"You are the next one to lead the way." A 1993 grad of Fairmont Senior, Dr. Chris Courtney was state wrestling champ and All-American who played fullback at Fairmont State. The orthopedic surgeon talks about impact of last year and today: https://5il.co/w9xx. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Many parents have been asking what supplies their children need for the start of school. With being a middle school and switching classes that is hard to answer. Some teachers request supplies that are specific to their class. Teachers always send home those requested lists the first day of school. However, to get you started, we have listed basic supplies that could be helpful to every student at the start of school.
Fifth grade and other new student orientation will take place on Monday, August 23rd beginning at 10 am.
New Student Registration at East Fairmont Middle will be August 11th and 12th from 9 am to 1 pm.
Upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who were interested in running cross country have been working out with Coach Kettler and Coach Hibbs during the 3 week live period. Other students interested in running can still join when practices start next week. Please see previous post for information.
There are only a little under 30 days left until MCS students, grades 1 through 12, are back in session Tuesday, August 24. K and Pre-K students will begin Thursday, August 26. The 5-full days weekly schedule begins Monday, August 30. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Updated Cross Country practice schedule for any incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is interested in running.
The following practice schedule will be for the week of August 2 - 10.
No tryouts for Cross Country, but 1.5 and 2 mile time trials will be scheduled throughout the week!
Monday: 9-10:15 @ Prickett's Fort (Lower Lot)
Tuesday: 9-10:15 @ East Fairmont High School (Meet by Softball Field)
Wednesday: 9-10:15 @ Morris Park (Pavillion 2)
Thursday: 9-10:15 @ East Fairmont High School (Meet by Softball Field)
Friday: 9-10:15 @ Prickett's Fort (Lower Lot)
Saturday: 9-10:00 East Fairmont High School (Meet by Softball Field)
Volleyball will be having tryouts on August 16th from 5 to 7 pm for any girls entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade interested in playing and will begin practice after that!
Soccer information for any East Fairmont Middle School student going into grades 6, 7, or 8 below.
Boys soccer
The 1st day of practice is Monday Aug 9th from 5:30-7:00 at Windmill park. Tryouts will be the 1st week of practice.
Girls soccer
The 1st day of practice is also Monday Aug 9th from 6:30-8:00 at Windmill Park. Tryouts will be the 1st week of practice.
Please consider joining us to help spruce up the school grounds before the arrival of our students for the first day of school!
A 1981 North Marion High graduate and native of Grant Town, WV, Rich Rod reminds us Get Back in the Game this Fall. Rodriguez remembers the role MCS plays in his life and career as student, athlete, coach on the state and national scene: https://5il.co/vxs6 #MCSgetbackinthegame
A 1981 North Marion High School and native of Grant Town, WV, Rich Rod reminds us Get Back in the Game this Fall. Rodriguez remembers the role MCS plays in his life and career as student, athlete, and coach on the state and national scene: https://5il.co/vxs6 #MCSgetbackinthegame
We are hard at work here at East Fairmont Middle trying to make improvements to benefit our students. We are looking for community support to complete some of those projects. Please take a few minutes to read our letter, share it, and contact us if you can be of support in any of the ways listed. You may view a pdf of the letter at https://5il.co/vwxf
East Fairmont Middle's football program has ordered and received a new practice sled to help our boys prepare for their season this fall.
30-Day Public Comment: The American Rescue Plan provides $20,444,030.34 to Marion County Schools for Learning Recovery and Innovation, Health & Safety, and Infrastructure. The period of availability of funds is March 13, 2020-Sept. 30, 2024. https://forms.office.com/r/YjPvCRavEN
Our upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls who were interested in playing volleyball this fall have been hard at work during the three week live period this month.
East Fairmont Middle is still looking to fill three teaching positions for the upcoming year. We currently need teachers certified in special ed multi-categorical, special ed severe and profound, and middle school science. If you or someone you know is certified in one of these areas and looking for a job, please check out the following website for job postings and directions on how to apply. https://marionboe.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
While we hope that our students have been enjoying some fun in the sun, we've been hard at work here at East Middle making some needed improvements and upgrades. One improvement is the new sign that was installed at the entrance to our parking lot.
"Hornets" learn about birds during specialized instruction from Special Educator Mrs. Adkins at East Fairmont Middle School this summer. The students are doing a hands-on project by building bird feeders from recycled products. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Some of our upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls have been participating in the Live Period for basketball recently. Last night they scrimmaged against Tridelphia to put their newly acquired skills to the test.
