
Toby Heaney, retired Army Sergeant, came to Blackshere Elementary 21st Century After School Program, to talk to the kids about his experiences in honor of Veterans Day.




Another successful "Lunch with Students" day at Mannington Middle School 🐊 Well done 7th grade families 🐊 and well done to all the "behind the scenes" MMS Staff that made it possible 🐊 Monday will be 5th grade ❤️











Our hearts go out to Husky Country and the family of Gerry White, state championship football coach and a retired Marion County Schools teacher, who has passed.


Pleasant Valley Elementary honors veterans today during a very special ceremony.











MCS was a stop on Chamber of Commerce Young Leaders Local Government and First Responders Day agenda today as 10th grade students from all 3 high schools participated in a mock board of education meeting with Superintendent Dr. Heston and a review of how policies are approved.





"BEING THANKFUL" 8th grade luncheon was a success at Mannington Middle School ❤️"THANK YOU" to the cooks, custodians, Ms. Lori Witt, and Dr. Janie DeVaul for all they have done to make this successfull for students ❤️🐊 7th grade, you're up for tomorrow! ❤️🐊






The WV Municipal League presents "If I Were Mayor, I Would..." essay contest. It is designed to enrich 7th-grade students' understanding of municipal government and importance. Two winners selected across WV. Deadline: December 31. See: https://www.wvml.org/essay-contest


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Marion County is the place to be this weekend as all three of our high schools host first round playoff games!
Class AA:
🏈 No. 16 Lincoln (6-4) at No. 1 North Marion (9-1) – Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
🏈 No. 15 Wayne (6-4) at No. 2 Fairmont Senior (7-2) – Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
🏈 No. 9 Herbert Hoover (7-3) at No. 8 East Fairmont (8-2) – Saturday, November 11 at 4 p.m.


In honor of Veterans Day, Marion County Schools will be closed to observe the federal holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023. Previously known as Armistice Day, it is observed annually to honor military veterans that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.


During the week of November 6–10, 2023, schools nationwide will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive.



The coaches of Marion County Schools Winter sports met this afternoon to receive the latest updates as they head into the season with our student-athletes. Administrative Assistant Chad Norman led and organized the overviews.




Congratulations to the Fairmont Senior Region 1 Champions and East Fairmont High School Runner-Up squads.





Marion County Technical Center DECA held One Night Without A Home to raise awareness of homelessness and hunger last night. They collected non-perishable food and personal hygiene items that will be distributed to local food pantries and will fill area blessing boxes.






Congratulations to Matthew Martin, who earned his American Degree. It is the highest honor for a FFA member. Less than 1% of National FFA members receive award. Marion County has not had an award winner since 2011.


What a beautiful day for the Blackshere Fall Festival, sponsored by the PTO. Face painting, petting zoo, cake walk, pony rides, raffle baskets scare crow contest, and a hay sled ride.











Are you ready? It's the oldest continuous football rivalry in the state, the 103rd playing of the East-West Game.








Principal at Rocky River Elementary School, NC Cathy Haney visited Marion County Schools STEAM Lab, STEAM Bus at Pleasant Valley Elementary this week, and discussed the Leader in Me model at her school with White Hall Principal Nan Murray. What a win-win visit!







Ready to test for their White Belts next week in the 21st Century After School Program at Blackshere Elementary! 🥋








"Send a Message: Stay Drug Free" as White Hall Elementary celebrates Red Ribbon Week with students and staff for drug prevention awareness.






