Marion County Schools

It’s National Farm to School Month and MCS has quite the team to make things happen. One example is Cris Rowan, a cook at WFMS and our “traveling cook,” who has gone above and beyond to go help at any school that is short on cooking staff during the pandemic. #MCSgetbackinthegame

October is National Farm to School Month. Marion County Schools is doing its part by using local grown red and yellow peppers and locally raised beef. #MCSgetbackinthegame

It’s Monday and “we’ve got this together” is the message from the library at Blackshere Elementary School. Open a good book about the change of seasons too! #MCSgetbackinthegame

Smiles, chicken nuggets, green beans and an apple from your recent classroom activity! What makes a Friday and a start to the weekend better than the hardworking cooks at Blackshere Elementary School? #MCSgetbackinthegame

Blackshere Elementary loves their school nurse, who received thank you cards from students. MCS nurses are working tirelessly for our students snd staff, and these wise students know it. 💙 #MCSgetbackinthegame

The life cycle of an apple, the letter “U,” estimation, rounding, and a reading test are just a few of the ways that Blackshere Elementary Bandits are stealing our hearts today. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Hanging Out with Jazzy on Friday: Jazzy the Jaguar visited Jayenne Elementary today to help students go over positive behaviors (PBIS) and expectations. #MCSgetbackinthegame

Help a Teen Out! Connecting Link Inc. is collecting items for Teen Angels this year. All donations should be turned into Connecting Link or one of Marion County Schools by Monday, November 29, 2021. Learn more at https://connectinglinkwv.com/.

BEE kind this week. East Fairmont High School students shared acts of kindness this week. #MCSgetbackinthegame

The color purple, math practice, a social skills lesson from the counselor, and student artwork displays fill the hallways of Watson Elementary today. #MCSgetbackinthegame

It’s about reaching your personal best at Rivesville Elementary/Middle School as students review adjectives to describe a pumpkin, demonstrate how to do long division with peers, and discuss the steps in the Growth Mindset model, “Together we climb,” used throughout the school.

Providing comfort during some of the greatest forms of tragedy, MCS Curriculum and Instruction Department donated backpacks with blankets, journals, books, and hygiene items to the Fairmont City Fire Department.

Congratulations to Sherry Harney for 32 years of service in education, spending your entire career in MCS. We are blessed that you have served Marion County Schools students, staff, and families with expertise, kindness, and forward-thinking.

Barnes Learning Center will release at 11 AM today, September 29, 2021, due to water issues.

Tip for the day and every day at Fairview Middle School: Be the nice kid.

If you want to see one hard-working crew, check out the tireless efforts and care that the cooks at East Dale put into serving the future leaders of this school. #MCSgetbackimthegame

East Park Pre-K is busy learning about feelings, emotions and self regulation along with graphing, counting and fine motor skills. #MCSgetbackinthegame

East Dale students were busy in the hive building their knowledge base with rich visual reminders of the learning process today.

Marion County Schools Transportation Department was notified by the WVDOH on work to be performed on Prickett's Creek Road/Bridge .22 miles south of Marion County 80/4. Bus # 80 and Bus # 104 will transport those students to and from school during the construction. Bus # 80 will pick up High School and Middle School students on Pride Ridge at 6:16 a.m. and drop off at 3:00 p.m. (approximately 5 students); Elementary students will be picked up at 7:30 a.m. and dropped off at 3:40 p.m. (approximately 1 elementary student) Bus # 104 will pick up Middle and High School students at 6:10 a.m. and drop off at 3:00 p.m. (approximately 3 students); Elementary/Pre-K students will be picked up at 7:30 a.m. and dropped off at 3:55 p.m. (approximately 5 elementary students)

Full STEAM ahead! Superintendent Dr. Donna Hage presented on MCS STEAM Center, grades 5-8, at Woman’s Club of Fairmont meeting tonight. It is funded by grants and local funds. Pictured Club President Nancy Porter, Board President Mary Jo Thomas and Vice President Donna Costello.