On February 27, 2025 Tune In! 📢 Supporting Future Educators: Fairmont State University’s Falcon Day of Giving! Visit https://falconsgive.fsufoundation.org/organizations/college-of-education-health-human-performance to donate🎓📚
Marion County Schools is proud to support Fairmont State University Foundation’s Falcon Day of Giving, which directly impacts the future of the education profession.
💰 The Rising Costs of Becoming a Teacher in WV 💰
Pursuing a career in education comes with significant expenses, and Falcon Day of Giving aims to alleviate some of that burden. Funds raised will go toward supporting students pursuing teaching degrees and covering the increasing costs associated with certification, including:
✅ Tuition for a 4-year teaching degree – averaging $40,000–$60,000 in West Virginia
✅ PRAXIS Exams (required for licensure) – costing $150–$200 per test
✅ Background checks & fingerprinting fees – around $50
✅ Licensure application & renewal fees – up to $100+
✅ Student teaching expenses – often requiring unpaid full-time work
Why This Matters: With rising costs, many aspiring teachers struggle financially before even entering the classroom. By supporting Falcon Day of Giving, we can help ensure that passionate individuals can afford to pursue and complete their teaching degrees—helping strengthen West Virginia’s education system.
Tune In! Congratulations to all the schools, teachers, and students who submitted an entry for the 2025 Young Writers Contest! The top three place winners per grade level in Marion County Schools are announced:
Turn It Up! for a published student author from Mannington Middle School. Zoie Fisher has a book published: Gobbles. 💚 👏
Turn It On! Celebrate student leadership in Marion County Schools as Fairmont Senior High School's Student Council leadership planned and organized the first college day specifically designed for seniors to engage and become more comfortable asking questions that matter to them.
Tune In! for part of the supports that Marion County Schools provides for new teachers at the New Teacher Academy Evening Session Part 3 with Holly Blatt, Certified Behavior Specialist.
Turn It Up! with the 8th grade science students at Mannington Middle School, who had the opportunity to showcase their knowledge by answering questions related to the periodic table while competing against their friends.
Students answered questions based on atomic numbers, atomic masses, amount of protons, and the amount of neutrons in an element and then had to search their table to ID it before their competitor.
Tune In! as Marion County Schools thanks Mary Gay and Frank Priolette for their donation to nearly a decade of celebrating literacy in Marion County at the Marion County Schools Literacy and Student Art Exhibit on May 3, 2025, 10 AM to 2 PM.
MARION COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH RUGBY TEAM SIGN UPS:
Turn It Up! for STEAM and CTE in all of our Marion County Schools. The Marion County STEAM Festival takes on March 22nd! This exciting event will bring together students, educators, and enthusiasts from across the county to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). We hope to see you from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the Campus of Marion County Schools STEAM Center, 400 Alta Vista Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554
The festival will feature a variety of interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and inspiring presentations from industry professionals. It's a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their interests, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Registration: To register for the event, please scan the QR code located on the attached flyers.
We encourage you to register early to secure your spot and ensure you don't miss out on any of the exciting activities planned.
Tune In! as teachers from throughout Marion County Schools attend our Comprehension Tapestry this evening at Pierpont Community and Technical College, drilling into strategies to weave reading and writing into instruction.
Turn It Up! and congratulate White Hall Elementary School and Principal Myers. Today, White Hall was named a 2025 WVDE Exemplary Practice School. The program was designed to highlight innovative practices that support students’ success with innovative practices.
Turn It On! Master Gardners of Marion County teach Barnes Learning Center students how to plant spring seedlings for their upcoming sale in May.
Turn It On! Fairview Elementary students who completed the Arctic Reading Challenge over the winter break got their picture taken with Mr. Polar Bear. Over 50 students participated along with many of our staff.
Tune In! North Marion High School Student Council selected the NECCO Organization based out of Fairmont, West Virginia to be this school year annual service project for the 2024-2025 school year. On December 19, 2024, North Marion Student Council hosted a Pennies from Huskies Heaven. As teachers are getting ready to teach in their classrooms, students provide pennies for the teacher to count. As long as the participating teacher is counting pennies, instruction is halted and a free activity can be utilized. Students may visit the library and exchange their dollars for pennies to be given throughout the day to any participating teacher. The teacher at the end of the day who has collected the most pennies is awarded a banner for the year.
Student Body Secretary, Audrey Hamilton says, "We chose NECCO because many of the children that are in the foster care system in WV are only there due to their families abusing substances. So, instead of trying to help those who abuse substances, we wanted to help those who are affected by it."
WVU Women's Soccer 4v4 Breast Cancer Tournament Announced:
North Marion High School Class of 2025 Samuel Nelson Elliott FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION announced:
Turn It Up! Fairmont Senior Girls Swim Team - Class AAA State Runner-Up! Yes, bears! 💙
Tune In! as we express our gratitude to Fairmont State Men’s basketball coach and players for their visit during lunch today to Whitehall Hall Elementary. Coach TK kindly brought shirts for random giveaways this afternoon and a signed basketball for our institution. The students and staff were thrilled!
Transportation Update: Bus 72 and Bus 11 will not run AM or PM routes in the North Marion-feeder area today, Friday, February 21, 2025.
Marion County Schools will be in a 2-hour delay Friday, February 21, 2025.