The Fairmont Chamber Music Society presents the following on February 22, 2026:
Congratulations to Jamyson Posey of Fairmont Senior High School. He has been named a National Association of Student Council Scholarship National Finalist, receiving $1,500. NASC’s core tenets: leadership development, service to community, amplifying student voice, and active engagement. 💙
101 and Fun! The 1st graders at Fairview Elementary celebrated the 101st day of school with a Dalmatians-themed STEAM activities!
East Park Celebrations and Visits Are All Buzzing Today 🎉Mrs. Hostutler received a mini STEAM grant for circuit storytelling, students celebrated the 100th day of school, Dentist Cassi Ralphsynder visited to talk about dental health, and Cummins helped with popcorn day!
The Instructional Materials Caravan focused on Art, Wellness, Personal Finance, and Music. Marion County Schools adoption committee members spent the day learning about potential curriculum options, engaging with vendors, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring resources to ensure they select high-quality materials and tools for students.
Respond instead of React. "Real toughness is experiencing discomfort or distress, leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action." Reflecting on practical experience and strategies for regulating emotions as a school administrator, retired Principal Steve Rodriguez leads the Marion County Schools middle school principals' book study on Steve Magness's DO HARD THINGS tonight.
Marion County Schools Special Education teachers engaged in professional learning focused on transition planning with Liaison Angela Betonte. These dedicated educators are strengthening their skills to better support students as they prepare for life beyond high school. Our teachers are learning about best practices in transition services to ensure that every student has a clear, meaningful pathway to success! We train. 💙💛🖤
WVU Women’s Soccer is sponsoring its annual breast cancer fundraiser tournament on March 1, 2026 for students in grades 3-8. See link:
https://give.wvu.edu/event/2026-wvu-women's-soccer-breast-cancer-4v4-tournament/e760153
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Monongah Elementary students, teachers, staff and Principal Hissam. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Rivesville students, teachers, staff and Principal Furgason. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Watson ⭐️ students, teachers, staff and Principal Lemley. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Jayenne students, teachers, staff and Principal Moore. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Pleasant Valley students, teachers, staff and Principal Binotto. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Fairview Elementary students, teachers, staff and Principal Coleman. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating East Park students, teachers, staff and Principal Holt. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in "sticking" out when looking at student achievement progress.
"Going to the Green!" Marion County Schools is celebrating Blackshere students, teachers, staff and Principal Henline. They DOUBLED the number of students on grade level or above in benchmark growth from beginning of year to middle of year. What an achieve-MINT in “sticking” out when looking at student achievement progress.
Congratulations to Morgan Hostutler, a Grade 4 Teacher at East Park Elementary, who applied for and received one of five STEAM-minded Educator Grants in Marion County Schools. Ms. Hostutler was awarded a $900 grant from the West Virginia Department of Education.
Marion County Schools announces the 2nd Annual STEAM CTE Festival 2026
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marion County Technical Center (MCTC)
2 North Marion Drive, Farmington, WV
Parking will be available on site.
Register for the Festival
Exhibitor Registration: https://forms.gle/ugQvnoRZod5i6g559
Family Preregistration: https://forms.gle/Bn5dTeoiftPP4Ct98
Event Information
This event will be open to Marion County students in grades Pre-K through 12 and their families. Students will be able to explore a hall of STEAM and Career Exhibitors, attend sessions where they can be immersed in an experience to launch rockets, fly drones, program robots, complete math puzzles, try a new type of art, learn soft skills, and explore post secondary skilled and professional pathways from industry experts, universities, and more.
Programming for the day will include:
Rocket Launching
Flying Drones
Coding Robots
Musical Groups
Learn more or register at https://www.marionboe.com/o/mcs/page/steam-cte
Congratulations to Kristin Hess, a Teacher at Monongah Elementary, who wrote and received a West Virginia Department of Education STEAM-minded Educator Grant of $1100.
Congratulations to our All State Chorus students! All eight representatives auditioned and were accepted into the 2026 WV All State Chorus today.
Jaxon Martinez
Lucas Messenger
Jonah Henderson
Ryan Carpenter
Shelby Carpenter
Ryleigh Bills
Mia Myers
Juliana Layman
