Earlier today at Pocahontas County High School, a belt on a compressor heating unit in the band room malfunctioned. As a precaution, the school initiated a fire safety drill and evacuated students to the auditorium while the fire department was contacted. The fire department has since assessed the situation and confirmed that there is no ongoing risk. All students have safely returned to their classrooms, and normal operations have resumed. At this time, the school’s phone system is temporarily down but is expected to be restored to full service shortly.
Thank you
Please see the attached calendar update from Pocahontas County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Leatha Williams:
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All Pocahontas County High School Seniors are reminded to complete their scholarship application with the Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation by midnight Sunday March 15, 2026. Additionally, if you planning to pursue technical education or college a FAFSA must be completed as soon as possible. FAFSA was due on Marh 1, 2026. Ms. Hill and Ms. Wilfong have been reminding as well as assisting with the applications. If you need additional help, please see Ms. Hill or Ms. Wilfong.
🏀 PCHS Lady Warriors are headed to STATES! 🏀
Last night, the PCHS Lady Warriors claimed the 2025–26 Class A Region 2 Championship with a dominant 74–50 win over Tygarts Valley, punching their ticket to Charleston!
They’ll now compete in the 2026 WVSSAC Girls State Basketball Tournament at the Charleston Coliseum as Class A contenders.
Way to go, Lady Warriors—Charleston, here we come! 🌟🔥
#pcstrongertogther #pocahontasproud
Photo Credit: Darlene Arbogast
Last night, the PCHS Lady Warriors claimed the 2025–26 Class A Region 2 Championship with a dominant 74–50 win over Tygarts Valley, punching their ticket to Charleston!
They’ll now compete in the 2026 WVSSAC Girls State Basketball Tournament at the Charleston Coliseum as Class A contenders.
Way to go, Lady Warriors—Charleston, here we come! 🌟🔥
#pcstrongertogther #pocahontasproud
Photo Credit: Darlene Arbogast
📢 Policies out for comment!
The PCS BOE voted to put 9 policies out for public comment. To comment, please visit: tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
The PCS BOE voted to put 9 policies out for public comment. To comment, please visit: tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
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🎉 February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🎉
To celebrate, Pocahontas County High School hosted a CTE Program Fair featuring several of our incredible community partners. This event gave students the chance to explore local career pathways and learn more about the hands-on programs available right here in Pocahontas County.
A huge THANK YOU to our presenters:
👮♂️ Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office
🏥 Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
🧪 Denmar Correctional Center
🎓 New River Community and Technical College
Students had the opportunity to engage with professionals and explore topics such as:
🔹 Nursing
🔹 Criminal Justice
🔹 Phlebotomy
🔹 Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
🔹 …and so much more!
We appreciate our partners for investing their time and expertise into our students. Together, we’re helping them discover their interests, build real-world skills, and plan for exciting futures in high-demand fields. 💛💼💡
#CTEMonth #PCHSWarriors #WVDE #CommunityPartners #PocahontasCountySchools
To celebrate, Pocahontas County High School hosted a CTE Program Fair featuring several of our incredible community partners. This event gave students the chance to explore local career pathways and learn more about the hands-on programs available right here in Pocahontas County.
A huge THANK YOU to our presenters:
👮♂️ Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office
🏥 Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
🧪 Denmar Correctional Center
🎓 New River Community and Technical College
Students had the opportunity to engage with professionals and explore topics such as:
🔹 Nursing
🔹 Criminal Justice
🔹 Phlebotomy
🔹 Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
🔹 …and so much more!
We appreciate our partners for investing their time and expertise into our students. Together, we’re helping them discover their interests, build real-world skills, and plan for exciting futures in high-demand fields. 💛💼💡
#CTEMonth #PCHSWarriors #WVDE #CommunityPartners #PocahontasCountySchools
⭐️ Regional Science Fair Recognition! ⭐️
At the February 17 PCS Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized our students who placed in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair. We are excited to share that three projects from Pocahontas County are advancing to the State Science Fair — and all three come from GBEMS! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating these talented young scientists:
🥇 First Place – Advancing to States!
Noah – Division II, Engineering
Ethan – Division II, Engineering
Jennifer – Division II, Material Science
Brayden – Division II, Physics & Astronomy
Congratulations to these first‑place winners on moving forward to the State Science Fair! 🌟
🥈 Second Place
Fenna – Division I, Animal Science
Annabel – Division I, Engineering
Lane – Division II, Chemistry
Madalyn – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Noah – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Lucas – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
🥉 Third Place
Jonah – Division I, Chemistry
Sadie – Division I, Chemistry
🙌 Thank You to Our Partner
A huge thank you to the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) for being an invaluable partner in our science fair. They took on the judging responsibilities and supported us throughout the coordination of the event. We are grateful for their continued commitment to our students and to STEM education in Pocahontas County! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all our students who represented Pocahontas County with curiosity, creativity, and hard work. Way to go! 🔬✨
At the February 17 PCS Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized our students who placed in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair. We are excited to share that three projects from Pocahontas County are advancing to the State Science Fair — and all three come from GBEMS! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating these talented young scientists:
🥇 First Place – Advancing to States!
Noah – Division II, Engineering
Ethan – Division II, Engineering
Jennifer – Division II, Material Science
Brayden – Division II, Physics & Astronomy
Congratulations to these first‑place winners on moving forward to the State Science Fair! 🌟
🥈 Second Place
Fenna – Division I, Animal Science
Annabel – Division I, Engineering
Lane – Division II, Chemistry
Madalyn – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Noah – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Lucas – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
🥉 Third Place
Jonah – Division I, Chemistry
Sadie – Division I, Chemistry
🙌 Thank You to Our Partner
A huge thank you to the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) for being an invaluable partner in our science fair. They took on the judging responsibilities and supported us throughout the coordination of the event. We are grateful for their continued commitment to our students and to STEM education in Pocahontas County! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all our students who represented Pocahontas County with curiosity, creativity, and hard work. Way to go! 🔬✨
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❄Weather Related Make-Up Days Update! ❄
📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used:
March 30
March 31
April 1
📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use:
April 2
April 3
➡️ School will now be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3.
If any further days are needed:
📅 Next Make‑Up Day if needed:
June 15
📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used:
March 30
March 31
April 1
📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use:
April 2
April 3
➡️ School will now be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3.
If any further days are needed:
📅 Next Make‑Up Day if needed:
June 15
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📢 Important Weather Make Up Day Update
As many of you know, Pocahontas County Schools has already used all 5 Snow Days and 5 Non Traditional Instruction (snow packet) days for this school year. In addition, students missed 3 extra days that must be made up in the school calendar.
As approved by the PCS Board of Education on 2/17/2026, our current make up plan is:
🗓 Make-Up Days:
March 30, March 31, and April 1
➡️ If additional days are needed, they will continue on:
April 2, April 3, and June 15
We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support of our students and staff! ❄️📚
As many of you know, Pocahontas County Schools has already used all 5 Snow Days and 5 Non Traditional Instruction (snow packet) days for this school year. In addition, students missed 3 extra days that must be made up in the school calendar.
As approved by the PCS Board of Education on 2/17/2026, our current make up plan is:
🗓 Make-Up Days:
March 30, March 31, and April 1
➡️ If additional days are needed, they will continue on:
April 2, April 3, and June 15
We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support of our students and staff! ❄️📚
📚 Professional Learning Day Spotlight!
Today, our staff participated in the I Love U Guys® School Safety training, led by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security at Pocahontas County High School. This important session helped ensure that all of us are prepared, informed, and unified in our commitment to keeping students safe.
After the countywide training, teams returned to their individual schools to review and strengthen their own safety plans—working together to support a safe, secure learning environment for every student.
We’re grateful for our dedicated staff and partners who help make safety a top priority every day. ❤️🏫💛
Shoutout to First Citizens Bank for providing donuts for our staff to start the day off right! 😍
#PocahontasSchools #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolSafety #ILoveUGuysFoundation #WVHomelandSecurity #PCStrongerTogether
Make-up dates for recent snow days are being finalized and will be shared soon. Due to required training, Monday will remain a scheduled Professional Learning Day.
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