Marlinton Elementary School

Testing Schedule

Good evening, Timberwolf families.
Here are your updates for the week.

The General Summative Assessment, or GSA, begins this week. Please help your child be successful by making sure 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 positive mindset and reassurance from home make 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.

We also want to share an attendance update. Our attendance rate last week was 94%, which is great progress. However, 27% of our students are currently considered chronically absent. Being at school every day matters, and even a few missed days can have a big impact on learning. We need your help to lower this number by prioritizing daily attendance whenever possible.

Finally, this week is Staff Appreciation Week. We are truly blessed to have some of the best staff in Pocahontas County, and we appreciate all they do every single day for our students.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great evening.

Capes? Optional. Impact? HUGE. Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing team making lunchtime the best time! Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids fed, smiling, and ready to learn. 💥💛

🍎 Happy National Principals Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐

#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether

Good evening, Marlinton Elementary families. This is a reminder that our Annual Title I Family Meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the MES Computer Lab. We value your ideas and partnership, and we hope you can join us. The LSIC meeting will follow. We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Special Board of Education Meeting – Pocahontas County Schools

The Pocahontas County Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on
🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PCS Central Office

🔴 Livestream: bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE

📄 The meeting agenda is available on the Pocahontas County Schools website.

🎉 Happy Administrative Professional Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the everyday champions who keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support make a difference for our staff, students, and families every single day.

Thank you for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools—we truly appreciate you. 🤗

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #PCSproud #StrongerTogether

Dear Families,
This week we are proud to celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students during Week of the Military Child, April 20–24. We invite all students and staff to participate in our daily spirit days as we honor our military families.

Monday, April 20 – Wear your favorite military branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
Tuesday, April 21 – Camo Day
Wednesday, April 22 – Wear red, white, and blue or colors representing the U.S. flag
Thursday, April 23 – Wear purple to honor military-connected children and families
Friday, April 24 – Wear red to remember and honor all those currently deployed

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the important role military children play in our community. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a meaningful week together.

Updated menu for the week

Wednesday
Salisbury
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Roll
Green Beans

Thursday
Sloppy Joes
Macaroni Salad
Baked Beans

Friday
Pepperoni Roll
Salad
Italian Vegetables

Marlinton Elementary School invites all parents and guardians to join us for our Title I Meeting on April 28, 2026, beginning at 4:30 PM. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn how our Title I program supports student success and how families can be actively involved.

The LSIC meeting will follow immediately after the Title I meeting on April 28. We value your ideas, input, and partnership, and we hope you can join us as we work together to support our students and school community.

Just a reminder that spring pictures are tomorrow, Thursday, April 9. Get those smiles ready!

Just a reminder that hat day is tomorrow, April 8. Students can pay $1 to wear their favorite hat!

This is a reminder that tomorrow, April 3, is a three-hour early dismissal. Have a good evening.

On March 26, the MES Battle of the Books Team traveled to Greenbrier County to compete against 10 other teams in the county competition. MES proudly earned 3rd place! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Go Timberwolves!

🎉 Celebrating All of Our Regional Math Field Day Participants! 🎉

We are so proud of every student who represented our schools at the Regional Elementary/Middle (Including 9th Grade) Math Field Day. Students from all of our schools came together to take on a challenging and highly competitive event that showcased their problem-solving skills, perseverance, and passion for math. 🧠📐

The competition was fierce, with many students separated by just a single point in the final standings—proof of the incredible depth of talent across our region. Every participant should be applauded for the effort, focus, and determination they brought to the day.

A special acknowledgment goes to Eli, Joseph, and Noah, who were selected as alternates for the Statewide Competition!

👏 Congratulations to every student, coach, teacher and school involved! 👏

#MathFieldDay #AcademicAchievement #StudentSuccess #PCStrongerTogether

As part of the countywide Strategic Planning Process and our Elementary Title I Program, Pocahontas County Schools is collecting important feedback from parents and families.

Your voice matters!
We are asking families to complete a short survey to help us better understand how well we are supporting home–school connections. Our goal is to have 75% of families complete the survey. Please help us accomplish that goal!

Why your feedback is important
Your responses will help:
• Evaluate how effectively your child’s school is meeting student and family needs
• Strengthen the county’s Title I Program
• Improve strategic planning, student learning, and family engagement
• Ensure our schools continue to grow and improve

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNap6BG9LZoadPgpKm6b3kC5tUNkdYTlpFR0dZTjdRS0VMTjAzVjhCTU9aVS4u

Earlier today at Pocahontas County High School, a belt on a compressor heating unit in the band room malfunctioned. As a precaution, the school initiated a fire safety drill and evacuated students to the auditorium while the fire department was contacted. The fire department has since assessed the situation and confirmed that there is no ongoing risk. All students have safely returned to their classrooms, and normal operations have resumed. At this time, the school’s phone system is temporarily down but is expected to be restored to full service shortly. Thank you

Remember, tomorrow is hat day! Wear your favorite hat for $1. Funds raised support student and staff incentives!

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