"His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow" as Santa visited Marion County Schools to honor a Top Scholar from each and every school today. The students, escorted by their principals, were recognized by Board of Education President Boyles, Member Costello, Superintendent Dr. Heston, The Grinch, Santa, and the County Office staff in a celebration of the "gifts" in Marion County Schools, including music provided by the East Fairmont Elizabethans, Busy Bee Band members, and North Marion High School Notables.
"When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and a visit by East Dale Elementary's 4th Grade Learners to the John Manchin Nursing Home as they delivered “Santa” senior gifts and sang songs to the residents today.
"While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads..." the East Park Elementary School After School Program hosted a family gingerbread night tonight.
"In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there..." students in the class of Ms. Reed at East Fairmont Middle School have been busy in a mapping and writing project with students across the United States. They created and mailed Christmas cards to tell them about Fairmont, WV, including details about EFMS, the community, and famous people like Zach Frazier of the Pittsburgh Steelers who have hailed from Marion County, WV. As the cards have come in to EFMS in response, they are learning about others and geography. Today, Superintendent Dr. Heston visited their classroom to hear what they've learned, received, and read cards mailed in from California, Kansas, Maryland, Texas so far from the project.
"He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk..." Santa Jeff and his little elves made a delivery to the Mannington Middle School Staff today from the PTO 🐊 for a Merry Christmas 💚❤️
"And then, in a twinkling, I heard..." the students of Monongah Elementary School performing their Christmas production for families at North Marion High School Auditorium today.
"When, what to my wondering eyes should appear..." but students at East Fairmont Middle School headed to compete in Marion County Schools Math Field Day today.
Reschedule Update for Math Field Day in Marion County Schools due to previous days of inclement weather, snow days, and delays:
Are you a hero for Marion County Schools? Find out if you have what it takes to be a school lunch hero! Join us at West Fairmont Middle School on Saturday, January 10th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., for a recruiting event for school cooks.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate science, math, and service. WVU Agriculture Extension Assistant Sierra Kniceley visited East Park Elementary to discuss animal nutrition to make the connection between reading and science units for the month. The students each made nutritional reindeer food to take home. The Marion County Humane Society visited and talked about their duties with helping animals and serving the community.
We train. We try. We triumph. Mixing it up on National Gingerbread House Day for a project built on math kills and merriment at Mannington Middle School.
We train. We try. We triumph. The Garden Classroom at Monongah Elementary finished a rotation today with a feast of vegetables and herbs grown from their garden as well as other prepared snacks: dehydrated pickles and pineapples, homemade fruit roll ups, salad, basil lemonade, and homemade dressing.
We train. We try. We triumph. Tonight, Sara Gretina-Diana spoke on behalf of Jennifer Serravallo to elementary teachers and principals in Marion County Schools on Ms. Serravallo’s book, The Writing Strategies.
We train. We try. We triumph. Sara Gretina-Diana, Consultant for Jennifer Serravallo, worked with Marion County Schools Writing Instructional Support Team on Ms. Serravallo’s book, Teaching Writing in Small Groups, embracing the Train the Trainers Ideology.
We train. We try. We triumph. Our counselors came together to share ideas, collaborate, and celebrate the amazing work happening in our schools. Kevin Egidi from Rivesville showcased the great strides his team is making with Tier 2 PBIS supports, while Holly Blatt, our district BCBA, provided a powerful demonstration of how Behavior Essentials Visualized can strengthen intervention planning for students.
C-H-E-E-R! It is the makings of a Merry Christmas for the staff and students at Mannington Middle School because of the MMS PTO ☕️ 🍪 A great day was had by all with hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas shopping. 🎁
C-H-E-E-R! It is the makings of a Merry Christmas for the staff and students at Mannington Middle School because of the MMS PTO ☕️ 🍪 A great day was had by all with hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas shopping. 🎁
"Every child deserves a Christmas." Marion County Schools is honored to collaborate with so many to support The Marion County Toy Shop, which served over 1,100 students this year. Assistant Superintendent Chad Norman speaks with the Rotary about the efforts and success of the program this year.
We train. We try. We triumph. Tonight, Sara Gretina-Diana spoke on behalf of Jennifer Serravallo to Middle and High School Teachers of Marion County Schools on Ms. Serravallo’s book, The Writing Strategies.
"When students feel like they are a part of their learning journey, rather than just audience members watching, they are invested." Thank you to the students of Marion County Schools who participated in the Middle School Student Summit, hosted at West Fairmont Middle School and facilitated by 8th Grader Rio Rahaly tonight. Students from all Marion County middle schools had a conversation about strengths and weaknesses of the district with Superintendent Dr. Heston.
