

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.


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



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










🎉 Science Fair Success at Hillsboro Elementary! 🎉
A huge congratulations to Jonah, Sadie, Fenna, and Annabel for advancing to the Regional Science Fair! 🏆✨
Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have truly paid off. We are so proud of you for representing HES at the next level! 🌟
Let’s cheer them on as they take their projects to the state competition! 👏👏👏
#HESProud #ScienceFair #FutureScientists

DATE CORRECTION - Pocahontas County Schools will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on Friday, January 9th at 9:00 AM at the PCS Central Office
📺 Livestream: https://bit.ly/PCS_BOE_Live
📝 The agenda can be found on the PCS website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us

Pocahontas County Schools will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on Friday, January 6th at 9:00 AM at the PCS Central Office
📺 Livestream: bit.ly/pcs_boe_live
📝 The agenda can be found on the PCS website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us

Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K is now enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year!
📝 Applications can be picked up at any of our elementary schools:
• Green Bank Elementary
• Hillsboro Elementary
• Marlinton Elementary
📅 Completed applications are due back by March 27.
Give your child a bright beginning in a nurturing, play‑based learning environment with caring teachers and engaging classrooms. 💛📚
For more information, contact your local elementary school today!
#PocahontasCountySchools #PreKEnrollment #BrightBeginnings #NowEnrolling
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 7
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: PCHS Auditorium
Starting this year, Pocahontas County will transition 4th and 5th-grade basketball teams from school-run programs to a county-wide youth basketball league. Join us at the info session to learn more about this exciting change!

The staff and students would like to wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and peace. Thank you for being part of our school family—we appreciate your support all year long! ❤️
Enjoy the holidays and stay safe. We look forward to an amazing new year together! 🌟
#MerryChristmas #HillsboroElementary #HappyHolidays


We’re meeting at the Hillsboro Library at 5:00 PM TODAY to go Christmas Caroling!
Come help us spread holiday cheer around Hillsboro! ✨
Bring your warm smiles, festive spirit, and let’s make this evening magical! ❄️

Our amazing students participated in the school science fair and truly impressed us all! They worked hard on their projects independently at home, and their creativity and dedication really showed up. We are so proud of their efforts and accomplishments! 👏🔬
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#HillsboroElementary #ScienceFair #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment

🔹 3112: Board–Staff Communication
🔹 5223: Absences for Religious Ordinances
🔹 7540.02: Digital Content and Accessibility
🗓 Comment Period Ends: January 18, 2026
We encourage our families, staff, and community members to review the proposed policies and share feedback using the link below:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
Your voice helps strengthen our school system—thank you for participating!

Let’s spread holiday cheer together around Hillsboro!
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23rd
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Meeting Place: Hillsboro Library
Bring your voice, your holiday spirit, and maybe a friend or two! Let’s make Hillsboro merry and bright! ✨

