Calendar Reminder: Friday, May 3, 2024 is a Professional Learning Day. Staff will attend training and meetings. Students will not report.
Ja’me Brandish from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute provided resources to Marion County's counselors today to help students dealing with anxiety. Principal Jay Michael discussed the benefits of attending programs at MCTC and MCTC's Chef Stalnaker's students provided lunch
Explore the New Manufacturing has launched a STORY PITCH CONTEST for two new educational videos featuring West Virginia made products and the jobs needed to make them happen. Cash prizes will be awarded for the winning pitches.
The contest is open to West Virginia high school students. Contestants can enter individually or as a team (maximum of four members) and are able to submit pitches for both videos.
Registration is now open! Please see the attached flyer for more details. Contestants will be provided with contest details upon registering.
REGISTRATION CLOSES on May 17th at 11:59 pm.
Contest entries must be submitted by June 14th 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Win $250 if your pitch is chosen! This means you could win up to $500 in prize money! The judging panel will provide feedback on all contest submissions. Winners will be announced on June 26, 2024, and will be credited in the video created with their pitch.
Child Nutrition of Marion County Schools was busy working with the gardeners at Barnes Learning Center today to transplant plants to grow for the school salad bar
The Master Gardners of Marion County and Barnes Learning Center students are excited for their sale this weekend.
Unite with the P.O.W.E.R. of learning at the Marion County Literacy Fair as Marion County Schools offers free books, STEAM activities, a showcase of student art, read alouds, activities by Title I, meet and greet with local authors, Scholastic Book Fair, free screenings, and door prizes.
When you see a whole community coming together to support students and literacy, it's super P.O.W.E.Rful at the Marion County Literacy Fair.
"Yes, Bears" to "Here we go, Steelers!" Congratulations, Fairmont Senior High School alumnus, Zach Frazier. 💙🤍💛🖤
In collaboration with MVA and the Marion County Health Department, Marion County Schools is offering vaccinations for the 2024-25 school year and sports physicals for student-athletes for 2024-25 at our high schools on the dates provided. See below.
Well done, Mannington Middle School Choir, under the direction of Genesis Mihalko, and performing The Elements.
Learning is a super P.O.W.E.R. Come tomorrow, April 27, 2024, 10 AM to 2 PM, to the annual Marion County Literacy Fair to tap into the power of reading, STEAM, art, attendance, and community involvement in Marion County Schools. We will see you at the Fairmont Senior Field House.
Fourth grade students at Watson Elementary were recipients of Book Bundles sponsored by Read Aloud WV. There were 20 classrooms around the state selected for this honor. Students received books based on their personal interests. Books were distributed by Beverly Richards, Marion County Read Aloud President and Evonne Maddow, Read Aloud Coordinator.
Thank you to Deerfield Express, which donated $500 to White Hall Elementary for student programs.
Last night, all 4 Fairmont Senior Attendance Area Bands were awarded a Legislative Citation from the West Virginia House of Delegates for earning a Superior Rating at the WVSSAC Region 10 Band Festival back in March.
Delegate Joey Garcia presented the citation to all band students during the Middle School portion of the Fairmont Senior Area Bands Spring Concert Series.
This is the first time in Marion County History that all 4 Bands earned a Superior Rating at the band festival. In addition, all 4 bands earned straight superior ratings from all 3 judges at the festival.
A big Congratulations to:
Fairmont Senior HS Polar Bear Concert Band
Rivesville Middle School Concert Band
West Fairmont MS 6th Grade Beginning Band
West Fairmont MS 7/8 Concert Band
Calling all eligible WV high school Junior Girls! We invite young women completing their Junior Year in West Virginia high schools to be part of a week that will help shape your future.
The arts are alive and a vital part of learning in Marion County Schools as county art teachers begin the set up for displays of student art at the Marion County Literacy Fair this Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10-2, at the Field House.
Do you have a child between the ages of 3-5 and are worried about their developmental milestones? MCS is offering FREE developmental screening! Join us at the Marion County Literacy Fair this Saturday, 10-2, at the Fairmont Senior Field House and sign up at the booth!
Commitment to something bigger than yourself: Military Signing Day today at Fairmont Senior High where Brigadier General Michaelle M. Munger, who is the first ever female to become a general officer for the West Virginia Army National Guard in state history, spoke to students.
Opera, West Fairmont Middle's therapy dog, had her first vet appointment with White Hall Animal Clinic today. Dr. Hartman and her team are nothing short of fabulous! Opera and WFMS truly appreciate her sponsorship and commitment to keeping animals happy and healthy.
Opera was given a year's supply of medicine, lots of treats and toys, and of course some White Hall swag. Thank you all so much!
Transportation Update: Bus 20-24 will not run morning or evening routes in the North Marion attendance area for Thursday, April 25, 2024.