Marlinton Elementary School

Good evening, Timberwolf families,
We hope you had a restful break! A few quick updates:

LSIC Meeting: Monday, January 5, at 4:30 PM.
Elementary Basketball Info Session: Wednesday, January 7, at 5:00 PM in the PCHS auditorium.
Benchmarking: Assessments begin midweek. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and do their best—these tests help us support their learning.

Thank you for your support!

about 7 hours ago, Chloe Bland

A letter titled “Youth Basketball League Transition” dated December 17, 2025, from Pocahontas County Schools. The letter announces that starting this year, 4th and 5th grade basketball will transition from a school-run program to a county-wide youth basketball league (PCYBL). It explains that elementary basketball is not governed by WVSSAC and will now be community-based, supported by volunteers and parents. The letter invites families to an interest and planning meeting on January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the PCHS auditorium to discuss league structure, grade levels, rules, season schedule, volunteer needs, and equipment procedures. It lists reasons for the change, including aligning governance, providing equal opportunities, and increasing community involvement. Contact information for three school representatives is provided at the bottom.

The next LSIC Meeting will be Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

6 days ago, Chloe Bland

Pocahontas County Schools currently has three (3) Board of Education policies open for public comment:

🔹 3112: Board–Staff Communication
🔹 5223: Absences for Religious Ordinances
🔹 7540.02: Digital Content and Accessibility

🗓 Comment Period Ends: January 18, 2026

We encourage our families, staff, and community members to review the proposed policies and share feedback using the link below:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies

Your voice helps strengthen our school system—thank you for participating!

16 days ago, Kristi Hamons

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Pocahontas County Schools! 🎉

The Pocahontas County Board of Education was proud to recognize Mrs. Samantha Feather, 2nd Grade Teacher at Marlinton Elementary School, at the December 16th meeting for achieving National Board Certification!

National Board Certification is one of the highest credentials an educator can earn, demonstrating exceptional teaching practice, commitment to student learning, and dedication to ongoing professional growth. 🌟

Congratulations, Mrs. Feather! Your hard work and passion for education continue to inspire our entire school community. 🍎✨

17 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Dr. Williams reading a certificate to Samantha Feather

We are currently experiencing phone issues at HES, MES, PCHS, and MMS. A ticket has been opened with Frontier, and we will update you as soon as the problem is resolved.

In the meantime, we have a temporary workaround you may use:

Call the Central Office at 304‑799‑4505, then dial the extension of the person you need to reach at your school.

Below are the extensions for principals and secretaries at each school:

Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
Secretary: 3237
Principal: 3239

Marlinton Elementary School (MES)
Secretary: 2235
Principal: 2236

Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
Secretary: 6237
Principal: 6243

Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
Secretary: 5221
Principal: 5227
Assistant Principal: 5228

18 days ago, Kristi Hamons

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025/2026 County Math Field Day Winners and Participants! 🎉

🏅 Grade Level Winners:
4th Grade: Daniel (1st), Noah (2nd), Joseph (3rd), Lincoln (4th), Kenneth (5th)
5th Grade: Joseph (1st), Mason (2nd), AJ (3rd), Michael (4th), Tyrell (5th)
6th Grade: Isaac (1st), Victor (2nd), Brayden (3rd), Braxton (4th), Rufus (5th)
7th Grade: Madelyn (1st), Levi (2nd), Hunter (3rd), Jonathan (4th), Lucas (5th)
8th Grade: Jarrell (1st), Hunter (2nd), Ryan (3rd), Autumn (4th), Ace (5th)
9th Grade: Eli (1st), Zara (2nd), Joey (3rd), Levi (4th), Hailey (5th)

🃏 Krypto Tournament Winners:
High School: Eli, Kaidence, Levi
Middle School: Hunter, Colton, Penelope
Elementary: Joseph, Michael, Madison

🎉Shoutout to our upperclassman supports:
Seniors: Wade, Allison, Ramona, Joey, Cammi
Juniors: Riyan, Kaidence, Damien, Cash
Sophomores: Nadiya, Willa

A Message from PCS Math Coach Joanna Burt-Kinderman:
We would like to offer a huge congratulations to all our county math field day winners. Thanks to all the teachers who volunteered to proctor, and to our awesome upperclassmen who make the entire day run well for us – serving as mentors, facilitators, cheerleaders and graders. Our seniors, Wade, Joey, Allison, Cammi and Ramona are pictured in all the winner photos. Thanks as well to Hardy Law Firm and Casey Griffith for providing prizes for our famous Krypto Tournament! We dedicate all the good energy from our day to some of our favorite matheletes, Tristan and Duncan Sizemore and family with all our hopes for good outcomes and good health for Tristan. We miss you guys, and missed you a little extra at math field day!

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Venue Reminder:

📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting
📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center
All are welcome to attend!

20 days ago, Kristi Hamons

📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting 📅 Tonight 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center All are welcome to attend!

📢Please Spread the Word! We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.

21 days ago, Kristi Hamons

We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on an Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.

Monday, December 15 is a non-traditional learning day, and students are expected to complete Day 1 of their snow packets. Marlinton Elementary staff will be available from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM to assist with questions. Teachers (Pre-K–5th grade), Special Education, and Related Arts can be reached through Microsoft Teams or email. Staff contact information is available on our school website. Students can access Teams by visiting the Pocahontas County Schools website, clicking Student Quick Links, selecting Microsoft 365, and signing in with their WV SSO account. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning!

21 days ago, Chloe Bland

Green background flyer with white snowflakes and bold white text at the top reading “Marlinton Elementary School Snow Day Faculty Availability.” Two white text boxes with black headers provide details: Left box titled “Snow Packet Questions?” says students can reach staff via Teams or email and includes a link to staff contact info: https://marlinton.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/o/mes/staff. Right box titled “How to Access TEAMS” explains steps: visit Pocahontas County Schools website, click Student Quick Links, select Microsoft 365, sign in with WV SSO account, then choose Teams icon. Centered black oval with white text shows “10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.” Below, a white box states: “All Staff, Pre-K through 5th grade including Special Education and Related Arts, will be available via Teams or email from 10 am – 12 pm.”

❄️☃️Non-traditional Learning Day🥶❄️

21 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

📢 Important PCS Math Field Day Update!

Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, provided schools are operating on a regular schedule.

Stay tuned for any changes!

#MathFieldDay #PCSUpdate #PocahontasCountySchools

24 days ago, Kristi Hamons

A graphic with a dark red background announces: “Important Update: Math Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 16th if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.” The text is in white and yellow, with math symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on the left and a small illustration of a schoolhouse with trees on the bottom right.

❄️❄️Closure Alert❄️❄️

24 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

Announcement that school is closed December 12, 2025 for Pocahontas

☃️❄️Delay Alert☃️❄️

24 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

graphic announcing 3 hour delay on December 12, 2025

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Christmas program will not take place on Tuesday, December 16. We are working to find a new date if possible and will share details as soon as they are confirmed. We sincerely apologize for the multiple changes as we navigate weather conditions and other scheduling adjustments. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

24 days ago, Chloe Bland

Hello families,
The Marlinton Elementary and Marlinton Middle School Christmas Program has been rescheduled. The new date is Tuesday, December 16th at Marlinton Middle School.

The program will begin at 5:30 PM with the elementary performance, followed by the middle school performance. Elementary students should arrive by 5:00 PM to get lined up. Middle school students should arrive by 5:30 PM to support the elementary students.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you for this special holiday event!

24 days ago, Chloe Bland

A festive holiday flyer with a purple background decorated with white snowflakes and small stars. At the top, elegant white script reads: “Marlinton Elementary & Marlinton Middle Christmas Program.” Below, bold text states: “December 16, 2025 – Marlinton Middle School.” The details explain: “The program will begin at 5:30 with the elementary performance. The middle school performance will follow. Elementary students need to arrive at 5:00 to get lined up. Middle school students, please arrive by 5:30 to support the elementary students.” At the bottom, there is an illustrated winter scene with a snowman wearing a red hat and scarf, surrounded by people in winter clothing, trees, and gift boxes.

❄️☃️Attention Pocahontas County students and families. Snow packet completion is for days 6-10; therefore, it is not necessary to complete them tomorrow. ❄️☃️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️❄️

25 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

❄️☃️Closure Alert☃️❄️

25 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

Graphic that states schools are closed on December 11, 2025

Pocahontas County Schools will be dismissing two hours early today due to the forecasted weather.
Marlinton Elementary pickup will begin at 1:30 PM, and buses will depart at 1:40 PM.

The Christmas Program scheduled for this evening has been postponed. A new date will be shared once it has been confirmed.

26 days ago, Chloe Bland

Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Individual schools will contact parents with updated dates and times for rescheduled events. Buses will depart from the high school at 1:21 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather conditions.

26 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

We are excited to announce that Marlinton Elementary and Marlinton Middle School will be combining for one Christmas Program tomorrow evening. The elementary performance will begin at 5:30 PM, and students should arrive at 5:00 PM. The middle school performance will follow immediately after. If school is canceled or after-school activities are suspended due to weather, we will look for an alternative date and share updates as soon as possible. We look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating our students.

26 days ago, Chloe Bland

A festive flyer for the Marlinton Elementary and Marlinton Middle Christmas Program. The background is purple with white snowflakes scattered across the top. At the bottom, there are illustrated children in winter clothing standing around a snowman, with pine trees and wrapped gifts nearby. The text reads: “Marlinton Elementary & Marlinton Middle Christmas Program December 10, 2025 Marlinton Middle School The program will begin at 5:30 with the elementary performance. The middle school performance will follow. Elementary students need to arrive at 5:00 to get lined up. Middle school students, please arrive by 5:30. If school is cancelled or no after school activities, we will reschedule.”