🥶🌬School Closed🌬🥶
about 2 hours ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school closed on 1.27.26
Monday, January 26 is a remote learning day, and students are expected to complete Day 3 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.

Just as a reminder, when a non-traditional instructional day is called, students are expected to complete the assignment labeled for that specific day in their snow packet. Completed work must be returned within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school.

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning!
about 11 hours ago, Chloe Bland
A green snow‑themed Marlinton Elementary School flyer titled “Snow Day Faculty Availability.” It includes two white text boxes: one labeled “Snow Packet Questions?” with a link to the MES staff contact page, and another labeled “How to Access Teams” with instructions for accessing Microsoft Teams through the Pocahontas County Schools website. Below them, a black banner reads “10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.” The bottom section states that all staff, Pre‑K through 5th grade, including Special Education and Related Arts, will be available via Teams or email from 10 am to 12 pm. Snowflakes are scattered across the background.
🌬❄️🥶 Alert 🌬❄️🥶
1 day ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school closed on January 26, 2026.
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert!❄️❄️❄️
7 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Snow Landscape with house and snowman and text: Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on 1.20.26 due to frigid temperatures and wind chill factors
🥶🥶Delay Alert🥶🥶
7 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay 1.20.26 graphic with winter scene
Good evening Timberwolf Families!
Smencils (smelly pencils) will be on sale all week during breakfast. They are $3.00 each and money raise will support student and staff incentives.

The Marlinton Elementary PTO has launched an apparel sale, and it’s a great way to show your Timberwolf pride while supporting our school!
From students to families to community members—there’s something for everyone. Every purchase helps support PTO programs and activities that benefit our students. Thank you for always supporting Marlinton Elementary and our PTO. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cXDsgzptvA

Stay safe and warm!
7 days ago, Chloe Bland
📢 Reminder for Families and Staff

Pocahontas County Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We will see everyone back on Tuesday!

Thank you, and enjoy the day of reflection and remembrance.
10 days ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic announcing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a stylized illustration of a man in a suit, a red and blue American flag icon, and the Pocahontas County Schools logo. Text reads: ‘Martin Luther King Jr Day — Monday, January 19th, 2026. All Pocahontas County Schools and the Central Office will be closed in observance.’”
❄️🥶 3-hour delay alert 🥶❄️
11 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for January 16, 2026
🥶❄️Non-traditional Learning Day Alert☃️🥶
12 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
announcement for non-traditional learning day on 1.15.26
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert❄️❄️❄️
12 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
announcement 3 hour delay

DATE CORRECTION - Pocahontas County Schools will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on Friday, January 9th at 9:00 AM at the PCS Central Office

📺 Livestream: https://bit.ly/PCS_BOE_Live
📝 The agenda can be found on the PCS website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Red and white graphic from Pocahontas County Schools announcing a special board of education meeting. The meeting takes place Friday, January 6th at 9 a.m. at the PCS Central Office. A livestream link, bit.ly/pcs_boe_live, is provided, and the agenda is available on the PCS website.

Pocahontas County Schools will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on Friday, January 6th at 9:00 AM at the PCS Central Office

📺 Livestream: bit.ly/pcs_boe_live
📝 The agenda can be found on the PCS website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Red and white graphic from Pocahontas County Schools announcing a special board of education meeting. The meeting takes place Friday, January 6th at 9 a.m. at the PCS Central Office. A livestream link, bit.ly/pcs_boe_live, is provided, and the agenda is available on the PCS website.
✨ Preschool Enrollment Is Open! ✨

Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K is now enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year!

📝 Applications can be picked up at any of our elementary schools:
• Green Bank Elementary
• Hillsboro Elementary
• Marlinton Elementary

📅 Completed applications are due back by March 27.

Give your child a bright beginning in a nurturing, play‑based learning environment with caring teachers and engaging classrooms. 💛📚

For more information, contact your local elementary school today!

#PocahontasCountySchools #PreKEnrollment #BrightBeginnings #NowEnrolling
20 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Colorful promotional flyer for Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Preschool Enrollment. The design features young children engaged in classroom learning and play activities, along with bright illustrations such as crayons, a castle, rainbow, pencil, stars, and playful paths. Text highlights “Preschool Enrollment,” “A Bright Beginning for Your Child,” and reasons to choose the program, including engaging play-based curriculum, caring teachers, and safe, stimulating learning spaces. The flyer notes that enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year and encourages families to contact their local 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!
22 days 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.
28 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!
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic from Pocahontas County Schools with a red patterned background and white center panel. At the top, text reads “BOE Policies on Comment.” Below, it states that three policies are open for public comment: 3112 Board–Staff Communication, 5223 Absences for Religious Ordinances, and 7540.02 Digital Content and Accessibility. The comment period ends January 18, 2026. A link is provided: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies. The graphic includes a yellow notification bell in the upper-left corner, the Pocahontas County Schools logo in the upper-right, and a QR code in the lower-right.
🎉 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. 🍎✨
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
BOE Members with Samantha Feather, NSBC
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
about 1 month 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!

about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
4th grade participants
5th Grade participants
6th Grade Participants
7th Grade Participants
8th Grade Winners
High School Supports
Krypto Winners
9th Grade Student participants
Venue Reminder:

📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting
📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center
All are welcome to attend!
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting 📅 Tonight 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center All are welcome to attend!