We are proud of our Pocahontas County Students competing this Wednesday, April 10, in Charleston for the State Social Studies Fair!
To the staff and students of Pocahontas County Schools: Enjoy your Spring Break!
During the March 26, 2024, Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, Morgan McComb, Board Member, recognized Jimmie Ryder, Jr for 40 years of service to the Pocahontas County High School basketball program and for providing the basketball scoreboard.
Seniors: Jostens will be at PCHS on Monday, April 8th to deliver Cap & Gown orders.
On March 12 the Pocahontas County Board of Education recognized the county spelling bee winners. Ethan Jones was the top speller and Bailey Goodwin was first runner-up. We are proud of these top spellers.
Hello,
We want to remind you that Spring Break is coming! Pocahontas County students will be out of school starting Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5. They will return to school on Monday, April 8.
We hope you enjoy the break.
Hello,
We hope that you will take some time to look over the three options that your calendar committee created this year. This committee included Faculty Senate and Local School Improvement Chairs, instructional coaches, and directors. The group consisted of parents as well as staff of the school system.
Voting for the calendar will conclude at 4 pm on Wednesday, April 10 for the selected calendar to be included on the April 16 Board agenda.
Thank you for your time and support of Pocahontas County Schools.
Reminder to parents! Pre-K applications are due to the Pocahontas County BOE or selected site by March 27th! Apply now!
Good afternoon,
This is a reminder that we have an Informational Meeting about the 2024-25 Calendar options scheduled for tonight at 5:30.
We hope you can join us in person or virtually.
Three-Hour Delay for Monday, March 11, 2024
A reminder: Turn your clocks up one hour tonight!
Due to potential icy conditions throughout the county tomorrow morning, all Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
During the February 20, 2024, Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, Laurel Dilley, a mathematics teacher at Pocahontas County High School, and students Miranda Gum and Taylor Arnold shared details about the SAT and ACT prep class at the high school. For information contact Mrs. Dilley: llbeatty@k12.wv.us
From the Regional Science Fair Coordinator:
After careful consideration, we have decided to reschedule tomorrow's Regional Science Fair due to impending winter weather predicted to affect our region. We feel this is in the best interest of students from all participating counties as it ensures safety and equity.
The Regional Science Fair will now be held next Saturday, February 24th. The previously communicated location and times will remain the same.
Can you define the duties of a school counselor? It seems impossible, but one of the many things that they do is hold each child in their heart. If you see them this week, give them an extra thank you for their dedication and hard work.
Our outstanding school counselors are Linda Beverage at Pocahontas County High School, Ira Brown at Green Bank Elementary/Middle School, Dana Cutlip at Hillsboro Elementary School, Janesa Henderson at Marlinton Elementary School, and Missy Hill-Doss at Marlinton Middle School.
The Calendar Committee has been working on options for the 2024-2025 calendar based on the survey results and following the state code. The committee members are Faculty Senate Chairs, Local School Improvement Chairs, Directors, Instructional Coaches, and your Superintendent. They are ready to share the survey results as well as three calendars during these special calendar meetings. Voting on the calendar will take place later in March.
Superintendent Lynne Bostic recognized Cash Beers during the January 30, 2024, Board of Education Meeting held at Marlinton Elementary School. Cash is a freshman in Pocahontas County Schools and was recognized by the West Virginia Virtual Home Academy (Proximity) for Academic Achievement. Congratulations Cash!
The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is excited to announce a Virtual Resource Fair for parents and families of students with exceptional needs.
If you or someone you know would like to get information on the following topics, please join us on Thursday, February 8 2024, from 9- noon for three 45-minute virtual sessions on the following topics:
• WVABLE- An important financial planning tool that equips eligible individuals with disabilities and their families to save and invest without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefit programs, including SSI and Medicaid. Earnings from the investments grow tax free and funds can be used at any time to pay for qualified disability expenses.
• Foster Care Support and Educational Services -Providing educational support to foster care youth (i.e., enrollment assistance.) Gathering supporting documents for special education services. Helping to link foster youth with outside agencies for additional services and support, and increase collaboration and communication between stakeholders, i.e. DHHR, foster care parents, childcare agencies, LEAs, and the WVDE.
• CSEDW- Children with Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver program provides additional Medicaid support to children from ages three to 21 with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional health needs. The program helps keep children with their families at home or in the community instead of going to a care facility or a group home. While they are at home or in the community, they receive services to improve their condition.
• ACES (Living with Adverse Childhood Experiences) How trauma affects young people and families in WV. Participate in a conversation about how to support youth who are experiencing trauma.
• Preparing your child to graduate and transition to adulthood- DRS Services- Supporting youth and adults with disabilities (ages 14 and up) on their path to work and living independently. Find out about services that are available to your child as they prepare to graduate high school.
• Special Education Laws and Policies and how to advocate for your child and navigate through the system. Don’t be confused or afraid to ask for help when preparing for a meeting at your child’s school. Learn about support that is available to help you through the special education process.
(Presentations will be recorded and posted to the WVACEEC Facebook page)
Please click the link below to complete registration for the event.
A valid email address must be provided (please provide neatly printed email address)
Feel free to share the registration link with others who might be interested in this information.
http://tinyurl.com/2c8mykxu
A link will be emailed to you to join the meeting.
A three-hour delay for Pocahontas County Schools. Be careful and stay warm.
