Please note: Girl Scouts for this afternoon has been canceled.
1 day ago, Heather Simmons
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert!❄️❄️❄️
3 days 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🥶🥶
3 days 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.
6 days 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 🥶❄️
7 days 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.

8 days ago, Hillsboro Elementary School
Snow Day Link
🥶❄️Non-traditional Learning Day Alert☃️🥶
8 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
announcement for non-traditional learning day on 1.15.26
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert❄️❄️❄️
8 days 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
10 days 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

🎉 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

14 days ago, Heather Simmons
Science Fair

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

16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Red and white graphic from Pocahontas County Schools announcing a special board of education meeting. The meeting takes place Friday, January 6th at 9 a.m. at the PCS Central Office. A livestream link, bit.ly/pcs_boe_live, is provided, and the agenda is available on the PCS website.

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

16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Red and white graphic from Pocahontas County Schools announcing a special board of education meeting. The meeting takes place Friday, January 6th at 9 a.m. at the PCS Central Office. A livestream link, bit.ly/pcs_boe_live, is provided, and the agenda is available on the PCS website.
✨ Preschool Enrollment Is Open! ✨

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
16 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Colorful promotional flyer for Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Preschool Enrollment. The design features young children engaged in classroom learning and play activities, along with bright illustrations such as crayons, a castle, rainbow, pencil, stars, and playful paths. Text highlights “Preschool Enrollment,” “A Bright Beginning for Your Child,” and reasons to choose the program, including engaging play-based curriculum, caring teachers, and safe, stimulating learning spaces. The flyer notes that enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year and encourages families to contact their local elementary school.
Elementary Basketball Info Session

📅 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!
17 days ago, Heather Simmons
January Calendar
21 days ago, Heather Simmons
Calendar
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Hillsboro Elementary! ✨🎄

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
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Christmas 1
Christmas 2
🎶 Got your singing voice ready? 🎄

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! ❄️
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Caroling
🌟 Hillsboro Elementary Science Fair Success! 🌟

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! 👏🔬


#HillsboroElementary #ScienceFair #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Science Fair
Pocahontas County Schools currently has three (3) Board of Education policies open for public comment:

🔹 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!
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic from Pocahontas County Schools with a red patterned background and white center panel. At the top, text reads “BOE Policies on Comment.” Below, it states that three policies are open for public comment: 3112 Board–Staff Communication, 5223 Absences for Religious Ordinances, and 7540.02 Digital Content and Accessibility. The comment period ends January 18, 2026. A link is provided: https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies. The graphic includes a yellow notification bell in the upper-left corner, the Pocahontas County Schools logo in the upper-right, and a QR code in the lower-right.
🎶 Join Us for Christmas Caroling! 🎄

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! ✨
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Caroling