Beginning April 4, 2022, board meetings will be broadcast at https://www.marionboe.com/page/meeting-livestream
To support our military families: On Wednesday, May 6, 4-6:30 at the new armory. All proceeds go to support soldiers, families, and family events for HHB, 1-201st Field Artillery Battalion located in Fairmont, WV. The unit is the oldest continuously serving unit in the entire military, as it was founded in 1735.
Joe Poe introduces Euan Wright, Eagle Scout. Euan did a presentation regarding the outdoor classroom for his Eagle Scout Project at EFHS.
Mrs. Jacquez introduces FSHS’s Ashlyn Bennington was the 2nd place winner of the WV Climate Change Professional Development Project.
What a special week in Marion County Schools as we celebrate by kicking off with our salute to principals on National Principals Day, May 1. This week is also National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2022. We thank the foundation of our system: dedicated, expert teachers.
Oh what a day we have had celebrating literacy together with authors, students, families, and community partners in Marion County Schools at the Marion County Literacy Fair.
Coming together for a love of literature and all that’s connected. Find out about building an airplane, constructing a building, drawing a self-portrait, decorating a room, playing with doh, cooking and culture — all in a book. So many groups coming together to support reading!
It’s a celebration of the love of literacy and all that fosters it and is connected in our Marion County communities at the Marion County Schools Literacy Fair today 10 AM to 2 PM at the Field House ( Old Armory). FREE!
“Tradition never graduates” as Fairmont Senior Students Luke Blickenstaff, Dustin Hawkins, David Woodson commit today to service to their country as part of Military Signing Week in Marion County Schools.
“For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid…be willing, individually and as a nation, to accept whatever sacrifices may be required of us.” Every person in the North Marion auditorium was standing to salute and send off 8 students signing with armed forces today as part of Military Signing Week.
Understanding the “gravity” of the situation, students in Mr. Carpenter’s class at Jayenne are doing an egg drop challenge today with problem solving, team work, and reflection.
Recognizing Excellence: Mr. Mike Hayes of Fairmont Senior High School is Marion County Schools West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year.
Spring, Sun, and Smiles! Blackshere Teacher Judy McCoy wrote a grant to get new swing sets for the playground at Blackshere Elementary, and the students sure do love them.
Congratulations to East Fairmont High School students Myla Morgan, Meghan Branham, and Emma Martin on being selected as members of the 2022 All-State High School Choir as well as Michael Carpenter, EFHS Director of Choral Activities, for their accomplishments.
Sing a Joyful Song! East Fairmont High School's Women’s Choir and Elizabethans, led by Michael Carpenter, Director of EFHS Choral Activities, both took home 1st place this month with Superior and Excellent ratings at Music in the Parks in Williamsburg, VA.
Commitment, Country, Community: East Fairmont High continued a rich tradition of sending students to military service as the Army National Guard and Navy were on hand for the signing of students Ben Cyphers, Evan Bartholow, Konnor Jurasko today as part of Military Signing Week.
Are you a current teacher who is interested in earning the highest credential for a teacher in the nation? The WVDE offers a National Board Awareness & Support session scheduled in Fairmont July 12-14. WVDE provides lunch and a reimbursable $50 non-refundable registration fee. See https://wvde.us/educator-development-and-support/professional-learning/. Choose the National Board tab.
Congratulations to the MCS Golden Horseshoe winners for 2022! Since 1931, the WVDE names knights of the Golden Horseshoe, who demonstrated exceptional knowledge of WV history on an exam. This year, 221 winners stat-wide will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award.
Easton Blair, West Fairmont Middle
Queden Thomas, West Fairmont Middle
Regan Hardway, West Fairmont Middle
Samuel Flower, Barrackville Elementary/Middle
Cooper Korsh, Fairview Middle
The county-wide Marion County Literacy Fair and Student Art Exhibit is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at the Marion County Board of Education Building (Old Armory) from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event is FREE to the public. Families will receive FREE books, additional materials, and experience exciting activities. Marion County students' talent shines through multiple displays of artwork and projects. Please join Marion County Schools on this Saturday.
Celebrate the arts and talents of students in Marion County. It’s great to have theater back face-to-face and showcase students!
