Continuing the theme today that Marion County Schools rises by lifting others as we use our own, proven experts in training sessions, Margie Suder offers Code.org training to teachers, hosted at East Fairmont High School.
JoDonna Burdoff provides Trauma Informed Care sessions for our educators to continue to build our student support framework and cultivate resilient students and staff in Marion County Schools.
Tools down for a day as Marion County Schools Custodians and Maintenance Department are participating in their mandatory Safety and Asbestos trainings for 2023-24.
Learning from our peers: Math Cohort implementation for grades 9-12 is adding up! Breck Lowdermilk (FSHS), Jenna Wolfe (EFMS) , and Nikki Kettler (Barrackville) share best practices and introduce the plans for the Math Cohort beginning this year for Marion County Math teachers.
Teachers and Teaching Assistants throughout Marion County receive training on the Science of Reading, using data from iReady to drive achievement and plan instruction, working with students with autism, and more as sessions are hosted at East Fairmont High School today.
With care and compassion the Marion County Schools Nurses start off their Day 2 of 2023-24 with Head Nurse Mandy Boylen today.
Marion County Schools teachers learning about technology apps to enhance classroom instruction from one of their own colleagues, a homegrown expert. The session is hosted at Fairmont Senior High School for teachers throughout the county.
Bus operators receive first aid and CPR training today, hosted by North Marion High School.
Marion County's Special Education Aides receive training, hosted at Watson Elementary, today. These are timely reminders of the ins and outs of their vital role in the life of our students. ♥️
Marion County teachers receive training and tools on Behavior Management from Holly Blatt, Marion County Schools Behavior Specialist today.
Become a part of our P.O.W.E.R. Team in Marion County Schools. Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47339.
The 2nd Annual Community Back-2- School Picnic and Bash will be sponsored by the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, August 19, 11am - 4pm at Fairmont Hills Apartments. The Academic Enrichment and After School Program begins August 21, at the Fairmont Hills Apartments.
Fairmont State University will be hosting an Educator Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 31st at 5PM with free entrance for our educators to attend the Fairmont State v. Bloomsburg Football game immediately following. FSU is looking forward to an opportunity to thank our teachers for all they do and hope to help them kick off their school year with a little fun.
WVDE has acquired LiveGrades from CityNet. Since acquiring the software, WVDE has worked to get things up and running. LiveGrades is at the URL https://livegrades.k12.wv.us The WVDE has indicated there should be a few tweaks but you should not see any differences in how the product functions. WVDE will maintain the product in its current form and have no plans for modifications at this time. The WVDE is working directly with Citynet to build the interface between Livegrades and WVEIS 2.0.
Give books. Give hope. Fairmont Senior High School student leader and HOBY Ambassador Ava McMullen has started a nonprofit organization called Sharing Stories! There are 7 boxes all around Marion County to help.
Welcome back, Blackshere Bandits, as staff is readying classrooms for students' first day of school on August 21, 2023 for grades 1-12 in Marion County Schools.
Thank you to the Marion County Health Department, which is parked in front of Barrackville School today with its mobile unit for vaccinations. In WV students entering seventh and twelve grade have required immunizations to attend school on the first day of school. In an effort to assist families, Marion County Schools is collaborating with the Marion County Health Department. Per the WVDE, students in 7th and 12th grade who do not have updated immunizations may not attend school. The Marion County Health Department will be offering free onsite vaccinations clinics throughout the county for the next month. If the parent/legal guardian is not present, the child must have signed written permission stating vaccination administration is okay.
The remaining dates are as follows:
Barrackville - 8/15/23
NMHS - 8/17/23
All clinics will be from 10AM-2PM
*Please remember to bring insurance information if you have insurance.
Please call the MCHD with any questions at 304-266-3360.
The Bisons are off in force for 2023-24 as teachers and custodians ready classrooms and attend training updates for the new year at Barrackville School today.
Ready to go on a journey into the 2023-24 school year at West Fairmont Middle School as staff worked in teams to create their ideal car built to last for all the challenges they will face and strengths they use as a team to overcome them. P.O.W.E.R. at WFMS!
They are our superheroes. Welcome back to the Marion County Schools cooks, who are receiving training from the Marion County Health Department on Health Cards right now. Cooks are a vital part of our P.O.W.E.R. team.
