Given a review of Marion County trends in COVID-19 cases, in collaboration with the MC Health Department, MCS will extend the current mask mandate in all indoor spaces for all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status, to the end of the first semester. This mandate was originally in place through August 25 by MCS. It will be assessed regularly in collaboration with the MC Health Department, and it is our sincere hope that it can be lifted when local cases fall within acceptable levels.
Freshman orientation is here! Please drop your student off between 3:30 and 4:00 today along the back drive. Parents may return at 6:30 for a Q & A session. Masks must be worn by everyone on campus for this event. Anyone not wearing a mask will not be admitted.
Exposing MCS to the arts with Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts: Future activities in the works for theatre camps, scholarships, WV Folklife Center field trips, school performances, and a $10,000 George W. Bowers grant. See https://5il.co/x626 #MCSgetbackinthegame
To read about some of the supplies and preventative measures in place for 2021-22 in MCS through the Maintenance/Facilities Department, please see https://5il.co/x9u4 #MCSgetbackinthegame
In an on-going effort to keep families up-to-date on mitigation strategies in place, MCS provides information about various departments' protocols in place as we welcome our students in grades 1-12 back on Aug. 24. See Transportation: https://5il.co/x9q0 #MCSgetbackinthegame
Freshman orientation is occurring Friday, August 20th here at Fairmont Senior. We also welcome any new students that need a chance to learn about Fairmont Senior. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH FSHS. Student drop off is from 3:30-4:00 pm in the back drive where we will send students into the auditorium. Parents will be welcomed back at 6:30 pm in the auditorium for a question and answer session. In between students will tour the campus, get to know staff and students and even get some food! See you then!!
In coming days, a QR code sticker like this will be at the entrance of MCS facilities with centralized air units. Codes for stand alone units will also appear in the future. Once scanned, the GPS website tells how the building has improvements to the air quality at the school.
Congratulations to Desiree Hardaway, secretary at Fairmont Senior High School, who is the 2022 MCS Service Personnel of the Year. Ms. Hardaway will be honored among other WV county Service Personnel of the Year during a virtual ceremony in September. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Renowned community servant, Executive Vice President of Davis & Elkins College and 1986 graduate of East Fairmont High School Rosemary Thomas reminds students and staff to “not sit on the sidelines” and “leave it all on the field” at https://5il.co/x62u #MCSgetbackinthegame
Homeschool, virtual, homebound, or child age 1-4 years old who lives in MC in 2021-22 school year? Complete the form to have a 5-day shelf-stable meal box delivered to your door step, free of charge. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNap_zqJTflyJPoEptddhfLbhUNExaMkVWU0I5UDRSTVdCRzRCVTc1RjhUWS4u
"Patient Endurance!" From the hardwood of gyms in MCS to UNC player, grad, and member of the coaching staff, North Marion grad Jessica Sell talks encouragement, perseverance, support systems, and fresh start as we "get back in the game" https://5il.co/wy1f #MCSgetbackinthegame
"COVID-19 is here. How long it stays is up to us." In coming days, Marion County Health Department Administrator Lloyd White will be speaking with MCS student-athletes and staff about what we all can do to prevent the spread: https://5il.co/wy1p #MCSgetbackinthegame
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” As we think back on the past 18 months of the pandemic, one of the most pronounced reflections is we cannot increase student achievement alone. See https://5il.co/wvxl.
The WV Higher Education Policy Commission released the College Going Rate Fact Book to give data to inform efforts to encourage more high school students to pursue a high-quality postsecondary education. Data for the three MCS are listed here. #MCSgetbackinthegame
MCS collaborates with WVU Extension Service for WV Cardiac Project, K, 2, and 5, as well as Nutrition Classes, grades 3- 5. The latest addition is Meadoe Richards, NMHS grad and Agriculture student at WVU, who will begin Aug. 16 to work in MCS. https://extension.wvu.edu/marion
Fairmont Senior Volleyball tryouts will be held on Monday, August 9th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Field House. Each player must bring a completed copy of their physical, knee pads, court shoes and a drink.
"We have an opportunity!" Dr. Mark A. Manchin, 1970 graduate from Farmington High School, former WV Senator, superintendent of schools, Director of the School Building Authority, and current President of Glenville College encourages MCS: https://5il.co/wnq1 #MCSgetbackinthegame
State Champion in wrestling and football, WVU Mountaineer, and Veterinarian, Dr. Scott Moore, a graduate of North Marion High School, reminds MCS to "Get Back in the Game" to be whatever you want to be in the future: https://5il.co/wkzf #MCSgetbackinthegame
"Set yourself up for success and be the best person you can be." Wise words from a 2009 East Fairmont graduate and 2-time Wrestling State Champion. Bailey is a US Naval Academy graduate, pilot, and current Naval Academy Instructor: https://5il.co/wfur. #MCSgetbackinthegame
Learn more about the MCS virtual offering for grades 6-12 for the 2021-22 school year here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0AqESXcu9U. For more information, see MCS Policy 2370 or contact Curriculum Coordinator Sherry Copley at srcopley@k12.wv.us.