🎉 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
about 12 hours ago, Kristi Hamons
A collage of photos from a CTE Month event at Pocahontas County High School. Images show presenters from various career fields speaking to classrooms of students, demonstrating equipment, and leading hands-on activities. One photo shows a presenter speaking at a podium, another features a classroom lecture with a screen displaying medical or technical diagrams, and others show students gathered around tables participating in demonstrations. The collage includes the “CareerTechWV” logo and the phrase “We ♥ CTE!” on a red background.
⭐️ 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! 🔬✨
1 day ago, Kristi Hamons
Regional Science Fair Participants with BOE members
Regional Science Fair Participants with BOE members
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
3 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay for 2.25.26
❄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
4 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Pocahontas County Schools has now used all Snow/NTI Days including the previously scheduled make‑up dates. Our Board of Education has approved the following updated plan: 📅 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 be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3. If any further days are needed: 📅 Next Make‑Up Day:  June 15
❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️
4 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing schools closed on 2.24.2026
❄️🥶 School Alert 🥶❄️
5 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing schools closed on 2.23.26
📢 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! ❄️📚
9 days ago, Kristi Hamons
📢 Weather Make-Up Day Alert: We've used all our Snow and NTI Days! 📅 Make-up days are set for March 30, 31, and April 1. If needed, more days will be April 2, 3, and June 15. Thanks for your support! ❄️📚

📚 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

12 days ago, Kristi Hamons
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
donuts with a sign that says "Donuts provided by First Citizens Bank"
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.
16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic from Pocahontas County Schools featuring the district logo at the top. Text reads: ‘Reminder: No school for students on Monday, February 16th, 2026.’ A note at the bottom states: ‘Professional Learning & Faculty Senate Day.’ The background fades from white to maroon.”
❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️
17 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic 3-hour delay for 2.11.26
🥶🌬School Alert 🌬🥶
19 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic regarding a 3-hour delay for 2.9.2026
❄️🥶School Alert🥶❄️
22 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed on February 6, 2026
🌟 FREE Parent Coaching! 🌟

Pocahontas County Schools is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer FREE, confidential Parent Coaching for all families.

💬 What is Parent Coaching?
It’s a supportive, one‑on‑one service that connects parents and caregivers with trained coaches who help navigate real-life challenges such as:
✔️ Child or teen anxiety
✔️ School stress
✔️ Social or emotional concerns
✔️ Behavior challenges
✔️ Communication struggles
✔️ Parenting strategies & routines

🧑‍🏫 Completely free. Completely confidential. Available to every PCS family.

📅 Parents can participate from home, on a schedule that works for them.

💛 Our goal is to support stronger connections, healthier families, and student well-being—together.

➡️ Learn more or sign up here: cookcenter.info/coaching

#PocahontasCountySchools #CookCenter #ParentCoaching #FamilySupport #PCStrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
22 days ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic promoting ParentGuidance.org’s free coaching for parents. The design features winter-themed snowflakes, the headline ‘Coaching for Parents,’ and the message ‘One-on-one support makes the winter days feel brighter.’ A QR code and link to cookcenter.info/coaching appear at the bottom, along with a photo of an adult and child embracing.”
🚌 Happy Love the Bus Month, Pocahontas County! 💛

February is nationally recognized as Love the Bus Month, a time to celebrate the yellow school bus and the incredible transportation professionals who keep our students safe every day. Here in Pocahontas County Schools, our drivers and transportation staff go above and beyond—navigating mountain roads, greeting students with a smile, and ensuring every child arrives ready to learn.

This month, we honor their commitment, care, and responsibility. Safe, reliable transportation is essential to student access, learning, and success, and we are grateful for the dedicated team behind every route.
Help us show appreciation—share a thank‑you message, photo, or shout‑out for your favorite bus driver below! 💛🚌

#LoveTheBus #PocahontasProud #PCStrongerTogether
23 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A collage of school bus–themed photos celebrating Love the Bus Month. The top-left image shows a group of young students and several adults standing in front of a yellow Pocahontas County Schools bus. The bottom-left image shows a bus driver seated behind the wheel of a school bus. The bottom-right image features a yellow school bus parked outdoors with a staff member standing beside it. The top-right panel includes the Love the Bus Month logo with the text “Education, Delivered.” and “February 2026.” A sketch-style illustration of a school building overlays the center of the collage.
Greetings from West Virginia University!

In conjunction with WVHEPC FAFSA Day, the WVU HUB will be offering virtual FAFSA assistance appointments from 10 AM – 4 PM on Thursday, February 5th.

Students can register for a virtual individual appointment at FAFSA Assistance: Virtual FAFSA Assistance

Let’s Go Mountaineers!
24 days ago, Lois Wilfong
“Promotional flyer for West Virginia University Virtual FAFSA Appointments. The left side shows a photo of WVU’s Woodburn Hall with a bright blue sky and green lawn. The right side contains text announcing virtual FAFSA assistance offered by the WVU Hub from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, in conjunction with WVHEPC FAFSA Day. It includes a signup link and features the WVU logo with the phrase ‘Let’s Go!’ in bold blue lettering.”
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
24 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic for 3-hour delay on February 4, 2026
🌬🥶School Alert🥶🌬
26 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3-hour delay
🥶🥶Alert🥶🥶
29 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closed announcement
🌬🥶Closure Alert🥶🌬
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closure alert for 1.29.26
🥶🌬School Alert🌬🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing snow day closure on January 28, 2026.