Marion County Schools

Marion County Schools has entered into a collaboration with Scouting America Mountaineer Area Council to develop and administer a Career Interest Survey for high school students. In this collaboration, Marion County Schools is offering a voluntary Career Interest Survey. The survey is designed to help high school students identify career interests and support future counseling, advising, and optional career exploration opportunities. Completion time: approximately 10 minutes Participation is optional Results help inform school‑approved career experiences. Access the survey here: https://exploringyourcareer.com/ Please reach out to your school counselor if you have questions.

Transportation Update for April 21, 2026: Bus 60, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville, will not run AM and PM runs.

With an extensive list of all she does for students of West Fairmont Middle School, Allison Lampinen was honored as 2025-2026 Marion County Counselor of the Year. Honored among "the greatest of the great" tonight, Lampinen is described as "never tiring, always smiling, and students first among all others." A "constant advocate for students and colleagues in the school counseling profession," she has been recognized state-wide and by Marion County Schools during her 4 years of service in public education.

With 27 years of experience, the most of which has been spent in alternative education at Barnes Learning Center, Travus Oates was named 2025-26 Marion County Principal of the Year tonight. Described as "a fighter for the underdogs" and "a true leader who saves kids," Principal Oates started his career at East Dale Elementary as a teacher and dean of students for 4 years before finding a "home in alternative education he will never leave." Superintendent Dr. Heston and the board of education honored him among "the greatest of the great" tonight.

Described as "a dedicated teacher with a make it happen attitude, even when the challenges are great," Jessica Ford, a Grade 1 Teacher of White Hall Elementary with 19 years of service also at Watson Elementary, East Dale Elementary, Title I, and North Marion High School, was named 2025-26 Marion County Teacher of the Year as "the greatest of the great" were honored tonight. Ford is known as a "team player and motivator who tirelessly drives student achievement."

Honoring "the greatest of the great" as Bob Dye, a bus operator of Marion County Schools with 25 years of experience, was named 2025-26 Service Personnel of the Year tonight. Dye is described as "humble, hard-working" and a "true servant of students and his community in so many ways beyond what he does every day on the bus." Thank you to Muriales, Tygart Valley Cinemas, Colasessano's, and McAteer's Restaurant for sponsorship.

Transportation Update for April 20, 2026: Bus 60, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville; Bus 79, serving Fairmont Senior, Jayenne and Watson; Bus 85, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville; Bus 19, serving Fairmont Senior, Jayenne, West Fairmont Middle, and Watson, will not run AM and PM routes.

Transportation Update for April 20, 2026: Bus 40, Bus 58, Bus 68, serving East Fairmont High, East Fairmont Middle, East Park and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update for April 20, 2026: Bus 37, serving North Marion, Mannington, Blackshere, Monongah Middle and Monongah Elementary; Bus 62, serving North Marion, Mannington and Blackshere, will not run AM and PM runs.

In collaboration with the Marion County Health Department, Marion County Schools is offering free sports physicals and vaccine clinics for the 2026-2027 school year. Clinics will be scheduled throughout the county in our schools on the following schedule, during the school day, with paperwork completed by families prior to the visit. This is the same service that has been offered in Marion County Schools as in the past years through a collaboration with the Marion County Health Department.

Scheduled clinics: Wed. May 6 - 8am @ EFHS and FSHS Wed. May 13 - 8am @ NMHS and Mannington Wed. May 20 - 8:30am @ Monongah Middle and Fairview Middle Wed. May 27 - 8:30am @ Barrackville Middle and Rivesville Middle Wed. June 3 - 8:am @ EFMS. and WFMS ONLY students who have forms COMPLETED & SIGNED BY PARENTS will be able to receive services at these clinics. We MUST have forms IN-HAND on the day of the clinic.

The Fairmont Lions is sponsoring a Community Electrical and Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9 AM to 1 PM, at the Country Club Shops Parking Lot, 1228 Country Club Rd., Fairmont, WV. NO TVs, computer monitors or household and tool batteries accepted. Please see the list of accepted items below.

Transportation Update for April 17, 2026: Bus 92, seeing North Marion High, Monongah Middle and Monongah Elementary; Bus 56, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, and Blackshere; Bus 72, serving North Marion High, Blackshere, Mannington Middle, Monongah Middle and Monongah Elementary, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update for April 17, 2026: Bus 108, serving Fairmont Senior, West Fairmont Middle, and Watson; Bus 60, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville; and Bus 85, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update for April 17, 2026: Bus 40, serving East Fairmont High, East Fairmont Middle, and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.

Welcome to the teaching profession! The Fairmont State University School of Education Class of 2026 is an amazing group. Superintendent Dr. Heston spoke with them on hiring policy, practices, and procedures.

MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS & MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS & VACCINE CLINICS 2026 ANNOUNCED: Scheduled clinics: Wed. May 6 - 8am @ EFHS... then... FSHS Wed. May 13 - 8am @ NMHS... then... Mannington Wed. May 20 - 8:30am @ Monongah... then... Fairview Wed. May 27 - 8:30am @ Barrackville... then... Rivesville Wed. June 3 - 8:am @ EFMS... then... WFMS ONLY students who have forms COMPLETED & SIGNED BY PARENTS will be able to receive services at these clinics. We MUST have forms IN-HAND on the day of the clinic.

Molecules to Medicine From July 19–25, 2026, this intensive, week-long program empowers rising high school juniors and seniors to dive into the intersection of science and medicine, gaining firsthand experience through rigorous, hands-on research. WHY RECOMMEND M2M TO YOUR STUDENTS? Experiential Learning: Students go beyond the classroom through engaging lectures paired with hands-on laboratory sessions, gaining practical exposure to scientific concepts. Career Exploration: The program provides a unique perspective on how scientific discoveries translate from “molecules to medicine,” offering valuable insight into careers in healthcare and biomedical research. Immersive Campus Experience: As an overnight program, students will experience WVU campus life firsthand, fostering independence and a deeper connection to the academic environment. Academic & Professional Advantage: Participants will work closely with faculty from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, gaining early exposure to advanced research and emerging trends in healthcare. PROGRAM DETAILS Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors with a “B” average or higher in Math and Science. No prior research experience is required. Cost: $2,000 (includes full program participation, housing, and meals). A limited number of scholarships are available. Enrollment: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and spaces are filled as applications are received. REGISTRATION LINK https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/biochemistry/m2m-summer-camp/

Transportation Update for April 16, 2026: Bus 72, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, Blackshere, Monongah Elementary and Monongah Middle, will not run AM and PM runs.

Support a good cause and participate in the Battle of the Paddle, a pickleball tournament, hosted by Leadership Marion Class of 43, at Fairmont State University. Proceeds benefit youth and leadership organizations in Marion County. The tournament is May 3, 2026, noon to 4 PM at Fairmont State University Falcon Center.

Applications are now open for Class 4 of Young Leaders, in collaboration with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Applications are due by May 15th. See https:/_/forms.gle/JVBRHX28JFRjUTVu6.