Soles Electric presented a $1000.00 student scholarship to each of our three Marion County High Schools for a student who attends each school and is also enrolled in the Marion County Tech Center. This is a scholarship from the Jack Pethtel Memorial Golf Tournament.
Marion County Schools is on a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Due to the temperature and predicted weather forecast, The Marion County Spelling Bee scheduled for tomorrow, January 18th has been postponed until next Thursday, January 25th. Registration will begin at 5:15 PM and the Bee will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, please notify Gina DeLorenzo at 304-367-2100, Ext. 127.
West Fairmont Middle School custodial staff is working hard this morning to clear the sidewalks for faculty and staff. Thank you! ❄️
A steam line burst at Mannington Middle School, resulting in no heat throughout the building. The cafe has heat. As a result, staff of MMS will not report to MMS today.
Marion County Schools is operating under a NTID "Climate Control" Day #1 Schedule for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The 200-day staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule. Students in MCS will have two days upon returning to school to submit their assignments. Students are offered a meal between the hours of 10:30 to 12:30 at each school where it is safe enough for families to be on the roads. These NTID materials and protocols (cumulative of 5 days) have been provided to families of MCS by the child's school.
The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking an original student poster design for Arts Alive! 2024 Arts Alive poster submissions from middle and high schoolers due Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Learn more at https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/the-arts/arts-alive/poster/
The 17th annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” Essay Contest for K-5 is underway through February 23, 2024. Regional winners will win a $500 SMART529 education savings account and a $500 cash prize for their school. A grand prize winner will receive an additional $4,500 in their savings account. There is also an essay contest for teachers to win a $2,500 cash prize. See https://www.smart529.com/resources/student-entry.html
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT Competition accepts student submissions through May 1, 2024. Annually, middle and high schoolers earn prizes for art of diverse stories of unsung heroes in history. See https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/competitions/arteffect
Marion County Schools is closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Staff and students do not report. This is a snow day. The 261 day staff will report as usual.
Marion County Schools is on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Staff and students report on a 2-hour delay schedule.
Today, Marion County Schools honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The federal holiday honors the achievements of the civil-rights leader. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King.
Hardworking Teachers for Marion County Students: Elementary math adoption committee met tonight to review new standards effective July 1st and discuss planning for adoption.
Lockheed Martin VOCATIONAL Scholarship for students of all ages preparing for careers in technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing at U.S. accredited community or technical college. Deadline: April 1, 2024, 4pm EST. See https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lmvocational/
Thank you to the Mannington Middle School alumni, who took time out of their day to judge the MMS Social Studies Fair projects. Congratulations to Kolton Fluharty, first place, and Eli Spencer, Honorable mention. Thank you, Dr. Higgins, for organizing this event. 💚🐊
Marion County Schools has been informed that the water leak has been fixed. Testing of the water provided to Rivesville Elementary/Middle School will occur. Rivesville students will not report Friday, January 12, 2024 until testing results are received. Staff will report.
Marion County Schools has been advised of a major water leak impacting Rivesville Elementary/Middle School. Students will not report Thursday, January 11, 2024. Staff will report.
Blue Ribbon quality displays of students at the Jayenne Elementary Social Studies Fair today.
Elementary administrators of Marion County Schools perform their annual review and reflection of the Elementary Discipline Matrix, discipline and attendance data this morning.
Marion County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 10, 2024 as we continue to monitor the impact of rainfall throughout the county.