🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education!

At the December 2nd Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, board members and Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams proudly recognized Hillsboro Elementary School for achieving the “Exceeds Standard” performance level in Academic Progress for Mathematics on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard.

👏 Congratulations to the students, staff, and community for this outstanding accomplishment! Your hard work and dedication to academic success truly shine.

#PocahontasCountySchools #AcademicExcellence #MathSuccess #WVScorecard #PCStrongerTogether
44 minutes ago, Kristi Hamons
Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent presenting HES Principal, Becky Spencer with a certificate.
Pocahontas County BoE members with HES LSIC members
📢 Important PCS Math Field Day Update!

Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, provided schools are operating on a regular schedule.

Stay tuned for any changes!

#MathFieldDay #PCSUpdate #PocahontasCountySchools
about 3 hours ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic with a dark red background announces: “Important Update: Math Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 16th if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.” The text is in white and yellow, with math symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on the left and a small illustration of a schoolhouse with trees on the bottom right.
❄️❄️Closure Alert❄️❄️
about 6 hours ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed December 12, 2025 for Pocahontas
☃️❄️Delay Alert☃️❄️
about 17 hours ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay on December 12, 2025
❄️☃️Attention Pocahontas County students and families. Snow packet completion is for days 6-10; therefore, it is not necessary to complete them tomorrow. ❄️☃️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️❄️
1 day ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
❄️☃️Closure Alert☃️❄️
1 day ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Graphic that states schools are closed on December 11, 2025
Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Individual schools will contact parents with updated dates and times for rescheduled events. Buses will depart from the high school at 1:21 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather conditions.
2 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow,  Wednesday,  December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule
❄️☃️School Closed☃️❄️
3 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
school closed December 9th
☃️❄️Delay Alert❄️☃️
4 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for December 9th and Math Field Day is moved to December 10th.
☃️☃️ Closing Alert ❄️❄️
4 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closing graphic for December 8. All schools closed.

✨ Hillsboro Elementary Spirit Week is Coming! ✨🎄

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with fun themes and activities:
📅 Monday, Dec 8: Santa vs. Grinch – Wear green or red!
📅 Tuesday, Dec 9: Family Photo Day – Dress in your favorite flannel.

Wednesday Dec 10: Jingle Bells- Wear holiday jewelry & accessories
📅 Thursday, Dec 11: Cozy Christmas – Show off your favorite or wacky socks.
📅 Friday, Dec 12: Holiday Glow – Wear something that sparkles and shines!

🎓 Other Events This Week:

✔ Dec 9: County Math Field Day
✔ Dec 11: 3rd–5th Grade Ski Trip

Let’s make this week festive and fun! 🌟

5 days ago, Heather Simmons
❄️❄️School Closed❄️❄️
7 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement School Closed December 5 because of snow
❄️School Delay Alert❄️
8 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
weather alert for December 5, 2025

Christmas walk way

8 days ago, Heather Simmons
Walk way
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🎁 Still time to order from Rada and get your products before Christmas!

Two ways to give this holiday season:
✅ Give a thoughtful gift to someone you love
✅ Support Hillsboro Elementary School—a percentage of your order goes directly to our school!

Shop now and make your holiday giving extra special! 💙
9 days ago, Heather Simmons
Rada
Rada
Mark your calendars
9 days ago, Heather Simmons
Christmas Program
Good luck to our amazing students as they represent Hillsboro Elementary at the County Spelling Bee tomorrow! 🐝✨
We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Go show off those spelling skills—you’ve got this!
💪📚 #HillsboroPride #SpellingBee
9 days ago, Heather Simmons
bee
At the November 18th meeting of the Pocahontas County Board of Education, the 2025 Regional Literature Fair participants and winners were recognized in front of a full house of parents and supporters. Join us in applauding all their hard work!

📚 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! 🎉
10 days ago, Kristi Hamons
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
🌟 November Character Trait: Compassion 🌟

Throughout November, our focus was on Compassion—showing kindness, empathy, and care for others. Each teacher selected students from their class who truly demonstrated this important trait.

We are so proud of these students for leading by example and making our school a more caring place! 💙

👏 Congratulations to all our Compassion Stars!
10 days ago, Heather Simmons
Students