East Fairmont Middle School

All 7th graders must show proof of immunizations before school starts. Mandatory immunizations for 7th graders are the Tdap and the MCV4 vaccines. Students will not be allowed to be in school until these are completed but will continue to be counted absent. It is very important to get these completed. Marion County Schools have worked with the Marion County Health Department and MVA Clinic to make sure families can access these vaccines. Families may go to the health department any day between Monday and Friday from 9 to 3 to receive these. The MVA clinic is also accepting walk-ins for these vaccinations as well. They ask that you call and let them know you are coming but appointments are not necessary. Please be sure to have these taken care of before August 24th!

Our new student orientation will be on Monday, August 23rd starting at 10 am. This is only for students who are enrolled for the first time as a student at East Fairmont Middle. Due to current guidance from the Marion County Health Department, we are limiting the number of people that may attend. We are asking that each new student only bring one parent with a maximum of two. No siblings may attend this event. While we know this may be difficult for some families, we continue to strive to make the safety of our Hornet Family a priority. The health department also recommends masks be worn indoors in larger group settings. We are notifying families now so that they can make appropriate arrangements.

Please go to the following link to view the breakfast and lunch menus for East Fairmont Middle School. https://marionboe.nutrislice.com/menu/east-fairmont-middle

Homeschool, virtual, homebound, or child age 1-4 years old who lives in MC in 2021-22 school year? Complete the form to have a 5-day shelf-stable meal box delivered to your door step, free of charge. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNap_zqJTflyJPoEptddhfLbhUNExaMkVWU0I5UDRSTVdCRzRCVTc1RjhUWS4u

Our water fountains have been converted to Water Bottle Fill Up Stations. Please bring a clear water bottle with you on Day 1. All fountains at EFMS are now bottle fill up stations.

"Patient Endurance!" From the hardwood of gyms in MCS to UNC player, grad, and member of the coaching staff, North Marion grad Jessica Sell talks encouragement, perseverance, support systems, and fresh start as we "get back in the game" https://5il.co/wy1f #MCSgetbackinthegame

"COVID-19 is here. How long it stays is up to us." In coming days, Marion County Health Department Administrator Lloyd White will be speaking with MCS student-athletes and staff about what we all can do to prevent the spread: https://5il.co/wy1p #MCSgetbackinthegame

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” As we think back on the past 18 months of the pandemic, one of the most pronounced reflections is we cannot increase student achievement alone. See https://5il.co/wvxl.

Please go to the following link to view the bus schedules for the 2021-2022 school year. https://www.marionboe.com/page/bus-schedules

East Fairmont Middle Cross Country team has been taking advantage of cool mornings for a long training run.

MCS collaborates with WVU Extension Service for WV Cardiac Project, K, 2, and 5, as well as Nutrition Classes, grades 3- 5. The latest addition is Meadoe Richards, NMHS grad and Agriculture student at WVU, who will begin Aug. 16 to work in MCS. https://extension.wvu.edu/marion

While our newly installed locks look a little different then the ones shown in this presentation, the explanation on how to work a combination lock still applies. The link to the video does not appear to work, but you can still follow the step by step tutorial. http://content.masterlock.com/masterlock/resources/documents/pdf/Master_Lock_Combination_Tutorial.pdf

Don't forget that cheerleading tryouts are Monday, August 9th from 6-8 pm for any interested East Fairmont Middle student going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.

"We have an opportunity!" Dr. Mark A. Manchin, 1970 graduate from Farmington High School, former WV Senator, superintendent of schools, Director of the School Building Authority, and current President of Glenville College encourages MCS: https://5il.co/wnq1 #MCSgetbackinthegame

COVID Vaccinations for Marion County Schools Staff and Students: The Marion County Health Department is offering vaccinations Monday through Friday, 9-3, at its location. Also the health department and MVA will offer the COVID vaccination at the following locations and times: East Fairmont High School on Monday, August 23rd from 9-11 am and Wednesday, August 25th from 7-9 pm. Fairmont Senior High School on Thursday, August 12th from 4-6 pm and Friday, August 20th from 3:30-5 pm. North Marion High School on Monday, August 23rd from 5-7 pm.

East Fairmont Middle School is proud to announce that we will be partnering with the United Way to offer an after school program this year! It’s time to get back to school, but this year there’s an added bonus: Flipside! Flipside is a new after-school program that was specially developed for select Marion County schools! Every day, participating students will receive a hot meal, homework help, opportunities for physical activity, as well as access to other artistic and scientific activities. Our goal is to keep them engaged, safe, and (most importantly) having fun! East Fairmont Middle School students enrolled in 5th through 8th grades can participate in the Flipside Afterschool program beginning in September. Please visit https://www.tvunitedway.org/flipside for more information and to register. Spots are limited and this will be offered on a first come/first serve basis!

State Champion in wrestling and football, WVU Mountaineer, and Veterinarian, Dr. Scott Moore, a graduate of North Marion High School, reminds MCS to "Get Back in the Game" to be whatever you want to be in the future: https://5il.co/wkzf #MCSgetbackinthegame

Parents, if you are looking for a small way to help out your child's classrooms please consider donating supplies.

East Fairmont Middle has installed locks on all lockers for the upcoming school year. Students will no longer have to purchase one. Parents, please work with your child to make sure they understand how a standard combination lock works as each student will have to learn how to operate one to access their lockers.

Thank you to the great group of staff, community members, and students who came out today to start helping us spruce up the front of our building. We are going to have one more work day if you missed the opportunity to come out today. If you are available, please consider joining us on August 10th from 6-8. See previous post for more information.