Marion County Schools

Hardworking Teachers for Marion County Students: Elementary math adoption committee met tonight to review new standards effective July 1st and discuss planning for adoption.

Marion County Schools has been informed that the water leak has been fixed. Testing of the water provided to Rivesville Elementary/Middle School will occur. Rivesville students will not report Friday, January 12, 2024 until testing results are received. Staff will report.

Lockheed Martin VOCATIONAL Scholarship for students of all ages preparing for careers in technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing at U.S. accredited community or technical college. Deadline: April 1, 2024, 4pm EST. See https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lmvocational/

Thank you to the Mannington Middle School alumni, who took time out of their day to judge the MMS Social Studies Fair projects. Congratulations to Kolton Fluharty, first place, and Eli Spencer, Honorable mention. Thank you, Dr. Higgins, for organizing this event. 💚🐊

Marion County Schools has been advised of a major water leak impacting Rivesville Elementary/Middle School. Students will not report Thursday, January 11, 2024. Staff will report.

Blue Ribbon quality displays of students at the Jayenne Elementary Social Studies Fair today.

Elementary administrators of Marion County Schools perform their annual review and reflection of the Elementary Discipline Matrix, discipline and attendance data this morning.

Marion County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 10, 2024 as we continue to monitor the impact of rainfall throughout the county.

"Spark a Dialogue" on January 18 and wear blue to support the Day of Action against Stalking and Human Trafficking with HOPE Inc., Task Force on Domestic Violence.

Congrats to two of Marion County Schools finest, Stephanie Brown and Rachelle Bourne. They join the ranks of 44 WV teachers who became a National Board Certified Teacher and 89 teachers who maintained certification. NBCT is the highest credential for teachers across the country.

Discover the Magic of STEM through FREE WVU Eureka! STEM Camp March 15-17! Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are diverse and in high demand. With males still dominating STEM fields, opportunities for females to engage in innovative activities are critical in bridging that gap. WVU Extension is bringing the WVU Eureka! STEM Camp to students in West Virginia March 15-17, 2024. The camp, which is tailored to middle school girls and underserved youths, provides an immersive STEM experience with hands-on experiments in forensics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and biology. WVU faculty will share fun and engaging hands-on STEM activities all weekend! The camp will be held on the beautiful and historic WVU Jackson's Mill campus in Weston, West Virginia. Applications will be reviewed and 40 students will be selected to attend the camp at no cost to them. Applicants must currently be in 6th - 8th grade and must not have attended WVU Eureka! STEM Camp previously. Participants who would like to be considered for the 2024 WVU Eureka! STEM Camp, should complete the short online application by February 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST). Application Links for WVU Eureka! STEM Camp External Registration Link (If you have never used the App “ZSuite,” use the link below to go to the application/registration page.) https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/23818

Congratulations to 2 Marion County Schools for being recognized as winners in the Stock Market Game. West Virginia Stock Market Game Winners - Fall 2023 Teachers and students across the state prioritized financial education and participated in the SIFMA Foundation's Stock Market Game program this Fall. We are so grateful to partner with passionate educators that advance financial capability, economic equity, and opportunity for all youth! Elementary School Winners: 1st: Mannington Middle School, Mannington Middle School Winners: 1st: Park Middle School, Beckley 2nd: Mountaineer Middle School, Clarksburg High School Winners: 1st: Capital High School, Charleston 2nd: Marion County Technical Center, Farmington

Marion County Schools is cancelled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 due to weather. It is a snow day. The 261 staff will report when safely able to do so. Principals meeting begins at 11 AM.

First Annual Cover WV Day offered.

Thank you to the Mannington Church of the Nazarene, which handed out a hat, scarf, and gloves to each of the students at Blackshere today in time for cold temperatures and possible snow. ❄️

Fairmont State University hosted 8th grade students from Marion County Schools at a Women's Basketball game today.

WVU offers an exciting opportunity for high school students to explore the West Virginia University Energy Land Management Program. See recruitment flyers detailing the exceptional offerings of the program. The Energy Land Management Program at West Virginia University provides a comprehensive and enriching educational experience aimed at preparing students for a dynamic career in the energy industry.

Many opportunities available this summer for the Governor's Schools of WV 2024. See your school' counselor for more information. The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce applications for Governor’s Schools of West Virginia are now open. Please visit our new website to learn about these exciting opportunities for students in middle and high schools and to access the applications. We need assistance from teachers, counselors, and school administration to get this information to students and parents. These FREE summer residential programs offer incredible experiences for students in a variety of disciplines. Please share the new website with potential students and assist them as they complete the applications. Governor’s Schools for Middle School Students Governor's School of Literacy through the Arts, Culture, and History (GSLACH) – current 8th grade students Governor's STEM Institute (GSI) (WVU) – current 7th grade students Governor's STEM Institute (GSI) (Green Bank) – current 8th grade students Governor’s Schools for High School Students Governor's Computer Science Institute (GCSI) – current 9th and 10th grade students Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) – current 11th grade students Governor's School for Entrepreneurship (GSE) – current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) – current 10th grade students

The Bison Bookshelf Project is ready and on display at Barrackville, made possible by a grant from the YCF IMPACT Funds.

Marion County Board of Education honored the county's Science Fair winners, teachers, and administration tonight at the board of education meeting from West Fairmont Middle School.