This is an important Board of Education Announcement. Due to a technical error the last agenda did not post to our website; therefore, the regularly scheduled meeting must be reschedule. A new agenda and time will be posted tomorrow. Thank you
18 minutes ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Wednesday, May 6th Menu

Breakfast- Sausage Biscuit, Fresh Fruit, and Milk

Lunch: Orange Glazed Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Pineapple, and Milk
about 6 hours ago, Heather Simmons
🐷🐴 Petting Zoo Fun at Hillsboro Elementary! 🦆🐑

Last week, Hillsboro Elementary enjoyed a wonderful visit from a petting zoo, and our students had the best time! We want to extend a huge thank you to LeAnna Boggs, Donald McNeel, Bethany McCoy, and Amy Hefner for bringing all the animals and making this experience possible.

The kids loved seeing and petting all the animals, including pigs, a pony, sheep, chicks, ducks, a cow and calf, and goats. It was a hands-on learning experience that they will be talking about for a long time!

Thank you again for sharing your time, animals, and kindness with our students—we truly appreciate it! 💙🐾
about 6 hours ago, Heather Simmons
Petting Zoo
Petting Zoo
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🎉 Student of the Month – April 🎉

Hillsboro Elementary recognized our April Students of the Month! The character trait for April was Cooperation, and these students were chosen for working well with others, showing kindness, and being great teammates. We are so proud of you! 💙👏
about 6 hours ago, Heather Simmons
Student of the month for cooperation
🎉 Hillsboro Elementary is starting May off strong! 🎉

Our attendance slogan for the month is “Our Attendance Is on the Ball!” ⚽🏀⚾

We kicked things off May 1st with an outstanding 98.6% attendance for the day—way to go, students and staff! Let’s keep the momentum rolling all month long and show what teamwork and commitment can do. 🙌👏
3 days ago, Heather Simmons
High Five for attendance
Capes? Optional. Impact? HUGE. Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing team making lunchtime the best time! Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids fed, smiling, and ready to learn. 💥💛
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
hand drawn image for lunch lady for school hero day
🍎 Happy National Principals Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐

#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic celebrating National Principals Day with a red background and decorative stars. Center text reads, “Thank you, Principals! It’s ‘National Principals Day’ and we want to celebrate some of the best around! Shout out to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland and Mrs. Wagner for everything that they do for our students and staff!” Photos of six school staff members appear in white frames along the left and right sides of the graphic.
First Friday in Marlinton
5 days ago, Heather Simmons
First Friday annoucement.
📘 ATTENTION! YEARBOOK DEADLINE 📘

🗓️ April 30th is the LAST day to order yearbooks!
Please be sure to send in payment or place your order online before the deadline.

✅ Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
5 days ago, Heather Simmons
🎉 Shout Out to Hillsboro Elementary! 🎉

What an amazing day—only 2 students absent and 100% attendance for our staff! 👏
We are so proud of our students, families, and staff for showing up and showing commitment. Great job, Hillsboro Elementary! 💙📚
5 days ago, Heather Simmons
Way to go.  Attendance
❤️ American Heart Challenge Success at Hillsboro Elementary! ❤️

Hillsboro Elementary did an amazing job during the American Heart Challenge! Together, our school raised over $1,220 to support heart health and lifesaving education.

👏 A huge shoutout to our top fundraisers: Layton, Owen, James, Bentley, and Bodee — fantastic work!

💓 We’re also proud to share that 16 families learned Hands-Only CPR, and 6 students successfully completed Finn’s Challenge, building skills that can truly save lives.

🏆 Congratulations to our Kindergarten class, who raised the most funds overall! As a reward, they will get to enjoy some special time with Kasha, the emotional support dog from Green Bank. 🐾

Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for supporting such an important cause and showing what it means to have heart at Hillsboro Elementary!
5 days ago, Heather Simmons
American Heart top fundraisers.  Layton, Owen, James, Bentley and Bodee
HES Students- Don't forget the bank at school tomorrow with PCB. Allie will be here to collect your deposits.
7 days ago, Heather Simmons
📢 Special Board of Education Meeting – Pocahontas County Schools

The Pocahontas County Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on
🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PCS Central Office

🔴 Livestream: bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE

📄 The meeting agenda is available on the Pocahontas County Schools website.
11 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic announcing a Pocahontas County Schools Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, April 28th at 6 PM at the PCS Central Office, with a livestream link bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE. Agenda available on the PCS website
🎉 Happy Administrative Professional Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the everyday champions who keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support make a difference for our staff, students, and families every single day.

Thank you for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools—we truly appreciate you. 🤗

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #PCSproud #StrongerTogether
12 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic celebrating Administrative Professional Day. Large green text reads “Happy Administrative Professional Day.” Below, smaller text says, “To the everyday champions who support the Pocahontas County staff, students, and schools with quiet strength. You are so very appreciated!” An illustration shows a person seated at a desk using a laptop with a notebook and pencil cup nearby. Colorful school-themed icons—pencils, apples, paper airplanes, stars, and books—frame the design. The phrase “Stronger Together” appears at the bottom.
Excitement was buzzing throughout the school this morning! 🐝🎉

Ms. Boback’s class received eggs to incubate 🥚🏫, and the children were thrilled to choose their very own eggs. They have been patiently waiting ⏳😊, and this morning their excitement paid off when a chick hatched! 🐥💛 Ms. Ember is a proud chick mom.

Students will also have the special opportunity to adopt their chick 🏡🐔 and take it home, making this a memorable and hands‑on learning experience for everyone involved 📚❤️.
17 days ago, Heather Simmons
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Ember and her chick
Individual and class photos will be taken on Tuesday, April 14th. Proofs will be sent home to order from.
21 days ago, Heather Simmons
School Photo Announcement
Students in 2nd through 5th grade were given the opportunity to design this year’s cover for Hillsboro Elementary’s 2025–2026 yearbook 📘, and we were thrilled with the level of participation and creativity shown 🎨✨. We received many wonderful entries that truly highlighted our students’ talents 🌟.

After the designs were voted on 🗳️, Ms. Aubrey Evans’ cover was selected as the winner 🏆👏. This marks the second year in a row her design has been chosen—an impressive accomplishment! 🎉🎉

Aubrey's artwork will be featured on all published yearbooks, and she will receive a free yearbook 📕 as a special reward for her hard work and creativity 💖.
21 days ago, Heather Simmons
Yearbook Covers participants


American Heart Challenge!!

Hillsboro Elementary School family,
It’s almost here! It’s our final weeks of Kids Heart Challenge! We are having a blast learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy and happy. I’m so proud of our students and families.
Together, our efforts will help to save lives!
There’s still time to help us reach our goal of 50% of our families joining our team. When that happens our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.[JW1.1]

Here’s how you can help:
1. Sign Up: HERE and download the free “AHA Schools” app.
2. Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

Donations are due on 4/22/2026.

Every step in your mission – from learning Hands-Only CPR, to recognizing the warning signs of a stroke, to making or receiving a donation – makes our community safer and helps kids with special hearts.
24 days ago, Heather Simmons
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Our Goal: $3,000
Current Total: $413.00

3 Things to Do TODAY!
✅ Download the AHA Schools App
Stay connected and track our progress.

✅ Give or Get a Donation

Send 5 texts or emails to friends and family asking for their support.
✅ Start Finn’s Mission

Students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
27 days ago, Heather Simmons
AHA Logo
⭐🌟 March Star Students – Respect 🌟⭐

We are proud to recognize our March Star Students for demonstrating Respect each day! These students show kindness to others, follow school expectations, and lead by example. Thank you for making our school a positive and welcoming place for everyone—we are so proud of you!

#StarStudents #Respect #MarchStars #CharacterMatters #SchoolPride #SoProud ⭐💙
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Star Students for March
Star Students