It’s the first MCS Healthy Grandfamilies session for East-West area at South Ridge Church. Child care volunteers were from RAZE against tobacco and vaping from East Fairmont High School. Dinner donated by Mama T’s for grandparents raising school-aged children and the children.
It’s the first evening session of MCS New Teacher Workshop. Tonight’s focus was Behavior Management. We started with Gia Deasy, Administrative Asst Special Services, followed by Cathie Metheny, Marion County’s New Teacher Mentor and we then finished the evening with a panel of their colleagues, who provided guidance, and experiences. Thank you to Gia Deasy, Cathie Metheny, Tracy Rogers, Jessica Ford, Gabby Jordan, and Samantha Lilly for assisting in the pursuit of excellence.
Blackshere Elementary students received their new water bottles this week from Partner in Education The Mannington Elks Lodge. Each child in every grade gets a water bottle. Thank you, Elks!
One of the most exciting parts of childhood is an experience on the school bus. Over 50 homeschooled children visited the MC Board of Education parking lot today to take a tour of a MCS bus, hear about what the busses do, safety and security, and various opportunities in MCS.
🚨 Reminder: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 is a two-hour delay schedule for students in Marion County Schools.
The student council and Barrackville had great fun honoring the the school service personnel this week.
Marion County Board members serve cake provided by the MCSSPA to service personnel in honor of Service Personnel Day.
Happy Birthday to you, East Park Elementary, which turned 110 years old this week.
East Park Elementary is working with Woodsman Insurance, who donated $500.00 to their bash bag fund. The school bags and distributes 115 bags a week.
Marion County Healthy Grandfamilies Fall Sessions will begin Tuesday, September 27 and run through November 10. Sessions are scheduled from 5-7pm every Tuesday @ South Ridge Church and every Thursday @ Blackshere Elementary. A free meal and childcare are provided each session. Discussion topics include: Navigating the School System; Legal Aid; Coping with Addiction; Nutrition; Understanding Trauma & Behavior; Wellness & Self-care; Navigating Kinship & DHHR, and Internet, Social Media, & Technology. For more information and registration, contact Tricia Maxwell or Stacey Oliver @ 304-367-2100
For all you do for all of us, Marion County Schools salutes you on WV School Service Personnel Day! 💙
The RAZE crew at East Fairmont High School is making a mark. The student group’s mission:
🚨 raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use in all its various forms.
🚨 change attitudes society has held onto for too long about tobacco use.
🚨 fight back against the lies and manipulation in tobacco marketing.
🚨 inspire people to break the addiction and start living tobacco-free.
Eugenia Reesman, Advisor
Honoring one of their own who has been honored by Fairmont State University with the Alumni of Achievement Award this year, the staff and students of Fairview Middle School surprised Principal Rodriguez today in a special way.
We are honored to support Fairmont State University as we participate and distribute children’s books in the Homecoming parade tonight with our STEAM Bus. See us on the route or via live stream of the parade available on FSU Facebook page beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m.
It’s Homecoming Week in Husky Country and Blackshere Elementary students are supporting their favorite team, North Marion High School, during spirit week on “Disney Day!”
Congratulations to Marion County Schools Transportation Department, which recently underwent a state inspection that showed busses were reviewed and reported to have no defects or Out of Service recommendations. Congratulations to Steve Larry, John Williams, Kristie Stewart, and all our mechanics and our school bus drivers.
Help the Women’s Club of Fairmont honor our veterans by sponsoring a wreath.
1 Wreath Individual Sponsorship ($15)
2 Wreaths ($30.00)
5 Wreaths ($75.00) *Most Popular
10 Wreaths ($150.00)
Make checks payable to GFWC Woman’s Club of Fairmont and mail to:
300 First Street, Fairmont, WV 26554. Please send name, address, phone, and check in by NOVEMBER 10TH.
1st Annual North Central West Virginia Girls in Aviation Day!! See Facebook event page for updates: https://fb.me/e/1SZof0FpO
Where: Pierpont Community & Technical College's Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, 1050 E. Benedum Industrial Dr, Bridgeport WV 26330
When: 10am to 2pm Saturday September 24 2022
Students must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
Free Parking on site! Flight simulators, a photo booth where you can dress up as a PILOT or AVIATION TECHNICIAN, shuttle to tour the North Central WV Airport, learn to borescope an airplane engine, assemble & take home a foam glider, learn about drones, paint-a-plane & more! Free giveaways AND register for one lucky person to win a FREE DISCOVERY FLIGHT!
Students at East Fairmont High celebrate International Day of Peace, observed around the world Sept. 21. The UN General Assembly declared it as a day devoted to strengthening ideals of peace with 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. EFHS Teachers: Ms. Dean and Ms. Dobrzynski
J. Mark Track, Marion County Assessor and Seth DiStegano, Policy Outreach Director discuss with Board Members regarding Amendments 2 & 4 and the potential impact they may have.
