Marion County Schools

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) provides millions of students more than $120 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to help them access and complete postsecondary education. To obtain these resources, students and their families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. We are pleased to share that the 2027-28 FAFSA form is now officially open. Most students can complete their section in 12 minutes or less, and they can see their results, including Federal Pell Grant eligibility and their Student Aid Index, immediately after submitting the form. Students can now complete the form earlier than ever, ahead of the traditional October 1 release date, at: fafsa.gov

You're invited to our gifted Open House! Families of gifted students in Grades 1-8 are invited to attend the open house on October 1st from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at East Fairmont Middle School & the MCS STEAM Center! Come meet our gifted education staff and explore student learning experiences offered by the program! Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the STEAM Center, explore innovative learning spaces, and learn more about the exciting STEM and creative experiences available to students. Whether you are a current gifted student or interested in learning more about qualifying for the program, we welcome you and your family to join us! We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. Christina Hare, NCSP Supervisor of Pupil Services & Section 504 Phone: 304-367-2100 ext. 146 Marion County Schools 1516 Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554

Transportation Update September 23, 2026: Bus 48, serving East Fairmont Hugh, East Fairmont Middle, and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.

Ordinary people doing EXTRAordinary acts every day! Thank you to Fairmont State University for recognizing three of Marion County Schools teachers tonight at the Marion County Board of Education meeting with the Excellence in Teaching Award Recognition: Julie Mapel (East Park Elementary School), Leighanne Michael (Jayenne Elementary School), and Heather Yoho (Mannington Middle School).

Transportation Update September 21, 2026: Bus 57, serving East Fairmont High, East Fairmont Middle, and East Dale, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update September 21, 2026: Bus 94, serving North Marion, Blackshere, Mannington Middle, and Barrackville, will not run AM and PM runs.

Transportation Update September 18 2026: Bus 97 and Bus 53, serving North Marion, Mannington, Blackshere, and Fairview Middle and Fairview Elementary, will not run AM and PM routes.

Are you an ordinary person who can do EXTRAordinary acts every day? Activity: Come Drive a School Bus (Come join our Winning Team) Date: Friday, September 18th Location: Marion County Board of Education Parking Lot (bottom section near Fire Department) Time: 8:00 - 12:00 noon Refreshments provided

Transportation Update September 17, 2026: Bus 72, serving North Marion, Mannington Middle, Blackshere Elementary, Monongah Elementary, and Monongah Middle, will not run AM and PM routes.

Transportation Update September 16, 2026: Bus 85, serving Fairmont Senior and Rivesville, will not run AM and PM routes.

We are aware of an issue regarding the taste of the chocolate milk served at school recently, which some students noted tasted "spoiled." Please be assured that we have investigated this with our supplier. They confirmed that the unusual taste was caused by a temporary formulation issue at the processing plant, and it is not a matter of expired or spoiled milk. Out of an abundance of caution, we are working to resolve this quickly with our distributor. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure our students receive the highest quality meals.

Marion County Schools releases INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL FOR WEATHER-RELATED INTERRUPTIONS TO SCHOOL RELEASED FOR 2026-2027. Please check our website or information from your child's school in the next few weeks.

Marion County Schools remembers at 8:46 AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37 AM, 10:03 AM, 10:28 AM, and forever THE LIVES. THE COURAGE. THE IMPACT.

Transportation Update for September 11, 2026: Bus 74, Bus 37, Bus 70, and Bus 4, serving North Marion High, Mannington Middle, Fairview Elementary, Fairview Middle, Monongah Middle, Monongah Elementary, and Blackshere Elementary, will not run AM and PM routes.

The latest Instructional Spark podcast episode is here! Join National Board-Certified Teachers Emily Patterson (John Adams Middle School, Kanawha), Brooke Adams (Suncrest Middle School, Monongalia), Davita Melander (Spring Mills Middle School, Berkeley), and Heather Yoho (Mannington Middle School, Marion) as they explore an important question: How can teachers maintain the pace of standards-based instruction while also meeting students where they are? Their thoughtful conversation offers practical insights, reflective practices, and inspiration for educators at every stage of their career. Heather Yoho is a highly accomplished Mathematics teacher at Mannington Middle School in Marion County and represents our discipline extremely well in this conversation! Listen today and spark new ideas for your classroom at https://instructionalspark.podbean.com/e/4/

Director Maxwell announces that September 21-25 is Attendance Awareness Spirit Week in Marion County Schools.

Transportation Update for September 10, 2026: Bus 91, serving Fairmont Senior, West Fairmont Middle, and Watson, will not run AM and PM routes.

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR WEST VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! High school juniors and seniors in good academic standing can now serve as poll workers and earn up to $300 on Election Day. Recently passed legislation created this opportunity for teens. Interested students can sign up to be a poll worker at GoVoteWV.com Click the link to watch more from WTOV9. https://wtov9.com/news/local/west-virginia-teens-can-now-work-at-polling-places-under-new-law-earning-up-to-300 🌐 Visit the WVSOS website to sign up for news updates. https://sos.wv.gov/email-registration

Barrackville Elementary/Middle School received a special visit from #48, Nate Flower, kicker for the West Virginia University Mountaineers, to honor his favorite public school teacher, Erin Price. Watch Barrackville alumni Nate Flower take the field as #48 for WVU. Watch Barrackville at #12 for WV's Top Performing Middle Schools in Science Student Achievement.

Not All School Choice Programs Are the Same. Did you know that West Virginia's Hope Scholarship is more expansive than programs in our neighboring states? HOPE dollars can leave WV. Neighboring states keep taxpayer dollars in the state. HOPE dollars can be used for almost anything. There is no income cap in WV. WV's HOPE recipients have fewer rules and less oversight. We ❤️ WV Public Schools.