Marion County Schools

Breaking Ground: The contractor and architect met with East Dale Elementary administration and staff representatives today to discuss the beginning phases of the ground breaking on Aug. 20. The SBA awarded $1,577,325 for an 8 classroom addition for Pre-K and K in December 2019.

A new coat to strengthen the foundation at the Mannington bus lot. In 20 days, school busses will be rolling from this spot and locations through MC. Drive safely. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Our newest administrator to join the MCS team is Lisa Henline, Assistant Principal at North Marion High School. Henline was a classroom teacher and a high school swim coach. #MCSgetbackinthegame

“We speak with our actions.” Day 2 of practice for Fall sports and the East Fairmont Bees are at it. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Welcome to the team June Haught, the new Principal at West Fairmont Middle School. Haught previously served as WFMS Assistant Principal and teacher at Fairview Elementary. #MCSgetbackinthegame

"Set yourself up for success and be the best person you can be." Wise words from a 2009 East Fairmont graduate and 2-time Wrestling State Champion. Bailey is a US Naval Academy graduate, pilot, and current Naval Academy Instructor: https://5il.co/wfur. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Marion County students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 Grade will return to in-person classes this Fall! MCS students in grades 6-12 who are looking for a distance option can enroll in West Virginia Virtual Schools (WVVS). This is different than the distance learning offered last year by our local teachers. WVVS is a rigorous online platform offered through the West Virginia Department of Education for students seeking first-time credit. See the video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G095fbRMzPI. If you want to register your child in Marion County's WV Virtual School program in grades 6-12, we will begin taking registrations on August 4. Click here to complete the WVVS Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNamLgL38a7cNMoT5_VUjm-tFUME9GUkROWTQ4Rk9NNFI5TDIzWjE5N0szRS4u. Once you complete the registration form, you will be contacted to complete an orientation with a representative of Marion County Schools. The orientation must be attended by both the student and a parent or guardian. For questions, email Sherry Copley Harney srcopley@k12.wv.us

MCS was proud to be represented in the Mannington Fair Parade tonight as Attendance Director Trish Maxwell handed out MCS Get Back in the Game pencils alongside a MCS school bus driven by John Pethel, Bus #40. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Fueling our future champions as part of the Summer Feeding Program as athletes start their Fall sports practices today. #MCSgetbackinthegame

It’s opening day for Fall sports practice in MCS! #MCSgetbackinthegame

"Come back stronger than ever" as an important part of WV's story. United States Senator Joe Manchin, a 1965 graduate of Farmington High School who attended WVU on a football scholarship, reminds MCS to "Get Back in the Game" at https://5il.co/wdk4. #MCSgetbackinthegame

MCS coaches and administrators are Getting Back In the Game with a Fall Sports Meeting this afternoon. Reminders about reduction of transmission of the virus, transportation needs reviews, and facilities use requests are on the agenda. #MCSgetbackinthegame

"You are the next one to lead the way." A 1993 grad of Fairmont Senior, Dr. Chris Courtney was state wrestling champ and All-American who played fullback at Fairmont State. The orthopedic surgeon talks about impact of last year and today: https://5il.co/w9xx. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Tomorrow, July 30, is the day to celebrate and support literacy with the 23rd annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County Run to Read 5K and 10K. Register to run at https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Fairmont/RuntoReadRaces

MCS has installed 634 high density access points throughout our schools as well as Internet hot spots throughout our communities on MCS school busses and the newest point like this one recently installed.#MCSgetbackinthegame

Digging in to make a difference. John Jett of the Maintenance Department works on fixing the outside drains at EFMS #MCSgetbackinthegame

A 2020 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and current Center for the WVU Mountaineers, Zach Frazier reminds MCS to Get Back in the Game as we all pursue excellence together this Fall at https://5il.co/vxsa. Frazier was a standout MC wrestler as well. #MCSgetbackinthegame

MCS won another $5,000 grant, the Novelis Grant, for VEX robotics in the STEAM Center for 5th-8th grade students. Teachers may check kits out for use in classrooms with real-world activities in careers in robotics, technology, engineering, programming. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Reading with your child, listening to your child read, or modeling reading as an adult at least 20 minutes a day is vital in brain development and academic growth. Try this read aloud for your beginning reader today: https://youtu.be/5k-ziRq4W5M. #MCSgetbackinthegame

There are only a little under 30 days left until MCS students, grades 1 through 12, are back in session Tuesday, August 24. K and Pre-K students will begin Thursday, August 26. The 5-full days weekly schedule begins Monday, August 30. #MCSgetbackinthegame