Pocahontas County High School

Due to the National Weather Service Ice Storm Warning and the prediction of icy conditions overnight, all Pocahontas County Schools will be operating on a three-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

👮‍♂️ Career Day at Pocahontas County High School! 👷‍♀️ 📅 Date: March 20, 2025 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: PCHS Gymnasium Businesses: Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation. Register now for more information: https://forms.office.com/r/a1hRC5jTNh For more questions, contact: Casey Griffith: casondra.griffith@k12.wv.us Lois Wilfong: lois.wilfong@k12.wv.us ☎️ 304-799-6564 Let's make this Career Day a memorable and impactful experience for our students! 🚀 #CareerDay #PocahontasCountyHighSchool #FutureLeaders #CommunityEngagement

Upcoming FREE Resource Fair! ⬇️ The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is hosting a Virtual Resource on the evening of February 13, 2025, from 6-8 pm. This event is free and is packed with helpful information for parents, families, and educators of exception children. Please share the information with your friends and colleagues! Scan the QR code in the image, or head to https://form.jotform.com/250195538258161 to register for this FREE event!

The decision has been made to close all Pocahontas County Schools on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 due to today's pending weather, and the ice storm warning from the National Weather Service . This decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff. Our last day of school will now be June 3. Thank you for your support as we navigate this winter's unpredictable weather.

📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 #PocahontasCountySchools #FebruaryInPCS #StayInformed #Community Feel free to share this post and spread the word! 📢

🎉 Happy National School Counselors Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our school counselors. They play a vital role in supporting students' academic, career, and social/emotional development. 🌟 Let's take a moment to thank our school counselors for their unwavering commitment to helping students succeed and thrive. Your guidance, compassion, and support make a world of difference! 💙 Stay tuned for more posts celebrating PCS school counselors this week! #NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #EducationHeroes #GreatThingsAtPCS

📢 Attention Students and Parents! Ms. Griffith has posted a live spreadsheet with available scholarships on the "Class of 2025" Teams page and the counseling page of the PCHS website. 📝 The list will only grow so please check back often! Pro tip: Add the link to your favorites so you can find it easily! Don't miss out on these opportunities! Visit: https://bit.ly/Warrior-Scholarships or the PCHS website to get started. 🌟 #Scholarships #ClassOf2025 #PCHS #Opportunities

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Casey Griffith as our new Dean of Students at PCHS 🎓 With a passion for education and a commitment to student success, Ms. Griffith is poised to make a positive impact on our school community. As Dean of Students, she will assist students with post-secondary planning, Personalized Education Plans (PEP), scheduling, SAT/ACT testing, and coordination of student services 📚📑 Contact information: ☎ 304-799-6564 ext. 5225 📧casondra.griffith@k12.wv.us Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 🌟 #WarriorStrong #Welcome #DeanOfStudents #PocahontasCountyHighSchool #Community

🎉 Happy National School Board Recognition Month! 🎉 This January, we celebrate and express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated local school board members. Your unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and visionary leadership play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students and community. 🌟 Thank you for your service, passion, and dedication to ensuring every student has access to quality education and opportunities to succeed. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. 🙏 Let's take a moment to appreciate and recognize our school board members for their invaluable contributions. Together, we are building a brighter future! 💫 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYou #EducationMatters #PocahontasCountySchools #GreatThingsAtPCS

📢 Public Comment Period Open on Three BOE Policies Three (3) important policies are currently out for public comment. Policies for Review: Policy 5200: Attendance Policy Policy 5241: Grading Policy Policy 0165: Board Meetings 🗓️ Comment Period: Thursday, January 29th - Wednesday, February 28th, 2025 📬 How to Submit Comments: Use the electronic form provided on the webpage to share your thoughts and suggestions. 🔗 Link to policies and feedback form: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies Your input helps shape the future of our schools. Let’s work together to make a difference! 🌟 #PublicComment #SchoolPolicies #PocahontasCountySchools

!!!Parents of Middle and High School Students!!! Stay connected with your child's education like never before! 🌟 The WVEIS Parent Portal is your one-stop destination for: ✅ Real-time updates on grades and attendance ✅ Easy access to assignments and behavior ✅ Direct access to PEP plans Don't miss out on this valuable resource! 📚✨ Visit here for instructions on getting started: https://bit.ly/4hfmYOY 🔗Log in to the parent portal here: https://pocahontas.sis.k12.wv.us/apps/ptl/ptl100/logins.shtml Get started today! #ParentPortal #StayConnected #EducationMatters #PocahontasCountySchools

This is a reminder: Due to required professional learning for Pocahontas County High School staff, high school students will not report to school on Tuesday, January 28. Students will receive assignments from their teachers for that date. All after-school activities will continue as scheduled.

All Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Thursday, January 23, 2025. We are excited to see our students and staff! Dress warm and stay safe.

All Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Due to the frigid temperatures, Pocahontas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. This will be our first "Outside the School Environment Day" (OS), meaning we will make up the day on May 30. Since we are making up the day, there will be no snow packets for students or meetings for staff on January 21. Stay warm and safe in this weather!

Due to required professional learning for Pocahontas County High School staff, high school students will not report to school on Tuesday, January 28. Students will receive assignments from their teachers for that date. All after-school activities will continue as scheduled.

On Monday, January 20th, all Pocahontas County Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. As we approach MLK Day, let's remember Dr. King's powerful message of unity and the importance of coming together as a community. Whether through acts of kindness, learning about others, or simply sharing his words, we can all contribute to making our world a better place. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let's honor his legacy by spreading positivity and making a difference in our own unique ways. 💙

Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Friday, January 17, due to the weather conditions we are experiencing tonight.

📢 PCS 2025-2026 School Calendar Survey NOW OPEN! We need your input! 🗣️ Help us shape the upcoming school year by participating in our School Calendar Survey. Your feedback is crucial in creating a schedule that works best for everyone. 🗓️✨ 🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/qLxmhaRMa5 Let's work together to make our school community even better! 💪 #SchoolSurvey #CommunityVoice #GreatThingsAtPCS

Due to the current Winter Weather Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service, all schools in Pocahontas County will be closed. Students will complete their fifth snow packet assignments. This decision to close schools on Thursday, January 16, is based on predictions of cold temperatures in the morning and snow arriving in our area during school hours with the heaviest snowfall predicted during our evening commute home.