We train. We try. We triumph. The North recognizes those making the climb as all students in the feeder who reached proficient in their 2025 West Virginia General Summative Assessment were recognized tonight during half time of the North Marion High School Husky football game.










We train. We try. We triumph. Rivesville is "climbing" to start the year. Students wrote a “climbing” characteristic or motivational saying on each piece of paper and put it together to make a climbing rope to display and reflect upon throughout the year.









We train. We try. We triumph. Huskies Ladies Soccer with a 3-1 win tonight over Grafton. #pullthesled🖤



We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools Special Educators learn the Unique Curriculum for students on the Alternate Standards today.


Youth Soccer Opportunity, sponsored by the Elks:

We train. We try. We triumph. It's another year filled with learning, support, and family engagement opportunities together in Marion County Schools Healthy Grandfamilies.

Fairmont State University offers this movie night, featuring free drinks, popcorn, and cotton candy, as well as a professional Lightsaber Demonstration from 6:30-7:30 before the movie to follow.

We train. We try. We triumph. Way to dig in and let it go, Marion County Schools middle school X-Country teams that are representing tonight.










We train. We try. We triumph. Students help plant a fall garden at Monongah Elementary with the help of the Cultivate WV Grant today.




What: 4th Annual Girls In Aviation Day hosted by the Women In Aviation Mountain State Chapter
When: Saturday September 20, 2025, 10am to 2pm
Where: Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, 1050 Industrial Road East, Bridgeport, WV 26330 (same place as last year - Pierpont & Fairmont State University facilities at CKB in Bridgeport)
Who: We are targeting middle & high school, but this is a FREE family friendly event open to ALL kids 18 & under! Please share this email & print the attached flyer & distribute all over north central WV!
All attendees, regardless of age, are required to register prior to check-in this year. This includes parents & guardians and every child attending! Pre-register now in one of 3 easy ways:
🚀Click 'Tickets' in the Facebook event header
🚀Follow this link: https://forms.gle/grz7pjy1Y7SccQG39
🚀Print the flyer below and scan the QR code
Please join us for a fun filled day of FREE aviation activities & opportunities to meet people representing many different aviation careers. Activities include flight simulators, sheet metal riveting, engine borescoping, aviation-themed jewelry and crafts, drones and MORE! There are Free giveaways & free parking! Make sure to like our Girls In Aviation Day event page on Facebook to keep up with updates, new activities and all of the fun! If you have any questions, please contact our event host, The Mountain State Chapter of Women in Aviation International at: mountainstate.wai@gmail.com

Happy Labor Day to Marion County Schools on this federal holiday, signed into law in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland, as a day that "acknowledges the contributions of workers to the nation's strength and prosperity." "We train. We try. We triumph." because of each of you.

We train. We try. We triumph. East Park Elementary opened up with a bang of excitement to their PBIS program BMX talked about what it means to B-BE KIND, M-MAKE GOOD CHOICES and X-EXPLORE new paths by being a good person and setting expectations! The ride's the limit!



Talking tractors, shoes, rainbows and Little Mermaid with Watson ⭐️'s on this Friday before Labor Day in Marion County Schools. 🧜♀️🧜♂️🚜
Marion County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in honor of Labor Day.


Congratulations to Regina Maria XLVI Franchescha Aloi, a graduate of North Marion High School, who was crowned today at the Italian Heritage Festival and represents Marion County and all of West Virginia well.









Transportation Update for Friday, August 29, 2025: Busses 72 and 74 that serve the North Marion attendance area will not run AM and PM routes for Blackshere, Monongah Elementary, Monongah Middle, Mannington Middle, and North Marion High School.
We train. We try. We triumph. Could you be the next elite National Board Certified Teacher in Marion County Schools? Join our local NBCT Cadre, supported by homegrown experts at each level in 2025-26. Contact High School Liaison—Mrs. Mary Adams mrkadams@k12.wv.us
Middle School Liaison—Ms. Katrina Wilson kwilson@k12.wv.us
Elementary Liaison—Mrs. Lee Anne Burton laburton@k12.wv.us


We train. We try. We triumph. And, East Park Elementary School does it to music as The East Fairmont High School Drumline welcomed East Park students back to school today in "Welcome to the East Side" style!






As we enter into Suicide Prevention Month in September, this newsletter resource is offered through our school counselors in our schools and provided to our students and families, as developed by Appalachian Counseling Center. If you or someone you know is in need of help:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 9-8-8
Or visit https://preventsuicidewv.com/.



Grant opportunities for Educators announced through Your Community Foundation (YCF), which supports Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor counties. See https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ycfncwgrant.



We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools is proud of the young players at Coach Roy Michael Field at Woodcutter Stadium tonight. The East Fairmont Middle, Husky Pups, and West Fairmont Middle football teams exhibited good sportsmanship with a celebrated group of spectators and a helmet initiative with WVU. 💛💙🖤




