Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection at our Learning Beyond the Bell afterschool event!
Families from all Pocahontas County Schools - PK-12- are welcome to attend at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, or Pocahontas County High School from 4:00–6:00 PM.
🧩 Enjoy classic board games as a family!
📚 Discover free resources from TutorWV, ParentGuidance.org, and others.
🎁 Register by November 20 to receive a free board game at the event!
📍 Choose your location and return the registration form to your school or register online: https://bit.ly/4qMqZQd
Let’s make it a night to remember—Together We Win! 💛
📚 Grades K–2
1st Place: Gemma, Deacon, and Ms. Hardesty's 2nd Grade Class
2nd Place: Lennon
3rd Place: Lydia
📖 Grades 3–5
Participants: Woodrow, Jerzie, Elliott, Adalyn, Alida
Winners:
1st: Gracie, Paisley, Jackson, Henlee, Titus, Daniel, Annabel, Sullivan, Madison
2nd: Avery, Mariella, Cadence
3rd: Jerico, Isaiah
✍️ Grades 6–8
Participants: Isaac, Rufus, Noah
Winners:
1st: Kendall, Karli, Kendyl, Ava, Eva, Madelyn
2nd: Grayson, Carter, Bayla, Gemma, Rayna, Kaidence, Wade, Lane
3rd: Natalie
📝 Grades 9–12
1st Place: Kaylah, Arizona, Emma
🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional Literature Fair Winners & Participants! 🎉
🎉 Let's hear it for Pocahontas County's Joey Van Meter!!! 👏
Pocahontas County High School’s senior class president has been selected as one of West Virginia’s delegates for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program! Joey will receive a $10,000 scholarship and represent WV in Washington, D.C. during Washington Week in March, joining student leaders from across the nation.
We’re proud of Joey’s leadership and commitment to making a positive impact! 👏
Learn more https://bit.ly/4otg9MA.
#PocahontasProud #StudentLeader #USSYP #WVEd #WVDE
As we head into the holiday season, here are some important dates for families to keep in mind:
🍂 Fall Break: November 24–28
➡️ Back to school on December 1
❄️ Winter Break: December 22–January 2
➡️ Back to school on January 5
✏️ Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19
➡️ No School
Stay connected and plan ahead! Visit http://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us for more details.
#PocahontasCountySchools #FamilyReminders #SchoolCalendar #PCStrongerTogether
📢 Important Calendar Reminder 📅
On Wednesday, November 19, students will be dismissed 3 hours early so our staff can participate in professional learning. Thank you for your support and planning ahead!
#PocahontasSchools #EarlyOut #PCStrongerTogether
personalized support for you and your child. Get help with anything from behavior challenges to
seasonal stress. Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
If you'd like to learn more about the Parent Coaching program, please come to our Family Game and Resource night on December 1st. A representative from the Cook Center will be presenting information about the program and how to sign up! More information on that event can be found here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/learning-beyond-the-bell
📢 Reminder from Pocahontas County Schools:
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Let’s take this time to honor and thank all who have served our country 🌟
🎲Together We Win: Family Resource & Game Night – December 1st! 🎉
Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection at our Learning Beyond the Bell afterschool event!
Families from all Pocahontas County Schools are welcome to attend at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, or Pocahontas County High School from 4:00–6:00 PM.
🧩 Enjoy classic board games as a family!
📚 Discover free resources from TutorWV, ParentGuidance.org, and others.
🎁 Register by November 18 to receive a free board game at the event!
📍 Choose your location and return the registration form to your school or register online: https://bit.ly/4qMqZQd
Let’s make it a night to remember—Together We Win! 💛
📢 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
