Marlinton Elementary School

Here are your updates for the week:
Hat Day is Tuesday, March 18. Students may wear a hat for a $1 donation. All proceeds support student and staff incentives.

We want to wish our students traveling to Math Field Day on Friday, March 20, the best of luck.

Parent‑teacher conferences are on March 23 from 9:00 to 5:00. Students brought home sign‑up sheets to schedule a time. Please return those forms as soon as possible. If you did not receive one, please contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference time.

Thank you, and have a great evening.

about 2 hours ago, Chloe Bland

🌟Deadline is fast approaching for PCS Preschool Enrollment! 🌟

📅 Applications Due: March 27, 2026

Pocahontas County Schools is excited to welcome our newest little learners for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our Pre‑K program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. With engaging, play‑based learning and caring teachers, it's the perfect place for your child’s early learning journey.

📍 Contact your local elementary school to get started!
Give your child a bright beginning—enroll today!

5 days ago, Kristi Hamons

A colorful preschool enrollment flyer for Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Program features playful graphics such as building blocks, a rocket, and balloons. The main header reads “Preschool Enrollment – Applications Due March 27, 2026.” A banner states “A Bright Beginning for Your Child!” The flyer lists benefits such as engaging curriculum, caring teachers, safe learning spaces, and social-emotional development. It includes school contact information for Green Bank Elementary, Marlinton Elementary, and Hillsboro Elementary. A section highlights “Now Enrolling for 2026–2027.” The background shows children playing with toys and participating in classroom activities.

Pocahontas County Universal Pre‑K Families — We Need Your Help!

Please take a moment to complete an important survey from the West Virginia Department of Education
about our Pocahontas County Universal Pre‑K program. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us continue to grow and improve.

We truly appreciate your time, your input, and your continued support!

👉 Survey Link: https://wveis.k12.wv.us/prek-parent-survey/

5 days ago, Kristi Hamons

A colorful preschool survey flyer titled “Pocahontas County PreK Preschool Survey” with playful child‑themed illustrations, leaf graphics, and a bright green information box. The text invites parents and guardians to complete the WV Preschool Survey and explains that the survey gathers feedback to improve the preschool program. A QR code labeled “Survey QR Code” appears on the right side, and a bright orange bar at the bottom displays the survey link.

📢 Policies out for comment!

The PCS BOE voted to put 9 policies out for public comment. To comment, please visit: tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies

11 days ago, Kristi Hamons

A graphic for Pocahontas County Schools announcing “BOE Policies on Comment.” The background is red with a diamond pattern. A white central box contains black text stating: “We currently have nine (9) policies out for public comment.” A small calendar icon appears above the line “Comment Period: Ends 4/3/2026.” Below, text invites viewers to visit a link to review policies and give feedback, displaying “https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies.” In the upper left corner is a golden notification bell with a red badge showing the number 1, and in the upper right is an illustration of a school building. A QR code is placed in the lower right corner.

Good afternoon Timberwolf Families,
We wanted to share updated information about several events at MES this week:
• County Social Studies Fair has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and will be held at MES.
• Books and Breakfast has new makeup dates. Please see the attached flyer for the updated schedule.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students

12 days ago, Chloe Bland

Flyer titled “UPDATED Books and Breakfast Schedule.” It announces that family members may join their students for breakfast on designated days. Breakfast costs $3.00 and is served from 7:40–8:15 a.m. Guests receive a ticket at check‑in to give to the cooks. At the center of the flyer is an illustration of an open red book labeled “Winner,” surrounded by a bracket-style layout. The schedule lists: – Wednesday, March 4th: 4th and 5th Grades – Thursday, March 5th: Kindergarten and 1st Grades; Preschool breakfast held in the classroom – Friday, March 6th: 2nd and 3rd Grades A note on the left side states that Reading Madness books will be available to read and vote on with your student. A small castle icon appears near the bottom right corner. Provide your feedback on BizChat

❄️🧊School Alert🧊❄️

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

graphic announcing 3 -hour delay on March 3, 2026.

Reschedule date for LSIC
The annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 , at 4:30 PM in the MES Computer Lab. Our regularly scheduled LSIC meeting will follow immediately after. We hope you can join us.

13 days ago, Chloe Bland

A flyer titled “Annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting.” It states that the meeting is an opportunity for attendees to make suggestions on issues affecting the school’s academic performance. The flyer includes a photo in the upper right of a group of people seated around a conference table with a presenter standing at the front. The event details read: Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:30 PM Location: MES Computer Lab A section labeled “FAQ” lists two questions: Why is this meeting necessary? Text explains it is to engage parents, students, employees, business partners, and others in a positive, interactive dialogue about the school’s academic performance and standing. What issues should be discussed during the meeting? Text explains that any issue affecting academic performance may be discussed, including parent and community involvement, learning environment, student engagement, attendance, behaviors, supports for at-risk students, curriculum, resources, and school improvement. The bottom of the flyer includes a link for more information: https://wvde.us/accountability/local-school-improvement-council-lsic/

Due to the school closure and predicted weather, the LSIC meeting for this has been postponed.

13 days ago, Chloe Bland

🌬🧊School Alert🧊🌬

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

❄️🧊School Alert🧊❄️

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

graphic announcing 3-hour delay on 3.2.26

❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️

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

graphic announcing 3 hour delay for 2.25.26

The annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 4:30 PM in the MES Computer Lab. Our regularly scheduled LSIC meeting will follow immediately after. We hope you can join us.

19 days ago, Chloe Bland

A graphic promoting the Annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting. The top left section includes the title “Annual LSIC Stakeholders Meeting” with a note stating the meeting is an opportunity for attendees to make suggestions on issues affecting the school’s academic performance. The right side shows a photo of several adults seated around a table in a meeting room. The bottom left lists the date and time: “Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:30 PM,” and the location: “MES Computer Lab,” each next to an icon of a computer. A FAQ section on the right displays two questions: “Why is this meeting necessary?” and “What issues should be discussed during the meeting?” with brief explanations underneath. A green banner along the bottom provides a URL for more information about LSIC.

❄Weather Related Make-Up Days Update! ❄

📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used:

March 30
March 31
April 1

📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use:

April 2
April 3

➡️ School will now be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3.
If any further days are needed:

📅 Next Make‑Up Day if needed:

June 15

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Pocahontas County Schools has now used all Snow/NTI Days including the previously scheduled make‑up dates. Our Board of Education has approved the following updated plan: 📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used: March 30 March 31 April 1 📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use: April 2 April 3 ➡️ School will be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3. If any further days are needed: 📅 Next Make‑Up Day: June 15

🌟 There's Still Time to Enroll in PCS Preschool! 🌟
Pocahontas County Schools is excited to welcome our newest little learners for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our Pre‑K program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. With engaging, play‑based learning and caring teachers, it's the perfect place for your child’s early learning journey.
📅 Applications Due: March 27, 2026
📍 Contact your local elementary school to get started!
Give your child a bright beginning—enroll today!
#PocahontasCountySchools #PreK #EarlyLearning #EnrollNow #BrightBeginnings

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons

❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️

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

graphic announcing schools closed on 2.24.2026

The school Social Studies Fair has been moved to Wednesday. This change will allow students additional time to prepare before the fair.

Also, please note that our PTO meeting has been moved to Wednesday at 4:30 PM. We hope this adjustment makes it easier for families to attend.

20 days ago, Chloe Bland

❄️🥶 School Alert 🥶❄️

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

graphic announcing schools closed on 2.23.26

Hello families,

This is a message to share a few important upcoming school events for the week of February 24th.

• Tuesday, February 24th: We will be holding our School Social Studies Fair. We look forward to celebrating our students’ learning and hard work.

• Friday, February 27th: Our K–2 PBIS tubing trip will take place. Please be sure that permission forms, waivers, and payment are all turned in by Wednesday, February 25th, in order for students to participate.

Thank you for your continued support, and please contact the school if you have any questions. Have a great week!

21 days ago, Chloe Bland

📢 Important Weather Make Up Day Update

As many of you know, Pocahontas County Schools has already used all 5 Snow Days and 5 Non Traditional Instruction (snow packet) days for this school year. In addition, students missed 3 extra days that must be made up in the school calendar.

As approved by the PCS Board of Education on 2/17/2026, our current make up plan is:

🗓 Make-Up Days:
March 30, March 31, and April 1

➡️ If additional days are needed, they will continue on:
April 2, April 3, and June 15

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support of our students and staff! ❄️📚

24 days ago, Kristi Hamons

📢 Weather Make-Up Day Alert: We've used all our Snow and NTI Days! 📅 Make-up days are set for March 30, 31, and April 1. If needed, more days will be April 2, 3, and June 15. Thanks for your support! ❄️📚

Please join us for books and breakfast!

26 days ago, Chloe Bland

A colorful school flyer titled “In Celebrating National School Breakfast Week, MES is kicking off Reading Madness Month with Books and Breakfast.” The flyer invites family members to join students for breakfast on designated days and asks families to call the school by February 25th to reserve a spot. It explains that breakfast costs $3.00 and tickets will be given at check‑in. In the center is an illustration of an open green book labeled “Winner,” surrounded by a light green tournament-style bracket design. Small images of toast, fruit, and breakfast items decorate the flyer. Event details listed: – Monday, March 2, 2026: Kindergarten and 1st Grade from 7:40–8:15 in the cafeteria; Preschool from 7:40–8:15 in the classroom. – During this time: Reading Madness books will be available for families to read and vote on with their student. – Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 2nd and 3rd Grades from 7:40–8:15. – Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 4th and 5th Grades from 7:40–8:15.