Transportation Update for March 5, 2026: Bus 70, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, Blackshere Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and Fairview Middle, will not run AM and PM runs.
"Leadership in Action." Congratulations to Mannington Middle School Principal Dr. Janie DeVaul, who was selected by the WVDE to speak on a panel of 4 elite principals from across the State as an example of school leaders who turn schools around for student achievement, attendance, and relationships. Today, WV principals, superintendents, and school administrators celebrate Mannington Middle School students, staff, families, and Dr. DeVaul.
Congratulations to the 2026 Marion County Schools Social Studies winners: 🌎From American Revolution to Me Abigail Himes EFMS 🌎Hot Dogs and Fireworks Marra Bailey, Poppy Ralphsnyder, Sloane Ralphsnyder Pleasant Valley 🌎The Evolution of Alexander's Tresury Bailey Roupe EFMS 🌎Next Stop: Kennywood Leo Colisino Monongah Middle 🌎WV 4-H: Rooted in Culture Eva Moore Barrackville 🌎The History of John Deere Tractor Byron Mayle EFMS 🌎Value of a Baseball Card Gus Morgan and Cam Pleyo Pleasant Valley 🌎Banana Ball Landon Steele EFMS 🌎Krakatau: The Sound that Broke the World Bellamy Wilson Pleasant Valley 🌎What Happened to Flight 19? Emmellen Blankenship and Rowen Slavey Pleasant Valley 🌎Yellowstone Volcano Raiden Katonka and Simon Rohaly Monongah Middle School 🌎Presidential Modes of Transportation Collier Rinehart Pleasant Valley 🌎Common Cents Chloe Binotto and Leah Binotto Pleasant Valley 🌎Mental Toughness Hope Harris and Reagan Williams EFMS 🌎4-H Camp Then and Now Emma Mayer East Dale 🌎The History of Barbie Amarya Dotson, McCartney Dotson, Amelia Mayer, Mayleigh Pearcy EFMS 🌎The Cost of Being a Woman at Work Naomi Hicks EFMS 🌎A World Divided: Team Apple vs Team Android Anabella Hardway and Easton Holland EFMS 🌎Positive Pageantry in West Virginia Aspen Mininger Rivesville 🌎A Journey Through Arthurdale's Past Brooklyn Curtis Barrackville 🌎Small Hands Big History Elliot Himes East Dale 🌎Angels in Heaven the Nurses of Vietnam Grace Hamilton and Nora Clemens East Dale 🌎Dusting off History Taylor Eakles EFMS 🌎American Girl Doll Maci Biggie and Leighton Hickman EFMS 🌎History of Wrestling: Why is Wrestling Popular in the US? Dimitri Hastings White Hall 🌎Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle Reese Ferrell and Lillie Ford Pleasant Valley 🌎The Plague that Saved Lives Scarlett Poling WFMS
Look to our history. See a bright future for the students of Marion County Schools at the Marion County Social Studies Fair, hosted by East Fairmont Middle School this year. We are exited to announce our winners tomorrow, who will represent Marion County so well in regionals.
Transportation Update for March 3, 2026: bus 61 and Bus 11, serving North Marion, Mannington, Blackshere, Monongah Middle and Monongah Elementary will not run AM and PM runs.
Lucas Messenger, an East Fairmont High School Senior, is among the Top 1 percent of students in the nation as he is recognized as a National Merit Finalist. Messenger was honored by the Marion County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Heston tonight.
Mannington Middle School is closed today, March 2, 2026, due to heating issues.
Transportation Update for March 2, 2026: Bus 11 and Bus 95, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, Blackshere Elementary, Monongah Middle, and Monongah Elementary, will not run AM and PM runs.
Marion County Schools announces Kindergarten registration for 2026-2027. Your child must turn 5 prior to July 1, 2026. PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT AREA SCHOOLS AND AT THE MARION COUNTY BOE at 1516 Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont, WV. RETURN PACKET TO YOUR CHILD'S HOME SCHOOL BY MARCH 20, 2026. For more information contact your local school or visit the website at: www.marionboe.com.
Marion County Schools announces Pre-K registration for 2026-27. If your child turns 4 prior to July 1, 2026, you can apply. • We also accept 3-year-old children who have a current IEP. • Children who attend collaborative child care centers will be given a packet to complete and return to your child care. See https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNav2i1lpUOKNChYgWuyzgxXtUOVRJMVU5SERQU1cyWTNaOTBHVU5BUDhYRi4u&route=shorturl for more information. DELIVER PACKETS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION at 1516 Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont, WV BY April 30, 2026.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Marion County Schools Young Writers Contest Winners, which have been announced today.
Transportation Update for February 27, 2026: Bus 51 and Bus 91, serving Jayenne, West Fairmont Middle, Barrackville, Fairmont Senior and Watson, will not run AM and PM runs.
Transportation Update for February 27, 2026: Bus 62 and Bus 20, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, Blackshere, Monongah Middle and Monongah Elementary will not run AM and PM runs.
CyberSWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology) to Be Offered in Marion County Schools for Students in Grades 3-12
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school, Senate Bill 466 requires CyberSWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology) for all students in grades 3-12. The West Virginia Department of Education has selected Skyll as the main digital citizenship program. This program helps students learn how to stay safe online by teaching them to recognize suspicious messages, protect personal information, build healthy digital relationships, and understand the risks of sharing inappropriate content. All K–12 students are required to receive digital citizenship instruction each year, with grades K-2 receiving Common Sense Media lessons and grades 3-12 receiving Skyll lessons. Families may choose to opt out of the Skyll program. If you opt out by submitting a written request to your building principal, your child will complete an alternative digital citizenship program through Common Sense Media. Permission forms will be sent home this week from your child's school. Please contact the school with any questions. For more information about CyberSWAT, visit https://www.teamcyberswat.org/.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school, Senate Bill 466 requires CyberSWAT (Safety While Accessing Technology) for all students in grades 3-12. The West Virginia Department of Education has selected Skyll as the main digital citizenship program. This program helps students learn how to stay safe online by teaching them to recognize suspicious messages, protect personal information, build healthy digital relationships, and understand the risks of sharing inappropriate content. All K–12 students are required to receive digital citizenship instruction each year, with grades K-2 receiving Common Sense Media lessons and grades 3-12 receiving Skyll lessons. Families may choose to opt out of the Skyll program. If you opt out by submitting a written request to your building principal, your child will complete an alternative digital citizenship program through Common Sense Media. Permission forms will be sent home this week from your child's school. Please contact the school with any questions. For more information about CyberSWAT, visit https://www.teamcyberswat.org/.
Transportation Update for February 26, 2026: Bus 62, serving North Marion, Mannington Middle, and Blackshere, will not run AM and PM runs.
Transportation Update for February 26, 2026: Bus 108, Bus 51, and Bus 91 will not run AM and PM runs today. They serve Fairmont Senior, West Fairmont Middle, Watson, and Jayenne.
Transportation Update for February 25, 2026: Bus 102, serving East Fairmont High, East Fairmont Middle, East Park and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.
Transportation Update for February 25, 2026: Bus 33, serving North Marion, Mannington Middle, Blackshere, Monongah Elementary and Monongah Middle, will not run AM and PM runs.
Marion County Schools New Teacher Academy focused on mental health. Specifically, knowing what your triggers are that causes you stress, understanding your signals from your body, and identifying your “shields” that safeguard your mental health. The session was lead by Renee Verbanic from the Communities of Shalom, Inc.
Join us for the STEAM & CTE Festival March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Marion County Technical Center! This exciting event features incredible exhibitors like NASA, the Bookmobile, Zoo in the Classroom, and more! Experience hands-on activities like flying drones, programming robots, and exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Discover Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways our state has to offer! Pre-register by Friday, March 27th at 3 PM to secure your spot and skip the lines! On-site registration will also be available. For more details, including the event program, parking information, and pre-registration, visit: https://www.marionboe.com/o/mcs/page/steam-cte. Don't miss out on this fun and educational event! We can't wait to see you there!
