📢 Afterschool Tutoring at PCHS
✅ When: Tuesday & Wednesday this week (11/4 & 11/5)
🕓 Time: Begins immediately following school until about 6:00 PM (students released with the activity bus)
🚌 Transportation: Activity bus available
✍️ Sign Up: Registration forms are being sent home today or you can register online here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/learning-beyond-the-bell
Let your first period teacher know if you are staying each morning so you can be counted for snack. See Mrs. Wagner if you have any questions.
📞 Parent Questions? Call Mrs. Wagner at 304-799-6564 ext. 5228
This will be a good opportunity for students to catch up on work before the end of the nine weeks on 11/5!!!

🎓Join us at Pocahontas County High School for a FREE Financial Aid Info Session + FAFSA Workshop on Wednesday, November 12! 💸
College Bound? Let’s Talk Financial Aid!
📍 Location: Pocahontas County High School -- Media Center
🕕 Time: Evening session 5 pm -7 pm
💡 Learn how to make college more affordable through FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loans.
📝 Get hands-on help filing your 2026–2027 FAFSA with financial aid experts on site!
📲 Register now: https://bit.ly/43a873A
Don't miss this chance to get expert guidance and maximize your financial aid opportunities!
#FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegeReady #PocahontasCountyHS #WVStudents #CFWV

The Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education meeting scheduled for 11/4/2025 has been cancelled.
The LSIC presentations for HES and GBEMS will be moved to the 12/2/2025 meeting.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 18, 2025.

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night! ⏰
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
#TimeChange #FallBack #PCStrongerTogether

Ready to explore your future? Join us Monday, November 3rd in the PCHS Gymnasium from 8:30 AM – 11:15 AM for our College Fair!
✅ Meet representatives from several regional colleges
✅ No registration needed
✅ Schedule will be announced Monday morning
Don’t miss this chance to plan your next steps after high school!
#CollegeFair #PCHS #FutureReady #StudentSuccess

📦 Join our Food Drive to support students in need!
🗓️ Drop off donations from Nov. 3–21 at any Pocahontas County School during school hours.
🥫 Most Needed Items Include:
• Canned veggies, fruit, soup (pop-top lids preferred)
• Rice, pasta, cereal
• Peanut butter, canned protein
• Flour, sugar, cooking oil
• Prepackaged snacks, oatmeal packets
• Individual servings of mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, noodles
📞 Questions or need support? Contact our Communities in Schools team:
Lois Wilfong – 304-799-6564
Marsha Grimes – 304-456-4865
Jillian Lacasse – 304-799-6551
Let’s come together to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. 💛
#MonthOfGiving #PocahontasCountySchools #FoodDrive #GiveBack #PCStrongerTogether

📢 Important Schedule Update for Pocahontas County Schools!
The Pocahontas County Board of Education has approved three early dismissal days in November for staff professional development.
On November 6, 7, and 19, students will be dismissed three hours early.
Please plan accordingly and contact your child’s school if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support!

Reminder that our Veterans Day programs are quickly approaching! We would love to see you there - check out the details below!
Join us as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country.
We would be honored with your presence at our special Veterans Day programs.
🎖️ Program Schedule:
📅 November 7
• Green Bank School – 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School – 10:30 AM
📅 November 10
• Marlinton Elementary – 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary – 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Veterans Lunch
Served at PCHS and Hillsboro Elementary
📞 Please call to reserve your meal:
• PCHS: 304-799-6564
• HES: 304-653-4221
🎉 Veterans Day Dinner
📍 Opera House
📅 November 11, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #PocahontasProud #ThankYouVeterans

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a technical issue with the agenda posting.
✅ A special meeting will be scheduled for October 28, 2025, to ensure transparency and allow time for review of the agenda.
📄 The updated agenda will be posted on the PCS website today.
We appreciate your understanding!

📍 Open Positions:
District Program Coordinator
Site Coordinators at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, and Pocahontas County High School
Tutors (Certified Teachers)
💡 Why Apply?
Make a difference in students' lives beyond the school day
Share your expertise in academics, arts, STEM, or hobbies
Flexible tutor schedules — work 1 day or all 4!
Great opportunity for retired teachers or former educators seeking part-time work
🕒 Program runs Monday–Thursday, 3 hours/day
💰 Competitive hourly pay: $30–$35/hour
📅 POSTING CLOSES 10/20/2025 so apply ASAP!!
Help us build a vibrant, engaging learning environment for our students. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!
📲 Visit bit.ly/4ok48te for details and application info.
#PCS21stCCLC #AfterSchoolJobs #WVTeachers #EducationMatters #TeachBeyondTheBell

We’re proud to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals and assistant principals across Pocahontas County Schools! From fostering strong school communities to inspiring academic excellence, these educational leaders make a lasting impact every day.
📚💼 Thank you to:
Melissa Jordan & Chloe Schaffner – Green Bank Elementary Middle
Rebecca Spencer – Hillsboro Elementary School
Phillip Anderson – Marlinton Elementary School
Nebraska Scotchie – Marlinton Middle School
Christine Campbell & Jeanette Wagner – Pocahontas County High School
Your commitment to our students, staff, and families is what makes our schools shine! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PocahontasProud #EducationalLeadership #WVDE #PCStrongerTogether






Students from across Pocahontas County showcased their imagination, storytelling skills, and love for reading. From captivating displays to thoughtful presentations, each project reflected the hard work and creativity of our young authors and illustrators.
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made this event such a success. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of literature and learning!
📸 Check out some highlights from the fair below — we’re so proud of everyone who participated! Good luck to the participants moving on to regionals!!
#LiteratureFair2025 #PocahontasCountySchools #StudentVoices #CelebrateReading









Today, October 10th, students will be bringing home their Progress Reports. 📄🎒
Parents and guardians—please check those backpacks and take a moment to review your child’s academic progress. Your support makes a difference! 💬✨
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProgressReportDay #FamilyEngagement #PCStrongerTogether

Join us for our Startup Meeting on October 13 at 4:30 PM to help shape the future of the Learning Beyond the Bell/21st CCLC program!
✨We will give an overview of programming and expectations
🧠 We want YOUR ideas to support student participation and success
🏫 Choose the site that works best for you:
• Marlinton Middle School
• Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
• Pocahontas County High School
Find more information, including an online registration form, here:
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more engaging afterschool experience for our students! 💡✨
#LearningBeyondTheBell #21stCCLC #PocahontasCountySchools #ParentVoiceMatters #AfterschoolSuccess

Pocahontas County Schools currently has 5 policies open for public comment:
1️⃣ Hope Scholarship
2️⃣ Alternative Programs
3️⃣ Critical Need Substitutes
4️⃣ Attendance
5️⃣ Discipline
🗓️ Comment period ends November 6, 2025
💬 Your voice matters—help shape the future of our schools!
🔗 Review and comment here: https://forms.office.com/r/x70reyRaUq
#PocahontasCountySchools #PublicComment #CommunityVoice #EducationMatters #PCStrongerTogether

Today we honor the incredible custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. Your dedication, hard work, and care make a difference in every hallway, classroom, and cafeteria. 💛
💬 Drop a comment to say THANK YOU to your favorite custodian!
📸 Share a photo or story of how a custodian has made a positive impact in your school.
#CustodianAppreciation #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #PCStrongerTogether

A huge thank you to Marsha Beverage, our amazing Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, for making this visit possible and personally driving the Mountaineer to each school. Your dedication truly makes a difference! 💛
Let’s keep the momentum going — Students who attend today, achieve tomorrow!
#PCStrongerTogether #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #WVDE #WVU #LetsGoMountaineers






Sign Up Here: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1569963&tp_key=4fba6c8617
Happening next Monday!
#AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether

From our dedicated bus drivers navigating mountain roads, to the secretaries, aides, custodians, cooks, and countless others—these everyday heroes keep our schools running smoothly and our students safe, supported, and cared for. 🍎🚌💛
As we embrace this year’s theme—Stronger Together—we recognize that it’s the teamwork, heart, and commitment of our service personnel that truly make our schools shine. 💪🏽✨
Let’s take a moment to say thank you to the incredible individuals who make a difference in our schools every single day. We are stronger because of you!

