Marion County Schools

Transportation Update for March 26, 2026: Bus 68, serving East Fairmont High, East Fairnont Middle, and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update for March 26, 2026: Bus 92, serving North Marion High, Monongah Middle, and Monongah Elementary, will not run AM and PM runs.

Join Marion County Schools for the STEAM & CTE Festival March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the joint campuses of Marion County Technical Center and North Marion High School! This exciting event features incredible exhibitors like WVU Architecture, the Bookmobile, Zoo in the Classroom, and much more! Experience hands-on activities like flying drones, programming robots, and exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Come out and craft something new with the makerspace technology of 3D printing pens, laser engravers, and cardboard cutters. 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!"

Marion County Schools Advanced Individual Training: Math Boot Camp Follow-up concluded with a focus on how families could incorporate math throughout their summer activities. Lisa Hayes presented strategies that could be used while going on roadtrips. Diana Arthur and Mel Coleman demonstrated how math could be explored through various summer sporting events. Finally, Mark Fisher showcased how math could be incorporated during rainy days when the family is “stuck” inside the house.

Recruitment with a Smile! The Marion County Schools Human Resources Department was honored to attend the Fairmont State University Career Fair today.

We have been informed by the City of Mannington of a major water leak that impacts Mannington Middle School, beginning at 9 AM on March 26, 2026. There will be no school for students at Mannington Middle School due to loss of water to the school, beginning at 9 AM, on March 26, 2026.

Congratulations to all of the Marion County Schools students who participated in the Region 7 Math Field Day!
We are incredibly proud of everyone who represented us so well, and we’re excited to recognize those who earned placements.
6th Grade
5th Place (2nd Alternate for State Competition) Henry Luoni - WFMS
7th Grade
4th Place (1st Alternate for State Competition) Blake Hannah - WFMS
5th Place (2nd Alternate for State Competition) Cooper Schrader - WFMS
8th Grade
3rd Place (Advancing to State Competition) William Fullen - WFMS
9th Grade
4th Place (1st Alternate for State Competition) Austin Conrad - EFHS
5th Place (2nd Alternate for State Competition) Logan Conrad - EFHS
Special Awards 4-9
7th Grade Game Master Cooper Schrader - WFMS
7th Grade Closest Physical Estimation Cooper Schrader - WFMS
8th Grade Game Master William Fullen - WFMS
10th - 12th Grades
5th Place (Advancing to State Competition) Ian Boord - EFHS
12th Place (2nd Alternate for State Competition) Lucas Messenger - EFHS
A special thank you as well to the Marion County Schools dedicated staff who supported and assisted throughout the event - Ashley Carpenter, Stephanie Cottrell, Kathleen Cross, Teresa Dietz, Anne Linhardt, Jessica Nolan - We appreciate all that you do!

Marion County Schools has been informed that Michele Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools, has granted a 180-Day Waiver from the West Virginia Department of Education for its 2025-2026 School Calendar. This was announced at the March 16, 2026 board of education meeting. The days requested and granted in the waiver were January 26 through January 30, 2026. The days approved meet the requirements of WV Code 18-5-45. As of March 20, 2026, Marion County Schools will be closed April 3-10 for Spring Break. Staff will return on April 13, 2026 for a Professional Learning Day. Students will return on April 14, 2026. On May 11, there will be no school for staff or students (due to the waiver approval). The 2025-2026 school calendar that families and staff received at the beginning of the year has not changed as a result of this waiver.

Join Marion County Schools for the STEAM & CTE Festival March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the joint campuses of Marion County Technical Center and North Marion High School! This exciting event features incredible exhibitors like WVU Architecture, the Bookmobile, Zoo in the Classroom, and much more! Experience hands-on activities like flying drones, programming robots, and exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Come out to watch our performers, or better yet, perform yourself with our Karaoke Station. 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!

Transportation Update for March, 20, 2026: Bus 104 and Bus 105, serving East Fairmont High School, East Fairmont Middle School, East Dale and East Park will not run AN and PM runs.

Marion County Schools Middle and High Counselors attended training on Mental Health First Aid from WVU Area Health Centers with Donna Rollyson, MHFA Instructor at the Family Resource Network Center.

Transportation Update for March 18, 2026: Bus 52, serving Fairmont Senior, West Fairmont Middle, and Watson, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update for March 18, 2026: Bus 101, serving North Marion High, Blackshere, Mannington Middle, Fairview Elementary and Fairview Middle, will not run AM and PM runs.

The Official 2026 West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair results are in and Marion County Schools students make us so proud in this state-wide competition! 🏆2nd How Cheesy is Your Cheese? Finn Harris Marion County 🏆 2nd Which Water Filter Works Best Amelia Luczko Marion County 🏆 1st Adaptive Hand/Arm Device for Safe Biking and Kayaking Liliana Wood & Amelia Tennant Marion County 🏆 HM Generic vs Brand Name Medication: Which Works Faster? Liv Lowdermilk Marion County 🏆 2nd What Solution Keeps Cut Flowers Fresh the Longest Amelia Mayer Marion County 🏆 3rd Tails Waggin' Tints Piper Bobo Marion County 🏆 3rd The Spreading Secret Taylor Eakle Marion County

SpaceTrek is an immersive, week‑long summer program designed specifically for young women entering grades 9–12 or enrolling as first‑year college students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and space exploration. The experience includes hands‑on engineering challenges, coding and satellite operations, leadership development, and direct mentoring by aerospace and technology professionals.

Child Watch Visitation Day is April 7, 2026, in collaboration with Marion County Child Advocacy Center, CASA, WV DHHR, and Fairmont State University Middle College. It is an open house event to show resources that support our youth in the child welfare and foster care system. More at castigation.org/events.

Marion County Schools will be closed today, March 17, 2026. There will be no extracurricular activities on this Snow Day. May 11, 2026 will remain converted to an instructional day. 🍀❄️

Marion County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Join Marion County Schools for the STEAM & CTE Festival March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the joint campuses of Marion County Technical Center and North Marion High School! This exciting event features incredible exhibitors like WVU Architecture, the Bookmobile, Zoo in the Classroom, and much 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!

Congratulations to the East Fairmont High School Girls Basketball Team as 2026 AAA State Runner Up. 💛💙🏀