
Polar Bears remember the late Coach Donnie Retton at the Fairmont Senior High School game this evening. Sharing in the memory of Coach Retton were his brothers, Jerry and Ronnie.


Fairmont State University offers YOUTH
BASKETBALL CAMP this summer:


Level Up at Your Library offering for students this summer:


Turn It Up! as Rivesville Middle School rewards scholarship with the establishment of a National Junior Honor Society today. The first class was named and recognized by Advisor Mr. Egidi, counselor.



Tune In! The 2025 Miss Italian Heritage Festival Queen Francesca Aloi delivered a wonderful message during Healthy Grandfamilies Lunch and Learn today at the Marion County Family Resource and Support Center.


Tune in! as Marion County Schools in collaboration with the West Public Education Collaborative, is the first in the state to offer a Broadband Summit. All students in grades 9 and 10 participated in the Summit today to learn about careers in the broadband industry in West Virginia. The Summit included a panel of experts who discussed careers that require a career technical education credential or a college degree. Examples of the range of careers included everything from an electrician, computer technician, engineer, artificial intelligence, and cyber security.










Turn It Up! Ms. Margie Suder, who was caught preparing a STEAM lesson on the Oil and Gas Industry, found out that she has been selected as 2025 Marion County Schools Teacher of the Year. Ms. Suder, who just received a national science teacher recognition, will represent us well.




Turn it Up! and congratulate East Fairmont Middle School's Lori Wisebaler, who just found out she is the 2025 Marion County Schools Service Personnel of the Year. We are honored that Ms. Wisebaler will move on to represent our county at the State level now.






Tune In! for the Marion County Schools Middle School Golf Championship. 🏌️♀️⛳️🏌️♂️






Tune In! and join the celebration of student talent at West Fairmont Middle School.


Extremely proud to participate in the WV Army National Guard Educator Flights on a Blackhawk today with a group of Marion County Schools teachers. It has just been announced by WVDE that Marion Schools has received a Purple Star District Award as part of the 5th Class. This distinctive renewal lasts for a period of three school years and means ALL Marion County Schools have a commitment to military families.










Tune In! Fairview Middle is geared up and ready to “Splash the Test” this week. Student assembly today to kick off testing week by discussing testing tips and goals. The faculty sang “Splish, Splash I was taking a test! And we know the students will do their best!"






Turn It Up! Congratulations to Jett Reesman from East Dale Elementary, who won 1st place in the entire State for his essay, "The Icicle" in the Grades 3-4 category at the Young Writers Contest in Charleston.



Fairmont State University offers STEAM Day Camp:


An offering by the Girl Scouts:


Turn it up! and celebrate literacy and student art with all of the community and Marion County Schools!
Such a great day at the beach for the Marion County Literacy Fair!










Today's the day! Head over to the Marion County Board of Education
Building (Old Armory) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the County-Wide Family Literacy Fair and Student Art Exhibit!
Enjoy free books, hands-on activities, face painting, balloon animals, and so much more. Food trucks will be on-site too!
This event is completely free and fun for the whole family-come join us today!

Tune In! as student art work from Marion County Schools is displayed at WV Arts Alive in Charleston today. East Fairmont Middle School has 10 pieces of student artwork displayed in the state-wide exhibition.






We can't wait to see you at the Marion County Literacy Fair and student art exhibit tomorrow at The Field House!
Doors open at 10 Am.
This featured art work was drawn by elementary students and then older students stuffed the animals.











Just a reminder! The County-Wide Family Literacy Fair and Student Art Exhibit is happening tomorrow - Saturday, May 3rd - from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Marion County Board of Education Building (Old Armory).
This FREE event is open to the public! Families can enjoy beachy experiences, exciting activities, free books, educational materials, and more.
Don't miss out—join us tomorrow for a day full of learning and fun!