📚 Professional Learning Day Spotlight!

Today, our staff participated in the I Love U Guys® School Safety training, led by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security at Pocahontas County High School. This important session helped ensure that all of us are prepared, informed, and unified in our commitment to keeping students safe.

After the countywide training, teams returned to their individual schools to review and strengthen their own safety plans—working together to support a safe, secure learning environment for every student.

We’re grateful for our dedicated staff and partners who help make safety a top priority every day. ❤️🏫💛

Shoutout to First Citizens Bank for providing donuts for our staff to start the day off right! 😍

#PocahontasSchools #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolSafety #ILoveUGuysFoundation #WVHomelandSecurity #PCStrongerTogether

3 months ago, Kristi Hamons
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
donuts with a sign that says "Donuts provided by First Citizens Bank"
This is a reminder for Marlinton Elementary families.

Monday, February 16, 2026, is a Professional Learning Day. There will be no school for students.

Students in grades 3–5 need to return their WV School Learning Environment Survey permission form. If you need another copy, please contact the school.

Marlinton Elementary School’s Social Studies Fair will be held on February 24, 2026.

The K–2 PBIS Tubing Trip has been rescheduled for February 27, 2026.

The West Virginia School Learning Environment Survey is now open. We kindly ask all parents and caregivers to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your input is extremely valuable.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/mXGLXGUApV
3 months ago, Chloe Bland
Make-up dates for recent snow days are being finalized and will be shared soon. Due to required training, Monday will remain a scheduled Professional Learning Day.
3 months ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic from Pocahontas County Schools featuring the district logo at the top. Text reads: ‘Reminder: No school for students on Monday, February 16th, 2026.’ A note at the bottom states: ‘Professional Learning & Faculty Senate Day.’ The background fades from white to maroon.”
Permission forms, waivers, and money for the 3rd-5th PBIS tubing trip on Friday, 2/13, need to be turned in tomorrow.

Also, permission forms for the WV School Learning Environment Survey need to be turned in by Friday, February 13. If you need an additional form, please contact the school .
3 months ago, Chloe Bland
❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️
3 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic 3-hour delay for 2.11.26
A few updates and reminders for the week
• The K-2 Tubing Trip has been rescheduled for February 27, 2026.
• Grades 3-5 will be tubing this Friday, February 13. Please ensure waivers, permission forms, and money are turned in as soon as possible.
• A boil water advisory goes into effect Tuesday evening. Please make sure that students bring filled water bottles to school beginning Wednesday. We will provide water to students throughout the day.
• This is a reminder that beginning on February 17, 2026, parents and guardians will no longer be permitted to walk students past the office entrance in the mornings. Families should drop students off at the front entrance, and our staff will ensure they get safely to their classrooms.
• The school social studies fair will be on February 24, 2026.

3 months ago, Chloe Bland
🥶🌬School Alert 🌬🥶
3 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic regarding a 3-hour delay for 2.9.2026
Due to the school closure, the PBIS Tubing Trip for Friday, February 6, will be postponed.
3 months ago, Chloe Bland
❄️🥶School Alert🥶❄️
3 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed on February 6, 2026
🌟 FREE Parent Coaching! 🌟

Pocahontas County Schools is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer FREE, confidential Parent Coaching for all families.

💬 What is Parent Coaching?
It’s a supportive, one‑on‑one service that connects parents and caregivers with trained coaches who help navigate real-life challenges such as:
✔️ Child or teen anxiety
✔️ School stress
✔️ Social or emotional concerns
✔️ Behavior challenges
✔️ Communication struggles
✔️ Parenting strategies & routines

🧑‍🏫 Completely free. Completely confidential. Available to every PCS family.

📅 Parents can participate from home, on a schedule that works for them.

💛 Our goal is to support stronger connections, healthier families, and student well-being—together.

➡️ Learn more or sign up here: cookcenter.info/coaching

#PocahontasCountySchools #CookCenter #ParentCoaching #FamilySupport #PCStrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
3 months ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic promoting ParentGuidance.org’s free coaching for parents. The design features winter-themed snowflakes, the headline ‘Coaching for Parents,’ and the message ‘One-on-one support makes the winter days feel brighter.’ A QR code and link to cookcenter.info/coaching appear at the bottom, along with a photo of an adult and child embracing.”
🚌 Happy Love the Bus Month, Pocahontas County! 💛

February is nationally recognized as Love the Bus Month, a time to celebrate the yellow school bus and the incredible transportation professionals who keep our students safe every day. Here in Pocahontas County Schools, our drivers and transportation staff go above and beyond—navigating mountain roads, greeting students with a smile, and ensuring every child arrives ready to learn.

This month, we honor their commitment, care, and responsibility. Safe, reliable transportation is essential to student access, learning, and success, and we are grateful for the dedicated team behind every route.
Help us show appreciation—share a thank‑you message, photo, or shout‑out for your favorite bus driver below! 💛🚌

#LoveTheBus #PocahontasProud #PCStrongerTogether
3 months ago, Kristi Hamons
A collage of school bus–themed photos celebrating Love the Bus Month. The top-left image shows a group of young students and several adults standing in front of a yellow Pocahontas County Schools bus. The bottom-left image shows a bus driver seated behind the wheel of a school bus. The bottom-right image features a yellow school bus parked outdoors with a staff member standing beside it. The top-right panel includes the Love the Bus Month logo with the text “Education, Delivered.” and “February 2026.” A sketch-style illustration of a school building overlays the center of the collage.
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic for 3-hour delay on February 4, 2026
The West Virginia School Leanring Environment Survey is now open. We kindly ask all parents and caregivers of students at Marlinton Elementary School to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your input is incredibly valuable and helps us better understand what we are doing well and where we can continue to grow.

Your voice truly makes a difference in shaping a positive, supportive learning environment for our students. Thank you for partnering with us to make MES the best it can be!

https://forms.office.com/r/mXGLXGUApV
4 months ago, Chloe Bland
🌬🥶School Alert🥶🌬
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3-hour delay
🥶🥶Alert🥶🥶
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closed announcement
🌬🥶Closure Alert🥶🌬
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closure alert for 1.29.26
Students need to complete Day 5 of their snow packets. Marlinton Elementary staff will be available from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM to assist with questions. 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!
4 months 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.
🥶🌬School Alert🌬🥶
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing snow day closure on January 28, 2026.
Time is running out! There are only a few days left to order from the Marlinton Elementary PTO apparel sale! This is your chance to show off your Timberwolf pride and support our school at the same time.

Every purchase helps our PTO provide fun activities, events, and extras for our students. Let’s pack the school and community with MES spirit wear!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cXDsgzptvA
4 months ago, Chloe Bland
🥶🌬School Closed🌬🥶
4 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school closed on 1.27.26