🥯❤️ Bagels & Valentine’s Day Cheer at Hillsboro Elementary! ❤️🥯

Nothing says “we love our school” like a surprise breakfast! This morning, one of our wonderful parents (Alyssa) brought in homemade bagels and cream cheese for our staff to enjoy. What a sweet way to start a Valentine’s weekend filled with kindness, community, and a whole lot of heart!

Thank you for spreading the love — one delicious bagel at a time. 💕

We appreciate our amazing school family!

#HillsboroElementary #ValentinesDay #SchoolCommunity #BagelLove #GratefulHearts
about 19 hours ago, Heather Simmons
Make-up dates for recent snow days are being finalized and will be shared soon. Due to required training, Monday will remain a scheduled Professional Learning Day.
about 21 hours ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic from Pocahontas County Schools featuring the district logo at the top. Text reads: ‘Reminder: No school for students on Monday, February 16th, 2026.’ A note at the bottom states: ‘Professional Learning & Faculty Senate Day.’ The background fades from white to maroon.”
🎉 Big News from Hillsboro Elementary! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating our Teacher of the Year, Amanda Buzzard, and our Service Personnel of the Year, Heather Simmons!

These two amazing women go above and beyond every day to support our students, staff, and school community. We’re so proud and grateful for all they do! 💙🌟

👏 Congratulations, Mrs. Buzzard and Mrs. Simmons!
1 day ago, Heather Simmons
Big News from Hillsboro Elementary! Please join us in celebrating our Teacher of the Year, Amanda Buzzard, and our Service Personnel of the Year, Heather Simmons! These two amazing women go above and beyond every day to support our students, staff, and school community. We’re so proud and grateful for all they do! Congratulations, Mrs. Buzzard and Mrs. Simmons!
❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️
2 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic 3-hour delay for 2.11.26
🥶🌬School Alert 🌬🥶
4 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic regarding a 3-hour delay for 2.9.2026
❄️🥶School Alert🥶❄️
7 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed on February 6, 2026
🌟 FREE Parent Coaching! 🌟

Pocahontas County Schools is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer FREE, confidential Parent Coaching for all families.

💬 What is Parent Coaching?
It’s a supportive, one‑on‑one service that connects parents and caregivers with trained coaches who help navigate real-life challenges such as:
✔️ Child or teen anxiety
✔️ School stress
✔️ Social or emotional concerns
✔️ Behavior challenges
✔️ Communication struggles
✔️ Parenting strategies & routines

🧑‍🏫 Completely free. Completely confidential. Available to every PCS family.

📅 Parents can participate from home, on a schedule that works for them.

💛 Our goal is to support stronger connections, healthier families, and student well-being—together.

➡️ Learn more or sign up here: cookcenter.info/coaching

#PocahontasCountySchools #CookCenter #ParentCoaching #FamilySupport #PCStrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
8 days ago, Kristi Hamons
“Graphic promoting ParentGuidance.org’s free coaching for parents. The design features winter-themed snowflakes, the headline ‘Coaching for Parents,’ and the message ‘One-on-one support makes the winter days feel brighter.’ A QR code and link to cookcenter.info/coaching appear at the bottom, along with a photo of an adult and child embracing.”
🚌 Happy Love the Bus Month, Pocahontas County! 💛

February is nationally recognized as Love the Bus Month, a time to celebrate the yellow school bus and the incredible transportation professionals who keep our students safe every day. Here in Pocahontas County Schools, our drivers and transportation staff go above and beyond—navigating mountain roads, greeting students with a smile, and ensuring every child arrives ready to learn.

This month, we honor their commitment, care, and responsibility. Safe, reliable transportation is essential to student access, learning, and success, and we are grateful for the dedicated team behind every route.
Help us show appreciation—share a thank‑you message, photo, or shout‑out for your favorite bus driver below! 💛🚌

#LoveTheBus #PocahontasProud #PCStrongerTogether
9 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A collage of school bus–themed photos celebrating Love the Bus Month. The top-left image shows a group of young students and several adults standing in front of a yellow Pocahontas County Schools bus. The bottom-left image shows a bus driver seated behind the wheel of a school bus. The bottom-right image features a yellow school bus parked outdoors with a staff member standing beside it. The top-right panel includes the Love the Bus Month logo with the text “Education, Delivered.” and “February 2026.” A sketch-style illustration of a school building overlays the center of the collage.
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
9 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic for 3-hour delay on February 4, 2026

1st Semester Perfect Attendance for Hillsboro Elementary

10 days ago, Heather Simmons
Perfect Attendance Superstars! A huge shout‑out to these 6 amazing students who achieved perfect attendance for the entire 1st semester! Sadie, Annabel, Cole, Jena, Daphne, and Bentley Your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up every day are truly something to celebrate! Keep up the fantastic work — we are SO proud of you!
Perfect attendance for January
10 days ago, Heather Simmons
Perfect Attendance for January! This month’s theme was “DONUT SKIP School” — and these amazing students and staff didn’t miss a single day! 👏 We are so proud of everyone who showed up, stayed committed, and earned perfect attendance for the entire month of January. Your dedication makes our school stronger! Great job, everyone! Keep up the fantastic work!
January Star Students
10 days ago, Heather Simmons
Hillsboro Elementary announces their star students for January. The character trait for January was craftsmanship.
Ms. Mitchell's class has the top attendance for January.
10 days ago, Heather Simmons
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Mitchell’s Class! 🎉 Ms. Mitchell’s class had the highest attendance for January, reaching an amazing 98.8% 👏 — just barely topping the next class at 98.3%! 🍩 This month’s attendance theme was “DONUT Skip School!”, and her students definitely showed up! 🍩✨
Mark your calendar for February 19 for a Title I meeting followed by an LSIC
10 days ago, Heather Simmons
Hillsboro Elementary will hold a Title I Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the teachers lounge. An LSIC Meeting will take place immediately afterward. For questions, please contact the school at (304) 653‑4221.
There will be no school for Hillsboro Elementary students on Monday February 2nd due to the main water break in the town of Hillsboro. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see everyone tomorrow.
11 days ago, Hillsboro Elementary School
🌬🥶School Alert🥶🌬
12 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3-hour delay
February Calendar
12 days ago, Heather Simmons
School Calendar for activities for Hillsboro Elementary for February

Spirit days to celebrate Ms. Dana

12 days 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
12 days 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!
12 days 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.