🎉 Celebrating Pocahontas County Success at the WV State Social Studies Fair! 📚✨

Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.

👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park

👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup

These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!

#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
about 22 hours ago, Kristi Hamons
WV SS Fair state winners
Happy National School Nurse Day!

We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
2 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A photo of Pocahontas County Schools Nurses
📣 Board of Education Meeting Schedule Update 📣

Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:

🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office

The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic from Pocahontas County Schools announcing a schedule change for Board of Education meetings. The text states that meetings have been changed to May 11 and May 26, both held at 6:00 PM at the Central Office. The image includes the Pocahontas County Schools logo at the top and a camera icon with text directing viewers to visit boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links for the agenda or livestream.
Big thanks to Pendleton Community Bank, City National Bank and In Bloom for their goodies/lunch for staff appreciation day and national teacher appreciation day!
3 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
in bloom flowers
city national bank Brett withers and Nebraska Scotchie with staff pizza
Pendleton community bank pop stars
Spring Testing Dates at Marlinton Middle School
Please review the spring testing schedule by grade level and help students prepare for success! Getting plenty of rest, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time can make a big difference.
Let’s encourage our students to do their very best—we’re proud of how prepared they are!
3 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Graphic titled “Marlinton Middle Spring Testing Dates” on an orange glitter-style background. Testing dates by grade level are displayed with calendar icons: • 6th Grade: May 11, May 19, and May 20 • 7th Grade: May 13, May 14, and May 15 • 8th Grade: May 6, May 7, May 8, and May 18 At the bottom, a black section lists testing day tips: get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, arrive on time feeling calm, listen carefully to directions, take time and do your best work, read each question carefully, try every question, and stay positive and remember you are prepared.
This is an important Board of Education Announcement. Due to a technical error the last agenda did not post to our website; therefore, the regularly scheduled meeting must be reschedule. A new agenda and time will be posted tomorrow. Thank you
4 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
MMS would like to thank the Marlinton Women's Club for hosting the annual Evening with the Arts. This event showcases the incredible talent we have in Pocahontas County. The students work throughout the year to develop compositions to enter for judging. First Place winners also have the opportunity to send their work to the regional art show, held over the summer. Regional winners will continue on to the state for judging later in the year. Congratulations to all of our talented artists!
4 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
art work 1
art work 2
Big thanks from Marlinton Creek and Trail Campground, PMH and MMS staff for our day 1 of staff appreciation!
4 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
dirty soda bar from mms staff
staff appreciation from Marlinton trail and creek campground
goody bag from PMH
Good evening, Copperheads. The General Summative Assessment, or WVGSA, begins this week. Please help your child be successful by making sure they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and eat a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to take their time, read each question carefully, and simply do their best. A positive mindset and reassurance from home makes a big difference. Testing will begin with eighth grade math on Wednesday, May 6. Eighth grade will take ELA on Thursday, May 7, followed by writing on Friday, May 8. Being at school every day matters, and even a few missed days can have a big impact on learning. We need your help to lower this number by prioritizing daily attendance whenever possible. Finally, this week is Staff Appreciation Week. We are truly blessed to have some of the best staff in Pocahontas County, and we appreciate all they do every single day for our students. Thank you for your continued support, and have a great evening.
4 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
We are having technical difficulties with printing progress reports, we will be sending them home on Monday. Thanks for understanding!
7 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Final push, MMS! 💥
Show cooperation, earn tickets, win prizes — it’s that simple. Staff are watching for students who “demonstrate the skill of the week” anywhere in the building.

Testing week = bonus opportunities to shine.
Don’t forget: Prize drawings every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Let’s rack up those tickets, MMS!
7 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
“School flyer titled Cooperation – May 4–8. Promotes the MMS CREW Prize Draw. Includes images of a ticket. Lists ways to earn tickets: stay on task, listen to staff, teamwork, and follow school expectations. Notes that any staff member can give tickets to students showing cooperation. Students write their name on the ticket and place it in their grade‑level jar. One ticket per grade is drawn every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch, and winners receive a prize. Mentions that testing week offers extra opportunities to earn tickets. Grade levels shown: 6th, 7th, 8th.”
Capes? Optional. Impact? HUGE. Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing team making lunchtime the best time! Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids fed, smiling, and ready to learn. 💥💛
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
hand drawn image for lunch lady for school hero day
🍎 Happy National Principals Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐

#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic celebrating National Principals Day with a red background and decorative stars. Center text reads, “Thank you, Principals! It’s ‘National Principals Day’ and we want to celebrate some of the best around! Shout out to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland and Mrs. Wagner for everything that they do for our students and staff!” Photos of six school staff members appear in white frames along the left and right sides of the graphic.
Update from Ms. Hughes - they are currently departing from Warm Springs and ETA will be between 3:50 & 4:00. Thank you!
8 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Looking forward to our Monday, staff appreciation day at MMS! Big thanks to PMH for our goody bags and dirty soda bar organized by MMS staff fellowship committee!
8 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
dirty soda bar for staff appreciation Monday
goodie bags from PMH
Please see attachment for opportunity on Monday, May 4 at PCHS.
8 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
opportunity for 8th grade students at pchs
Reminder that 8th graders will leave MMS tomorrow at 7:00 am. They will be going to see a Shakespeare play in Staunton. The return time is around 4:30 pm but an all call will be sent with updates. There will be some breakfast options at MMS before leaving, but if you'd prefer, please eat at home. Lunch was a school packed option or home packed meal. Thank you!
8 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
Congratulations to our MMS April Science Stars! Big thank to Godfathers for sponsoring our snack for our stars!
9 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
science stars from mms for month of April
Congratulations!
We are proud to recognize an MMS student who has been selected to participate in the United States Naval Academy Summer STEM Program!
This exciting opportunity allows students to dive into hands‑on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, working collaboratively on real‑world challenges and innovative projects.
Being selected for this competitive program is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the student’s dedication, curiosity, and passion for STEM learning. Way to represent MMS! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead.
9 days ago, Marlinton Middle School
MMS student smiling for a photo after earning selection to a competitive STEM program at the United States Naval Academy.
The MMS bands have been invited to perform at Marlinton’s “May Celebration of Youth Arts” this Friday, May 1st, on the Discovery Junction stage. Letters went home last week with details for band students who wish to perform. The concert is from 5:00-7:00 PM and is free and open to the public. It will also feature musical performances from MES students and PCHS’s band. We hope to see you there!
9 days ago, Marlinton Middle School