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.
The Marion County Board of Education honored county Math Field Day winners tonight. The winners were awarded trophies and certificates as well at the official Math Field Day events earlier this month for elementary, middle and high schools. They advance to regional competition.
📌The public survey for stakeholder input in creation of the 2024-25 Marion County Schools Calendar is now open. Visit to submit your input:
https://forms.office.com/r/cT7ycrNgkN
As we begin work on the 2024-2025 School Calendar we need your valued input.
Below is a the link to the Employee Survey for the 2024-2025 Marion County School Calendar.
Please spend a few minutes completing the survey to directly assist the Calendar Committee in the construction of next year's calendar.
The survey will close on Tuesday, January 16th at 4:00 pm.
https://forms.office.com/r/HY8Yr41MQP
Reminder: Marion County Schools welcomes our students back on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
They may be on break from school, but the JV Boys East Fairmont Middle School basketball team and Coach Holbert kept busy giving back as they served lunch at the Union Mission this week.
Thank you to the Mannington Middle School PTO for wishing the staff at MMS a Merry Christmas with lunch today.
Last night WFMS, Rivesville, and FSHS bands presented their Christmas concert at Fairmont Senior. A special thank you to directors, Josh Tharp and John Schneider, for another successful performance!
Mr. Tim Tennant, happy retirement. Thank you for all you've given to Mannington Middle School students and staff from your colleagues at Mannington Middle School.
Merry, Festive, and Bright: Ugly Sweater Day at Marion County Schools County Office.
It's the humble and hardworking faces behind every building and project in Marion County Schools. We thank them! The Maintenance Department came together this morning as a family and team for breakfast and appreciation of a leader who works alongside them, Andy Price, as well.
It's the White Hall Way as the staff starts the next level in their rooted student, staff, and family leadership practices in becoming the first Leader in Me school in Marion County today.
Merry Marion County Schools Bus Operators as the Transportation Department enjoys breakfast together before today's updates, trainings, equipment checks and prep for when students return on January 2, 2024.
Merry Christmas from Marion County Schools County Office and Santa! ❤️💚🎄🎅
