👏✨ At the May 11 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized an incredible group of students for their academic achievements!
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Pocahontas County High School is inviting our community to help shape the future of our school!
Join us for a PCHS Stakeholders Meeting to share ideas, feedback, and positive suggestions for continual improvement. Community members, families, and local businesses are all welcome.
📍 Dunmore Community Center
🗓 May 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Marlinton Wellness Center
🗓 May 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Your voice matters, and we hope to see you there! #PCHS #WarriorPride #CommunityStrong
Parents and Community Members,
Early today a call was received at Pocahontas County High School that required a school lockdown and notification to law enforcement. Once on scene at the high school and out of an abundance of caution our Sheriff's Department recommended lockdown at all schools while they investigated. We are dismissing on a regular schedule. We thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate this situation of keeping all students and staff safe.
👏✨ At the May 11 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized an incredible group of students for their academic achievements!
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
📢 Two BOE policies are now open for public comment through June 10, 2026.
Review and share your feedback here:
https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityVoice #PublicComment
Review and share your feedback here:
https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
#PocahontasCountySchools #CommunityVoice #PublicComment
📚✨ At the April 28 Board of Education meeting, Pocahontas County Schools proudly recognized staff members who were selected as their school’s Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Service Personnel of the Year (SOY). ✨📚
Through the West Virginia Department of Education’s TOY and SOY program, these individuals represent the highest standards in education—demonstrating excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Being selected at both the school and county level is a significant honor and reflects the meaningful impact they have on their students, colleagues, and communities.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize the dedication and care these individuals bring to our schools each and every day.
🏫 Hillsboro Elementary School
• Amanda Buzzard (Teacher)
• Heather Simmons (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Elementary School
• Samantha Feather (Teacher)
• Ashli Diller (Service Personnel)
🏫 Green Bank Elementary Middle School
• Richard McLaughlin (Teacher)
• Shannon Barkley-Bircher (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Middle School
• Charlie Hughes (Teacher)
• Kim Jordan (Service Personnel)
🏫 Pocahontas County High School
• Laurel Dilley (Teacher)
• Arthur Sharp (Service Personnel)
🌟 County Winners
• Teacher of the Year: Samantha Feather (Marlinton Elementary School)
• Service Personnel of the Year: Heather Simmons (Hillsboro Elementary School)
These county winners will now advance for the opportunity to represent Pocahontas County Schools at the state level, and we wish them the very best in that process.
Please join us in congratulating all of these outstanding individuals! 💛🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #PocahontasCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation
Through the West Virginia Department of Education’s TOY and SOY program, these individuals represent the highest standards in education—demonstrating excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Being selected at both the school and county level is a significant honor and reflects the meaningful impact they have on their students, colleagues, and communities.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize the dedication and care these individuals bring to our schools each and every day.
🏫 Hillsboro Elementary School
• Amanda Buzzard (Teacher)
• Heather Simmons (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Elementary School
• Samantha Feather (Teacher)
• Ashli Diller (Service Personnel)
🏫 Green Bank Elementary Middle School
• Richard McLaughlin (Teacher)
• Shannon Barkley-Bircher (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Middle School
• Charlie Hughes (Teacher)
• Kim Jordan (Service Personnel)
🏫 Pocahontas County High School
• Laurel Dilley (Teacher)
• Arthur Sharp (Service Personnel)
🌟 County Winners
• Teacher of the Year: Samantha Feather (Marlinton Elementary School)
• Service Personnel of the Year: Heather Simmons (Hillsboro Elementary School)
These county winners will now advance for the opportunity to represent Pocahontas County Schools at the state level, and we wish them the very best in that process.
Please join us in congratulating all of these outstanding individuals! 💛🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #PocahontasCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation
🎉 Celebrating Pocahontas County Success at the WV State Social Studies Fair! 📚✨
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.
👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park
👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup
These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.
👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park
👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup
These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
Happy National School Nurse Day!
We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
📣 Board of Education Meeting Schedule Update 📣
Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:
🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office
The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:
🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office
The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
This is an important Board of Education Announcement.
Due to a technical error the last agenda did not post to our website; therefore, the regularly scheduled meeting must be reschedule. A new agenda and time will be posted tomorrow.
Thank you
Capes? Optional.
Impact? HUGE.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing team making lunchtime the best time! Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids fed, smiling, and ready to learn. 💥💛
🍎 Happy National Principals Day! 🍎
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐
#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐
#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether
📢Help us plan for the future! We’re collecting feedback to ensure our student programs reflect what our students want and what our community needs. Take a moment to complete the survey—your input makes a difference!
🔗Link: https://forms.office.com/r/x5JEzPctWB
📆Survey closes May 6th so be sure to get your responses in as soon as possible!
🔗Link: https://forms.office.com/r/x5JEzPctWB
📆Survey closes May 6th so be sure to get your responses in as soon as possible!
Parents are invited to an important and exciting meeting focused on scheduling and the next steps for our students’ futures. We are thrilled to welcome Roger Griffith and Marsha Hicks from New River Community and Technical College, who will share valuable information about funding opportunities, career and college pathways, and a new program of study designed specifically for our students.
This is truly an exciting time for our community as we work together to build a strong framework of opportunities—ensuring that every student, no matter their chosen path, is supported and prepared for success in both college and career readiness. We look forward to partnering with families as we open doors and expand possibilities for our students’ futures.
This is truly an exciting time for our community as we work together to build a strong framework of opportunities—ensuring that every student, no matter their chosen path, is supported and prepared for success in both college and career readiness. We look forward to partnering with families as we open doors and expand possibilities for our students’ futures.
📢 Special Board of Education Meeting – Pocahontas County Schools
The Pocahontas County Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on
🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PCS Central Office
🔴 Livestream: bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE
📄 The meeting agenda is available on the Pocahontas County Schools website.
The Pocahontas County Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on
🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PCS Central Office
🔴 Livestream: bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE
📄 The meeting agenda is available on the Pocahontas County Schools website.
🎉 Happy Administrative Professional Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the everyday champions who keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support make a difference for our staff, students, and families every single day.
Thank you for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools—we truly appreciate you. 🤗
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #PCSproud #StrongerTogether
Today we celebrate the everyday champions who keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support make a difference for our staff, students, and families every single day.
Thank you for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools—we truly appreciate you. 🤗
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #PCSproud #StrongerTogether
🎉 Celebrating All of Our Regional Math Field Day Participants! 🎉
We are so proud of every student who represented our schools at the Regional Elementary/Middle (Including 9th Grade) Math Field Day. Students from all of our schools came together to take on a challenging and highly competitive event that showcased their problem-solving skills, perseverance, and passion for math. 🧠📐
The competition was fierce, with many students separated by just a single point in the final standings—proof of the incredible depth of talent across our region. Every participant should be applauded for the effort, focus, and determination they brought to the day.
A special acknowledgment goes to Eli, Joseph, and Noah, who were selected as alternates for the Statewide Competition!
👏 Congratulations to every student, coach, teacher and school involved! 👏
#MathFieldDay #AcademicAchievement #StudentSuccess #PCStrongerTogether
We are so proud of every student who represented our schools at the Regional Elementary/Middle (Including 9th Grade) Math Field Day. Students from all of our schools came together to take on a challenging and highly competitive event that showcased their problem-solving skills, perseverance, and passion for math. 🧠📐
The competition was fierce, with many students separated by just a single point in the final standings—proof of the incredible depth of talent across our region. Every participant should be applauded for the effort, focus, and determination they brought to the day.
A special acknowledgment goes to Eli, Joseph, and Noah, who were selected as alternates for the Statewide Competition!
👏 Congratulations to every student, coach, teacher and school involved! 👏
#MathFieldDay #AcademicAchievement #StudentSuccess #PCStrongerTogether
📣 BIG SHOUT OUT to our amazing community partners!
Pocahontas County High School extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the businesses who took the time to participate in our Career Day. Your support, guidance, and willingness to share the many career opportunities available in our county—and in surrounding areas—made the event a huge success. We truly appreciate your commitment to our students and our school community!
👏 A special thank you to our students as well!
Your engagement, curiosity, and professionalism were outstanding. You asked thoughtful questions, interacted respectfully, and made the most of every moment. You represented PCHS with pride!
🌟 Together, we are building brighter futures for our youth.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day meaningful and impactful!
#PCHS #CareerDay #CommunityPartners #FutureReady #PCStrongerTogether
Pocahontas County High School extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the businesses who took the time to participate in our Career Day. Your support, guidance, and willingness to share the many career opportunities available in our county—and in surrounding areas—made the event a huge success. We truly appreciate your commitment to our students and our school community!
👏 A special thank you to our students as well!
Your engagement, curiosity, and professionalism were outstanding. You asked thoughtful questions, interacted respectfully, and made the most of every moment. You represented PCHS with pride!
🌟 Together, we are building brighter futures for our youth.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day meaningful and impactful!
#PCHS #CareerDay #CommunityPartners #FutureReady #PCStrongerTogether
Current juniors/rising seniors who are interested in attending one of our Nation’s 4 Service Academies – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy beginning in the summer of 2027, Senator Capito’s 2026 academy nomination application is now OPEN. A nomination is a required part of the application process. The deadline to submit an application is 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Students may access the application via the following link: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/a9fff7c5-14fe-41d2-8521-58dcd53e10f0
Please feel free to contact Kali Vernon at 304.347.5372 or kali_vernon@capito.senate.gov with any questions.
Students may access the application via the following link: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/a9fff7c5-14fe-41d2-8521-58dcd53e10f0
Please feel free to contact Kali Vernon at 304.347.5372 or kali_vernon@capito.senate.gov with any questions.
Earlier today at Pocahontas County High School, a belt on a compressor heating unit in the band room malfunctioned. As a precaution, the school initiated a fire safety drill and evacuated students to the auditorium while the fire department was contacted. The fire department has since assessed the situation and confirmed that there is no ongoing risk. All students have safely returned to their classrooms, and normal operations have resumed. At this time, the school’s phone system is temporarily down but is expected to be restored to full service shortly.
Thank you