Marion County Schools

The Elite: Congratulations to National Board Certified Teacher Ms. Stephanie Brown, a Teacher at East Fairmont Middle School. You make us so proud and inspire! NBCT is the highest recognition earned in the profession and is a national credential. Thank you for your hard work!

In April and every month, the arts are alive in Marion County Schools! Fairmont State University Theater visits White Hall Elementary to present The Tale of the Frog Prince today.

Today is Administrative Assistant's Day and Marion County Schools honors the backbone of our team today with lunch.

During Military Signing Week at East Fairmont High School, we thank the WV National Guard for the jerseys to support the EFHS Softball Team as they play Bridgeport tonight. 🐝🇺🇸

Motivating students to share their gifts fearlessly and make big things happen in your life: Actor, American martial artist, former world kickboxing champion and speaker Jerry Trimble spoke to sophomores from throughout Marion County through a collaboration with Marion County Chamber and Marion County Schools today.

Check out this summer theater opportunity for Marion County Schools students.

We are getting ready to bring the super P.O.W.E.R. of literacy and art to Marion County this weekend at the Family Literacy Fair, 10 AM to 2 PM, at the Fairmont Senior Field House. Who's ready? Calling all super heroes for literacy, learning, and community!

Welcome to our team as Marion County Schools held orientation for a group of new substitute aides today.

East Fairmont High School salutes these seniors at Military Signing Day today in a special reception and ceremony honoring the past, present and future of commitment, service, and preparedness in the United States of America.

Nach-o Average Bingo at Jayenne for Title I and excitement for reading among our families.

The results are in and finalized! The WV State Math Field Day was held on Saturday, April 20th.  The students of Marion County Schools did a tremendous job representing our area in State competition. 🧮Grade 5  (Top 5 Students Awarded/Announced) 2nd Place - Blake Hannah, Marion County, West Fairmont Middle School 🧮Grade 8  (Top 5 Students Awarded/Announced) 5th Place - Landon Starn, Marion County, East Fairmont Middle School 🧮Grades 10-12  (Top 30 Students Awarded/announced) 15th Place - Ian Boord, Marion County, East Fairmont High School 16th Place - Samuel Cox, Marion County, Fairmont Senior High School 30th Place - Hunter Upton, Marion County, North Marion High School

Congratulations to two of Marion County's latest to be recognized among the elite nation-wide. Stephanie Brown, East Fairmont Middle, and Rachelle Bourne, of White Hall Elementary, join 1,205 teachers across West Virginia and more than 130,000 National Board Certified Teachers nationally. The WVDE will be celebrating the new and renewing NBCTs for this tremendous accomplishment on April 24, 2024 at the Culture Center. It is the highest honor bestowed upon an educator.

Congratulations to North Marion's Jordan Cox! The WV Disability History Essay Contest committee is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia. This contest was designed to reinforce Disability History Week in WV and to provide high school seniors an opportunity to showcase their writing skills and knowledge of the Disability Rights Movement. Entries were received from high school seniors throughout West Virginia and the following were selected to receive an award and corresponding cash prizes: State Winner –Caleb Messer – Scott High School- $3,250 District 1 – First Place – Joscelyn Camargo – South Charleston High School - $1,750 District 1 – Second Place – Alexandria Harper – Riverside High School - $1000 District 2 – First Place – Lane Siciliano – University High School - $1,750 District 2 – Second Place – Jordan Cox – North Marion High School - $1000 District 3 – First Place – Connor Dorsey – John Marshall High School - $1,750 District 3 – Second Place – Kathryn Prather – Wheeling Park High School - $1000 District 4 – First Place – Reagan Bennett – Shady Spring High School - $1750 District 5 – First Place –Megan Griffey – Tug Valley High School - $1750 District 5 – Second Place – Piper Cook – Wyoming East High School - $1000 District 6 – First Place – Kyra Biser – Kyser High School - $1750 The Disability History Essay Contest is a collaborative effort between the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS), West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (WVSILC), and State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), with cooperation from the West Virginia Department of Education.

Congratulations to Haydyn Dudash and Hunter Bragg, both juniors at East Fairmont High, who won the doubles championship for the Big Ten. Along the bracket, they shut out two Bridgeport teams 8-0 and then won in a comeback match against RCB 9-7! In singles, Hunter Bragg made it to the final four bracket and tied for 3rd overall. 🎾

Strategies to help students "think about their thinking" as they read to improve reading comprehension with national speaker and author Tanny McGregor at Pleasant Valley Elementary today with staff.

"A week that shapes a lifetime": Applications are being accepted to American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS). Please see the website for the registration information at https://www.mountaineerboysstate.org/ ALMBS is sponsored by The American Legion Department of West Virginia and was first held in 1936. ALMBS is an Honors and Leadership program that has the primary purpose of “Teaching Good Government Through Participation”. To be deemed “Eligible and Recommended”, an individual must be a raising male senior who has a Grade Point Average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, is deemed to have good character, and is actively involved in school and community activities.

East Fairmont High School students traveled to Boston to compete in the Festivals of Music. The Elizabethans, Women's Choir, and Concert Choir competed against several different schools - Espiritus de Corps Award Elizabethans - 1st place Excellent Rating Women’s Choir - 2nd place Excellent Rating Concert Choir - 2nd place Excellent Rating Gibson Bunner - Outstanding Vocalist

Calendar Reminder: Monday, April 22, 2024 is a Professional Learning Day for Marion County Schools so that staff may attend trainings and professional meetings. Students do not report.

Mannington Middle School 7th grade social studies students display their projects from a recent unit of study.

Pulling the Sled! In support of the Marion County Special Olympics and to celebrate the end of SAT week,  North Marion HS hosted a corn hole tournament and bake sale today.