Spirit days to celebrate Ms. Dana

about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Counselor Week Spirit days celebrating Ms. Dana. Monday wear prints, plaids and mismatched clothes. Friday wear college or career wear.
Our Hero
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
A message expresses appreciation for Ms. Dana, saying that while she may seem like just a counselor to the world, the students and staff at Hillsboro Elementary School see her as a hero.
February is Love the Bus Month! 🚌❤️

Hillsboro Elementary is excited to celebrate our wonderful bus drivers who work hard every day to keep our students safe and cared for on their way to and from school.

We appreciate everything they do for our kids and our community!
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
A bright red poster celebrates “Love the Bus Month.” On the left side, black text reads: “HES loves their bus drivers.” The main graphic is a large yellow school bus with the words “School Bus” at the top. Inside the bus’s left window is the name “Donald McNeel.” The design includes various heart graphics in pink, red, and white along the bottom left corner, adding to the festive theme.
A bright red poster celebrates “Love the Bus Month.” On the left side, black text reads: “HES loves their bus drivers.” The main graphic is a large yellow school bus with the words “School Bus” at the top. Inside the bus’s left window is the name “Evan Rose.” The design includes various heart graphics in pink, red, and white along the bottom left corner, adding to the festive theme.
A bright red poster celebrates “Love the Bus Month.” On the left side, black text reads: “HES loves their bus drivers.” The main graphic is a large yellow school bus with the words “School Bus” at the top. Inside the bus’s left window is the name “Gary Cutlip.” The design includes various heart graphics in pink, red, and white along the bottom left corner, adding to the festive theme.
A bright red poster celebrates “Love the Bus Month.” On the left side, black text reads: “HES loves their bus drivers.” The main graphic is a large yellow school bus with the words “School Bus” at the top. Inside the bus’s left window is the name “Gary Rose.” The design includes various heart graphics in pink, red, and white along the bottom left corner, adding to the festive theme.
A bright red poster celebrates “Love the Bus Month.” On the left side, black text reads: “HES loves their bus drivers.” The main graphic is a large yellow school bus with the words “School Bus” at the top. Inside the bus’s left window is the name “Noah Pugh” The design includes various heart graphics in pink, red, and white along the bottom left corner, adding to the festive theme.
🥶🥶Alert🥶🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closed announcement
Hillsboro Elementary School Social Studies Fair has been moved to February 24th. The county fair will be held on March 3rd with the regional fair being scheduled for March 21st.
about 1 month ago, Hillsboro Elementary School
illsboro Elementary School Social Studies Fair has been moved to February 24th. The county fair will be held on March 3rd with the regional fair being scheduled for March 21st.
🌬🥶Closure Alert🥶🌬
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closure alert for 1.29.26
🥶🌬School Alert🌬🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing snow day closure on January 28, 2026.
🥶🌬School Closed🌬🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school closed on 1.27.26
📣 HES Parents!

If your child has an account with Pendleton Community Bank (PCB) and would like to make a deposit or send money to school, Allie will be at Hillsboro Elementary School tomorrow — Tuesday, January 27th.
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Office Hours/Teams Links:

All Students Link:

https://tinyurl.com/ypj6t54d

10:00-12:00
about 1 month ago, Hillsboro Elementary School
Office Hours for non traditional days 10:00-12:00
🌬❄️🥶 Alert 🌬❄️🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school closed on January 26, 2026.
Please note: Girl Scouts for this afternoon has been canceled.
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert!❄️❄️❄️
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
Snow Landscape with house and snowman and text: Pocahontas County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on 1.20.26 due to frigid temperatures and wind chill factors
🥶🥶Delay Alert🥶🥶
about 1 month ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay 1.20.26 graphic with winter scene
📢 Reminder for Families and Staff

Pocahontas County Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We will see everyone back on Tuesday!

Thank you, and enjoy the day of reflection and remembrance.
about 2 months ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic announcing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a stylized illustration of a man in a suit, a red and blue American flag icon, and the Pocahontas County Schools logo. Text reads: ‘Martin Luther King Jr Day — Monday, January 19th, 2026. All Pocahontas County Schools and the Central Office will be closed in observance.’”
❄️🥶 3-hour delay alert 🥶❄️
about 2 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for January 16, 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ypj6t54d

Staff will be available 10:00-12:00 on Teams on non traditional learning days.

about 2 months ago, Hillsboro Elementary School
Snow Day Link
🥶❄️Non-traditional Learning Day Alert☃️🥶
about 2 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
announcement for non-traditional learning day on 1.15.26
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert❄️❄️❄️
about 2 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
announcement 3 hour delay
🎉 Shout-Out to Our 2025–2026 County Science Fair Participants! 🧪🔬

Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding students who participated at this year’s countywide Science Fair! Students in grades 3–12 participated, with 35 projects representing schools across the county.

👏 Congratulations to our first-place winners, who will advance to the Regional Science Fair on January 24 at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School:

🔬 Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
🌟 Annabel
🌟 Jonah & Sadie
🌟 Fenna

🔬 Green Bank Elementary–Middle School (GBEMS)
🌟 Rufus & Braxton
🌟 Madalyn, Noah, & Lucas
🌟 Brayden
🌟 Jenifer
🌟 Noah & Ethan

🔬 Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
🌟 Lane
🌟 Jackson

🔬 Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
🌟 Julia

A heartfelt thank you to the Green Bank Observatory staff for serving as judges and for supporting STEM learning and opportunities for our students. Your time, expertise, and encouragement help inspire the next generation of scientists! 🌌✨Additionally, we would like to thank the various PCS staff that went the extra mile to make this Science Fair a great one!

We are incredibly proud of all our Science Fair participants and wish our advancing students the best of luck at regionals! 🧠✨

#PocahontasCountySchools #ScienceFair #STEMSuccess #FutureScientists #ThankYouGBO #PCSShines
about 2 months ago, Kristi Hamons
image of county science fair winners and participants
image of HES sceince fair winners
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair
students presenting at science fair