On this dreary winter day, while we are waiting on snow, enjoy the beauty of the students of Ms. Michelle Fegeley, Art Teacher at Barrackville.




Where in the world is the Jayenne Jacquar? Mattie, the mammal and gentle dog, is looking for a new friend today and dropped by to see students and staff at Jayenne Elementary. The students completed a unit on mammals, and Mattie helped them celebrate after the test.




Fairmont Senior’s Madrigal Chamber Singers, under the direction of Mr. Greg Devito, brought a taste of Marion County Schools students’ rich talents in the arts and academic excellence for the whole student today as they sang before all WV superintendents. The rich history of the ensemble goes back to the 1970's and turned into the ensemble they are today in 1985. Over the years, the group has performed both nationally and internationally, winning multple awards and festivals.



When we give Monongah Middle School students a goal and chance to shine, hear them ROAR! The student-run and produced podcast, the first of its kind in Marion County Schools is up and running at https://5il.co/1nxfr. Listen to their talents, sponsored by MMS Teacher Mr. Weekly.

This morning Marion County Schools nurses received Stop the Bleed training, by Lloyd White, Director of the Marion County Health Department.


While staff are in meetings and training this morning during the 2 hour delay of students, Mannington Middle hosted WVU Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to talk about bias and inclusion for working with students and staff.



Monongah Elementary students will not report to school tomorrow, January, 25, 2023 due to water issues. Staff will report.

Monongah Middle staff and students prepare to be first WV school to visit Junior Achievement Biztown. Students choose and learn about their occupations in next few weeks for a day-long visit to a student-run simulated town with storefronts, radio station, and medical facilities.

Thank you to Cherie Earls, RN for Marion County Schools and recipient of a Novelis, Inc. grant that provides first aid kits for every nurse/school for emergency response.

Monongah Elementary will release at 12:30 today, January 24, 2023, due to water issues.

Safety and security is one of our top priorities. North Marion is the first of three high schools to deploy metal detectors at tonight’s game vs. RCB. The detectors were purchased in a partnership with County Commission and Homeland Security to use during school day and events.




Ms. Ramsey and Ms. Vangilder’s Kindergarten classrooms at Barrackville were engaged in learning stations today, small groups that students rotate through to work on the same skill with different approaches.




Reminder: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 is a 2-hour delay schedule for students in Marion County Schools so that staff may attend professional meetings and trainings.

Marion County’s Mu Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa Phi is spreading love by collecting items for Marion County's at-risk and homeless students and families. Items will be collected from February 1 through the week of February 20. Collection boxes are at MC schools.

Save the date for Marion County Schools Parent-Teacher Conferences in February 2023.

Shout out to the Partners in Education of Fairmont Senior High School who made the 9 weeks Positive Behavior Support Award possible for students. Thank you Gwynn Tire, Hendershot Plumbing and Heating, Urse, Ford (Demargo) Funeral Home, Fairmont Kitchen, and Dan Salai Construction

Lane Closure on I-79 to Begin Monday, January 23, 2023
Marion County, WV - There will be a lane closure on Interstate 79 southbound, at mile marker 133 (Kingmont) to mile marker 132 (South Fairmont/Whitehall), from 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, for work crews to pave in preparation of phase 2 construction of the Tygart River Bridge. 24-7 operations.
Expect major delays. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time for their commute. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.
The stage is set as East, Fairmont Senior and North Marion robotics teams compete at the robotics competition, hosted at North Marion High School today with 30 teams from across the state. 🤖




Hugs for good attendance, charging Chromebooks, reading aloud…and just because it’s Friday at Watson today with Mattie.




Read aloud every chance you can get. It matters. Fairview Elementary hosted “Bedtime Stories & Bingo.” Pam Shanholtz, Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, shared presentations about the importance of reading aloud to children, bingo, and prize books to read at home.




