🏆🔥 We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️
👉 Come cheer them on at the Christmas Craft Fair – November 15th! 🎄✨
#KidsChiliCookOff #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #SpiceItUp #HillsboroPride




📢 Reminder from Pocahontas County Schools:
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Let’s take this time to honor and thank all who have served our country 🌟

🎲Together We Win: Family Resource & Game Night – December 1st! 🎉
Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection at our Learning Beyond the Bell afterschool event!
Families from all Pocahontas County Schools are welcome to attend at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, or Pocahontas County High School from 4:00–6:00 PM.
🧩 Enjoy classic board games as a family!
📚 Discover free resources from TutorWV, ParentGuidance.org, and others.
🎁 Register by November 18 to receive a free board game at the event!
📍 Choose your location and return the registration form to your school or register online: https://bit.ly/4qMqZQd
Let’s make it a night to remember—Together We Win! 💛



🍲 Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary School 🍲
📅 Saturday, November 15th
📍 HES Gymnasium – During the Christmas Craft Fair
Come out and support our talented young chefs as they showcase their best chili recipes! These kids have been working hard, and they’re excited to share their creations with the community.
🏆 Tasting, Judging, and Awards
💵 Proceeds go toward food items for children in Pocahontas County
Let’s rally together to support our youth and help make a difference in our community!

Hillsboro Elementary School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Wing2Wing Foundation for their generous donation. Your support helps us continue providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and community growth!
Let’s build a better future for West Virginia
Aspiration and talent are equally distributed across a population, but opportunity is not. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation is focused on changing that reality through its support and investments in education, entrepreneurship, and the environment.
💙📚 #ThankYou #Wing2WingFoundation #HillsboroElementary #CommunitySupport
We’re proud to recognize our amazing students who demonstrated outstanding Cooperation throughout October! 👫🤝
Each Star Student received a certificate and was honored during breakfast in front of staff and peers. 🍽️✨
Thank you for showing us what teamwork and kindness look like every day. Keep shining, Stars! 💫
#HillsboroElementary #StarStudents #CooperationMatters #StudentSuccess #ProudSchoolMoment

Hillsboro Elementary showed up for our Taco Attendance Challenge — and the results were nacho average! 🧡💯
Our perfect attendance in October, and our students and staff proved that being present is the first step to success. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day deliciously fun and meaningful!
👏 Special shoutout to our staff and students who made it all happen by showing up every day.
Let’s keep the momentum going — because every day counts! 🌟
#TacoBoutAttendance #HillsboroElementary #EveryDayMatters


Join us at Hillsboro Elementary School for a festive day full of holiday cheer, creativity, and delicious chili!
🛍️ Craft Fair Highlights
We’ll have 18 amazing crafters offering a wide variety of goodies including:
🧼 Handmade soaps
🍬 Candies & homemade treats
🧶 Crochet items
🎁 Gift baskets
🧺 Quilts
🎨 Painted shells & rocks
💅 Color Street nails
🎟️ PMH Auxiliary raffle baskets
… and so much more! It’s the perfect chance to kick off your holiday shopping with something special for everyone!
🌶️ Kids Chili Cook-Off
We have 9 talented young chefs ready to impress with their chili creations!
Come sample their entries and vote for your favorite — support our local youth and enjoy some tasty fun!
🎅 Plus: Concessions, free kids crafts by YHS, and a whole lot of holiday spirit!
📍 Where: Hillsboro Elementary School
🕘 When: Saturday, November 15th
🎉 Time: During the Christmas Craft Fair
Let’s make it a day to remember — bring your friends, family, and appetite! ❤️
Tuesday, November 4th: Chicken Alfredo
Monday, November 10th: Salisbury Steak
The Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education meeting scheduled for 11/4/2025 has been cancelled.
The LSIC presentations for HES and GBEMS will be moved to the 12/2/2025 meeting.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 18, 2025.

We’ve got 9 mouthwatering chili entries already, and the competition is heating up! 🔥
Today is the LAST DAY to sign up!
📞 Call Hillsboro Elementary School now to get your entry in and be part of the fun at the Christmas Craft Fair on November 15!
Each participant receives $25 for supplies, and awards will be given for the top chilies!
Don't miss your chance to show off your cooking skills and spice up the day!
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night! ⏰
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
#TimeChange #FallBack #PCStrongerTogether

📦 Join our Food Drive to support students in need!
🗓️ Drop off donations from Nov. 3–21 at any Pocahontas County School during school hours.
🥫 Most Needed Items Include:
• Canned veggies, fruit, soup (pop-top lids preferred)
• Rice, pasta, cereal
• Peanut butter, canned protein
• Flour, sugar, cooking oil
• Prepackaged snacks, oatmeal packets
• Individual servings of mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, noodles
📞 Questions or need support? Contact our Communities in Schools team:
Lois Wilfong – 304-799-6564
Marsha Grimes – 304-456-4865
Jillian Lacasse – 304-799-6551
Let’s come together to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. 💛
#MonthOfGiving #PocahontasCountySchools #FoodDrive #GiveBack #PCStrongerTogether

📢 Important Schedule Update for Pocahontas County Schools!
The Pocahontas County Board of Education has approved three early dismissal days in November for staff professional development.
On November 6, 7, and 19, students will be dismissed three hours early.
Please plan accordingly and contact your child’s school if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support!

Reminder that our Veterans Day programs are quickly approaching! We would love to see you there - check out the details below!
Join us as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country.
We would be honored with your presence at our special Veterans Day programs.
🎖️ Program Schedule:
📅 November 7
• Green Bank School – 9:00 AM
• Pocahontas County High School – 10:30 AM
📅 November 10
• Marlinton Elementary – 9:00 AM
• Hillsboro Elementary – 10:30 AM
• Marlinton Middle – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Veterans Lunch
Served at PCHS and Hillsboro Elementary
📞 Please call to reserve your meal:
• PCHS: 304-799-6564
• HES: 304-653-4221
🎉 Veterans Day Dinner
📍 Opera House
📅 November 11, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #PocahontasProud #ThankYouVeterans

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 (Yes, the 30th)
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Starting at Hillsboro Elementary and proceeding down Route 219
Come cheer on our students as they show off their costumes in our annual Halloween Parade!
Families and community members are invited to line the route and celebrate with us.
👻 Important Notes:
In case of rain, the parade will be held in the school gym.
For the safety of our children, we kindly ask that spectators do not wear masks.
We look forward to seeing you there!
