
Reflecting upon a leader’s mission and purpose, East Park Principals Jessica Holt and Ian Harned provide an overview of Chapter 3 of THE PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL during the elementary principals’ leadership module in MCS this week. #MCSgetbackinthegame



Good leaders are continuous learners: Principals Missy DeWitt and Erin Board lead a discussion with colleagues on Chapter 2 of THE PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL through Thinking Maps and other best practices at their school, East Dale.



Welcome our Foster Grandparent Volunteer with AmeriCorps Seniors, Bernice Boddy. “Granny B” is excited to start reading to, singing with, and working with our elementary students. Michelle Williams is the AmeriCorps Coordinator for MCS’s first foster grandparent approved by BOE.


Attention all future bosses in grades 9-12: The West Virginia High School Business Plan competition wants your product or business idea. Submit by Nov. 12. Learn more: https://www.businessplanwv.com/high-school-business-plan-competition


We had a FARM-tastic time at Fairview Elementary tonight at the Title I Parent Meeting. Students met their teachers’ pets, and the Fairview Public Library provided reading and arts and crafts stations in collaboration with Title I. #MCSgetbackinthegame





Honor the legacy of WV’s longest running rivalry this Friday as East Fairmont battles Fairmont Senior this Friday in the 101st year. MCS honors players, coaches, band members, and principals over the rivalry’s history throughout the evening at East-West Stadium.



The Norwood Park Planning Department is seeking the input of families of Marion County students. Give your input at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7FJRJV. Questions? Contact: Hanna Turner
City Parks Coordinator
304-366-6212 ext 340
www.fairmontwv.gov


Congratulations to Marion County's 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominee for the 21-22 school year: Rebecca Cox, senior at Fairmont Senior. Students are nominated by high school principals for advanced courses, extracurricular school-based activities, community volunteer activities, a student essay, and teacher recommendations.


Thank you to EQT Corporation and President Ellen Rossi for the company's generous donation of $3,000 to the Marion County Christmas Toy Shop. "Every child deserves a Christmas," and EQT is helping to make this possible in Marion County. To donate, contact 304-203-8385.


College Application and Exploration Week November 1-5: Students at East Fairmont High researched post-secondary institutions and designed a homeroom door to create awareness. Learn more https://www.cfwvconnect.com/college-application-and-exploration-week/. #MCSgetbackinthegame





Recruiting personnel for MCS: Students in the Teacher Education Program at Fairmont State University meet with Rockie DeLorenzo, Administrative Assistant of Personnel.


It’s a good day to cuddle up with a Halloween-themed book and enjoy it like this skeleton hanging out in the Media Center at East Fairmont Middle. #MCSgetbackinthegame


East Dale PreK and Kindergarten teachers filled the “buckets” of students with love, learning, and holiday fun. #MCSgetbackinthegame





Continue the tradition to #pullthesled together and get results! North Marion High School honors the 1980 and 1981 state championship football teams tonight at Coach Roy Michael Field and Woodcutters Stadium.



If you live in and around Fairmont Senior High School, you are accustomed to the sounds of the band practicing after school. Tonight, the seniors in the band are just one group honored at East-West Stadium for Senior Night festivities. #MCSgetbackinthegame



The nurses at Monongah Middle joined in on the Halloween fun! 🎃


Getting into the Halloween spirit: Principal Steve Rodriguez and the staff at Fairview Middle School dressed up as Dr. Joseph Albert Nefario and the Minions today. Happy Halloween! #MCSgetbackinthegame



The first of many reflection and feedback meetings hosted by the C&I department with elementary teachers in MCS to discuss the new reading series. Teachers from Watson, Monongah, East Dale participated to learn how we can support. All WV counties adopted new ELA textbooks 21-22.




What do you get when you bring a principal, the mayor, the Elks, and a host of hardworking teachers and staff together with a lion, tiger and bear? Oh my! One happy community that is loved and supported in learning by Blackshere Elementary tonight at Trunk or Treat.





Getting into the spirit for students: It was Disney Villains Day at North Marion High School and this administrative team brought it’s A-game. #MCSgetbackinthegame
