Marion County Schools

The arts are alive and a vital part of learning in Marion County Schools as county art teachers begin the set up for displays of student art at the Marion County Literacy Fair this Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10-2, at the Field House.

Do you have a child between the ages of 3-5 and are worried about their developmental milestones? MCS is offering FREE developmental screening! Join us at the Marion County Literacy Fair this Saturday, 10-2, at the Fairmont Senior Field House and sign up at the booth!

Commitment to something bigger than yourself: Military Signing Day today at Fairmont Senior High where Brigadier General Michaelle M. Munger, who is the first ever female to become a general officer for the West Virginia Army National Guard in state history, spoke to students.

Opera, West Fairmont Middle's therapy dog, had her first vet appointment with White Hall Animal Clinic today. Dr. Hartman and her team are nothing short of fabulous! Opera and WFMS truly appreciate her sponsorship and commitment to keeping animals happy and healthy. Opera was given a year's supply of medicine, lots of treats and toys, and of course some White Hall swag. Thank you all so much!

Transportation Update: Bus 20-24 will not run morning or evening routes in the North Marion attendance area for Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Transportation Update: Bus 71 will not run morning or evening routes in the East Fairmont attendance area for Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The Elite: Congratulations to National Board Certified Teacher Ms. Stephanie Brown, a Teacher at East Fairmont Middle School. You make us so proud and inspire! NBCT is the highest recognition earned in the profession and is a national credential. Thank you for your hard work!

In April and every month, the arts are alive in Marion County Schools! Fairmont State University Theater visits White Hall Elementary to present The Tale of the Frog Prince today.

Today is Administrative Assistant's Day and Marion County Schools honors the backbone of our team today with lunch.

During Military Signing Week at East Fairmont High School, we thank the WV National Guard for the jerseys to support the EFHS Softball Team as they play Bridgeport tonight. 🐝🇺🇸

Motivating students to share their gifts fearlessly and make big things happen in your life: Actor, American martial artist, former world kickboxing champion and speaker Jerry Trimble spoke to sophomores from throughout Marion County through a collaboration with Marion County Chamber and Marion County Schools today.

Check out this summer theater opportunity for Marion County Schools students.

We are getting ready to bring the super P.O.W.E.R. of literacy and art to Marion County this weekend at the Family Literacy Fair, 10 AM to 2 PM, at the Fairmont Senior Field House. Who's ready? Calling all super heroes for literacy, learning, and community!

Welcome to our team as Marion County Schools held orientation for a group of new substitute aides today.

East Fairmont High School salutes these seniors at Military Signing Day today in a special reception and ceremony honoring the past, present and future of commitment, service, and preparedness in the United States of America.

Nach-o Average Bingo at Jayenne for Title I and excitement for reading among our families.

The results are in and finalized! The WV State Math Field Day was held on Saturday, April 20th.  The students of Marion County Schools did a tremendous job representing our area in State competition. 🧮Grade 5  (Top 5 Students Awarded/Announced) 2nd Place - Blake Hannah, Marion County, West Fairmont Middle School 🧮Grade 8  (Top 5 Students Awarded/Announced) 5th Place - Landon Starn, Marion County, East Fairmont Middle School 🧮Grades 10-12  (Top 30 Students Awarded/announced) 15th Place - Ian Boord, Marion County, East Fairmont High School 16th Place - Samuel Cox, Marion County, Fairmont Senior High School 30th Place - Hunter Upton, Marion County, North Marion High School

Congratulations to two of Marion County's latest to be recognized among the elite nation-wide. Stephanie Brown, East Fairmont Middle, and Rachelle Bourne, of White Hall Elementary, join 1,205 teachers across West Virginia and more than 130,000 National Board Certified Teachers nationally. The WVDE will be celebrating the new and renewing NBCTs for this tremendous accomplishment on April 24, 2024 at the Culture Center. It is the highest honor bestowed upon an educator.

Congratulations to North Marion's Jordan Cox! The WV Disability History Essay Contest committee is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia. This contest was designed to reinforce Disability History Week in WV and to provide high school seniors an opportunity to showcase their writing skills and knowledge of the Disability Rights Movement. Entries were received from high school seniors throughout West Virginia and the following were selected to receive an award and corresponding cash prizes: State Winner –Caleb Messer – Scott High School- $3,250 District 1 – First Place – Joscelyn Camargo – South Charleston High School - $1,750 District 1 – Second Place – Alexandria Harper – Riverside High School - $1000 District 2 – First Place – Lane Siciliano – University High School - $1,750 District 2 – Second Place – Jordan Cox – North Marion High School - $1000 District 3 – First Place – Connor Dorsey – John Marshall High School - $1,750 District 3 – Second Place – Kathryn Prather – Wheeling Park High School - $1000 District 4 – First Place – Reagan Bennett – Shady Spring High School - $1750 District 5 – First Place –Megan Griffey – Tug Valley High School - $1750 District 5 – Second Place – Piper Cook – Wyoming East High School - $1000 District 6 – First Place – Kyra Biser – Kyser High School - $1750 The Disability History Essay Contest is a collaborative effort between the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS), West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (WVSILC), and State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), with cooperation from the West Virginia Department of Education.

Congratulations to Haydyn Dudash and Hunter Bragg, both juniors at East Fairmont High, who won the doubles championship for the Big Ten. Along the bracket, they shut out two Bridgeport teams 8-0 and then won in a comeback match against RCB 9-7! In singles, Hunter Bragg made it to the final four bracket and tied for 3rd overall. 🎾