The last day of the 2021-22 school year will be Wednesday, May 25. Students will be dismissed three hours early on that date. Thank you for a wonderful school year and we look forward to seeing you in one of our summer camps or on our first day of school for the 2022-23 school year which starts on Monday, August 15.
A reminder: May 4, 2022 will be an early dismissal for all students. This three-hour early dismissal is a scheduled professional learning afternoon for staff.
Congratulations to Regional and State Math Field Day Winners:
Wade Garber (Eighth grader at Green Bank) and Jarrell Clifton (Fourth Grader at Marlinton Elementary) were each first in the region in math field day in their respective grades.
In the high school division, Sammy Williams placed seventh, Nathaniel Evans placed eighth, Max O’Ganian placed ninth, Tucker McGee placed twelfth, and Sarah Warder placed thirteenth at the regional competition.
At state-level competition Sammy Williams placed 30th out of all high schoolers in the state in grades tenth through twelfth. Wade Garger placed 22nd for all eighth graders.
The third-grade hiking Adventure starts tomorrow, and we can’t wait to explore Pocahontas County! This week we will be at The Yew Mountain Center with their education staff, Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience, and WVU Extension Service-Pocahontas County. Special thanks to Snowshoe Mountain for these awesome DAKINE Fanny packs, Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, for travel fins and the Dramas Fairs & Festival grant for art supplies and water bottles as well as the Pocahontas County FRN for healthy snacks! (and to the wonderful leader, Tracey Valach)
A reminder: May 4, 2022 will be an early dismissal for all students. This three-hour early dismissal is a scheduled professional learning afternoon for staff.
Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, for Staff Development.
A reminder: No School for Students on Wednesday, March 23.
What do teachers do on a Saturday in February? Kindergarten through second grade teachers, along with Title I teachers, throughout Pocahontas County worked together to learn about a new professional learning protocol - The Lesson Study Model. Dr. Andrea Lemon, West Virginia Department of Education, facilitated the learning as the grade level groups established norms, brainstormed focus areas, as well as the case pupils. We are excited to move to this approach of professional learning. This opportunity is funded through a grant awarded from the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
HVAC Improvements: Open for Bids
Complete details are available in our "News" section of our website.
Today Nature's Mountain Classroom welcomed almost 200 students to Snowshoe Mountain!!! 93% of them were first time skiers!! Between the skiing, snow games & hot chocolate 100% of the children had an amazing day!! Our hearts are so full of gratitude to everyone who had a hand in making today such a huge success!! Thank you, Tracey Valach, for your amazing dedication to bring this program to the children of Pocahontas County!
We’re thrilled to announce Pocahontas County
Board of Education’s new app! It’s everything PCS, in your
pocket.
With the new app, you can access sports scores, breakfast and lunch
menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3D1Nebw or
iPhone: https://apple.co/3q5zGrX.
Congratulations to our West Virginia Reading Association Regional Literature Fair Winners!
Best of Show:
Mrs. Hardesty's Class from Hillsboro Elementary School
Emma Anderson and Roxie Thompson from Marlinton Elementary School
First Place Winners:
Chloe Bing and Khloe Gainer from Marlinton Elementary School
Kya Arbogast and Abigail Taylor from Hillsboro Elementary School
Chase Casto from Marlinton Middle School
Carly Robinson and Savana Sharp from Marlinton Middle School
Second Place Winners:
Kendall Taylor from Green Bank Elementary
Shealynn Plaugher from Green Bank Middle School
Dallas Sharp and Harmony Thompson from Marlinton Middle School
Johnna Bennett from Green Bank Middle School
Allyson Taylor from Green Bank Middle School
Do you have an associate degree? Are you interested in substituting for Pocahontas County Schools?
Complete this form and we will be in touch with the next steps:
https://forms.office.com/r/mCQ3vQTwKT
Now hiring! Pocahontas County Schools has new positions open for two Special Education teachers, an English-Language Arts teacher, a half time Art teaching position, and an opening for an Academic Interventionist at GBEMS. Visit https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/browse/234295 to learn more!
We need your help! If your child did not get their textbooks returned at the end of last year, we need them to bring them back to school as soon as possible. We do not need the reading books since we were required to adopt new materials this year. You may return them to the school that is closest to your home if that would help. Thank you for helping us save valuable resources.
Congratulations to Don McNeel! Mr. McNeel is a finalist for the West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year.
Check out this article: http://wkmznews.com/finalists-chosen-for-west-virginia-school-service-personnel-of-the-year/
This summer students from all three elementary schools enjoyed a month of Summer Opportunities' for Learning and Engagement at Pocahontas County High School. Students participated in events around a different theme each week including: sports, West Virginia, beach, and farming.
We are ready for the new school year!
We are excited to launch our new website soon!