Marion County Schools is honored to host Leadership Marion Class 43 for Public Education Day. Class 43 represents business leaders who attend monthly seminars on education, government, social services, and projects to learn of the history and future of Marion County. The Class takes tours today of White Hall Elementary, MCS STEAM Center, Marion County Technical Center, Barrackville, North Marion High School, West Fairmont Middle School Aviation Center, East-West Stadium, and Watson Elementary.
We train. We try. We triumph. We congratulate 22 Marion County Schools teachers, from schools throughout the county, as recipients of 25 Your Community Foundation of North Central WV (YCF). These grants, totaling $21,571, are being awarded to Marion County Schools educators this year. Twenty-two are Educator Mini-Grants of up to $750 each. Additionally, three educators will receive Stephen D. Tanner Children's Enrichment Fund grants, ranging from $1,800 to $2,500. YCF services Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties.
We train. We try. We triumph. The Elementary Principal Book Study, led by Principal Henline and Principal Hissam was held tonight. As a takeaway, each principal was presented a mug to remind them to “warm up their confidence" from DO HARD THINGS: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising
Science of REAL TOUGHNESS, by
Steve Magness.
It is always a pleasure to collaborate with Fairmont State University College of Education's students entering the honorable teaching profession within weeks. Superintendent Dr. Heston presented hiring policies and practices utilized in WV tonight to December graduates. Welcome!
We train. We try. We triumph. Monongah Elementary School floats engaging concepts in science during boat projects from second grade from the Marion County Schools STEAM Bus.
We train. We try. We triumph. We soar into the opening of the Marion County Middle School Aviation Center, based at West Fairmont Middle School, as Principal Curtis Crabtree and Teacher Kaitlin Knight share with the Marion County Board of Education members their vision for introducing the county's middle school students to careers and educational opportunities in aviation in WV. The center is in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Marshall University and partnered with a middle school in Jackson County and will tap into collaborations with Fairmont State University, Pierpont Community and Technical College, the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex North Central WV Airport, and the WV Public Education Collaborative.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate youth-led peer leadership. The West Fairmont Middle School GameChanger Chapter, sponsored by School Counselor Allison Lampinen, presented ways it is combating opioid addiction and promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles tonight at the Marion County Board of Education meeting. GameChanger and JW Ebert Corporation, McDonald’s, is sponsoring the 105th East-West Game on November 7, 2025, the longest-running football rivalry in WV.
We train. We try. We triumph. The WFMS 6th Grade Band & 6th Grade Choir attended the WVU Percussion Concert this morning at the WVU Creative Arts Center. They watched the WVU Percussion Ensemble perform various works from all musical genres.
Marion County Schools students are thankful to Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Drive, which has provided over 1 million coats for kids across the United States. Local Council 942 donated nearly 150 coats for distribution to Marion County students in need.
We train. We try. We triumph. Week 5 Change Your State Winners from East Fairmont Middle, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, are on the charts!
We train. We try. We triumph. West Fairmont Middle School announces Change Your State winners, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, with special guest announcer, Raegan Sisk. She shared a few words of wisdom about the importance of setting goals and being accountable. This helped her be a tremendous student-athlete at WFMS, FSHS, and now as a member of the cross country team at Glenville State.
November 3-7 is National School Psychology Week! This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” recognizes the ways that school psychologists take an active role in helping everyone in their communities determine paths to learning, growth, and overall well-being that meet their unique needs. Through their deep expertise and training in consultation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, school psychologists empower others to set their destination and find a route that fits their needs, all while sharing tools to help them thrive along the way. We thank school psychologists for all the work they do to help students who are finding their path!#SchoolPsychWeek
We train. We try. We triumph. Mannington Middle School students and staff had a great time on October 31st "gator-style!" 💚🐊
We train. We try. We triumph. We trunk and treat at Watson Elementary School today. ⭐️
We train. We try. We triumph. "Cool" Mr. Coleman greets students this morning for Halloween. Peace, Love, Fairview. 🎃
We train. We try. We triumph. Fairview Middle School students and staff not only remain at the top of the State for students' academic achievement. This week, Fairview Middle received 4 grants:
🙌🏼$1000 dollars for Book Buddies club Students from Fairview Middle will take books to the elementary students once a month. They will read the book to the classes then give each student the book to take home.
🙌🏼$750 dollars for Band for Ryan Ullman
🙌🏼$750 dollars for Chorus for Danielle Ullman
🙌🏼$1,500 from The Pack Family Foundation for clothing and food for students of need.
We train. We try. We triumph. It's no disguise. We do WONDER-ful things at East Fairmont Middle School for students every day like today. 🎃
We train. We try. We triumph. The young and young-at-heart celebrate on the "East Side" at East Fairmont High School today. 🎃
We train. We try. We triumph. We thank Marion County Technical Center students for volunteering to help with the Marion County Christmas Toy Shop today.
Together for Public Education is hosting a town hall in Marion County. This is a statewide coalition of organizations, individuals, parents, and school staff who are public school proud and believe that every child across West Virginia should have access to a high-quality public education and a full array of educational and extracurricular services. For more information, see https://www.togetherforpublicschoolswv.org/.
