We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate science, math, and service. WVU Agriculture Extension Assistant Sierra Kniceley visited East Park Elementary to discuss animal nutrition to make the connection between reading and science units for the month. The students each made nutritional reindeer food to take home. The Marion County Humane Society visited and talked about their duties with helping animals and serving the community.
We train. We try. We triumph. Mixing it up on National Gingerbread House Day for a project built on math kills and merriment at Mannington Middle School.
We train. We try. We triumph. The Garden Classroom at Monongah Elementary finished a rotation today with a feast of vegetables and herbs grown from their garden as well as other prepared snacks: dehydrated pickles and pineapples, homemade fruit roll ups, salad, basil lemonade, and homemade dressing.
We train. We try. We triumph. Tonight, Sara Gretina-Diana spoke on behalf of Jennifer Serravallo to elementary teachers and principals in Marion County Schools on Ms. Serravallo’s book, The Writing Strategies.
We train. We try. We triumph. Sara Gretina-Diana, Consultant for Jennifer Serravallo, worked with Marion County Schools Writing Instructional Support Team on Ms. Serravallo’s book, Teaching Writing in Small Groups, embracing the Train the Trainers Ideology.
We train. We try. We triumph. Our counselors came together to share ideas, collaborate, and celebrate the amazing work happening in our schools. Kevin Egidi from Rivesville showcased the great strides his team is making with Tier 2 PBIS supports, while Holly Blatt, our district BCBA, provided a powerful demonstration of how Behavior Essentials Visualized can strengthen intervention planning for students.
C-H-E-E-R! It is the makings of a Merry Christmas for the staff and students at Mannington Middle School because of the MMS PTO ☕️ 🍪 A great day was had by all with hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas shopping. 🎁
C-H-E-E-R! It is the makings of a Merry Christmas for the staff and students at Mannington Middle School because of the MMS PTO ☕️ 🍪 A great day was had by all with hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas shopping. 🎁
"Every child deserves a Christmas." Marion County Schools is honored to collaborate with so many to support The Marion County Toy Shop, which served over 1,100 students this year. Assistant Superintendent Chad Norman speaks with the Rotary about the efforts and success of the program this year.
We train. We try. We triumph. Tonight, Sara Gretina-Diana spoke on behalf of Jennifer Serravallo to Middle and High School Teachers of Marion County Schools on Ms. Serravallo’s book, The Writing Strategies.
"When students feel like they are a part of their learning journey, rather than just audience members watching, they are invested." Thank you to the students of Marion County Schools who participated in the Middle School Student Summit, hosted at West Fairmont Middle School and facilitated by 8th Grader Rio Rahaly tonight. Students from all Marion County middle schools had a conversation about strengths and weaknesses of the district with Superintendent Dr. Heston.
We train. We try. We triumph. Students in the skills class of Mrs. Reed, Ms. Lori and Ms. Kathy at East Fairmont Middle School are enjoying some Christmas fun and spreading cheer today painting at the WOW Factory.
We train. We try. We triumph. We bring together student voices from each high school at the fourth annual High School Student Summit to hear the strengths and weakness of Marion County Schools. Facilitated by East Fairmont High School Junior Trace Tucker, the conversation with Superintendent Dr. Heston ranged in topics from instruction, facilities, and student leadership from the students' perspective.
We train. We try. We triumph. “Teach Us Tuesday” stopped by East Park Elementary where Chefs Anthony, Becky and Debbie taught Child Nutrition Supervisor June Haught and Executive Assistant Janet Poling how to use the slicer. Fresh green peppers were sliced and served to the students today.
Congratulations and thank you to the North Marion High School Band for representing Marion County with pride on this special day of remembrance at Pearl Harbor. Watch the parade at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ9nQAZe2TM. #pullthesled 🇺🇸
Marion County Schools Transportation Department's "Come Drive a Bus" recruitment event for Substitute Bus Operators was a success today.
As we strive to address the statewide shortage of Substitute Bus Operators, Marion County Schools will offer our fourth Come Drive A Bus on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Fairmont Senior High School Freshman Building Parking Lot.
Congratulations to Monongah Elementary School's Math Field Day representatives and Science Fair winners. They advance to county-wide competition now to represent with Lion Pride.
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We train. We try. We triumph. The Mannington Middle School choir attended West Virginia University's College of Creative Arts and Media's Choral Christmas Concert. The performance provided an opportunity to enhance school curriculum and to expose students to the arts.
