American Connectivity Program (ACP) The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The ACP benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program? A household is eligible for the ACP if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program; Participates in one of these assistance programs: The National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision; SNAP Medicaid Federal Public Housing Assistance Supplemental Security Income (SSI) WIC Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits or Lifeline; Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Tribal TANF Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Tribal Head Start (income based) Visit this link for a list of participating companies: https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/companies-near-me/ How to Enroll There are two steps to enroll for ACP benefits. Apply Now 1. Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application. 2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Some providers may have an additional application to complete the ACP enrollment process. Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. Additional resources are available at: Support Contact ACPSupport@usac.org or 1-877-384-2575 FCC ACP Information https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Theater Camp at the Opera House is tremendous fun! Kids are cast on Monday and perform a full show by Friday and Saturday! In addition, kids learn to create sets, props, costumes, and play theater games! This year’s show is Hansel & Gretel!
Camp is August 1-6 from 10-4 each day. The cost is $25 for the first child $15 for each sibling LOTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Lunch, snacks, t-shirt and water bottle provided.
Register on-line at https://forms.office.com/r/9cpPBk2a4H or at www.pocahontasoperahouse.org or in person at the wellness center.
Wonderful opportunity!
EGG DROP WINNERS FOR 2022
Laurel Dilley
MAY 23, 2022
Thank you so much to all those that participated in the Egg Drop this year! We had 60 drops this year and 11 survivors. To be a survivor all three eggs must have survived the 40-foot fall from the silo at the high school. There was a great showing of projects, and we especially appreciate all the drops from Marlinton Middle School.
There were so many more middle school projects than high school, that we decided to combine 1st /2nd /3rd place into the projects as a whole county.
Congratulations to our winners:
First Place: Irelyn Withers (6th grade) - Mrs. Shreve
Second Place: Savana Sharp/ Paisley Lane (6th grade) - Mrs. Shreve
Third Place: Ayden/ Riley (7th Grade ) Ms. McComb
Survivors in any order: 11 out of 60 - Impressive!
6th Grade: Paisley/Savana, Irelyn, Willa Hardy
7th Grade: Ayden/Riley, Gavin Jordan/Damien Blankenship, Cyle/Kohltan/Jacob
8th Grade: Madiliya, Warren Burns
High School: Christy Casey/Jazzlyn Teter, Nathan Boylen
4-H : Nicole Sattler's Club
Attention all rising first through ninth graders! Pocahontas County Schools is hosting Summer Camps. Join us for a week, two, three, or all four! See the attached flyer or call: 304-799-5023 for more information.
Hello Copperheads!
Wednesday, May 25th will be a three hour early out for students. This will be the last day of the year for students.
We will have awards day at MMS tomorrow morning starting at 9am. We will hold this outside if weather cooperates.
All 8th grade tablets and chargers must be returned to the school by tomorrow.
Report cards have been handed out and we will mail any that aren’t picked up.
Thank you all for a wonderful school year! Have a great summer and we will see you in the fall!
Golf Meeting for Fall '22 season on Thursday, May 26 at Pocahontas County Country Club in Marlinton at 6PM.
Parents and Students interested in playing need to attend or contact Coach David Moore at (304) 619-6983.
Reminder that MMS is having awards day on Wednesday at 9 am. Wednesday is also a 3 hour early out for students and the last day of school for the school year!
Registration for Summer Camps with Pocahontas County Schools is now open for students in grades kindergarten through eighth!
You may use the QR Code, the link below, or contact the board office for a paper copy.
Link: https://forms.office.com/r/DPcxpcBa1U
This year's summer camps will be held at Marlinton Elementary School in the afternoon after Energy Express. Summer Camps are four unique weeks of activities (explained at the beginning of the form).
For more information, please contact Lynne Bostic at 304-799-5023
Hope to see you there!
Reminder Copperheads - we are having student-led conferences tomorrow, Wednesday from 3:30-6:30. We hope to see you all there!
6th grade parents and students - all 6th grade students will be competing in the Pocahontas County Schools Egg Drop Challenge. To do so, they will need some of the following: cardboard, paper towel rolls, rubber cement, plastic grocery bags, rubber bands, paper, water and water bottles. If you have any of this at home and can share, please send it to school tomorrow. Thank you all!
The last day of the 2021-22 school year will be Wednesday, May 25. Students will be dismissed three hours early on that date. Thank you for a wonderful school year and we look forward to seeing you in one of our summer camps or on our first day of school for the 2022-23 school year which starts on Monday, August 15.
Reminder - no school tomorrow for Election Day!
Congratulations to MMS and Pocahontas County Teacher of the Year, Denise Sharp and Service Personnel of the Year, Lora Sue Miller!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the wonderful teachers of Marlinton Middle School! Thank you all for everything that you do for the students, staff and families of MMS!
Hello Copperheads! Reminder that tomorrow is a 3 hour early dismissal for students as staff will still be in the building for professional development. Thanks and have a wonderful evening!
Reminder to parents and athletes -
the registration deadline for Wilmer’s Fundamental Basketball Camp hosted by MMS Lady Copperhead coaches is quickly approaching.
Please register by May 15th for an accurate head count of attendees. Cost is $65 for 5 days of intense fundamental basketball instruction.
Grades 3 through 8. June 6-10th
Family discounts are available.
Contact Coach Shannon Arbogast at 304.520.5665 with further questions.
Registration forms are available at all county schools.
A reminder: May 4, 2022 will be an early dismissal for all students. This three-hour early dismissal is a scheduled professional learning afternoon for staff.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to some of the best around! MMS students and families are lucky to have you all. Thanks for everything you do!