❄️🥶 3-hour delay alert 🥶❄️
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Staff will be available 10:00-12:00 on Teams on non traditional learning days.
Staff will be available 10:00-12:00 on Teams on non traditional learning days.
🥶❄️Non-traditional Learning Day Alert☃️🥶
❄️❄️❄️Delay Alert❄️❄️❄️
🎉 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
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
✨ 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
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
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!
📅 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!
January 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
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
🎶 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! ❄️
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! ❄️
🌟 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! 👏🔬
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#HillsboroElementary #ScienceFair #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment
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
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!
🔹 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!
🎶 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! ✨
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! ✨
🍬 Perfect Attendance for December! 🍬
Our theme this month was “Your Attendance is Sweet”, and these amazing students showed just how sweet commitment can be!
🎯 Congratulations to all students who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the month of December! Your dedication to being here every day makes a big difference. We are so proud of you! 💙
Keep up the great work, Hillsboro Elementary! 🌟
#PerfectAttendance #SweetSuccess #HillsboroElementary
Our theme this month was “Your Attendance is Sweet”, and these amazing students showed just how sweet commitment can be!
🎯 Congratulations to all students who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the month of December! Your dedication to being here every day makes a big difference. We are so proud of you! 💙
Keep up the great work, Hillsboro Elementary! 🌟
#PerfectAttendance #SweetSuccess #HillsboroElementary
🎉 Hillsboro Elementary December Character Trait: Integrity 🎉
This month, our focus was on Integrity—doing the right thing even when no one is watching. These outstanding students were chosen by their teachers for consistently demonstrating this important trait.
👏 Congratulations to our December Integrity Stars! 👏
We are so proud of your honesty, responsibility, and strong moral character. Keep shining bright! 🌟
#HillsboroElementary #CharacterCounts #Integrity
This month, our focus was on Integrity—doing the right thing even when no one is watching. These outstanding students were chosen by their teachers for consistently demonstrating this important trait.
👏 Congratulations to our December Integrity Stars! 👏
We are so proud of your honesty, responsibility, and strong moral character. Keep shining bright! 🌟
#HillsboroElementary #CharacterCounts #Integrity
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce an important update regarding elementary basketball opportunities in Pocahontas County. Beginning this year, Pocahontas County will transition the 4th and 5th grade basketball teams from a school-run program to a county-wide youth basketball league.
County Boards of Education are structured to operate instructional programs and activities that fall within recognized educational and interscholastic frameworks. In West Virginia, formal athletic governance begins at the middle school level (grades 6–8) and continues through high school under the oversight of West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC). Elementary athletics (including 4th and 5th grade basketball) do not fall under WVSSAC authority, which is why there are no sanctioned elementary athletic seasons and no WVSSAC eligibility, insurance, or disciplinary structures for elementary athletics. Because elementary sports are not part of the interscholastic athletic system, county boards of education are not structured to operate or govern them long term.
For the reasons listed above, the elementary basketball program will transition to a community-based program.
The newly formed Pocahontas County Youth Basketball League (PCYBL) will be a community-led organization, supported by volunteers, parents, and community members. Pocahontas County Schools will assist with the transition but will no longer operate or govern the program once the league is established.
Parent & Community Interest Meeting
To launch the league, we will be hosting an interest and planning meeting to establish:
*The PCYBL Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Scheduling Coordinator, Referee Coordinator, and School Liaisons)
*Grade levels
*League rules and expectations
*The season start date and season schedule
*Volunteer needs (coaches, scorekeepers, gate workers, etc.)
*Uniform/equipment transition procedures
*Operating guidelines for finances, concessions, and communication
Meeting Details:
Date: January 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: PCHS Auditorium
Parents, community members, and anyone interested in supporting youth sports in our county are encouraged to attend.
Why the Change?
*Transitioning to a youth league will:
*Align elementary athletics with appropriate governance structures.
*Provide equal opportunities for athletes.
*Increase community involvement and volunteer leadership.
*Build a long-term developmental program that prepares students for middle school athletics.
How You Can Help
We truly want this to be a county-supported effort. If you are interested in volunteering, coaching, serving on the board, or assisting with game-day operations, your help will make a tremendous difference.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and their growth—both on and off the court. We look forward to building a strong youth basketball program together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schaffner 304-799-6551 / chloe.bland@k12.wv.us
Mrs. Jordan 304-456-4865/ melissa.k.jordan@k12.wv.us
Mrs. Spencer 304-653-4221/ raspencer@k12.wv.us
On behalf of Pocahontas County Schools
We are excited to announce an important update regarding elementary basketball opportunities in Pocahontas County. Beginning this year, Pocahontas County will transition the 4th and 5th grade basketball teams from a school-run program to a county-wide youth basketball league.
County Boards of Education are structured to operate instructional programs and activities that fall within recognized educational and interscholastic frameworks. In West Virginia, formal athletic governance begins at the middle school level (grades 6–8) and continues through high school under the oversight of West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC). Elementary athletics (including 4th and 5th grade basketball) do not fall under WVSSAC authority, which is why there are no sanctioned elementary athletic seasons and no WVSSAC eligibility, insurance, or disciplinary structures for elementary athletics. Because elementary sports are not part of the interscholastic athletic system, county boards of education are not structured to operate or govern them long term.
For the reasons listed above, the elementary basketball program will transition to a community-based program.
The newly formed Pocahontas County Youth Basketball League (PCYBL) will be a community-led organization, supported by volunteers, parents, and community members. Pocahontas County Schools will assist with the transition but will no longer operate or govern the program once the league is established.
Parent & Community Interest Meeting
To launch the league, we will be hosting an interest and planning meeting to establish:
*The PCYBL Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Scheduling Coordinator, Referee Coordinator, and School Liaisons)
*Grade levels
*League rules and expectations
*The season start date and season schedule
*Volunteer needs (coaches, scorekeepers, gate workers, etc.)
*Uniform/equipment transition procedures
*Operating guidelines for finances, concessions, and communication
Meeting Details:
Date: January 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: PCHS Auditorium
Parents, community members, and anyone interested in supporting youth sports in our county are encouraged to attend.
Why the Change?
*Transitioning to a youth league will:
*Align elementary athletics with appropriate governance structures.
*Provide equal opportunities for athletes.
*Increase community involvement and volunteer leadership.
*Build a long-term developmental program that prepares students for middle school athletics.
How You Can Help
We truly want this to be a county-supported effort. If you are interested in volunteering, coaching, serving on the board, or assisting with game-day operations, your help will make a tremendous difference.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and their growth—both on and off the court. We look forward to building a strong youth basketball program together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schaffner 304-799-6551 / chloe.bland@k12.wv.us
Mrs. Jordan 304-456-4865/ melissa.k.jordan@k12.wv.us
Mrs. Spencer 304-653-4221/ raspencer@k12.wv.us
On behalf of Pocahontas County Schools
We are currently experiencing phone issues at HES, MES, PCHS, and MMS. A ticket has been opened with Frontier, and we will update you as soon as the problem is resolved.
In the meantime, we have a temporary workaround you may use:
Call the Central Office at 304‑799‑4505, then dial the extension of the person you need to reach at your school.
Below are the extensions for principals and secretaries at each school:
Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
Secretary: 3237
Principal: 3239
Marlinton Elementary School (MES)
Secretary: 2235
Principal: 2236
Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
Secretary: 6237
Principal: 6243
Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
Secretary: 5221
Principal: 5227
Assistant Principal: 5228
In the meantime, we have a temporary workaround you may use:
Call the Central Office at 304‑799‑4505, then dial the extension of the person you need to reach at your school.
Below are the extensions for principals and secretaries at each school:
Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
Secretary: 3237
Principal: 3239
Marlinton Elementary School (MES)
Secretary: 2235
Principal: 2236
Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
Secretary: 6237
Principal: 6243
Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
Secretary: 5221
Principal: 5227
Assistant Principal: 5228