and community members to join us for special Veterans Day programs at our schools on November 9 and November 10.

📅 November 9
• Marlinton Elementary - 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary - 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle School - 1:00 PM

📅 November 10
• Green Bank School - 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School - 10:30 AM

Lunch will be served at Hillsboro Elementary and Pocahontas County High School. Please call the school to reserve your meal.

Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your contributions to our community.

❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #ThankAVeteran #PocahontasCountySchools #PurpleStarSchools

Big thanks to City National Bank for our October staff pick me up! We appreciate you and your partnership!

Costume participation for MMS students after a fun afternoon of activities!

We are a DOH-lightful bunch at MMS!

We don't "play doh" around at MMS!

We don't "play doh" around at MMS!

October star students with Lora Sue and Sherri - missing Jamie and Terri. Congratulations!

Report cards were sent home with all students today. Please review these, sign and return to MMS.

📢 Board Meeting Date Change

Please note that the Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Board of Education Office

We appreciate your attention to this schedule change and look forward to seeing those who wish to attend.

#PocahontasCountySchools #BoardOfEducation

📅 Reminder for Pocahontas County Schools Families

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 2 due to a Professional Learning Day for staff.

There will also be no school for students on Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day.

Students will return to class on Wednesday, November 4.

Thank you for your support of Pocahontas County Schools as we continue working together to ensure student success.

❤️💛 #PocahontasCountySchools #TeamPCS #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore