Earlier today at Pocahontas County High School, a belt on a compressor heating unit in the band room malfunctioned. As a precaution, the school initiated a fire safety drill and evacuated students to the auditorium while the fire department was contacted. The fire department has since assessed the situation and confirmed that there is no ongoing risk. All students have safely returned to their classrooms, and normal operations have resumed. At this time, the school’s phone system is temporarily down but is expected to be restored to full service shortly. Thank you
5 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools

Please see the attached calendar update from Pocahontas County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Leatha Williams:

5 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Alt text: Official letter from Pocahontas County Schools on district letterhead announcing revised instructional days due to winter weather. The letter explains that five missed instructional days must be made up, resulting in early dismissal on April 3, 2026, a professional learning day with no students on April 6, 2026, and a long weekend for students and families. The message is signed by Superintendent Dr. Leatha G. Williams.
🥶🌬❄️School Alert❄️
7 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing school is closed on 3.17.26
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
8 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay on 3.17.26

🌟 GBEMS Students Earn 3rd Place at the WV State Science & Engineering Fair! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to share that both Brayden and Jenifer, students at Green Bank Elementary Middle School, earned 3rd place in Division II at the 2026 West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair! 🥉🥉

More than 250 aspiring scientists from across West Virginia gathered at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for this exciting STEM event hosted by @WVDepartmentofEducation. Our students represented us with excellence as they presented their research, explained their methods, and impressed the judges with their knowledge and communication skills.

👏 Way to go, Brayden and Jenifer! Your dedication, curiosity, and hard work truly paid off. We can’t wait to see where your STEM journey takes you next!

🔬✨ Students who explore today, innovate tomorrow.

14 days ago, Kristi Hamons
students holding 3rd place ribbons

🌟Deadline is fast approaching for PCS Preschool Enrollment! 🌟

📅 Applications Due: March 27, 2026

Pocahontas County Schools is excited to welcome our newest little learners for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our Pre‑K program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. With engaging, play‑based learning and caring teachers, it's the perfect place for your child’s early learning journey.

📍 Contact your local elementary school to get started!
Give your child a bright beginning—enroll today!

14 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A colorful preschool enrollment flyer for Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Program features playful graphics such as building blocks, a rocket, and balloons. The main header reads “Preschool Enrollment – Applications Due March 27, 2026.” A banner states “A Bright Beginning for Your Child!” The flyer lists benefits such as engaging curriculum, caring teachers, safe learning spaces, and social-emotional development. It includes school contact information for Green Bank Elementary, Marlinton Elementary, and Hillsboro Elementary. A section highlights “Now Enrolling for 2026–2027.” The background shows children playing with toys and participating in classroom activities.
Pocahontas County Universal Pre‑K Families — We Need Your Help!

Please take a moment to complete an important survey from the West Virginia Department of Education
about our Pocahontas County Universal Pre‑K program. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us continue to grow and improve.

We truly appreciate your time, your input, and your continued support!

👉 Survey Link: https://wveis.k12.wv.us/prek-parent-survey/
14 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A colorful preschool survey flyer titled “Pocahontas County PreK Preschool Survey” with playful child‑themed illustrations, leaf graphics, and a bright green information box. The text invites parents and guardians to complete the WV Preschool Survey and explains that the survey gathers feedback to improve the preschool program. A QR code labeled “Survey QR Code” appears on the right side, and a bright orange bar at the bottom displays the survey link.
📢 Policies out for comment!

The PCS BOE voted to put 9 policies out for public comment. To comment, please visit: tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies
20 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic for Pocahontas County Schools announcing “BOE Policies on Comment.” The background is red with a diamond pattern. A white central box contains black text stating: “We currently have nine (9) policies out for public comment.” A small calendar icon appears above the line “Comment Period: Ends 4/3/2026.” Below, text invites viewers to visit a link to review policies and give feedback, displaying “https://tinyurl.com/PCS-Policies.” In the upper left corner is a golden notification bell with a red badge showing the number 1, and in the upper right is an illustration of a school building. A QR code is placed in the lower right corner.
❄️🧊School Alert🧊❄️
22 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 -hour delay on March 3, 2026.
🌬🧊School Alert🧊🌬
22 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
school closed graphic 3.2.26
❄️🧊School Alert🧊❄️
23 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3-hour delay on 3.2.26
⭐️ Regional Science Fair Recognition! ⭐️

At the February 17 PCS Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized our students who placed in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair. We are excited to share that three projects from Pocahontas County are advancing to the State Science Fair — and all three come from GBEMS! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating these talented young scientists:

🥇 First Place – Advancing to States!
Noah – Division II, Engineering
Ethan – Division II, Engineering
Jennifer – Division II, Material Science
Brayden – Division II, Physics & Astronomy

Congratulations to these first‑place winners on moving forward to the State Science Fair! 🌟

🥈 Second Place
Fenna – Division I, Animal Science
Annabel – Division I, Engineering
Lane – Division II, Chemistry
Madalyn – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Noah – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Lucas – Division II, Earth & Environmental Sciences

🥉 Third Place
Jonah – Division I, Chemistry
Sadie – Division I, Chemistry

🙌 Thank You to Our Partner

A huge thank you to the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) for being an invaluable partner in our science fair. They took on the judging responsibilities and supported us throughout the coordination of the event. We are grateful for their continued commitment to our students and to STEM education in Pocahontas County! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of all our students who represented Pocahontas County with curiosity, creativity, and hard work. Way to go! 🔬✨
26 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Regional Science Fair Participants with BOE members
Regional Science Fair Participants with BOE members
❄️❄️School Alert❄️❄️
28 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay for 2.25.26
❄Weather Related Make-Up Days Update! ❄

📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used:

March 30
March 31
April 1

📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use:

April 2
April 3

➡️ School will now be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3.
If any further days are needed:

📅 Next Make‑Up Day if needed:

June 15
28 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Pocahontas County Schools has now used all Snow/NTI Days including the previously scheduled make‑up dates. Our Board of Education has approved the following updated plan: 📅 Make‑Up Days Already Used: March 30 March 31 April 1 📅 NEW: Additional Make‑Up Days Now in Use: April 2 April 3 ➡️ School will be in session the entire week of March 30 – April 3. If any further days are needed: 📅 Next Make‑Up Day: June 15
🌟 There's Still Time to Enroll in PCS Preschool! 🌟
Pocahontas County Schools is excited to welcome our newest little learners for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our Pre‑K program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. With engaging, play‑based learning and caring teachers, it's the perfect place for your child’s early learning journey.
📅 Applications Due: March 27, 2026
📍 Contact your local elementary school to get started!
Give your child a bright beginning—enroll today!
#PocahontasCountySchools #PreK #EarlyLearning #EnrollNow #BrightBeginnings
28 days ago, Kristi Hamons
A colorful preschool enrollment flyer for Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Program features playful graphics such as building blocks, a rocket, and balloons. The main header reads “Preschool Enrollment – Applications Due March 27, 2026.” A banner states “A Bright Beginning for Your Child!” The flyer lists benefits such as engaging curriculum, caring teachers, safe learning spaces, and social-emotional development. It includes school contact information for Green Bank Elementary, Marlinton Elementary, and Hillsboro Elementary. A section highlights “Now Enrolling for 2026–2027.” The background shows children playing with toys and participating in classroom activities.
❄️🌬School Alert🌬❄️
29 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing schools closed on 2.24.2026
❄️🥶 School Alert 🥶❄️
30 days ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing schools closed on 2.23.26
📢 Important Weather Make Up Day Update

As many of you know, Pocahontas County Schools has already used all 5 Snow Days and 5 Non Traditional Instruction (snow packet) days for this school year. In addition, students missed 3 extra days that must be made up in the school calendar.

As approved by the PCS Board of Education on 2/17/2026, our current make up plan is:

🗓 Make-Up Days:
March 30, March 31, and April 1

➡️ If additional days are needed, they will continue on:
April 2, April 3, and June 15

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued support of our students and staff! ❄️📚
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
📢 Weather Make-Up Day Alert: We've used all our Snow and NTI Days! 📅 Make-up days are set for March 30, 31, and April 1. If needed, more days will be April 2, 3, and June 15. Thanks for your support! ❄️📚

📚 Professional Learning Day Spotlight!

Today, our staff participated in the I Love U Guys® School Safety training, led by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security at Pocahontas County High School. This important session helped ensure that all of us are prepared, informed, and unified in our commitment to keeping students safe.

After the countywide training, teams returned to their individual schools to review and strengthen their own safety plans—working together to support a safe, secure learning environment for every student.

We’re grateful for our dedicated staff and partners who help make safety a top priority every day. ❤️🏫💛

Shoutout to First Citizens Bank for providing donuts for our staff to start the day off right! 😍

#PocahontasSchools #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolSafety #ILoveUGuysFoundation #WVHomelandSecurity #PCStrongerTogether

about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
all staff at safety meeting
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
school level safety meetings
donuts with a sign that says "Donuts provided by First Citizens Bank"
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 1 month 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.”