Starting the countdown to the 101st East-West Game on November 5. It’s the longest-running football rivalry in WV. Preparations are underway for those who continue the legacy; coaches, players, band directors, cheer coaches, athletic directors, and principals will be honored.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household. To receive the connected device discount, consumers need to enroll in the EBB Program with a participating provider that offers connected devices (not all service providers offer device discounts). The service provider will provide the discount to the consumer.
Find out more at https://getemergencybroadband.org
Leadership Marion, you’re now part of the team and helping to #pullthesled with a visit to North Marion High School today. The 39th year of Leadership Marion Public Education Team started its day with a welcome by Superintendent Dr. Donna Hage today. They visit 8 MCS sites today.
WV Poetry Out Loud competition for students in grades 9-12 deadline is December 15. To learn more, contact your child’s school in Marion County or visit https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/poetry-out-loud. The WV finals are March 11 and 12.
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! 🎃
