Students were honored for their participation and regional/state-level placements in a wide range of competitions, including Young Writers, Social Studies Fair, Math Field Day, Science Fair, and Battle of the Books.
Their accomplishments reflect dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We are so proud of the hard work these students put in to reach the state level across all areas recognized—an outstanding achievement!
A big thank you goes out to the teachers, staff, and families who support and encourage these students every step of the way.
🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees—you represent Pocahontas County Schools with pride! 📚🏆
#PocahontasCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence #PCStrongerTogether
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✨☕ A Fancy Day for Our Little Learners! ☕✨
Kindergarten students had a wonderful time visiting the Hillsboro Public House for a very special fancy tea party! Parents were invited to attend, making the day even more meaningful as students shared this sweet experience with their families. 💕
The students enjoyed tea, lemonade, and even got to choose a delicious snack—such a treat! 🍰🫖
Before their outing, Ms. Susan helped set the stage by reading two delightful stories, Fancy Nancy and the Tea Party and Miss Spider’s Tea Party, along with the classic poem Teddy Bear’s Picnic, which made the experience even more magical. 📚✨
On their walk to the tea party, students kept a close watch for bears but didn’t spot any along the way. They were pleasantly surprised when they arrived to find the bears already there—having a picnic and waiting just for them! 🧸🫶
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to the Hillsboro Public House for being so generous and allowing us to have our tea party there. Your kindness helped create such a special and memorable day for our students and families! 💐
#HillsboroElementary #TeaPartyFun #FamilyEngagement #MakingMemories #CommunityStrong
A huge THANK YOU to the Hillsboro PTO and Hillsboro Library Friends for providing all the delicious taco fixings today, along with desserts and punch!
It was the perfect way to wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week on a Friday. We are so grateful for the love and support you show our staff—it truly means so much!
We’d also like to give a special shout-out to the students who created beautiful posters for everyone to sign—such a thoughtful addition that made the day even more meaningful! ❤️
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankYouPTO #CommunitySupport #HillsboroStrong ❤️
🎻🎶 A Special Musical Treat at Hillsboro Elementary! 🎶🎻
We were so excited to welcome Dakota Karper to Hillsboro Elementary today as she prepares for her performance at the Opera House this Saturday! Dakota kindly took time to treat our students to a wonderful morning of Appalachian music and square dancing fun—and what a joy it was! 💃🕺
She was joined by Mary Sue, Mike Burns, and Nico, who helped bring even more energy and tradition to this special experience. Our students had an amazing time learning, listening, and dancing along!
A little about Dakota—she is an Appalachian folk musician and educator dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of West Virginia’s old-time music. Raised right here in rural West Virginia,
Thank you, Dakota, Mary Sue, and Mike, for sharing your time and talents with our students—it was truly a memorable experience! 🌟
Families of Hillsboro Elementary—join us for the Annual Title I Parent Meeting on May 14th from 12:00–1:00 PM!
✅ Learn about the Title I program
✅ Hear how we support student literacy & numeracy growth
✅ Share your thoughts and ask questions
📍 Attend in person at the Pocahontas County Board of Education OR join virtually using the QR code on the flyer sent home.
Your input matters—we hope to see you there! 💙📚
✨☕ A Fancy Day for Our Little Learners! ☕✨
1st Grade students had a wonderful time visiting the Hillsboro Public House for a very special fancy tea party! Parents were invited to attend, making the day even more meaningful as students shared this sweet experience with their families. 💕
The students enjoyed tea, lemonade, and even got to choose a delicious snack—such a treat! 🍰🫖
Before their outing, Ms. Susan helped set the stage by reading two delightful stories, Fancy Nancy and the Tea Party and Miss Spider’s Tea Party, which made the experience even more magical. 📚✨
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to the Hillsboro Public House for being so generous and allowing us to have our tea party there. Your kindness helped create such a special and memorable day for our students and families! 💐
#HillsboroElementary #TeaPartyFun #FamilyEngagement #MakingMemories #CommunityStrong
Through the West Virginia Department of Education’s TOY and SOY program, these individuals represent the highest standards in education—demonstrating excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Being selected at both the school and county level is a significant honor and reflects the meaningful impact they have on their students, colleagues, and communities.
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize the dedication and care these individuals bring to our schools each and every day.
🏫 Hillsboro Elementary School
• Amanda Buzzard (Teacher)
• Heather Simmons (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Elementary School
• Samantha Feather (Teacher)
• Ashli Diller (Service Personnel)
🏫 Green Bank Elementary Middle School
• Richard McLaughlin (Teacher)
• Shannon Barkley-Bircher (Service Personnel)
🏫 Marlinton Middle School
• Charlie Hughes (Teacher)
• Kim Jordan (Service Personnel)
🏫 Pocahontas County High School
• Laurel Dilley (Teacher)
• Arthur Sharp (Service Personnel)
🌟 County Winners
• Teacher of the Year: Samantha Feather (Marlinton Elementary School)
• Service Personnel of the Year: Heather Simmons (Hillsboro Elementary School)
These county winners will now advance for the opportunity to represent Pocahontas County Schools at the state level, and we wish them the very best in that process.
Please join us in congratulating all of these outstanding individuals! 💛🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #PocahontasCountySchools #ExcellenceInEducation
A huge THANK YOU to Alyssa for the delicious cinnamon rolls this morning! 🥐✨
What a sweet and thoughtful way to show appreciation for our amazing teachers. Your kindness truly made our day extra special—and very tasty too! 😊
We are so grateful for the support and care shown to our staff. 💙
#TeacherAppreciation #Grateful #HillsboroStrong
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned top honors at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair! Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning truly paid off.
👏 Division II, World History (Individual)
🥉 Madelyn R. – 3rd Place
Project: Bletchley Park
👏 Division I, State & Local Studies (Group)
🥉 Marcie D. & Elizabeth S. – 3rd Place
Project: The History of Maple Syrup
These students represented Pocahontas County with excellence, demonstrating strong research skills and a passion for history. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!
#PocahontasPride #WVSocialStudiesFair #PCStrongerTogether #FutureLeaders
We appreciate the knowledge, care, and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! <3
Pocahontas County Schools has updated the Board of Education meeting dates for this month:
🗓 May 11
🗓 May 26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central Office
The agenda and livestream link are available on our website:
👉 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/board-of-education-links
Thursday- Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, White Beans, Fruit.
Friday:- Ham cheese Sub/ Bun/ Lettuce, Tomato, Sun Chips, Broccoli Bites, Birthday Cake, Fruit
Our April attendance theme was “Your attendance will BEE amazing!”—and WOW, did our students and staff rise to the challenge! 🌟
We want to give a huge BUZZ‑WORTHY congratulations to all of our students and staff with PERFECT attendance in April. Showing up every day matters, and your commitment, responsibility, and dedication truly make a difference in our school community. 💛
Thank you for being here, being ready to learn, and helping Hillsboro Elementary be the best it can BEE! 🐝🍯
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Hillsboro Elementary Testing Dates
Breakfast- Sausage Biscuit, Fresh Fruit, and Milk
Lunch: Orange Glazed Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Pineapple, and Milk
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! 💙🐾
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! 💙👏
