We train. We try. We triumph. Students from the Fairmont Junior Band Alliance (Rivesville and WFMS) represented Marion County at the 2025 North Central WV Middle School Honor Band, hosted on the campus of WV Wesleyan College.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate veterans. Second grade students at Jayenne Elementary learned flag etiquette from Mr. Paul Kimbrew of the VFW, and 3rd grade students welcomed Mr. David Tucker from the Marion County Historical Society in honor of Veteran's Day.
Marion County Schools County Office Team is proud to pitch in and help with the Knights of Columbus Coat Drive to sort and prepare bundles to support schools' requests for student coats today.
We train. We try. We triumph. We do work to Change Your State. On behalf of Healthy Harrison and the Board of Directors, Marion County Schools is excited to celebrate the outstanding participation and enthusiasm shown by both East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School in this year’s Change Your State Challenge.
These two schools share a proud and spirited rivalry, but over the past six weeks, they’ve been united by something even greater — a shared commitment to health and wellness.
Through this challenge, students were encouraged to focus on three daily goals — Mind, Move, and Eat — while learning from local health experts about how small changes can make a big difference.
Their hard work has truly inspired us. In recognition of that effort, Healthy Harrison is awarding each school $250 for their dedication and teamwork.
The Change Your State Challenge began in Harrison County and, thanks to the leadership of Dr. Donna Heston, has now expanded into three additional counties — including right here in Marion County.
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
The winning school was chosen based on three factors:
1. Percentage of student participation,
2. Overall engagement, and
3. High participation levels.
Thanks to Dr. Heston and the Marion County Board of Education, the winning school will receive a $5,009 grand prize to support healthy projects within their school.
So without any further ado the Winner of the 2025 Marion County Change Your State Challenge is West Fairmont!
We train. We try. We triumph. We welcome penguins at Monongah Elementary’s One Book (Mr. Popper’s Penguins), One School Launch today.
We train. We try. We triumph. The touring National History Museum made a stop and visited East Park Elementary for the day to discuss fossils and pre-historic animals.
Mental health and wellness coaching is available free to families, caregivers, and school staff through funding by the West Virginia Department of Education in partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection. See cookcenter.info/West-Virginia to learn more and get a coach.
Marion County Schools is honored to host Leadership Marion Class 43 for Public Education Day. Class 43 represents business leaders who attend monthly seminars on education, government, social services, and projects to learn of the history and future of Marion County. The Class takes tours today of White Hall Elementary, MCS STEAM Center, Marion County Technical Center, Barrackville, North Marion High School, West Fairmont Middle School Aviation Center, East-West Stadium, and Watson Elementary.
We train. We try. We triumph. We congratulate 22 Marion County Schools teachers, from schools throughout the county, as recipients of 25 Your Community Foundation of North Central WV (YCF). These grants, totaling $21,571, are being awarded to Marion County Schools educators this year. Twenty-two are Educator Mini-Grants of up to $750 each. Additionally, three educators will receive Stephen D. Tanner Children's Enrichment Fund grants, ranging from $1,800 to $2,500. YCF services Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties.
We train. We try. We triumph. The Elementary Principal Book Study, led by Principal Henline and Principal Hissam was held tonight. As a takeaway, each principal was presented a mug to remind them to “warm up their confidence" from DO HARD THINGS: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising
Science of REAL TOUGHNESS, by
Steve Magness.
It is always a pleasure to collaborate with Fairmont State University College of Education's students entering the honorable teaching profession within weeks. Superintendent Dr. Heston presented hiring policies and practices utilized in WV tonight to December graduates. Welcome!
We train. We try. We triumph. Monongah Elementary School floats engaging concepts in science during boat projects from second grade from the Marion County Schools STEAM Bus.
We train. We try. We triumph. We soar into the opening of the Marion County Middle School Aviation Center, based at West Fairmont Middle School, as Principal Curtis Crabtree and Teacher Kaitlin Knight share with the Marion County Board of Education members their vision for introducing the county's middle school students to careers and educational opportunities in aviation in WV. The center is in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Marshall University and partnered with a middle school in Jackson County and will tap into collaborations with Fairmont State University, Pierpont Community and Technical College, the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex North Central WV Airport, and the WV Public Education Collaborative.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate youth-led peer leadership. The West Fairmont Middle School GameChanger Chapter, sponsored by School Counselor Allison Lampinen, presented ways it is combating opioid addiction and promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles tonight at the Marion County Board of Education meeting. GameChanger and JW Ebert Corporation, McDonald’s, is sponsoring the 105th East-West Game on November 7, 2025, the longest-running football rivalry in WV.
We train. We try. We triumph. The WFMS 6th Grade Band & 6th Grade Choir attended the WVU Percussion Concert this morning at the WVU Creative Arts Center. They watched the WVU Percussion Ensemble perform various works from all musical genres.
Marion County Schools students are thankful to Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Drive, which has provided over 1 million coats for kids across the United States. Local Council 942 donated nearly 150 coats for distribution to Marion County students in need.
We train. We try. We triumph. Week 5 Change Your State Winners from East Fairmont Middle, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, are on the charts!
We train. We try. We triumph. West Fairmont Middle School announces Change Your State winners, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, with special guest announcer, Raegan Sisk. She shared a few words of wisdom about the importance of setting goals and being accountable. This helped her be a tremendous student-athlete at WFMS, FSHS, and now as a member of the cross country team at Glenville State.
November 3-7 is National School Psychology Week! This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” recognizes the ways that school psychologists take an active role in helping everyone in their communities determine paths to learning, growth, and overall well-being that meet their unique needs. Through their deep expertise and training in consultation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, school psychologists empower others to set their destination and find a route that fits their needs, all while sharing tools to help them thrive along the way. We thank school psychologists for all the work they do to help students who are finding their path!#SchoolPsychWeek
We train. We try. We triumph. Mannington Middle School students and staff had a great time on October 31st "gator-style!" 💚🐊
