Marion County Schools

Congratulations to Marion County Technical Center Students: Alyvia Prickett (State Champion of Veterinary Science at the State Agriculture Competition), Gabriel Mileto (State Champion of Culinary Arts at the Skills USA Competition). They were honored by the Marion County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Heston for their 1st place wins at a county, state or national competition.

Marion County Schools congratulates East Dale Elementary Students: Liliana Wood (1st Place in State Science Fair), Elliott Himes (1st Place County and Regional Social Studies Fair), Emma Mayer (1st Place in County Social Studies Fair), Grace Hamilton (1st Place in County Social Studies Fair), Nora Clemens (1st Place in County Social Studies Fair). They were recognized by the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Heston tonight.

Becoming GameChangers! Today Marion County Schools, with special guest US Senator Shelley Moore Capito, is honored to announce the expansion of the GameChanger initiative with the addition of East Fairmont High School and Fairmont Senior High School through a collaboration with the Marion County Commission. North Marion High School was one of the original 11 pilot schools in the State. Since that time, Marion County Schools has added student chapters and coaches at Blackshere, Mannington Middle, Rivesville, East Fairmont Middle, West Fairmont Middle.

Monongah Elementary Lions are roaring and ready for their end of year testing theme: "Level Up Your Education."

It's a storybook and what a special day at the Marion County Schools Literacy and Art Fair today! 📖🤴👸

It was magical at the Marion County Schools Literacy and Art Fair today because of all those who made a special "Once Upon a Time" for our knights and princesses.

Bring your crown, dragon, and imagination to the Marion County Schools Literacy Fair Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM, at the Fairmont Senior Field House. Enter a world of literacy, art, and worlds of wonder, brought to you by a community of partners who are coming together to support students and families in literacy.

Congratulations to our State Champions at the 2026 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair. The official results have been released from the West Virginia Department of Education. Our students make us proud!
Champions Emmellen Blankenship and Rowen Slavey, What Happened to Flight 19?
Champion Chloe Binotto Leah Binotto, Common Cents
Champions Amarya Dotson, McCartney Dotson, Mayleigh Pearcy, and Amelia Mayer, The History of Barbie
Champions Marra Bailey, Poppy Ralphsnyder, Sloane Ralphsnyder, Hot Dogs and Fireworks
Champions Hope Harris and Reagan Williams, Mental Toughness

Climb In! Honk! Explore! Marion County Schools offers Early Childhood Screening Day on May 22, 2026, 9 AM to noon, at the parking lot of the Marion County Board of Education, 1516 Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont, WV. The event is free for children and families. Early support can make a big difference. Scan the QR Code to register.

Today we honor our champions, in collaboration with the Marion County Special Olympics, as North Marion High Schools hosted and student mentors from our high schools throughout the county assisted in the annual Special Olympics for our athletes.

Marion County Schools celebrates all of our cooks during National School Lunch Hero Day, May 1st, and every day! Thank you to each of our cooks and cafeteria managers, who make a different in a child's day daily.

The court for our kings and princesses is shaping up for The 2026 Marion County Schools Literacy Fair, 10 AM to 2 PM, on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Fairmont Senior Field House.

Walking away as State Champions at the State Social Studies Fair today. Congratulations to the students of Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

The "White Hall Way" is on display as students who earned the top honors in 2025-2026 are honored by the Marion County Board of Education. Congratulations to our 1st place winners of White Hall Elementary: 💙Judah Miller (4th Grade, 1st Place – County Young Writer’s Contest), 💙Dimitri Hastings (4th Grade, 1st Place – County and Regional Social Studies Fair), 💙Darren Riffee (3rd Grade, 1s Place – County Science Fair)

Recognizing the elite among a national standard in the profession, Marion County Schools celebrates its 2026 National Board Certified Teachers: Katie Harbert of Jayenne Elementary, Rachel Kellar of East Dale Elementary, and Charlotte Romberger of East Fairmont Middle School. The NBCT credential is the highest credential a teacher can earn in the profession, based upon rigorous standards, exceptional skills, comprehensive assessment, and a commitment to student learning.

Calendar Reminder for 2025-2026: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 is a three- hour early dismissal in Marion County Schools.

"Once Upon a Time" the gate to the castle is being lowered as Marion County Schools prepares to welcome students and families to the 2026 Marion County Literacy Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM, at the Fairmont Senior Field House.

Early Childhood Screening Day announced on May 22, 2026, 9AM to noon, by Marion County Schools. See it. Touch it. Love it at the Marion County Schools Board Offices, in front of the Fairmont Senior High School Field House. Learn about Child Find, a FREE process of locating children, birth to 5, who are not enrolled in school and who may need special education services too. Early support can make a big difference! It's a free event for children and families!

East Fairmont Middle School's GameChanger student group was actively hosting a table today at the 2nd Annual Career Fair. EFMS's group supports students and spreads the mission of peer-led education that is focused on youth substance misuse prevention, particularly concerning opioids.

ENROLL. ENLIST. EMPLOY. OUR FUTURES ARE BRIGHT! Congratulations to White Hall Elementary School, the first Marion County elementary school to become a CFWV CHAMPION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL today. As part of its proclamation day, Fairmont State University President Dr. Davis and Fighting Falcons Football Coach Luke Barker helped students and staff celebrate.