August 20, 2025 is the first day of school, grades 1-12, in Marion County. Our bus operators have completed annual trainings over the last few days. Help them to help us all keep our students safe by driving carefully, obeying signs and signals, and allowing yourself more time.
Watson Elementary staff is working hard and making a special first day of 2025-26 for their ⭐️s on the special First Day of School for grades 1-12 in Marion County Schools on August 20, 2025.
Standing room only in the auditorium at Mannington Middle School for the Open House Back to School Night. Thank you to PTO, which planned the food and games, the amazing staff that stayed after to help and visit with parents and students, and to awesome parents and students who came out tonight. It's going to be an amazing, awesome 2025-26. Welcome back, Gators. 💚
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools bus operators continue training today on setting expectations for passengers, building relationships, and handling bus discipline.
We train. We try. We triumph. Monongah Elementary School PTO, staff, families, members of Calvary Temple, and the community came out in full force to spruce up the home of the Lions today.
We Train. We try. We triumph. The Class of 2026 at Fairmont Senior High School is primed and starting to paint their marks in style on the 2025-26 school year. Marion County Schools welcomes students in grades 1-12 on August 20, 2025. #yesbears! 💙
We train. We try. We triumph. The elementary and middle school counselors explored innovative strategies to help students develop essential readiness skills for both school and life through Marion County Schools new social-emotional learning curriculum.
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Chefs were off on an Adventure today during annual training for cooks where they met their new director, June Haught, and executive secretary, Janet Poling. Sessions included trainings by the state department members Morgan Teeters and Travis Legg on meal patterns, administrative review process, HCCAP plans and procedures. The day concluded with a team building activity where they “packed their bags” with qualities that make each kitchen a great team.
We train. We try. We triumph. Welcome to Marion County Schools to our new classroom aides, who are receiving training today on a number of skills for their position, including meeting students' needs in the classroom and on bus transportation.
We train. We try. We triumph. Welcome back to our hardworking bus operators, who are receiving annual training on policies, procedures and protocols.
We train. We try. We triumph. Welcome back Huskies! Freshman orientation was held for the newest North Marion High School Huskies tonight with all but about 30 freshmen in attendance. 🖤🐾
WV state law requires any student with Emergency Medications must have medication administration form AND the medication available at school may not attend school. ALL medications to be given at school must have a medication order signed by the physician AND guardian. Webpage link:
https://www.marionboe.com/page/student-health-requirements
Form link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1972/MCS/3474361/-Medication_Form_NEW_7-2023.pdf
Marion County Schools releases 2025-26 Transportation Schedules: https://www.wvnews.com/fairmontnews/special/page-a1/page_97e1a6de-ce6e-52b9-9f52-a2b7da4f34a8.html
We train. We try. We triumph. Day 2 of the Marion County Schools New Teacher Academy featured a financial overview by Treasurer Scott Reider and Mrs. Toothman as well as a Human Resources and Support Services introduction by Ms. DeVaul. The county's Master Teachers took it to the summit with supports from our homegrown experts.
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools welcomed new teachers to the district today at Day 1 of our New Teacher Academy. Today's session is just one of four layers of support for the over 40 new teachers in Marion County Schools for 2025-26.
Marion County Schools Transportation Department will conduct our third "Come Drive A Bus" on Saturday, September 20th from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Marion County Board of Education Central Offices, 1516 Mary Lou Retton Drive. Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Marion County Board of Education Central Offices (Field House) Buses: Conventional, Special Needs, and Transit Buses available. **Come explore the opportunity to explore a career as a School Bus Operator **Refreshments and Door Prizes will be available.
Marion County Schools Families, Staff, and Communities:
Marion County Schools is aware of recent social media posts containing statements about our students, our district, our staff, and specific school matters. While we are unable to share details or respond publicly regarding student-specific issues due to federal confidentiality laws (FERPA) and state regulations, we want our community to know the following:
• The district takes all allegations and reports seriously.
• When we receive a complaint, we immediately follow established procedures, including notifying appropriate authorities.
• In this case, law enforcement was notified within 24 hours of receiving the report, and the West Virginia State Police have been in constant communication with the Superintendent regarding all related matters.
• Marion County Schools is cooperating fully with law enforcement in their review of all allegations and social media activity connected to this situation.
We are aware that recent online statements have resulted in threatening and harassing messages directed toward our staff and schools. We will not tolerate threats, harassment, or intimidation of our employees or students. Such behavior will be reported to law enforcement and addressed to the fullest extent of the law.
Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We encourage our community to rely on official information from the district and law enforcement, and to refrain from spreading or engaging with unverified claims on social media.
We thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools.
Dr. Donna Heston, Superintendent
Are you a veteran interested in becoming a certified teacher? The West Virginia Veterans to Teachers Program strives to provide specialized career counseling to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces on how to earn initial teacher certification. Senate Bill 765 as well as W. Va. Code §18A-3-2a(a)(1)(D) provides a unique set of qualifications veterans may meet to receive a Professional Teaching Certificate. Veterans pursuing employment as public school teachers may also qualify for a hiring preference in accordance with criteria of W. Va. Code §6-13-1. Learn more at https://wvde.us/educator-staff-development/become-teacher/wv-veterans-teachers-program.
Congratulations to Lillian Tomana, a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and recipient of the 2025 Seth Burton Memorial Scholarship. Tomana was recognized at the 71st Marion County Chamber Annual Dinner.
We train. We try. We triumph. Marion County Schools special educators are reviewing and learning new skills to provide specially designed instruction in math to students with disabilities today.
