Transportation Update: Bus 66, which serves Fairmont Senior High School and Rivesville Elementary/Middle will not run AM and PM routes Friday, October 3, 2025.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate Fine Arts and students rising to school positive behavior expectations at Monongah Elementary School.
Marion County Schools releases 2025-26 Parent-Teacher Conferences Schedule:
The Marion County Salvation Army releases Angel Tree signups for ages birth-12 years.
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools school counselors participated in a training session today, led by Stephanie Hayes, State Coordinator of School Counseling, and Jessica M. Austin, M.Ed., Coordinator in the Office of District & Leadership Support. The session focused on the critical role school counselors play in creating safe and supportive school environments. Family Resource Network also shared community resources and information about a mindfulness program.
Transportation Update: Bus 91, which services Watson, West Fairmont Middle, and Fairmont Senior, will not run AM and PM routes Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Marion County Schools joins in celebrating October as National Principals Month to recognize and celebrate the hard work, leadership, and vital role of principals in shaping schools, supporting students and staff, and fostering positive learning environments.
We train. We try. We triumph. Elementary Principals network and reflect during their book study, “Do Hard Things,” where Principal Myers and Mrs. Principal Moore presented an overview of Chapters 1-3.
We train. We try. We triumph. East Park isn't settling in for a long winter's nap. Marion County Assessor Jason Smith spoke to East Park Elementary about being a good citizen for a PBIS assembly and 4th grade visited Faye Farm to learn about bees, pollination, and winter plants.
We train. We try. We triumph. It's all blends, graphic organizers, counting for fluency with cards, work at the wheel factory counting wheels by tens at Rivesville Elementary this morning. Supervisor of Maintenance Andy Price stopped in to talk about counting snow flakes too.
We train. We try. We triumph. At Mannington Middle School, teachers participate in No Red Ink professional development for writing across the curriculum.
We train. We try. We triumph. And, one of our own, STEAM Teacher Margie Suder, is one of 50 award-winners nationally of the Voya Unsung Heroes Award for innovative method, creativity and the ability to positively influence students. Since 1996, Voya Financial, in partnership with Scholarship America, has bestowed this honor on an elite group of educators nationally. Suder submitted a proposal for an EMT Mock Accident to introduce middle school students to careers in health sciences as first responders. @VoyaFinancial @Voya
The Fairmont Chamber Music Society's first concert of the new season is on Oct. 5th for the public. A performance by this ensemble will also be presented for 5th and 6th grade students at East Fairmont Middle at 9:00 a.m. during their tour.
Please see your building principal for the sign up sheet.
We train. We try. We triumph. Leaves are starting to fall and the beauty of it reminds the Title I Parent Council why they are "Falling” for their Title I Schools. The Marion County Title I Parent Advisory Council meets to review roles and responsibilities as part of the council and to hear Mrs. Maxwell explain the value of regular attendance.
We train. We try. We triumph. Ricky Beamer, Systems Engineer at NASA IV&V, presented about his career to Watson Elementary ⭐️s today for the classes of Mrs. Beamer, Mrs. Ashley, Ms. Bean.
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools elementary school teams are engaged in STRIVE capacity building professional development with the Pupil Services Department. What is STRIVE? Strengthened behavior response through targeted assistance to promote regular attendance, increased achievement, validated practices, and empowered support teams. A huge THANK YOU to the WVDE Special Education Department for the grant funding that made this training initiative possible!
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools Special Educators spent the evening digging deep into best practices supporting students with compliance training on reevaluation planning and eligibility meetings.
The early release of Monongah Elementary and Monongah Middle at 10 AM on September 25, 2025 has been cancelled. The estimated restore of power was originally 12:30. Power has been restored and is on now. There will be no early dismissal due to restore of power at these schools.
Due to a power outage impacting neighborhoods in Monongah, Monongah Elementary and Monongah Middle will release at 10 AM Thursday, September 25, 2025.