Marlinton Elementary School

📢 The time is here! 2025-2026 School Calendar voting is OPEN! 📢 We invite you to review the three calendar options created by our dedicated committee, which includes Faculty Senate and Local School Improvement Chairs, instructional coaches, directors, parents, and staff. 🗓️ 🗳️ Voting ends at 4 PM on Tuesday, April 15. The selected calendar will be included on the April 22 Board agenda. Cast your vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/vPB5Xy0Tww or use the attached QR code. Thank you for your time and support of Pocahontas County Schools! 🙏 #SchoolCalendar #CommunityVote #PocahontasCountySchools

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as our next Superintendent of Schools! 🌟 📍 Location: Buckeye, WV 📅 Start Date: July 1, 2025 💼 Salary: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience Key Qualities: Strong communication skills Empathetic and approachable Collaborative and relationship-builder Student-focused with curriculum expertise Decisive and fair leadership Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical insurance Paid personal leave and vacation Retirement and disability benefits And much more! 📌 Application Deadline: April 14, 2025 Join us in shaping the future of education in Pocahontas County! Apply now and make a difference. 🌟 🔗 For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.wvsba.org/page/wv-superintendent-vacancies2

🌟 Shout out to our amazing community, staff and students! 🌟 Thank you for coming together to support the flood victims in southern WV! 🙌 Just look at the incredible items collected to help our fellow Mountaineers recover from the recent flooding. 😍 Donated items were delivered to the McDowell County Board of Education office on 3/27 by Ms. Tritapoe and Mrs. Wilfong. In addition to the donated goods, MMS and PCHS hosted penny drives to collect monetary donations for victims that were also delivered. McDowell County staff were FLOORED by the generosity of our county and were deeply appreciative of our efforts! 💙 #CommunityStrong #WVRecovery #MountaineerPride #WVStrong #GreatThingsFromPC

REMINDER! Today is the last day to register for Pre-K! Please get those packets turned in! We can't wait to see you! 👧 📚 You can find more information about our Pre-K program here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/pre-school

🎉Congratulations to our regional Math Field Day winners and participants! 🎉 We are proud to announce that our 8th Grade team of Zara, Joey, and ___ took FIRST PLACE in the region! ✨💪 Our individual winners were: - - Victor Dean - Joey McClure - A special thank you to Stephanie Burns, Brian Smith, Julie Brown and PCS Math Coach, Joanna Burt-Kinderman, for taking our crew of mathletes to the regional competition! #GreatThingsAtPCS #mathletes

📢IMPORTANT! 2024/2025 Calendar changes!📅 • The April 11 Faculty Senate Day will be moved to Friday, April 18 • The May 29 Faculty Senate Day will be moved to Friday, May 23 • Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on the faculty senate days and will attend the full school day on the other days An updated school calendar can be found on our website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us

🔽Reminder 🔽 We currently have one policy out for public comment: 5410: Promotion, Acceleration, Placement and Retention Policy 🗓️ Comment Period: Ends 4/11/25 Visit this link to review the policies and give your feedback: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies

Dear Parents/Guardians: Pocahontas County Schools request your input about our Special Education Program. Please take time to complete the Survey available at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65 We value your input and hope to obtain many results to assist us in developing and strengthening our program. We also have paper copies of this survey available at the Pocahontas County Board of Education. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristy Tritapoe at 304-799-4505.

📢🗣️TWO important policies are currently out for public comment. Policies for Review: NEW Retention Policy Extracurricular PE Policy 🗓️ Comment Period: PE Policy: 3/20/25 Retention Policy: 4/11/25 Visit this link to review the policies and give your feedback: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies If you previously received a message saying the form was closed, please try again. The error should be corrected! 😊

There will be a special Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting to review levy rates on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, at 8 am located at the PCS Central Office. This meeting is required by state code.

📢 PSC STAKEHOLDERS! More assistance is needed! With a possible upcoming vote on the horizon for H. 1383, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extension, we ask you to continue to ask that WV Representatives support this critical funding. Please request that Rep. Moore and Rep. Miller co-sponsor bill HB 1383 and include it in the Continuing Resolution scheduled for a vote next week. Riley Moore Contact info Link to email : rileymoore.house.gov/contact Carol Miller Contact info Link to email: b it.ly/RepMillerContact

📅 Deadline extended! Keep those donations coming through March 17th! 📢

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9th for Daylight Savings Time!⏰

At the March 11 Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, there will be several agenda items of note: 1. the PCHS LSIC will present to the board 2. The 25-26 School calendar options will be reviewed 3. WVDE Staff members will present information about the “state of emergency” declaration for Pocahontas County Schools 4. PCS Treasurer will share budgetary explanations As Always, parents, Students, staff and stakeholders are invited to attend LSIC will kick off the meeting at 3:30 pm, followed by the calendar presentation at 4:30 pm and the regular meeting will begin at 4:45. The meeting will be held at in the PCHS Media Center and the live stream will start at 4:30 pm

Reminder that the deadline for 2025-2026 Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K registration is March 28th, 2025! 👧 📚 You can find more information about our Pre-K program here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/pre-school

❄️ 2024-2025 PCS Calendar Update❄️ This winter has certainly kept us on our toes with its heavy snowfall and multiple school closures. Pocahontas County Schools, like other districts in the state, strictly follows state policies for making up missed school days. Our main goal is to ensure that students continue to receive a quality education while keeping everyone safe during severe weather conditions. Should our area experience more inclement weather resulting in the cancellation of school, additional adjustments will need to be made. We have attached the most recent version of our school calendar with a recap of our snow day usage. Visit this link for more info: https://bit.ly/3XmmFdd

Join us to learn about the calendar survey results and the committee's three calendars based on those results. Voting for next year's school calendar will begin on April 1. March 11 at 4:30 at Pocahontas County High School April 1 at 5:30 at the Board of Education Office You may also join virtually.

💪 Join Us in Helping Our Fellow Mountaineers! 🤝 The recent flooding in West Virginia has left many in need, and Pocahontas County Schools are stepping up to help. We're collecting essential supplies to support our neighbors during this challenging time. Items Needed: 🍼 Baby formula, food, diapers 🥫 Non-perishable food items 👕 Clothing, underwear, socks, winter outerwear, gloves, boots 🧴 Hygiene items, hand sanitizer, wipes 🛏️ Bath towels, hand towels, bedding, blankets, sheets 🧻 Paper products 🧹 Cleaning supplies, trash bags, tarps 🩹 First aid kits 🍴 Disposable cutlery, propane cooking equipment 🔥 Gas heaters 💧 Bottled water, healthy drinks 🐾 Pet food Drop-off Locations: 📍 Any Pocahontas County Schools or the Central Office 🗓️ Deadline: Monday, March 10th Let's come together and show our community spirit! Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support! 💙 #FloodRelief #CommunitySupport #WestVirginiaStrong #PocahontasCountySchools

🌟 It's National CTE Month! 🌟 Did you know that February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month? 🎉 Our school system is proud to offer CTE programs in both middle and high schools, empowering students with the skills they need for future success. What is CTE? Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with hands-on learning experiences in various fields such as healthcare, information technology, engineering, and more. These programs combine academic knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for both college and career paths. Why is CTE Important? Real-World Skills: Students gain valuable skills that are directly applicable to the workforce. Career Exploration: CTE allows students to explore different career options and find their passion. College and Career Readiness: Students are better prepared for post-secondary education and the job market. Industry Connections: CTE programs often include internships and partnerships with local businesses, providing students with networking opportunities. Join us in celebrating the achievements of our CTE students and the dedicated educators who make these programs possible! 🎓✨ #CTEMonth #CareerReady #FutureLeaders #GreatThingsAtPCS #PocahontasCountySchools

📢 CALL TO ACTION! 📢 Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, and Community Members, we need your help! 🏫✨ Our schools rely on the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program for essential funding that supports vital educational programs, maintains school facilities, and ensures our children receive the quality education they deserve. Without the reauthorization of this program, our schools face significant financial challenges. Support US Congress Bills S.356 and H.1383 to extend the SRS program through 2026. Your voice can make a difference! Contact our representatives and urge them to take swift action. 📞 For H.1383: Contact Representative Miller: https://bit.ly/RepMillerContact or (202) 225-3452. URGE Rep. Miller to co-sponsor this bill! 📞 For S.356: Contact Senator Justice: https://bit.ly/CongJusticeContact or (202) 224-3954 or and Contact Senator Moore-Capito: https://bit.ly/CongCapitoContact or (202) 224-6472 Together, we can secure the future of our schools and ensure every child in our community has access to the resources they need to succeed. Let's make our voices heard! 💪📚 #SupportOurSchools #SecureRuralSchools #EducationMatters #CommunityStrong #PocahontasCountySchools