We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate Lights on Afterschool with visits from DNR & Fairmont Fire Department (drone, K-9, fire safety, and decorated light bulbs). This campaign raises the awareness about the importance of afterschool programs at our three elementary sites.
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate Red Ribbon Week. "Will the real Mr. Coleman please stand up?" Fairview Elementary with "twin day" as staff dressed up as Principal Coleman and a promise to keep friends off drugs!
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate bringing together students, families and the community at East Fairmont Middle School Trunk or Treat. 🎃
We train. We try. We triumph. 📬✨Blackshere Elementary's 2nd graders had a special visit from the Mannington Postmaster today! Students learned all about how mail is sorted, stamped, and delivered — and even got to mail letters to themselves! 💌 They can’t wait to check their mailboxes soon and see their own letters arrive. What a fun and meaningful way to learn about writing, addressing envelopes, and how our postal system works!
We train. We try. We triumph. Barrackville Pre-K and Kindergarten engaged in a variety of hands-on activities both in the classroom and aboard the STEAM Bus, exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, literacy, and math through interactive learning experiences.
We train. We try. We triumph. Congratulations to East Fairmont High School, honored as one of only seventy-one high schools recognized as 2025 Champion of College Access and Success.
We train. We try. We triumph. Fairview Elementary combined safety and s'mores for a Title I parent training. Families learned about bus and fire safety from local community members.
We train. We try. We triumph. 🎃 Blackshere Elementary's first-ever Pumpkin Drop was a huge success as families designed some amazing contraptions that did an awesome job protecting their pumpkins. A big thank you to the Mannington Volunteer Fire Department for helping make this event possible 🚒👏 Blessed with wonderful community support for students.
We train. We try. We triumph. 🎃 Boo to Boredom Family Night 👻 at Blackshere Elementary tonight. Family participation and energy made the evening a huge success with laughing, learning, and making memories together! 💛🖤 #BlacksherePride #BooToBoredom #FamilyFunNight
We train. We try. We triumph. Kickoff to Marion County Schools Healthy Grandfamilies Lunch and Learn with a focus on information about attendance and the IEP/504 process for attendees.
We train. We try. We triumph. Congratulations to Fairmont Senior High School, honored in Charleston today as two of only seventy-one high schools recognized as 2025 Champion of College Access and Success.
We train. We try. We triumph. Building Skills for the Future! Several special educators and their classroom aides are spending the day participating in Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) training! The PAES curriculum helps students explore different career areas, learn hands-on job skills, and discover their strengths and interests — all in a fun, engaging way. We celebrate our staff for their continued dedication to helping every student grow, learn, and prepare for life beyond the classroom!
Marion County Schools is honored to host Ginny Milsap, Communities In Schools WV Regional Specialist, and CIS coordinators from across the region today. To learn more about CIS and the supports in our schools: https://wvde.us/student-support-wellness/communities-schools
Fairmont State University to host a regional college fair on November 6, 2025. Students will have access to conversations and resources from both two-year and four-year post-secondary institutions from around the state and region, which will be set up in Colebank Gym at FSU.
Students and teachers from Appalachia are invited to apply for our summer learning opportunities!
💡 The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, hosted by Appalachian State University, cultivates business and economic development skills in high school students.
🔬 At the Appalachian STEM Academy, middle and high school students and teachers expand their applied science and STEM education with instruction from scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Each academy will take place in July 2026, subject to available funding, and applications are due December 3, 2025.
See https://www.arc.gov/news/arc-accepting-applications-for-summer-study-programs-in-entrepreneurship-and-stem-for-regions-middle-and-high-school-students-6/.
More than 5 million children in the US are impacted by a parent with cancer. Kesem is a national non-profit organization that supports children through and beyond a parents' cancer. Some of the resources and programs offered include a week-long summer camp, online support groups, and day programs. These programs are provided at no cost to families and give children a place to experience fun-filled activities and connections to help navigate their uncertainty and remind them that they are never alone. For more information, please see your school counselor.
We train. We try. We triumph. 🐊 🐾 Sharing our Gator Spirit today with our Husky Pup Football team, Husky Pup Soccer teams, Gator Cross Country and Gator Volleyball teams as they end their regular seasons and begin their tournaments 🐊 🐾 Good Luck to you all 💚🤍🖤🩶We are proud of you!! We also recognized our MMS Band members. 🐊 🐾
Roaring on West Side for the win in Change Your State Competition between West Fairmont Middle and East Fairmont Middle, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison. Will West be announced at the 105th East-West Game on Nov. 7, the longest-running football rivalry in the WV?
We train. We try. We triumph. We celebrate the Fine Arts. The selected students of the Fairmont Junior Band Alliance (West Fairmont MS & Rivesville Bands) have been chosen to participate in two prestigious honor bands in November.
The 14 students will participate in the North Central WV Middle School Honor Band on Nov 6-8, while 16 students will participate in the Marshall University Middle School Honor Band on Nov. 21.
They will be the only students from Marion County participating in both events. These students were nominated by Mr. Tharp and Mr. Schneider based on their character, dependability, and musicianship.
Buzzing for the win at East Fairmont Middle School as Week 3 Change Your State Winners from East Fairmont Middle are recognized in the Change Your State Competition, sponsored by WVU Hospitals and Healthy Harrison, for healthy changes and lifestyles. Where you at West Side?
