Pocahontas County Schools currently has three (3) Board of Education policies open for public comment:

🔹 3112: Board–Staff Communication
🔹 5223: Absences for Religious Ordinances
🔹 7540.02: Digital Content and Accessibility

🗓 Comment Period Ends: January 18, 2026

We encourage our families, staff, and community members to review the proposed policies and share feedback using the link below:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies

Your voice helps strengthen our school system—thank you for participating!
6 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic from Pocahontas County Schools with a red patterned background and white center panel. At the top, text reads “BOE Policies on Comment.” Below, it states that three policies are open for public comment: 3112 Board–Staff Communication, 5223 Absences for Religious Ordinances, and 7540.02 Digital Content and Accessibility. The comment period ends January 18, 2026. A link is provided: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies. The graphic includes a yellow notification bell in the upper-left corner, the Pocahontas County Schools logo in the upper-right, and a QR code in the lower-right.
We are currently experiencing phone issues at HES, MES, PCHS, and MMS. A ticket has been opened with Frontier, and we will update you as soon as the problem is resolved.

In the meantime, we have a temporary workaround you may use:

Call the Central Office at 304‑799‑4505, then dial the extension of the person you need to reach at your school.

Below are the extensions for principals and secretaries at each school:

Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
Secretary: 3237
Principal: 3239

Marlinton Elementary School (MES)
Secretary: 2235
Principal: 2236

Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
Secretary: 6237
Principal: 6243

Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
Secretary: 5221
Principal: 5227
Assistant Principal: 5228
8 days ago, Kristi Hamons

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025/2026 County Math Field Day Winners and Participants! 🎉

🏅 Grade Level Winners:
4th Grade: Daniel (1st), Noah (2nd), Joseph (3rd), Lincoln (4th), Kenneth (5th)
5th Grade: Joseph (1st), Mason (2nd), AJ (3rd), Michael (4th), Tyrell (5th)
6th Grade: Isaac (1st), Victor (2nd), Brayden (3rd), Braxton (4th), Rufus (5th)
7th Grade: Madelyn (1st), Levi (2nd), Hunter (3rd), Jonathan (4th), Lucas (5th)
8th Grade: Jarrell (1st), Hunter (2nd), Ryan (3rd), Autumn (4th), Ace (5th)
9th Grade: Eli (1st), Zara (2nd), Joey (3rd), Levi (4th), Hailey (5th)

🃏 Krypto Tournament Winners:
High School: Eli, Kaidence, Levi
Middle School: Hunter, Colton, Penelope
Elementary: Joseph, Michael, Madison

🎉Shoutout to our upperclassman supports:
Seniors: Wade, Allison, Ramona, Joey, Cammi
Juniors: Riyan, Kaidence, Damien, Cash
Sophomores: Nadiya, Willa

A Message from PCS Math Coach Joanna Burt-Kinderman:
We would like to offer a huge congratulations to all our county math field day winners. Thanks to all the teachers who volunteered to proctor, and to our awesome upperclassmen who make the entire day run well for us – serving as mentors, facilitators, cheerleaders and graders. Our seniors, Wade, Joey, Allison, Cammi and Ramona are pictured in all the winner photos. Thanks as well to Hardy Law Firm and Casey Griffith for providing prizes for our famous Krypto Tournament! We dedicate all the good energy from our day to some of our favorite matheletes, Tristan and Duncan Sizemore and family with all our hopes for good outcomes and good health for Tristan. We miss you guys, and missed you a little extra at math field day!

8 days ago, Kristi Hamons
4th grade participants
5th Grade participants
6th Grade Participants
7th Grade Participants
8th Grade Winners
High School Supports
Krypto Winners
9th Grade Student participants
Venue Reminder:

📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting
📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center
All are welcome to attend!
9 days ago, Kristi Hamons
📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting 📅 Tonight 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center All are welcome to attend!

ICYMI: Event Announcement
Join us at Pocahontas County High School
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
Celebrate our new gymnasium with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time: 5:00 PM
Stay for the Lady Warriors Basketball Game
Teams: Varsity
Start Time: 6:00 PM

10 days ago, Christine Campbell
The image is a festive event flyer with a dark red background and decorative holiday-themed borders featuring green leaves, red berries, and gold snowflakes. At the top, there is a gold bow. The text is in bold yellow and white fonts and reads: "JOIN US AT POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 16TH TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW GYMNASIUM WITH A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT 5:00PM AND STAY FOR THE VARSITY HOME GAME LADY WARRIORS v. LADY WILDCATS STARTING AT 6:00PM."
📢Please Spread the Word! We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.
11 days ago, Kristi Hamons
We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on an Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.

Hello, this is Pocahontas County High School with an important update. On non-traditional snow days, teachers will be available for student support during scheduled office hours. Students and parents check your email for links to each staff's Teams meeting. Stay warm and safe!

11 days ago, Christine Campbell
Informational flyer for Pocahontas County High School snow day faculty availability. Includes times and teams: Maroon Team (10–11 AM: Social Studies, ELA, Math, Science), Gold Team (11–12 PM: CTE, Special Ed, Guidance, Related Arts). Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Wager available by email 9 AM–2 PM. Links for staff contact and office hours provided.
❄️☃️Non-traditional Learning Day🥶❄️
11 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement regarding December 15, 2025 will be a non-traditional Learning Day
Christmas Spirit week is almost here!
December 15-19
Let's show 'em how it's done at PCHS!
#WarriorStrong
#WarriorPRIDE
13 days ago, Christine Campbell
The image is a colorful flyer titled “Christmas Spirit Week” in large festive letters at the top. The background is light gray with faint Christmas trees, candy canes, and snowflakes. There are three hanging ornaments in green and red near the title. Below the title, there are five horizontal gold banners, each representing a day of the week with a theme: Monday 12/15 – Christmas PJs A green circle on the left shows the date. To the right, the text reads “Christmas PJs” in bold black letters. There are illustrations of green Christmas-themed pajamas: a long-sleeve top and matching pants. Tuesday 12/16 – Christmas Character A red circle on the left shows the date. The text reads “Christmas Character.” There are illustrations of the Grinch carrying a sack and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Wednesday 12/17 – Christmas Spirit A green circle on the left shows the date. The text reads “Christmas Spirit.” There are illustrations of a Santa hat and a green sweater with a snowman design. Thursday 12/18 – Ugly Sweater A red circle on the left shows the date. The text reads “Ugly Sweater.” There are two illustrations of colorful Christmas sweaters with patterns of trees and ornaments. Friday 12/19 – Christmas Bling A green circle on the left shows the date. The text reads “Christmas Bling.” There are illustrations of a string of Christmas lights and a neon green Christmas tree outline. On the far right, there is a gold starburst shape with the text: “Most class spirit receives a prize.”
📢 Important PCS Math Field Day Update!

Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, provided schools are operating on a regular schedule.

Stay tuned for any changes!

#MathFieldDay #PCSUpdate #PocahontasCountySchools
13 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic with a dark red background announces: “Important Update: Math Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 16th if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.” The text is in white and yellow, with math symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on the left and a small illustration of a schoolhouse with trees on the bottom right.
❄️❄️Closure Alert❄️❄️
13 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed December 12, 2025 for Pocahontas
☃️❄️Delay Alert☃️❄️
14 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay on December 12, 2025

Event Announcement
Join us at Pocahontas County High School
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
Celebrate our new gymnasium with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time: 5:00 PM
Stay for the Lady Warriors Basketball Game
Teams: Varsity
Start Time: 6:00 PM

14 days ago, Christine Campbell
The image is a festive event flyer with a dark red background and decorative holiday-themed borders featuring green leaves, red berries, and gold snowflakes. At the top, there is a gold bow. The text is in bold yellow and white fonts and reads: "JOIN US AT POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 16TH TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW GYMNASIUM WITH A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT 5:00PM AND STAY FOR THE VARSITY HOME GAME LADY WARRIORS v. LADY WILDCATS STARTING AT 6:00PM."
❄️☃️Attention Pocahontas County students and families. Snow packet completion is for days 6-10; therefore, it is not necessary to complete them tomorrow. ❄️☃️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️❄️
15 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
❄️☃️Closure Alert☃️❄️
15 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Graphic that states schools are closed on December 11, 2025
Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Individual schools will contact parents with updated dates and times for rescheduled events. Buses will depart from the high school at 1:21 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather conditions.
15 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.
16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule
❄️☃️School Closed☃️❄️
16 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
school closed December 9th
☃️❄️Delay Alert❄️☃️
17 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for December 9th and Math Field Day is moved to December 10th.
☃️☃️ Closing Alert ❄️❄️
17 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closing graphic for December 8. All schools closed.