If you do email Mrs. Myers, please include your students name. If you wish to also receive a text with the call, it will have to be a cell phone that you provide. Thank you
Good morning! If you didn't get a call or text this morning about the delay and school cancellation, your phone number is likely wrong in the system. Please email melanie.myers@k12.wv.us if you need to update your phone number. Thank you
Seniors. If you haven't gone to Jostens.com to order your cap and gown, you need to do so ASAP! Cost of cap and gown doubles after Christmas. Order yours today!!
If you are a member of the graduating Class of 2022, now is the time to begin looking for scholarship opportunities. See if you qualify for the Colombo F. Bandiera Scholarship here: https://5il.co/12foi.
Marion County Schools (MCS) has worked closely with the Marion County Health Department (MCHD) to provide COVID vaccine opportunities for your child. MCS will not be offering clinics. If you wish for your student, age 5 and over, to receive the COVID vaccine the MCHD has opened a link for you to schedule a time that is best for you. You are not obligated to use this clinic option, as there are many local physicians and pharmacies offering the vaccine as well.
You may register your child using the following link:
https://wvumedicine.org/info/marion-vaccine
Have you completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Students and their families could begin filing the FAFSA on October 1st. The West Virginia Higher Education Grant application deadline is April 15, 2022. Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
A Frequently Asked Questions for Child & Teen COVID-19 Immunizations has been released by the WVDE and WV Department of Health and Human Resources. Children 5-11 can get Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, in 2 doses at least 3 weeks apart. See more: https://5il.co/11oee
MCS librarians and media specialists open windows into the world of learning and discovery. Here is a monthly newsletter to celebrate the great happenings in libraries throughout the county: https://5il.co/11mia.
Congratulations to Marion County's 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominee for the 21-22 school year: Rebecca Cox, senior at Fairmont Senior. Students are nominated by high school principals for advanced courses, extracurricular school-based activities, community volunteer activities, a student essay, and teacher recommendations.
Thank you to EQT Corporation and President Ellen Rossi for the company's generous donation of $3,000 to the Marion County Christmas Toy Shop. "Every child deserves a Christmas," and EQT is helping to make this possible in Marion County. To donate, contact 304-203-8385.
Celebrating college application and exploration week at Fairmont Senior!!!
1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education. It's National School Bus Safety Week. MCS is proud to work with our bus operators, families, students, teachers, motorists, and administrators to stress school bus safety. Students see poster contest guidelines at https://5il.co/10qvz
Marion County Schools and Fairmont Senior is again utilizing Worth Ave Group to provide insurance for our Dell 3100 Chromebooks. Please go to https://gpo.worthavegroup.com/gpo/marioncounty to purchase insurance. $25 for 365 days of coverage.
Underwood Smith Scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors who are interested in becoming a WV teacher: The current senior class can apply by December 31, 2021, for this scholarship, which could offer them $10,000.00 a year for four years while working to become to teacher.
The MC BOE recently accepted a resolution to recognize MCS as a Purple Heart District. Many WVs are veterans of the Unites States armed forces and have families with children attending school. During
times when these families relocate to meet duty requirements or
experience the absence of a loved one while on deployment, MCS
has an opportunity to meet the unique needs of these children.
The Purple Star Award is designed to recognize schools that create
a military-friendly environment and make a special commitment to
supporting the resilience of military connected children. For more information, contact L.D. Skarzinski, Administrative Assistant of C&I, at lskarzin@k12.wv.us or visit https://wvde.us/commonground/.
Tomorrow, Monday October 4th is make-up picture day in the auditorium. Students, if you missed picture day, or want a retake, come during English class to get your picture taken. No English class? Come between during lunch. Seniors, please wear dressy clothes.
Help a Teen Out! Connecting Link Inc. is collecting items for Teen Angels this year. All donations should be turned into Connecting Link or one of Marion County Schools by Monday, November 29, 2021. Learn more at https://connectinglinkwv.com/.
Good evening parents. Parent teacher conferences are occurring on Thursday, October 7th from 3-6 pm by virtual teleconference. Sign up with your student's teachers in LiveGrades or Google classroom. The scheduler when you are looking for it in those 2 places is called "Sign Up Genius" Go Bears!
Free legal advice for our attendance area is available every 2nd & 4th Friday at WFMS. Check out the attached flier!
Parent-Teacher Conference days and times are announced for each of the Marion County Schools. Families should contact their child's teacher for more specific information about how to connect on the dates and times listed below.
