Fairmont Aviation Day on July 18, 2026
July 2026
MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE MEALS TO STUDENTS AT NO COST
Fairmont, W. Va. - All students in Marion County will have the opportunity to eat a no-cost breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The CEP was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and provides universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. This is the fourth year for the option in Marion County Schools in which all students can eat breakfast and lunch free for 2026-2027.
The CEP serves as an alternative to collecting, approving and verifying household eligibility applications for free- and reduced-price eligible students in high-poverty Local Education Agencies (LEAs). If at least 25 percent of a school's student population is directly certified for free meal benefits, the entire school qualifies for the option.
"I am proud that Marion County Schools will be participating in the CEP program to help meet a crucial need for many students in our county," said, Dr. Donna Heston, Superintendent of Marion County Schools. "We know academic achievement increases when our students are well-fed and ready to learn, and we must provide secure and reliable access to nutritious meals, so all students have a chance to achieve at the highest level possible."
Marion County expects to have all 19 schools participate in the CEP. The program allows the school system to feed nearly 5,000 students each day.
The 2017 Feeding America: Map the Meal Gap data reports high levels of food insecurity and hunger across the country. In West Virginia, more than 14 percent of residents, and over 79,000 children, live in food insecure households.
For more information, contact Supervisor of Child Nutrition June Haught at June.haught@k12.wv.us.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Mail Stop 9410,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. fax:
(202) 690-7442
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Over 90 percent of West Virginia's students are educated in public education. Help us to celebrate the expertise, motivation, and hard-work of those who serve our students, families, and communities in WV. Marion County Schools ❤️ Public Schools! Learn more at https://ilovewvpublicschools.com/ and https://www.marionboe.com/.
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MCS Families: Students entering 7th & 12th grades for 2025-26 are required to have the Tdap & meningitis vaccines to return on the first day of school, August 26, 2026, or to participate in summer practices/activities. Students may not attend school without proper verification of vaccines. Pre-K, K, 2nd, 7th, and 12th grades are required to show proof of Health and Dental exams. You can find this form at https://5il.co/23oan. Please send documents to your child's school as soon as possible. ALSO, state law requires that any student who has Emergency Medications ordered must have the medication administration form AND the medication available at school or the student may not attend school.
Marion County Schools announces the following dates and times for School Orientations, New Student Registrations, and Open Houses for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
The WVSSAC has released a document to serve as a resource for families and student-athletes.
The FBI Pittsburgh Division’s Community Outreach Program will host three Teen Academy programs in September 2026 and will again support the FBI CJIS Teen Academy in Clarksburg.
Teen Academy is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for rising High School Juniors and Seniors (2026-2027 school year) who live within the FBI Pittsburgh Division’s area of responsibility in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
2026 Fall Teen Academy Dates and Locations
FBI Martinsburg, WV Teen Academy: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
FBI Charleston, WV Teen Academy: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FBI Pittsburgh, PA Teen Academy: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
FBI CJIS (Clarksburg, WV) Teen Academy: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The FBI Teen Academy gives motivated students the chance to build leadership skills and explore the world of federal law enforcement. Participants engage in hands-on activities in areas such as fitness and forensic science and learn from FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff. Age‑appropriate discussions on topics including violence prevention, online safety, and hoax threats empower students to make informed decisions and stay safe in their communities.
Students do not need to plan for a law enforcement career to apply. Any student interested in leadership, service, or learning how the FBI works is encouraged to submit an application.
To learn more about the experience, we encourage you to watch our Teen Academy video.
How To Apply
Download applications here à FBI TEEN ACADEMY APPLICATIONS - FALL 2026
When selecting your city, be sure to download the application file to your computer before completing it. Submit your finished application and essay via email to the appropriate point of contact listed below. Please note that application deadlines vary by location.
Application Submission Contacts:
Pittsburgh: fatrovato@fbi.gov
Charleston and Martinsburg: wnbarnhart@fbi.gov
Questions can be directed to:
Pittsburgh: COS Felicia Trovato, fatrovato@fbi.gov
Charleston and Martinsburg: COS Whitney Barnhart, wnbarnhart@fbi.gov
America's 250th Essay Contest: "What America Means To Me" through WV News
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ELIGIBLE ENTRIES:
Any student who has completed the 8th grade through recent high school graduates.
This includes public, private and home schooled students.
The blessings that abound when others see the amazing work of Marion County Schools Community in Schools programs. Thank you to St. Anthony's and Holy Spirit Churches for their donations today to support our students and families and CIS in Marion County.
Putting a program on the map! Congratulations to Big X Conference Coach of the Year for Girls Tennis: Josh Eye, East Fairmont High School. He was recognized by the Marion County Board of Education tonight.
It's a national and international distinction and only the third of its kind in the history of Marion County Schools. Congratulations to Fernanda Luisa Chavarria (Seal of Biliteracy, Global Seal of Biliteracy) and English Learner Teacher Inez Hill, who were recognized by the Marion County Board of Education tonight.
Congratulations to Big X Conference Coach of the Year for Girls Basketball James Beckman, who was honored by the Marion County Board of Education tonight.
Yes, Bears! That's Graduation #3 in Marion County Schools in the books in style for the 186 who walked across the stage in the Class of 2026 of Fairmont Senior High School!
You know that the world would drastically change as we know it without bees? Graduation #2 in Marion County Schools in the books as 161 East Fairmont High School Bees left the hive in the Class of 2026!
MCS Families: Students entering 7th & 12th grades for 2025-26 are required to have the Tdap & meningitis vaccines to return on the first day of school, August 26, 2026, or to participate in summer practices/activities. Students may not attend school without proper verification of vaccines. Pre-K, K, 2nd, 7th, and 12th grades are required to show proof of Health and Dental exams. You can find this form at https://5il.co/23oan. Please send documents to your child's school as soon as possible. ALSO, state law requires that any student who has Emergency Medications ordered must have the medication administration form AND the medication available at school or the student may not attend school.
Year 2025-2026 comes to a close in a matter of days with the last day for Marion County Schools students in grades K through 11 on June 3, 2026. We hope our students and families enjoy the summer months, and we look forward to welcoming them back for the first day of classes for 2026-2027 for Grades 1-12 on August 26, 2026. The first day for Kindergarten is August 28. The first day for Pre-K is August 31.
Pulling the sled into the world and 157-strong are the North Marion High School DAWGS of the Class of 2026. Of this class, 2 have joined the WV Army National Guard, 107 have completed Career Technical Education programs, 19 have earned the PROMISE scholarship, and collectively the class has earned $849,114 in post-secondary scholarships.
The buzzing members of the Association of Fairmont Realtors, organized by Cole Demyon, were busy at the hive of East Fairmont Middle School today to volunteer for campus beautification.
Thank you to the members of the Association of Fairmont Realtors, organized by Shannon Onderko, for popping into one of our neighborhoods to volunteer for beautification at Barrackville Elementary/Middle today.
