Marion County Schools

West Fairmont Middle School custodial staff is working hard this morning to clear the sidewalks for faculty and staff. Thank you! ❄️

A steam line burst at Mannington Middle School, resulting in no heat throughout the building. The cafe has heat. As a result, staff of MMS will not report to MMS today.

Marion County Schools is operating under a NTID "Climate Control" Day #1 Schedule for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The 200-day staff will report on a 2-hour delay schedule. Students in MCS will have two days upon returning to school to submit their assignments. Students are offered a meal between the hours of 10:30 to 12:30 at each school where it is safe enough for families to be on the roads. These NTID materials and protocols (cumulative of 5 days) have been provided to families of MCS by the child's school.

The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking an original student poster design for Arts Alive! 2024 Arts Alive poster submissions from middle and high schoolers due Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Learn more at https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/the-arts/arts-alive/poster/

The 17th annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” Essay Contest for K-5 is underway through February 23, 2024. Regional winners will win a $500 SMART529 education savings account and a $500 cash prize for their school. A grand prize winner will receive an additional $4,500 in their savings account. There is also an essay contest for teachers to win a $2,500 cash prize. See https://www.smart529.com/resources/student-entry.html

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT Competition accepts student submissions through May 1, 2024. Annually, middle and high schoolers earn prizes for art of diverse stories of unsung heroes in history. See https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/competitions/arteffect

Marion County Schools is closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Staff and students do not report. This is a snow day. The 261 day staff will report as usual.

Marion County Schools is on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Staff and students report on a 2-hour delay schedule.

Today, Marion County Schools honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The federal holiday honors the achievements of the civil-rights leader. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King.

Hardworking Teachers for Marion County Students: Elementary math adoption committee met tonight to review new standards effective July 1st and discuss planning for adoption.

Marion County Schools has been informed that the water leak has been fixed. Testing of the water provided to Rivesville Elementary/Middle School will occur. Rivesville students will not report Friday, January 12, 2024 until testing results are received. Staff will report.

Lockheed Martin VOCATIONAL Scholarship for students of all ages preparing for careers in technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing at U.S. accredited community or technical college. Deadline: April 1, 2024, 4pm EST. See https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lmvocational/

Thank you to the Mannington Middle School alumni, who took time out of their day to judge the MMS Social Studies Fair projects. Congratulations to Kolton Fluharty, first place, and Eli Spencer, Honorable mention. Thank you, Dr. Higgins, for organizing this event. 💚🐊

Marion County Schools has been advised of a major water leak impacting Rivesville Elementary/Middle School. Students will not report Thursday, January 11, 2024. Staff will report.

Blue Ribbon quality displays of students at the Jayenne Elementary Social Studies Fair today.

Elementary administrators of Marion County Schools perform their annual review and reflection of the Elementary Discipline Matrix, discipline and attendance data this morning.

Marion County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 10, 2024 as we continue to monitor the impact of rainfall throughout the county.

"Spark a Dialogue" on January 18 and wear blue to support the Day of Action against Stalking and Human Trafficking with HOPE Inc., Task Force on Domestic Violence.

Congrats to two of Marion County Schools finest, Stephanie Brown and Rachelle Bourne. They join the ranks of 44 WV teachers who became a National Board Certified Teacher and 89 teachers who maintained certification. NBCT is the highest credential for teachers across the country.

Discover the Magic of STEM through FREE WVU Eureka! STEM Camp March 15-17! Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are diverse and in high demand. With males still dominating STEM fields, opportunities for females to engage in innovative activities are critical in bridging that gap. WVU Extension is bringing the WVU Eureka! STEM Camp to students in West Virginia March 15-17, 2024. The camp, which is tailored to middle school girls and underserved youths, provides an immersive STEM experience with hands-on experiments in forensics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and biology. WVU faculty will share fun and engaging hands-on STEM activities all weekend! The camp will be held on the beautiful and historic WVU Jackson's Mill campus in Weston, West Virginia. Applications will be reviewed and 40 students will be selected to attend the camp at no cost to them. Applicants must currently be in 6th - 8th grade and must not have attended WVU Eureka! STEM Camp previously. Participants who would like to be considered for the 2024 WVU Eureka! STEM Camp, should complete the short online application by February 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST). Application Links for WVU Eureka! STEM Camp External Registration Link (If you have never used the App “ZSuite,” use the link below to go to the application/registration page.) https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/23818