Reminder for Hillsboro Elementary Families!
🚫 No School for Students Tomorrow
🧡 Volunteer Trainings
Come join us at one of these times:
🕗 8:00 AM
🕐 1:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM
We’d love to have you involved!
👩🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Your child’s teacher is excited to meet with you and share their progress. Thank you for being a part of their learning journey!
#HillsboroElementary #ParentTeacherConferences #VolunteerOpportunity #NoSchoolReminder
🎒✨ What an Amazing Surprise! ✨🎒
We are beyond grateful to Sissonville Elementary School for their generous donation of brand-new bookbags to our students at Hillsboro Elementary! 💛
Each child had the joy of picking out their very own bookbag — a wonderful gift that brought big smiles and even bigger excitement. 😊
Thank you, Sissonville Elementary, for showing what kindness between schools looks like. Your thoughtful gesture made a lasting impact on our students and community! 💙📚
#SchoolSpirit #CommunityKindness #ThankYouSissonville #HillsboroElementary #GratefulHearts
We are beyond grateful to Sissonville Elementary School for their generous donation of brand-new bookbags to our students at Hillsboro Elementary! 💛
Each child had the joy of picking out their very own bookbag — a wonderful gift that brought big smiles and even bigger excitement. 😊
Thank you, Sissonville Elementary, for showing what kindness between schools looks like. Your thoughtful gesture made a lasting impact on our students and community! 💙📚
#SchoolSpirit #CommunityKindness #ThankYouSissonville #HillsboroElementary #GratefulHearts

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight! 🎉
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Chris Rose’s Excavating LLC for their generous donation in support of the Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary School! 🌶️
Your support helps empower young chefs across Pocahontas County to showcase their creativity and cooking skills during our Christmas Craft Fair on November 15th.
Thanks for helping make this event possible and memorable for our kids! 🙌
#CommunitySupport #KidsChiliCookOff #HillsboroElementary #ThankYouSponsor #ChrisRosesExcavating
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Chris Rose’s Excavating LLC for their generous donation in support of the Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary School! 🌶️
Your support helps empower young chefs across Pocahontas County to showcase their creativity and cooking skills during our Christmas Craft Fair on November 15th.
Thanks for helping make this event possible and memorable for our kids! 🙌
#CommunitySupport #KidsChiliCookOff #HillsboroElementary #ThankYouSponsor #ChrisRosesExcavating
📢 Important Update from Pocahontas County Schools📢
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a technical issue with the agenda posting.
✅ A special meeting will be scheduled for October 28, 2025, to ensure transparency and allow time for review of the agenda.
📄 The updated agenda will be posted on the PCS website today.
We appreciate your understanding!
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to a technical issue with the agenda posting.
✅ A special meeting will be scheduled for October 28, 2025, to ensure transparency and allow time for review of the agenda.
📄 The updated agenda will be posted on the PCS website today.
We appreciate your understanding!

🎉 Calling All Young Chefs of Pocahontas County! 🍲
Join the Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary’s Christmas Craft Fair!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
Do you have a secret chili recipe or just love to cook? Kids ages 5–18 are invited to show off their culinary skills in a fun and flavorful competition!
👩🍳 What You’ll Get:
$25 to help with ingredients
A chance to win awards and bragging rights
Your chili tasted and judged by local experts
A fun day with crafts, concessions, and holiday cheer!
📝 How to Register:
Pick up a registration form at Hillsboro Elementary or contact the school office.
Deadline to register: November 8, 2025
📌 Important Info:
Participants must provide an ingredient list
Setup begins at 10:00 AM, judging starts at 11:30 AM
Let’s spice things up this holiday season—sign up today and bring the heat! 🔥
Join the Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary’s Christmas Craft Fair!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
Do you have a secret chili recipe or just love to cook? Kids ages 5–18 are invited to show off their culinary skills in a fun and flavorful competition!
👩🍳 What You’ll Get:
$25 to help with ingredients
A chance to win awards and bragging rights
Your chili tasted and judged by local experts
A fun day with crafts, concessions, and holiday cheer!
📝 How to Register:
Pick up a registration form at Hillsboro Elementary or contact the school office.
Deadline to register: November 8, 2025
📌 Important Info:
Participants must provide an ingredient list
Setup begins at 10:00 AM, judging starts at 11:30 AM
Let’s spice things up this holiday season—sign up today and bring the heat! 🔥
🎄 🎅 Hillsboro Elementary's Christmas Craft Fair & Kids Chili Cook-Off! 🌟
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with sparkle, spice, and community cheer!
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
⏰ Time: 10:00-3:00
✨ What’s Happening?
🎁 Local Crafts & Artisans – Discover unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, and creative treasures from talented local vendors!
🌶️ Kids Chili Cook-Off – Young chefs from across Pocahontas County will bring the heat! Taste their delicious chili and help cheer on the next generation of culinary stars!
🍿 Concession Stand – Warm up with tasty treats and festive drinks while you shop and mingle.
🎨 Free Kids Crafts by YHS – While you shop, your little ones can enjoy FREE holiday-themed crafts, thanks to our friends at YHS!
🎶 Expect holiday music, joyful decorations, and a whole lot of festive fun. Whether you're shopping, tasting, crafting, or just soaking in the spirit—this is the place to be!
🎄 Admission is FREE – Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit!
Let’s make this a magical day to remember. See you there!
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with sparkle, spice, and community cheer!
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
⏰ Time: 10:00-3:00
✨ What’s Happening?
🎁 Local Crafts & Artisans – Discover unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, and creative treasures from talented local vendors!
🌶️ Kids Chili Cook-Off – Young chefs from across Pocahontas County will bring the heat! Taste their delicious chili and help cheer on the next generation of culinary stars!
🍿 Concession Stand – Warm up with tasty treats and festive drinks while you shop and mingle.
🎨 Free Kids Crafts by YHS – While you shop, your little ones can enjoy FREE holiday-themed crafts, thanks to our friends at YHS!
🎶 Expect holiday music, joyful decorations, and a whole lot of festive fun. Whether you're shopping, tasting, crafting, or just soaking in the spirit—this is the place to be!
🎄 Admission is FREE – Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit!
Let’s make this a magical day to remember. See you there!

Parent Teacher Conferences

🎉 Celebrating National Principals Month! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals and assistant principals across Pocahontas County Schools! From fostering strong school communities to inspiring academic excellence, these educational leaders make a lasting impact every day.
📚💼 Thank you to:
Melissa Jordan & Chloe Schaffner – Green Bank Elementary Middle
Rebecca Spencer – Hillsboro Elementary School
Phillip Anderson – Marlinton Elementary School
Nebraska Scotchie – Marlinton Middle School
Christine Campbell & Jeanette Wagner – Pocahontas County High School
Your commitment to our students, staff, and families is what makes our schools shine! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PocahontasProud #EducationalLeadership #WVDE #PCStrongerTogether
We’re proud to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals and assistant principals across Pocahontas County Schools! From fostering strong school communities to inspiring academic excellence, these educational leaders make a lasting impact every day.
📚💼 Thank you to:
Melissa Jordan & Chloe Schaffner – Green Bank Elementary Middle
Rebecca Spencer – Hillsboro Elementary School
Phillip Anderson – Marlinton Elementary School
Nebraska Scotchie – Marlinton Middle School
Christine Campbell & Jeanette Wagner – Pocahontas County High School
Your commitment to our students, staff, and families is what makes our schools shine! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #PocahontasProud #EducationalLeadership #WVDE #PCStrongerTogether






📚✨ Celebrating Creativity at the Literature Fair! ✨📚
Students from across Pocahontas County showcased their imagination, storytelling skills, and love for reading. From captivating displays to thoughtful presentations, each project reflected the hard work and creativity of our young authors and illustrators.
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made this event such a success. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of literature and learning!
📸 Check out some highlights from the fair below — we’re so proud of everyone who participated! Good luck to the participants moving on to regionals!!
#LiteratureFair2025 #PocahontasCountySchools #StudentVoices #CelebrateReading
Students from across Pocahontas County showcased their imagination, storytelling skills, and love for reading. From captivating displays to thoughtful presentations, each project reflected the hard work and creativity of our young authors and illustrators.
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made this event such a success. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of literature and learning!
📸 Check out some highlights from the fair below — we’re so proud of everyone who participated! Good luck to the participants moving on to regionals!!
#LiteratureFair2025 #PocahontasCountySchools #StudentVoices #CelebrateReading









📣 Calling All Community Members! 📣
Hillsboro Elementary is hosting Career Day, and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!
Do you have a job you're passionate about? Do you want to inspire the next generation?
We’re looking for volunteers to come share what they do with our students—whether you're a mechanic, nurse, artist, farmer, business owner, or anything in between!
🗓️ Date: October 28, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
⏰ 9:00-11:00 a.m.
If you're interested or have questions, please comment below or contact the school office at 304 653-4221.
Thank you for helping our students dream big and explore the world of possibilities!
🌟
#CareerDay #HillsboroElementary #CommunitySupport #FutureDreamers #VolunteerOpportunity
Hillsboro Elementary is hosting Career Day, and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!
Do you have a job you're passionate about? Do you want to inspire the next generation?
We’re looking for volunteers to come share what they do with our students—whether you're a mechanic, nurse, artist, farmer, business owner, or anything in between!
🗓️ Date: October 28, 2025
📍 Location: Hillsboro Elementary School
⏰ 9:00-11:00 a.m.
If you're interested or have questions, please comment below or contact the school office at 304 653-4221.
Thank you for helping our students dream big and explore the world of possibilities!
🌟
#CareerDay #HillsboroElementary #CommunitySupport #FutureDreamers #VolunteerOpportunity
📚✨ Hillsboro Elementary Shines at the County Literature Fair! ✨📚
We are so proud of our amazing students who participated in the county literature fair! Their hard work, creativity, and confidence truly stood out. 🌟
Several of our students qualified to move on to the Regional Literature Fair at Glenville State University on October 25th—what an incredible achievement! 🏆
They gained valuable experience presenting in front of judges and sharing their love of literature. Thank you to all the families, teachers, and staff who supported them along the way!
Let’s cheer them on as they head to regionals! 🎉📖💙
#HillsboroPride #LiteratureFair #FutureAuthors #GlenvilleBound
We are so proud of our amazing students who participated in the county literature fair! Their hard work, creativity, and confidence truly stood out. 🌟
Several of our students qualified to move on to the Regional Literature Fair at Glenville State University on October 25th—what an incredible achievement! 🏆
They gained valuable experience presenting in front of judges and sharing their love of literature. Thank you to all the families, teachers, and staff who supported them along the way!
Let’s cheer them on as they head to regionals! 🎉📖💙
#HillsboroPride #LiteratureFair #FutureAuthors #GlenvilleBound


🎉 Thank You, Mitchell Chevrolet! 🎉
We’re sending a big THANK YOU to Mitchell Chevrolet on 8th Street in Marlinton for being a proud sponsor of our Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary! 🌶️
Your support helps make this event possible for the amazing young chefs of Pocahontas County. We’re so grateful for your generosity and community spirit! 🙌❤️
#KidsChiliCookOff #CommunitySupport #MitchellChevrolet #HillsboroElementary #ThankYou
We’re sending a big THANK YOU to Mitchell Chevrolet on 8th Street in Marlinton for being a proud sponsor of our Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary! 🌶️
Your support helps make this event possible for the amazing young chefs of Pocahontas County. We’re so grateful for your generosity and community spirit! 🙌❤️
#KidsChiliCookOff #CommunitySupport #MitchellChevrolet #HillsboroElementary #ThankYou
🚍 Preschool Bus Safety Day! 🚌
Our preschool students had a special adventure today—they got to ride the school bus and learn all about bus safety from our amazing driver, Donald McNeel!
From safe loading and unloading to how to sit on the bus safely, Mr. McNeel made learning fun and memorable. We are fortunate to have caring individuals like him who help teach our children important life skills.
Thank you, Mr. McNeel, for keeping our kids safe and helping them feel confident on the bus! 💛
#HillsboroElementary #BusSafety #PreschoolAdventures #ThankYouMrMcNeel
Our preschool students had a special adventure today—they got to ride the school bus and learn all about bus safety from our amazing driver, Donald McNeel!
From safe loading and unloading to how to sit on the bus safely, Mr. McNeel made learning fun and memorable. We are fortunate to have caring individuals like him who help teach our children important life skills.
Thank you, Mr. McNeel, for keeping our kids safe and helping them feel confident on the bus! 💛
#HillsboroElementary #BusSafety #PreschoolAdventures #ThankYouMrMcNeel
🎄 Hillsboro Elementary School Rada Fundraiser 🎁
🛍️ Shop online and support our school!
📦 Orders ship directly to you
💵 The school earns a monthly commission
🎅 Not too early to start your Christmas shopping!
https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3301745.d6df488
🛍️ Shop online and support our school!
📦 Orders ship directly to you
💵 The school earns a monthly commission
🎅 Not too early to start your Christmas shopping!
https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3301745.d6df488

🌍🍴 National School Lunch Week: “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!”
October 13–17, 2025
This week, Pocahontas County Schools are celebrating the global flavors and cultural connections found in our cafeterias! Join us as we explore international tastes and highlight the importance of nutritious school meals.
👨👩👧👦 Parents are invited to eat lunch with their students!
Lunch costs $5—please contact your child’s school for details and scheduling.
Let’s celebrate together and make this week a flavorful adventure!
#NSLW25 #TasteTheWorld #YourLunchPassport #SchoolLunchMatters #PocahontasCountySchools
October 13–17, 2025
This week, Pocahontas County Schools are celebrating the global flavors and cultural connections found in our cafeterias! Join us as we explore international tastes and highlight the importance of nutritious school meals.
👨👩👧👦 Parents are invited to eat lunch with their students!
Lunch costs $5—please contact your child’s school for details and scheduling.
Let’s celebrate together and make this week a flavorful adventure!
#NSLW25 #TasteTheWorld #YourLunchPassport #SchoolLunchMatters #PocahontasCountySchools


A Sweet Surprise from Kannon! 🍎
A big thank you to Kannon for treating our staff to delicious caramel apples! Your thoughtful gesture added a little extra sweetness to our day, and we’re so grateful for your kindness. 💛
#Gratitude #SweetTreats #HillsboroElementary #ThankYouKannon
🎁 Mystery Kleenex Donation!
We just received a huge box of Kleenex at Hillsboro Elementary—and we have no idea who sent them! If you were the generous soul behind this surprise, please know we are so grateful… from our noses to our toes! 💛
Your kindness is keeping sniffles at bay and smiles on our faces. Thank you for thinking of us!
#ThankYou #MysteryDonor #HillsboroElementary #SniffleSeasonSupport
We just received a huge box of Kleenex at Hillsboro Elementary—and we have no idea who sent them! If you were the generous soul behind this surprise, please know we are so grateful… from our noses to our toes! 💛
Your kindness is keeping sniffles at bay and smiles on our faces. Thank you for thinking of us!
#ThankYou #MysteryDonor #HillsboroElementary #SniffleSeasonSupport
📣 Progress Report Day is Here!
Today, October 10th, students will be bringing home their Progress Reports. 📄🎒
Parents and guardians—please check those backpacks and take a moment to review your child’s academic progress. Your support makes a difference! 💬✨
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProgressReportDay #FamilyEngagement #PCStrongerTogether
Today, October 10th, students will be bringing home their Progress Reports. 📄🎒
Parents and guardians—please check those backpacks and take a moment to review your child’s academic progress. Your support makes a difference! 💬✨
#PocahontasCountySchools #ProgressReportDay #FamilyEngagement #PCStrongerTogether

🎉 Big Thanks to Associated Universities & Green Bank Observatory! 🌟
Hillsboro Elementary School is incredibly grateful for your generous donation! 🙌
Your support helps us grow, learn, and dream bigger every day. 📚✨
Thank you for investing in our students and our future! 💙
#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #GreenBankObservatory #HillsboroElementary #EducationMatters
Hillsboro Elementary School is incredibly grateful for your generous donation! 🙌
Your support helps us grow, learn, and dream bigger every day. 📚✨
Thank you for investing in our students and our future! 💙
#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #GreenBankObservatory #HillsboroElementary #EducationMatters
📣 Parents, Community Stakeholders and Students! We have AMAZING news! We have received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for afterschool programming at Green Bank Elementary Middle School, Marlinton Middle School, and Pocahontas County High School!! The offerings for this transformative program will range from tutoring to field trips to clubs!
Join us for our Startup Meeting on October 13 at 4:30 PM to help shape the future of the Learning Beyond the Bell/21st CCLC program!
✨We will give an overview of programming and expectations
🧠 We want YOUR ideas to support student participation and success
🏫 Choose the site that works best for you:
• Marlinton Middle School
• Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
• Pocahontas County High School
Find more information, including an online registration form, here:
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more engaging afterschool experience for our students! 💡✨
#LearningBeyondTheBell #21stCCLC #PocahontasCountySchools #ParentVoiceMatters #AfterschoolSuccess
Join us for our Startup Meeting on October 13 at 4:30 PM to help shape the future of the Learning Beyond the Bell/21st CCLC program!
✨We will give an overview of programming and expectations
🧠 We want YOUR ideas to support student participation and success
🏫 Choose the site that works best for you:
• Marlinton Middle School
• Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
• Pocahontas County High School
Find more information, including an online registration form, here:
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more engaging afterschool experience for our students! 💡✨
#LearningBeyondTheBell #21stCCLC #PocahontasCountySchools #ParentVoiceMatters #AfterschoolSuccess

