Breaking Ground: The contractor and architect met with East Dale Elementary administration and staff representatives today to discuss the beginning phases of the ground breaking on Aug. 20. The SBA awarded $1,577,325 for an 8 classroom addition for Pre-K and K in December 2019.
“We speak with our actions.” Day 2 of practice for Fall sports and the East Fairmont Bees are at it. #MCSgetbackinthegame
"Set yourself up for success and be the best person you can be." Wise words from a 2009 East Fairmont graduate and 2-time Wrestling State Champion. Bailey is a US Naval Academy graduate, pilot, and current Naval Academy Instructor: https://5il.co/wfur. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Tools for Teachers! Shout out to MCS computer technicians who were busy today greeting new teachers by issuing their MCS device. The techs will also exchange a new computer with MCS teachers on a 3-year rotation. #MCSgetbackinthegame
A new coat to strengthen the foundation at the Mannington bus lot. In 20 days, school busses will be rolling from this spot and locations through MC. Drive safely. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Welcome to the team June Haught, the new Principal at West Fairmont Middle School. Haught previously served as WFMS Assistant Principal and teacher at Fairview Elementary. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Our newest administrator to join the MCS team is Lisa Henline, Assistant Principal at North Marion High School. Henline was a classroom teacher and a high school swim coach. #MCSgetbackinthegame
MCS was proud to be represented in the Mannington Fair Parade tonight as Attendance Director Trish Maxwell handed out MCS Get Back in the Game pencils alongside a MCS school bus driven by John Pethel, Bus #40. #MCSgetbackinthegame
It’s opening day for Fall sports practice in MCS! #MCSgetbackinthegame
"Come back stronger than ever" as an important part of WV's story. United States Senator Joe Manchin, a 1965 graduate of Farmington High School who attended WVU on a football scholarship, reminds MCS to "Get Back in the Game" at https://5il.co/wdk4. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Fueling our future champions as part of the Summer Feeding Program as athletes start their Fall sports practices today. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Marion County students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 Grade will return to in-person classes this Fall! MCS students in grades 6-12 who are looking for a distance option can enroll in West Virginia Virtual Schools (WVVS). This is different than the distance learning offered last year by our local teachers. WVVS is a rigorous online platform offered through the West Virginia Department of Education for students seeking first-time credit. See the video for more information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G095fbRMzPI. If you want to register your child in Marion County's WV Virtual School program in grades 6-12, we will begin taking registrations on August 4. Click here to complete the WVVS Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNamLgL38a7cNMoT5_VUjm-tFUME9GUkROWTQ4Rk9NNFI5TDIzWjE5N0szRS4u. Once you complete the registration form, you will be contacted to complete an orientation with a representative of Marion County Schools. The orientation must be attended by both the student and a parent or guardian. For questions, email Sherry Copley Harney srcopley@k12.wv.us
MCS coaches and administrators are Getting Back In the Game with a Fall Sports Meeting this afternoon. Reminders about reduction of transmission of the virus, transportation needs reviews, and facilities use requests are on the agenda. #MCSgetbackinthegame
"You are the next one to lead the way." A 1993 grad of Fairmont Senior, Dr. Chris Courtney was state wrestling champ and All-American who played fullback at Fairmont State. The orthopedic surgeon talks about impact of last year and today: https://5il.co/w9xx. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Tomorrow, July 30, is the day to celebrate and support literacy with the 23rd annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County Run to Read 5K and 10K. Register to run at https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Fairmont/RuntoReadRaces
MCS has installed 634 high density access points throughout our schools as well as Internet hot spots throughout our communities on MCS school busses and the newest point like this one recently installed.#MCSgetbackinthegame
Digging in to make a difference. John Jett of the Maintenance Department works on fixing the outside drains at EFMS #MCSgetbackinthegame
A 2020 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and current Center for the WVU Mountaineers, Zach Frazier reminds MCS to Get Back in the Game as we all pursue excellence together this Fall at https://5il.co/vxsa. Frazier was a standout MC wrestler as well. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Reading with your child, listening to your child read, or modeling reading as an adult at least 20 minutes a day is vital in brain development and academic growth. Try this read aloud for your beginning reader today: https://youtu.be/5k-ziRq4W5M. #MCSgetbackinthegame
MCS won another $5,000 grant, the Novelis Grant, for VEX robotics in the STEAM Center for 5th-8th grade students. Teachers may check kits out for use in classrooms with real-world activities in careers in robotics, technology, engineering, programming. #MCSgetbackinthegame