
We've been flocked! Help the Marion County Rescue Squad and the flock to find a new home soon for a good cause! The flock arrived at the doorstep of Marion County Schools Central Office today. White Hall Elementary, we are raising the funds to send this flock your way SOON!




We train. We try. We triumph. We recognize the Month of October as Alpha Delta Kappa Month with a Proclamation, honoring membership and unwavering support of students and educators, by the Marion County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Heston.


We train. We try. We triumph. We congratulate Rio Rohaly, a West Fairmont Middle School student who earned the Highest Obtainable Score on his State Math assessment in 2025. PERFECT! He was recognized by the Marion County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Heston tonight.


We train. We try. We triumph . It's Homecoming Week 2025 in Husky Country, and Monongah Elementary is joining in the spirit of the week with "Country versus Country Club Day" at Monongah Elementary.






We train. We try. We triumph. West Fairmont Middle School answers the East Side back in BIG ways for the Change Your State Competition, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison.
The Cubs of WFMS are on the prowl to get healthy and represent the other side of the river.


We train. We try. We triumph. We do work in the Change Your State Challenge, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, as the East Side shows up to get healthy. Week 1 winners at East Fairmont Middle versus West Fairmont Middle School announced. Where you at West?


We train. We try. We triumph. We showcase student leaders and community service of the Mannington Middle School Y-Teens & Student Council members, working their stands at the Mannington October Fest.





We train. We try. We triumph. Fairview Elementary families were learning in the kitchen this week for a Title I Kitchen Math Parent Training. Families went through stations led by Fairview teachers and learned about math concepts while cooking up a lot of fun!







Transportation Update: Bus 66, which serves Fairmont Senior High School and Rivesville Elementary/Middle will not run AM and PM routes Friday, October 3, 2025.

We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate Fine Arts and students rising to school positive behavior expectations at Monongah Elementary School.



Marion County Schools releases 2025-26 Parent-Teacher Conferences Schedule:


The Marion County Salvation Army releases Angel Tree signups for ages birth-12 years.


We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools school counselors participated in a training session today, led by Stephanie Hayes, State Coordinator of School Counseling, and Jessica M. Austin, M.Ed., Coordinator in the Office of District & Leadership Support. The session focused on the critical role school counselors play in creating safe and supportive school environments. Family Resource Network also shared community resources and information about a mindfulness program.











Transportation Update: Bus 91, which services Watson, West Fairmont Middle, and Fairmont Senior, will not run AM and PM routes Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Marion County Schools joins in celebrating October as National Principals Month to recognize and celebrate the hard work, leadership, and vital role of principals in shaping schools, supporting students and staff, and fostering positive learning environments.


We train. We try. We triumph. Elementary Principals network and reflect during their book study, “Do Hard Things,” where Principal Myers and Mrs. Principal Moore presented an overview of Chapters 1-3.






We train. We try. We triumph. East Park isn't settling in for a long winter's nap. Marion County Assessor Jason Smith spoke to East Park Elementary about being a good citizen for a PBIS assembly and 4th grade visited Faye Farm to learn about bees, pollination, and winter plants.







We train. We try. We triumph. It's all blends, graphic organizers, counting for fluency with cards, work at the wheel factory counting wheels by tens at Rivesville Elementary this morning. Supervisor of Maintenance Andy Price stopped in to talk about counting snow flakes too.








We train. We try. We triumph. At Mannington Middle School, teachers participate in No Red Ink professional development for writing across the curriculum.








We train. We try. We triumph. And, one of our own, STEAM Teacher Margie Suder, is one of 50 award-winners nationally of the Voya Unsung Heroes Award for innovative method, creativity and the ability to positively influence students. Since 1996, Voya Financial, in partnership with Scholarship America, has bestowed this honor on an elite group of educators nationally. Suder submitted a proposal for an EMT Mock Accident to introduce middle school students to careers in health sciences as first responders. @VoyaFinancial @Voya
