Join us for Awards Day!
☀️ Summer Programming Alert! 🌊
Pocahontas County Schools is excited to share that our Brainwaves & Sunrays Summer School Program—now sponsored by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant—is back for another year!
📅 Program Dates: July 6 – July 30
📍 Locations:
Green Bank Elementary School
Marlinton Elementary School
Hillsboro Elementary (small group intervention)
✅ Open to rising 1st–4th grade students
✅ Meals included
✅ Limited transportation available
⚠️ Spots are limited! Deadline to sign up is June 5!
👉 Register online: https://tinyurl.com/3jtmmu62
📞 For more information about Brainwaves & Sunrays, contact Stephanie Burns at 304-799-4505.
In addition, students have received (or will soon receive) a 2026 Summer Programming Guide, created in collaboration with our community partners. This guide highlights a wide variety of opportunities including:
Free reading programs
STEM, arts, and recreation activities
Youth health services
Camps, theater, and outdoor adventures
…and so much more for students of all ages!
🌐 Also returning this year: Pocahontas County Schools has re-launched the Summer Programming webpage where families can find flyers for events throughout the summer, along with any updates or corrections to programming information.
👉 Visit: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/summer-programs
Let’s make this a summer full of learning, fun, and exploration! 🌟
📅✨ 2026–2027 School Calendar Now Available! ✨📅
We’re excited to share our 2026–2027 school calendar, now available in two formats to best meet your needs:
📝 Easy-to-Read Calendar – Designed with families and staff in mind, this version highlights key dates in a clear, user-friendly format for quick reference.
📄 Official Calendar – This is the formal version submitted to the state, including all required details and designations.
✅ Plan ahead for important dates
✅ Keep track of holidays, breaks, and school events
✅ Support student success through strong attendance
We encourage everyone to review the calendar and keep a copy handy throughout the year!
Let’s make the 2026–2027 school year one of success, growth, and opportunity for all students. 🍎📚
#StudentsWhoAttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether #SchoolYearReady
We’re excited to share our 2026–2027 school calendar, now available in two formats to best meet your needs:
📝 Easy-to-Read Calendar – Designed with families and staff in mind, this version highlights key dates in a clear, user-friendly format for quick reference.
📄 Official Calendar – This is the formal version submitted to the state, including all required details and designations.
✅ Plan ahead for important dates
✅ Keep track of holidays, breaks, and school events
✅ Support student success through strong attendance
We encourage everyone to review the calendar and keep a copy handy throughout the year!
Let’s make the 2026–2027 school year one of success, growth, and opportunity for all students. 🍎📚
#StudentsWhoAttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether #SchoolYearReady
📣 Marlinton Elementary Families & Future Families!
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students to MES Kindergarten Round-Up Day! 🐾
Join us on Wednesday, May 27 for a special morning where students will:
🍎 Meet teachers
🎒 Explore classrooms
😊 Make new friends
✏️ Try kindergarten routines
⏰ Drop-off: 8:15 AM
⏰ Pickup: 10:30 AM
📍 Marlinton Elementary School
Registration is required before the event—please use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fpiRVb7Mgv or the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
If your child is not currently enrolled in preschool, please bring a birth certificate and immunization records.
We can’t wait to meet our newest members of the MES pack! 🐺💚
📞 Questions? Call 304-799-6551
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students to MES Kindergarten Round-Up Day! 🐾
Join us on Wednesday, May 27 for a special morning where students will:
🍎 Meet teachers
🎒 Explore classrooms
😊 Make new friends
✏️ Try kindergarten routines
⏰ Drop-off: 8:15 AM
⏰ Pickup: 10:30 AM
📍 Marlinton Elementary School
Registration is required before the event—please use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fpiRVb7Mgv or the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
If your child is not currently enrolled in preschool, please bring a birth certificate and immunization records.
We can’t wait to meet our newest members of the MES pack! 🐺💚
📞 Questions? Call 304-799-6551
iReady Testing Dates
👏✨ At the May 11 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized an incredible group of students for their academic achievements!
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Parents and Community Members,
Early today a call was received at Pocahontas County High School that required a school lockdown and notification to law enforcement. Once on scene at the high school and out of an abundance of caution our Sheriff's Department recommended lockdown at all schools while they investigated. We are dismissing on a regular schedule. We thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate this situation of keeping all students and staff safe.
👏✨ At the May 11 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized an incredible group of students for their academic achievements!
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
📢 Two BOE policies are now open for public comment through June 10, 2026.
Review and share your feedback here:
https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityVoice #PublicComment
Review and share your feedback here:
https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityVoice #PublicComment
✨ Shoutout to Our Amazing Community! ✨
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the individuals and businesses who made Teacher Appreciation Week at MES so special this year. Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff and school community!
💙 Marlinton Creek & Trail Campground – for the staff shirts and a wonderful lunch from Handmade WV Market
🌭 Crystal Dean (Dari-Land) – for the delicious chili and yummy goodie tray
🍴 Tiffany Walton (Greenbrier Grill) – for providing lunch for our staff
🌱 Pendleton Community Bank – for the plants and MoonPies
🎁 MES PTO – for the thoughtful instructional gift baskets
Because of you, our staff felt truly appreciated and celebrated. We are so grateful for the way our community supports MES! 💛
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the individuals and businesses who made Teacher Appreciation Week at MES so special this year. Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff and school community!
💙 Marlinton Creek & Trail Campground – for the staff shirts and a wonderful lunch from Handmade WV Market
🌭 Crystal Dean (Dari-Land) – for the delicious chili and yummy goodie tray
🍴 Tiffany Walton (Greenbrier Grill) – for providing lunch for our staff
🌱 Pendleton Community Bank – for the plants and MoonPies
🎁 MES PTO – for the thoughtful instructional gift baskets
Because of you, our staff felt truly appreciated and celebrated. We are so grateful for the way our community supports MES! 💛
Good evening, Timberwolf families.
Here are your updates for the week.
Fourth grade will take their math assessment on Monday, May 11.
Please remember that Tuesday, May 12 is Election Day, and there will be no school for students.
Third grade will begin their reading assessment on Wednesday, May 13, and will finish with writing on Thursday, May 14.
Fifth grade will take their math assessment on Friday, May 15.
As a quick reminder, please help your child be successful by making sure they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support, and have a great evening.
Here are your updates for the week.
Fourth grade will take their math assessment on Monday, May 11.
Please remember that Tuesday, May 12 is Election Day, and there will be no school for students.
Third grade will begin their reading assessment on Wednesday, May 13, and will finish with writing on Thursday, May 14.
Fifth grade will take their math assessment on Friday, May 15.
As a quick reminder, please help your child be successful by making sure they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support, and have a great evening.
📢 Marlinton Schools Phone Outage RESOLVED
Frontier has resolved the phone issue for Marlinton Schools.
You may resume calling the local school numbers as needed.
Thank you for your patience!
📢 Marlinton Schools Phone Outage Notice
We are currently experiencing issues with our main phone lines at Marlinton Middle School (MMS) and Marlinton Elementary School (MES). At this time, schools are able to make outgoing calls but are unable to receive incoming calls. A service ticket has been opened with Frontier to resolve the issue.
📞 Temporary Contact Information:
If you need to reach staff at MMS or MES, please call 304-799-4505.
When the recording starts, dial:
6237 for MMS
2235 for MES
Thank you for your patience while this issue is being resolved.
We are currently experiencing issues with our main phone lines at Marlinton Middle School (MMS) and Marlinton Elementary School (MES). At this time, schools are able to make outgoing calls but are unable to receive incoming calls. A service ticket has been opened with Frontier to resolve the issue.
📞 Temporary Contact Information:
If you need to reach staff at MMS or MES, please call 304-799-4505.
When the recording starts, dial:
6237 for MMS
2235 for MES
Thank you for your patience while this issue is being resolved.
📚✨ At the April 28 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized staff members who were selected as their school’s Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Service Personnel of the Year (SOY). ✨📚
Through the West Virginia Department of Education’s TOY and SOY program, these individuals represent the highest standards in education—demonstrating excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Being selected at both the school and county level is a significant honor and reflects the meaningful impact they have on their students, colleagues, and communities.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize the dedication and care these individuals bring to our schools each and every day.
🏫 Hillsboro Elementary School
• Amanda Buzzard (Teacher)
• Heather Simmons (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Elementary School
• Samantha Feather (Teacher)
• Ashli Diller (Service Personnel)
🏫 Green Bank Elementary Middle School
• Richard McLaughlin (Teacher)
• Shannon Barkley-Bircher (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Middle School
• Charlie Hughes (Teacher)
• Kim Jordan (Service Personnel)
🏫 Pocahontas County High School
• Laurel Dilley (Teacher)
• Arthur Sharp (Service Personnel)
🌟 County Winners
• Teacher of the Year: Samantha Feather (Marlinton Elementary School)
• Service Personnel of the Year: Heather Simmons (Hillsboro Elementary School)
These county winners will now advance for the opportunity to represent Pocahontas County Schools at the state level, and we wish them the very best in that process.
Please join us in congratulating all of these outstanding individuals! 💛🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #PocahontasCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation
Through the West Virginia Department of Education’s TOY and SOY program, these individuals represent the highest standards in education—demonstrating excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Being selected at both the school and county level is a significant honor and reflects the meaningful impact they have on their students, colleagues, and communities.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize the dedication and care these individuals bring to our schools each and every day.
🏫 Hillsboro Elementary School
• Amanda Buzzard (Teacher)
• Heather Simmons (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Elementary School
• Samantha Feather (Teacher)
• Ashli Diller (Service Personnel)
🏫 Green Bank Elementary Middle School
• Richard McLaughlin (Teacher)
• Shannon Barkley-Bircher (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Middle School
• Charlie Hughes (Teacher)
• Kim Jordan (Service Personnel)
🏫 Pocahontas County High School
• Laurel Dilley (Teacher)
• Arthur Sharp (Service Personnel)
🌟 County Winners
• Teacher of the Year: Samantha Feather (Marlinton Elementary School)
• Service Personnel of the Year: Heather Simmons (Hillsboro Elementary School)
These county winners will now advance for the opportunity to represent Pocahontas County Schools at the state level, and we wish them the very best in that process.
Please join us in congratulating all of these outstanding individuals! 💛🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #PocahontasCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation
🎉 Celebrating Pocahontas County Success at the WV State Social Studies Fair! 📚✨
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.
👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park
👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup
These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.
👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park
👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup
These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
Happy National School Nurse Day!
We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
Good evening, Timberwolf families.
This message is a reminder about the General Summative Assessment, which begins this week.
Please help your child be successful by ensuring they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and eat a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to take their time, read each question carefully, and simply do their best. A calm and positive start to the day makes a big difference.
Testing will begin with third grade math on Wednesday, May 6.
Fifth grade will take ELA on Thursday, May 7, followed by writing on Friday, May 8.
Student testing access codes are being sent home. These codes allow families to view assessment scores for some tests within 24 hours of completion.
Thank you for your continued support as we support our students during testing.
Have a great evening.
This message is a reminder about the General Summative Assessment, which begins this week.
Please help your child be successful by ensuring they get plenty of rest, arrive at school on time, and eat a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to take their time, read each question carefully, and simply do their best. A calm and positive start to the day makes a big difference.
Testing will begin with third grade math on Wednesday, May 6.
Fifth grade will take ELA on Thursday, May 7, followed by writing on Friday, May 8.
Student testing access codes are being sent home. These codes allow families to view assessment scores for some tests within 24 hours of completion.
Thank you for your continued support as we support our students during testing.
Have a great evening.
📣 Board of Education Meeting Schedule Update 📣
Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:
🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office
The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:
🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office
The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
Join us for hat day tomorrow! It will be the last one for the school year!
This is an important Board of Education Announcement.
Due to a technical error the last agenda did not post to our website; therefore, the regularly scheduled meeting must be reschedule. A new agenda and time will be posted tomorrow.
Thank you