Marion County students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 Grade will return to in-person classes this Fall! MCS students in grades 6-12 who are looking for a distance option can enroll in West Virginia Virtual Schools (WVVS). This is different than the distance learning offered last year by our local teachers. WVVS is a rigorous online platform offered through the West Virginia Department of Education for students seeking first-time credit. See the video for more information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G095fbRMzPI. If you want to register your child in Marion County's WV Virtual School program in grades 6-12, we will begin taking registrations on August 4. Click here to complete the WVVS Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNamLgL38a7cNMoT5_VUjm-tFUME9GUkROWTQ4Rk9NNFI5TDIzWjE5N0szRS4u. Once you complete the registration form, you will be contacted to complete an orientation with a representative of Marion County Schools. The orientation must be attended by both the student and a parent or guardian. For questions, email Sherry Copley Harney srcopley@k12.wv.us
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.
"Come back stronger than ever" as an important part of WV's story. United States Senator Joe Manchin, a 1965 graduate of Farmington High School who attended WVU on a football scholarship, reminds MCS to "Get Back in the Game" at https://5il.co/wdk4. #MCSgetbackinthegame
"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
"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
Rising Seniors. Here is some info from WVU about applying this fall:
The WVU Application for 2022 opens August 1, and we've planned an entire week of virtual activities to celebrate.
Application Launch Week runs August 2-6 and will include:
Real-time application help — Students can drop in (virtually) to get their questions about admissions and the application answered.
Academic exploration — There is also an opportunity to learn about our 139 undergraduate majors.
Discussions with WVU students — Learn what it's really like to be a WVU student.
An application fee waiver — If a student participates in Application Launch Week, they’ll receive an application fee waiver (a $50 value) that allows them to submit their WVU Application for free.
We hope you, your students and parents will check out the full schedule and join us!
https://www.wvu.edu/events/application-launch-week
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
Congratulations to all three MC high schools who placed in the top 3 highest scores in WV for the Microsoft Office Certification exams this year. MCS took 5 of the 9 top spots in WV. The certification is recognized by employers as proof of career skills. #MCSgetbackinthegame
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
For students in the high school graduating class of 2021:
The standardized testing deadline to qualify for the Promise Scholarship has been extended from August 2021 to October 31, 2021.
Colleges and universities statewide are continuing to offer free ACT On-Campus exams; dates and times are posted at www.wvhepc.edu/act-on-campus-exams. This page will be continuously updated as additional test dates are scheduled.
For students in the 2021 and 2022 high school graduating classes:
Applicants applying for 2021-22 and 2022-23 Promise eligibility may use a superscore to achieve the minimum standardized testing scores. Superscoring allows students to take their top score from subsections of various ACT or SAT exam dates and combine them for a higher overall score. Superscores will automatically be calculated based upon the individual test scores received by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission.
For students in the high school graduating class of 2021, receiving the Promise Scholarship for the first time in 2021-22, the test score requirements have been lowered as follows:
ACT composite score - 21 (regularly 22); ACT English score - 19 (regularly 20); ACT Reading score - 19 (regularly 20); ACT Science score - 19 (regularly 20); ACT Math score - 19 (regularly 20).
SAT composite score - 1080 (regularly 1100); SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing score - 510 (regularly 530); SAT Math score - 510 (regularly 520).
An applicant must meet all eligibility requirements for the Promise Scholarship to qualify. All other requirements for Promise scholarship eligibility remain in place and can be found on www.cfwv.com/promise, and on CollegeforWV.com, which is a newly launched companion website specifically for all WV state-sponsored financial aid programs.
If you have questions or believe you qualify based upon the new criteria, please contact the WVHEPC at
PROMISE@wvhepc.edu or 304-558-4618.
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
The first face many students see in the morning and the last face when the school day is finished is often a school bus driver. This extends into summer in MCS as Bus Driver Dave Butcher and Bus Aide Ginger Joliffe are just a few of the hardworking teams supporting our students.
Helping students be healthy in the summer, MCS Child Nutrition Program Director Terri Atha reminds families a child under 18 may register to receive a 7-day meal kit by Multitude Foods, which is delivered to doorsteps by FedEx. Register by July 19 at https://www.marionboe.com/.
These two are among over 3,200 Marion County youth, age 18 and under, who have registered for and are receiving a delivery of 7 days worth of breakfast and lunch items on their doorstep by a private company contracted by MCS as part of the summer feeding program.
We are looking for another math teacher to join our team!! If you know a certified math teacher, please have them apply through the following link to start the process to become a Polar Bear!!!
https://marionboe.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1528
The WVSSAC reminds student-athletes of the following: "As per state health officials, those students who have been fully vaccinated for at least two weeks will NOT have to quarantine should they come into contact or be exposed to someone with COVID."
If your child participated in Summer SOLE 2021 in Marion County Schools, please complete the survey for the West Virginia Department of Education. The information collected will assist with planning for the summer programs next year. See the Summer SOLE 2021 Parent and Caregiver Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JFQKT7.
Volleyball live period will start Monday July 12th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Fairmont Senior Field House. Each player must bring knee pads, court shoes and a drink. If you have any COVID symptoms, please stay home until you are symptom free.
Congrats to the girls basketball team on state runner up!