Marion County Schools

As we honor veterans Friday, Nov. 11, Veteran's Day, MCS is honored to be 1 of only 9 districts in WV that is a Purple Star county. ALL our schools made a commitment to support military children and families. Learn more about veterans in classrooms at https://youtu.be/ikiaVeV1JUI

Thank you to the voters of Marion County for your support of our students, staff, and school system since 1947! We appreciate you.

On December 3, 10-2, Marion County Family Resource Network is hosting its first ever Christmas Around the World Event, which is a fun, educational and cultural event where children, students and families can learn how other areas of the world celebrate Christmas.

Scholars in Miss Blickenstaff's, Mrs. Raines', and Ms. Patterson's 2nd grade at Jayenne voted in a mock election. Each student completed registration card, watched campaign commercials, and participated in a great debate! This wasn't your typical election with political candidates, but something far more important…chocolate chip or Oreo!

Here we go! All 3 Marion County high schools in the state football playoffs. 💛💙🖤 🏈NMHS vs. Lincoln Friday 7:30 at NMHS 🏈FSHS vs. Chapmanville 7:30 Friday at East-West Stadium 🏈EFHS vs. Scott 7:30 Friday at Scott

DECA students from Marion County Technical Center teamed up with students from Lincoln High for their annual One Night Without A Home to heighten awareness of the homeless. Representative from Union Mission attended to give insight. Students are also sponsoring a food drive.

Congratulations East Fairmont and Fairmont Senior cheerleaders! FSHS is Regional Cheer Champs. Runner-Up is EFHS. Both will compete in the State Cheer Competition December 10.

Fairview Elementary School’s 3rd grade is learning about chicken eggs from Meadoe Richard's, WV Extension Student Agent today. The students are excited to be raising their own chickens.

Marion County students volunteering for Teen Court in Marion County.

MCS was honored to host Leadership Marion this morning with a welcome from Superintendent Dr. Hage and county office administrators before visits to West Fairmont Middle, Marion County Technical Center, Blackshere and the after school program Flipside at East Fairmont Middle.

The WV Symphony Orchestra invites all high school instrumental music students to apply for the Andrew and Amy Vaughan Student Symphonic Fellowship. It develops students with a strong desire for success as future professional musicians, educators, composers or conductors.

See this college scholarship opportunity for the Class of 2023:

Ms. Pethtal’s class got to experience seed saving with a student’s grandma, Lynnette Swiger. They are looking forward to planting their seeds they saved in the spring to grow flowers for Mother's Day this year in the school’s new high tunnel project.

The leadership and reflection of the MCS elementary principals continues to shine tonight as they discuss building bridges and connecting a book study to leadership. Principal DeWitt and Assistsnt Bord led a session on team work and building bridges together - “all means all.”

Working into the evening hours, Marion County teachers attend the SAT School Night tonight with teams from with East Dale, East Park, and Pleasant Valley.

Pumpkin Drop! The pumpkins fell at Monongah Middle School today as part of the students’ math and science lessons. Thank you to the Monongah Fire Department for bringing the real-world gravity. 🎃

Thank you to those who attended the 2nd Annual Marion County Career, College and Industry Fair tonight at Fairmont Senior Field House. We are working together to increase awareness of opportunities for our students and families. FAFSA sessions for families were included.

Welcome to the teaching profession! Marion County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hage met with students of Fairmont State University’s Teacher Education Program tonight.

A reminder that the 2nd Annual Marion County Career, College and Industry Fair is Tuesday November 1st from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Fairmont Senior Field House. Representatives from area Colleges and Industries will be on hand to discuss career opportunities. The Fair is open to all students in grades 5 through 12. Also, representatives from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will be conducting two free FASFA information sessions for parents. The first session is scheduled to begin at 5:15 and the second will begin at 6:15. Both sessions will be in the Board meeting room of the Marion County Board Office.

Are you eligible for the WV PROMISE Scholarship? Find out more at https://youtu.be/F_GELJhLHJw or visit your high school counselor today. March 1 is the deadline.