Marion County Schools

Marion County's middle school principals' book study met tonight to discuss chapters 6 and 7 of STICK TOGETHER: A SIMPLE LESSON TO BUILD A STRONGER TEAM, led by West Fairmont Middle and Monongah Middle's administrations.

Interested in a local career and training in aviation? MHIRJ, of Bridgeport, is launching a paid training program for Structures Technicians that leads to a full-time career with MHIRJ. Learn more: To apply visit mhirj.com/careers. For more information contact James Crites at james.crites@mhirj.com or 304-695-0833 or contact kdevaul@k12.wv.us.

Home Depot Store employees wrote a grant to provide Pleasant Valley Elementary with 10 raised garden beds, gardening tools, and potting mix. The grant was accepted, and a collaborative effort of 28 employees helped build the garden beds.

Marion County teachers of math from throughout the district reviewed textbook adoption materials from vendors tonight as Marion County hosted its own opportunity to meet, ask questions, and review resources tonight at East Fairmont Middle School.

The staff and students of Liberty High School are in our thoughts for comfort and support in this time of need.

MC Board of Education recognized CTE teachers and students from all Marion County high schools tonight during National CTE Month. The Board heard from students and teachers of Marion County Technical Center, which hosts Skilks USA competitors from across the state in March.

White Hall Elementary continues the Leader in Me training journey today as the first pilot school in Marion County Schools.

Polar Vortex and Sound Station represented Marion County on stage Saturday at the Nardonia A Capella Festival. They attended sessions including Riff off, Slaying the solo, barbershop, and group sessions with professionals from the renowned a capella group, 6 Appeal. 💙

Calendar Reminder: February 19, 2024 is a Professional Learning Day in Marion County Schools. Students do not report so that staff may complete mandatory trainings and meetings.

Mid Mountain 10 Champions - Congratulations, East Fairmont Middle School Varsity Girls! 🏀

Good luck to West Fairmont Middle's Polar Vortex and North Marion High's Sound Station, Marion County's acapella student groups, as they have a little fun in a voice "battle" before pulling out of Marion County to travel together to Macedonia, Ohio to compete nationally. 💙🖤

Join WVU Women's Soccer to kick breast cancer.

Fairview Middle’s “Get A Life Simulation” was held today. They partnered with Fairmont State University staff and students for this real life financial simulation for students.

The Marion County Social Studies Fair, hosted at West Fairmont Middle School, is just around the corner. Special thanks to Fairmont State University and West Virginia University student interns for joining our staff of judges this year.

Mannington Middle School has the best PTO. Thank you Rhonda Smith and the MMS PTO for making Valentine Reward Day the best.

Thank you to mystery reader, Mr. Bannister. The students enjoyed the visit to White Hall Elementary. 📚

Dr. Cheldon Williams, from WVU, visited the Rivesville Band this morning. Dr. Williams is the director of “The Pride of West Virginia” Marching Band, Mountaineer Basketball Pep Band, and the WVU Symphonic Band. He worked with the students on their musicality in preparation for their upcoming performance at the Region 10 Band Festival in March.

The 4th graders of Mr. Bombard's class at Jayenne did research on a significant figure for Black History Month. They made a PowerPoint presentation with interesting facts and drew a picture to present in front of class.

Marion County Schools Kindergarten Registration is open for 2024-25.

Congratulations to the Marion County Schools who were recently awarded over $20,000 in grants from the Marion County PD Council for school-based professional development projects authored by their principals and staff. Increasing Thinking In Math Name: Kathleen Cross-Armstrong School: East Fairmont High School Budget: $6979.38 Leader in Me Training Name: Nan Murray School: Whitehall Elementary School Budget: $7000 Technical Theatre and Theatre Management Applications from Experts in the Field Name: Celi Oliveto School: North Marion High School Budget: $4,695.46 National Council for Teachers of English Name: Allyson Perry School: $3,150 Budget: $3,150