Marlinton Elementary School

iReady Testing Dates

6 days ago, Chloe Bland

👏✨ 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

6 days ago, Kristi Hamons

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.

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

7 days ago, Kristi Hamons

📢 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

7 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Graphic with a red patterned background and a white central panel displaying information from Pocahontas County Schools. The headline reads “BOE Policies on Comment.” Beneath it, text states that two policies are currently available for public comment. A calendar icon highlights the comment period ending June 10, 2026. A link (https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies) and a QR code are provided for accessing the policies. A yellow notification bell icon appears in the top left corner, and a small school illustration appears in the top right corner.

✨ 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! 💛

9 days ago, Chloe Bland

A staff member in a classroom holds up a green “Marlinton Faculty & Staff” T-shirt received as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.

A display of MoonPies and small potted plants with a sign from Pendleton Community Bank thanking teachers and celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.

MES staff members stand together with PCB employees holding small appreciation gifts and a basket of treats, recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week support.

A row of colorful instructional gift baskets sits on classroom tables, each filled with markers and supplies and topped with pastel clipboards.

A table displays a lunch setup with covered trays and containers of toppings such as shredded cheese and onions, prepared for staff appreciation.

A table displays a lunch setup with baked potatoes

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.

10 days ago, Chloe Bland

📢 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!

12 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Resolved! Red announcement graphic from Marlinton Schools about a phone outage. Large yellow text reads “MARLINTON SCHOOLS PHONE OUTAGE.” Below is an illustration of a black rotary telephone with a warning symbol. White text explains that main phone lines at MMS and MES are experiencing issues; schools can make outgoing calls but cannot receive calls, and a ticket has been opened with Frontier. A temporary contact number, 304-799-4505, is provided, with instructions to dial extension 6237 for MMS or 2235 for MES after the recording starts.

📢 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.

12 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Red announcement graphic from Marlinton Schools about a phone outage. Large yellow text reads “MARLINTON SCHOOLS PHONE OUTAGE.” Below is an illustration of a black rotary telephone with a warning symbol. White text explains that main phone lines at MMS and MES are experiencing issues; schools can make outgoing calls but cannot receive calls, and a ticket has been opened with Frontier. A temporary contact number, 304-799-4505, is provided, with instructions to dial extension 6237 for MMS or 2235 for MES after the recording starts.

📚✨ 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

12 days ago, Kristi Hamons

🎉 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

13 days ago, Kristi Hamons

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

14 days ago, Kristi Hamons

A photo of Pocahontas County Schools Nurses

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.

15 days ago, Chloe Bland

📣 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

15 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Join us for hat day tomorrow! It will be the last one for the school year!

16 days ago, Chloe Bland

Colorful flyer with a light blue background that reads “Join us May 5” and “Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat to school for $1!” Across the bottom are illustrated cartoon students wearing different fun hats, with confetti around them. A green banner at the bottom says, “Funds raised support student incentives and staff incentives/appreciation!”

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

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

Testing Schedule

17 days ago, Chloe Bland

Flyer titled ‘Marlinton Elementary School Spring Testing Dates’ with a forest background and a timberwolf graphic. It lists testing dates by grade level. Third grade: Math May 6, ELA May 13, Writing May 14. Fourth grade: Math May 11, ELA May 19, Writing May 20. Fifth grade: ELA May 7, Writing May 8, Math May 15, Science May 18. Make-up test dates are May 21 and May 22. The flyer also includes tips for families to support students during testing and encouragement messages for students.”

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.

17 days ago, Chloe Bland

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. 💥💛

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons

hand drawn image for lunch lady for school hero day

🍎 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

19 days ago, Kristi Hamons

Graphic celebrating National Principals Day with a red background and decorative stars. Center text reads, “Thank you, Principals! It’s ‘National Principals Day’ and we want to celebrate some of the best around! Shout out to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland and Mrs. Wagner for everything that they do for our students and staff!” Photos of six school staff members appear in white frames along the left and right sides of the graphic.