Pocahontas County Schools is hiring. Please contact us for more information on how to join our team.
We are hiring! (See image for details) Please send a letter or email to Terrence Beam, Superintendent with Pocahontas County Schools. The deadline is January 17, 2023. You must either mail a letter or email Terrence Beam to apply and get further information regarding requirements. We hope that you will join our team!
We hope everyone had a wonderful break with friends and family. We cannot wait to see our students back to school on Wednesday, January 4. See you soon!
CONGRATULATIONS to Pocahontas County spelling bee winners! Our first and second place winners will represent Pocahontas County at the regional bee on March 3rd.
1st Jarrell Clifton - Marlinton Elementary School
2nd Nadiya Kerr - Green Bank Elementary/Middle School
3rd Bailey Goodwin - Marlinton Elementary School
A special thanks to Melissa Jordan for coordinating this year's county spelling bee.
All schools in Pocahontas County will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in order to honor those who have served or are serving our country.
Reminder: All Pocahontas County Schools and the central office will be closed on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day.
All five schools in Pocahontas County will be honoring our Veterans either on November 9th or 10th. (Schedule included in this post)
We salute the courage, bravery, and honor of our veterans.
The Pocahontas County Board of Education adopted a Resolution on Amendments 2 and 4 on Monday, October 17, 2022. A copy of the resolution can be found on this website in Documents/Board of Education Meeting Agendas or use this link: https://5il.co/1jh6d
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to hold Community Conversation on Amendment 2 tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in Marlinton
WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Secretary of Revenue Dave Hardy.
WHAT: Gov. Justice and Babydog will hold a Community Conversation to greet constituents and discuss the Governor's proposal to reduce West Virginia's Personal Income Tax, and his opposition to Amendment 2.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Marlinton Town Hall, 709 2nd Avenue, Marlinton, WV
All West Virginians may watch a live stream of this event at the following links:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zvy2HBea3Lg
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WVGovernor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvgovernor
Governor Justice will be at Marlinton City Hall tomorrow, Tuesday October 18, 2022 @ 10 am to discuss Amendment 2.
Scholarship Information
Thank you for your hard work. We hope you enjoy Monday, September 5 as we celebrate Labor Day.
Congratulations to Jenny Friel, West Virginia School Nurse of the Year for 2022-2023.
We are excited to see you back to school! The first day for students is Monday, August 15. See you soon!
We are excited to see you back to school! The first day for Pocahontas County Schools' students is Monday, August 15. See you soon!
Our Early Literacy Summer Program is offered for children preschool - kindergarten at four of our local libraries. The program provides a literacy rich experience involving song, movement, nursery rhymes, read-aloud, and arts/crafts. Students will receive books and personally created art. The program is led by certified teachers.
Contact your local library to find out when it is available near you.
Battle of the Books 2022- 2023
The attached list of books is the new books chosen for the 2022-2023 Battle of the Books competition. Battle of the Books competition will be held in the 2022-2023 upcoming school year. Information on the county competition will be distributed later. The books will be added to each library in our county in early June, so please stop by your local library to check out one of the books to get a head start and begin your reading journey. If you have any questions, please email smburns@k12.wv.us.
Enjoy your reading expedition!
Get ready for the Battle of the Books for the 2022-23 school year! Have fun reading and have a safe summer.
We still have two more weeks of Summer Camp! We hope that kindergarten - eighth graders can join us at Marlinton Elementary School.
Attention all rising first through ninth graders! Pocahontas County Schools is hosting Summer Camps. Join us for a week, two, three, or all four! See the attached flyer or call: 304-799-5023 for more information.
