Please Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans!

Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our local veterans. We invite veterans, families, and community members to join us for special Veterans Day programs at our schools on November 9 and November 10.

📅 November 9
• Marlinton Elementary - 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary - 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle School - 1:00 PM

📅 November 10
• Green Bank School - 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School - 10:30 AM

Lunch will be served at Hillsboro Elementary and Pocahontas County High School. Please call the school to reserve your meal.

Thank you to all who have served our country. We look forward to honoring you and celebrating your contributions to our community.

❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #ThankAVeteran #PocahontasCountySchools #PurpleStarSchools
1 day ago, Kristi Hamons
Patriotic Veterans Day invitation featuring a stylized American flag design in red, white, and blue on the left side. The flyer invites community members to attend Veterans Day recognition ceremonies at Pocahontas County Schools. Events are scheduled for November 9 at Marlinton Elementary (9:00 a.m.), Hillsboro Elementary (10:30 a.m.), and Marlinton Middle (1:00 p.m.), and November 10 at Green Bank School (9:00 a.m.) and Pocahontas County High School (10:30 a.m.). The flyer notes that lunches will be served at Hillsboro Elementary and Pocahontas County High School with reservations required, and lists contacts for Purple Star activities at each school. A Veterans Day Dinner at the Opera House is also advertised for November 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Stakeholder Group Establishes Mission and Focus Areas

On October 27, 2026, Pocahontas County Schools welcomed community members, parents, staff, and local partners for our Stakeholder Group meeting. During the meeting, members established a mission statement and organized into five committees that will help guide future work and recommendations.

Mission Statement
The Pocahontas County Advisory Group recognizes the importance of safety, social-emotional wellness, and academic success; therefore, we are committed to fostering positive relationships, supporting students and families, and promoting collaboration and achievement throughout our community.

To support this mission, members organized into the following committees:

✅ Family Engagement & Wraparound Services
✅ Chronic Attendance Improvement
✅ Academics & Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
✅ Safety, Security & Facilities
✅ Recruitment, Retention & Promotion of Pocahontas County

These committees will begin meeting in November to develop recommendations and action steps that support student success and strengthen our schools and community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared ideas, and committed to this important work. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Tim McClung and Citizens Bank for generously sponsoring refreshments and supporting this collaborative effort.

Together, we are building stronger schools, stronger relationships, and a stronger Pocahontas County.

#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityPartnerships #StudentSuccess #StrongerTogether

5 days ago, Kristi Hamons
stakeholder group
stakeholder group
stakeholder group
Dr. Williams and Tim McClung at Meeting
Harvest Day Reminder for Families 🍂

Harvest Day and the Dress-Up Parade will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026. Students should bring costumes to school but should not wear them to school. Costumes should be safe, easy for students to manage independently, and may not include weapons, body paint, or face-covering masks.

The Dress-Up Parade begins at 1:30 PM, and families are invited to watch from the bleachers. To help ensure a safe, organized dismissal after the parade, families wishing to take their child home early must complete an Early Release Request Form by 1:15 PM. This allows school staff to prepare for student sign-outs and helps us account for every child during dismissal.

Volunteers must be approved and have a completed background check. Parents and guardians should wait outside the front of the school for dismissal and should not enter the building after the parade. Finally, when sharing photos on social media, please only post pictures that include your own child.

Thank you for helping us make Harvest Day a fun, safe, and successful event for all students! 🎃🍁🐾
6 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
This is a colorful school event flyer for Marlinton Elementary School's Harvest Day and Dress-Up Parade. The design uses fall colors, including orange, green, yellow, and white, with illustrations of pumpkins, autumn leaves, and a gray cartoon wolf wearing a green bandana with a paw print. At the top of the flyer, large bold letters announce: Marlinton Elementary School Harvest Day and Dress-Up Parade Friday, October 30, 2026 A message underneath reads: "We're excited for a fun-filled day of fall festivities at MES!"
📢 Board Meeting Date Change

Please note that the Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 has been moved to Wednesday, November 4.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Board of Education Office

We appreciate your attention to this schedule change and look forward to seeing those who wish to attend.

#PocahontasCountySchools #BoardOfEducation
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
📅 Reminder for Pocahontas County Schools Families

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 2 due to a Professional Learning Day for staff.

There will also be no school for students on Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day.

Students will return to class on Wednesday, November 4.

Thank you for your support of Pocahontas County Schools as we continue working together to ensure student success.

❤️💛 #PocahontasCountySchools #TeamPCS #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Square Pocahontas County Schools announcement graphic with a maroon and cream color scheme. The top banner features the PCS logo, showing a schoolhouse rising from an open book, beside the text “PCS” and “Pocahontas County Schools.” Below are two side-by-side panels. The left panel reads “NOV. 2,” “NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS,” and “Professional Learning Day,” with an icon of three figures above an open book. The right panel reads “NOV. 3,” “NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS,” and “Election Day,” with a ballot box and voting icon. A forest silhouette and rolling hills span the bottom of the graphic. The footer displays the district motto: “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.”
October is National Principals Month, and we would be remiss to let the month pass without recognizing the outstanding principals who lead our schools each day. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success help create positive learning environments where students and staff can thrive.

Thank you to our principals for the countless hours, difficult decisions, and unwavering support you provide to our school communities. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of your buildings, and we are grateful for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools.

#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #TEAMPocahontas
8 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic promoting National Principals Month with the hashtags #ThankAPrincipal and information about principalsmonth.org. The design features a blue gradient background with a collage of photos showing school leaders participating in meetings, professional learning, staff collaboration, recognition events, and school activities. Curved text around the photos reads “Elevating Principals,” “National Principals Month,” and “Transforming Schools.” The graphic encourages viewers to visit principalsmonth.org to learn how to show appreciation for principals. Logos for the National Principals Association, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils appear at the bottom. #ThankAPrincipal.
🍎 What's for Lunch? Menu Update Alert!
11 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
School lunch menu change announcement for the week of October 26-30. The flyer has a green checkered background with a white menu board listing daily lunch options from Monday through Friday. Decorative food illustrations, including milk, bread, fruit, and a pasta dish, appear at the bottom. The design is colorful, school-friendly, and easy to read.
Harvest Day and Dress Up Parade!
11 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
Marlinton Elementary School Harvest Day and Dress-Up Parade flyer. The flyer has a fall theme with colorful autumn leaves across the top and pumpkins along the bottom. It announces Harvest Day on Friday, October 30, 2026, reminds students to bring costumes to school (not wear them to school), and lists costume safety rules. Harvest activities will take place during the day, followed by a Dress-Up Parade at 1:30 PM. Students will parade by grade level to the field behind the school, and families are invited to watch from the bleachers. The overall design is festive, warm, and autumn-themed.
Hello Marlinton Elementary families! This is a friendly reminder that Picture Day is Thursday, October 22. Bring your best smile!
13 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
A colorful school spirit poster for Marlinton Elementary School announces Picture Day. Large, bold letters in bright pink, yellow, blue, green, purple, and orange spell out “Picture Day” in the center. Below the title is a large cartoon camera with a shiny lens. The poster states the date: Thursday, October 22, 2026. At the bottom, the message reads: “Wear Your Best Smile!”
Attention Marlinton Elementary students and families! The County Literature Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 21. Students participating should remember to bring all materials needed to present their projects.
14 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
A colorful school event flyer for Marlinton Elementary School County Literature Fair. The title "Literature Fair" appears in large, bright letters in red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Decorative stacks of books and gold stars surround the title. The flyer announces the event on Wednesday, October 21. At the bottom, an open book graphic contains the reminder: "Bring all materials needed to present your project." The overall design uses green school colors and a cheerful reading theme.
🐾 Attention Marlinton Elementary families! Monday, October 19 is County Spirit Day! Show your Timberwolf pride by wearing green, gray, or white. Let's fill our halls with Timberwolf spirit and school pride! 🐺💚
16 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
Marlinton Elementary School County Spirit Day flyer featuring a wolf mascot and paw prints, announcing Spirit Day on Monday, October 19, and encouraging students and staff to show their Timberwolf spirit by wearing green, gray, or white.
Coming up this week, mark your calendars!
17 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
Marlinton Elementary School weekly events flyer featuring a wolf mascot and school colors of green, white, and gray. The flyer highlights County Spirit Day on October 19 (wear green, gray, or white), the Pocahontas County Literature Fair on October 21, Picture Day on October 22, and the LSIC Annual Community Stakeholders Meeting at 4:30 p.m. at Marlinton Elementary School. The bottom displays the school motto: “Learn, Grow, Belong.”
Your Voice Matters at MES!
Join us for our Annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting! Share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape a brighter future for our Timberwolves! Together we make a difference.
18 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
Flyer for the Marlinton Elementary School Annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting featuring the school wolf mascot and green school colors. The meeting is open to parents, students, staff, business partners, and community members. It will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the MES Computer Lab. The flyer encourages attendees to share ideas and discuss topics such as parent involvement, student engagement, school climate, curriculum, and school improvement. The message at the bottom reads: “Your Voice Matters!”.
Thank you to the Marlinton United Methodist Women for their thoughtful gift basket! Your generosity and support are truly appreciated.
20 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
A fall-themed appreciation basket is presented in a warmly decorated school hallway, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves, pumpkins, and potted mums. The seasonal display creates a welcoming atmosphere as two individuals pose with the gift basket, celebrating gratitude, recognition, and community spirit.
A fall-themed appreciation basket is presented in a warmly decorated school hallway, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves, pumpkins, and potted mums. The seasonal display creates a welcoming atmosphere as two individuals pose with the gift basket, celebrating gratitude, recognition, and community spirit.
❄️ Winter weather season is just around the corner! ❄️

Pocahontas County Schools will utilize Snow Route Days during certain winter weather events to help provide safe transportation while maximizing instructional time.

Now is the perfect time to:
✅ Review your school's snow route information
✅ Know your designated snow route bus stop
✅ Create a family plan for winter weather days

View the complete Snow Route listings here: 🔗 https://aptg.co/pfLCSn

Student and staff safety remains our highest priority. Please take a few minutes to review this information before winter weather arrives. #PocahontasCountySchools #SnowRoutes #WinterWeatherReady
21 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Informational flyer from Pocahontas County Schools titled “Winter Weather & Snow Route Information.” The flyer features a yellow school bus with a snowplow attachment and explains that Snow Route Days will be used during certain winter weather events to provide safe transportation and maximize instructional time. Snow Route Days will be announced as a 3-hour delay by 10:00 p.m. the evening before. If conditions worsen overnight, school may be canceled and families will be notified by 7:15 a.m. the following morning. The flyer notes that Snow Routes will not be used when ice is forecasted or when icy road conditions are anticipated. Staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule during Snow Route Days. A “Prepare Now” section encourages families to review their school's snow route information, know their designated snow route bus stop, and create a family plan for winter weather days.
🏆 The first Battle for School Bragging Rights is quickly approaching! On October 19, students and staff will go head-to-head in a showdown of school spirit and attendance. Who will take home the crown and earn ultimate bragging rights? Wear your colors, show your pride, and get ready to battle! 👑

#BattleForBraggingRights #AttendanceMatters #SchoolSpirit #PocahontasCountySchools
21 days ago, Kristi Hamons
School spirit competition poster encouraging students and staff to wear school colors and attend school on October 19, November 13, and December 4. The school with the highest participation rate earns bragging rights, and other schools wear the winner’s colors the following school day.
Attention Timberwolf Families, when you join your student for National School Lunch Week, please bring a copy of a favorite family recipe to share with our school community.
25 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
It’s a bright, colorful poster for National School Lunch Week. A friendly cartoon timberwolf wearing a chef’s hat and green apron stands in the center. The background has a green checkered pattern with wooden spoons and recipe cards. The text invites families to join students for lunch and share a favorite family recipe, which will be displayed in the cafeteria and later added to a digital recipe collection.
📚 Growing Together, Achieving More!

On October 8, central office directors worked with David Chiprany from Solution Tree Learning to strengthen the collaborative process and explore ways to make teacher collaboration even more effective.

Then, on October 9, our building principals and teachers made the most of an early student dismissal by engaging in professional learning focused on intervention strategies, collaboration, and other practices designed to support student growth and achievement.

These opportunities allow our educators to share ideas, strengthen teamwork, and develop strategies that make a difference in the classroom. When our educators learn and grow together, our students benefit!

Thank you to our principals, teachers, and central office team for their continued dedication to professional growth and student success!

#PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #CollaborationInAction #StudentSuccess
25 days ago, Kristi Hamons
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
staff at table participating in professional learning
Step right up for National School Lunch Week! This year's
theme, "Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center
Stage!", celebrates the amazing work of our school nutrition
team and the healthy meals they serve every day. Come
share a meal with your student on their designated day!
Marlinton Elementary School
The price for lunch is $5.00. We kindly ask you to call in
advance and inform us of the number of family members
attending, so we can prepare the right amount of food.
When you arrive, please make your payment at the front
door. You will receive a ticket to present to the cooks in order
to collect your meal!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
26 days ago, Kristi Tankersley
Step right up for National School Lunch Week! This year's theme, "Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage!", celebrates the amazing work of our school nutrition team and the healthy meals they serve every day. Come share a meal with your student on their designated day! Marlinton Elementary School The price for lunch is $5.00. We kindly ask you to call in advance and inform us of the number of family members attending, so we can prepare the right amount of food. When you arrive, please make your payment at the front door. You will receive a ticket to present to the cooks in order to collect your meal!

📢 REMINDER!

Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Friday, October 9, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional learning activities. Thank you for your support as we continue to invest in high-quality learning opportunities for our educators and students.

#PocahontasCountySchools #TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore

27 days ago, Kristi Hamons
October 9, 2026, will be a 3-hour early dismissal for students to allow staff to participate in professional learning.