Administrators from Pocahontas County Schools were made aware of a variety of concerning social media communications. To keep our students and staff safe, school was canceled in an abundance of caution giving us time to investigate in conjunction with West Virginia State Police and West Virginia Capitol Police. School will resume tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024.
We have several layers of protocols we utilize to keep our schools safe. Our schools are locked and under video surveillance at all times. All staff are trained in situational awareness and safety protocols. School safety is everyone’s primary responsibility. If you see something say something to the appropriate authorities. Please call the Safe Schools helpline at 1-866-723-3982.
We appreciate everyone working together to keep our students, staff, and communities safe, especially on Patriots’ Day.
We feel it is in the best interest of all of our students and staff to close schools on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
The first Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) meeting will be Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00.
Did you spot the school bus at First Friday in Marlinton last week? 🚌 Pocahontas County Communities In Schools (CIS) staff participated in the event by collecting school supplies for our students and handing out new books to children.📓📚✏️ Thank you to the Family Resource Network for inviting CIS to join this exciting evening! 🥰
⭐It takes a village…or a community! ⭐
Pocahontas County Schools is proud to be a licensed partner of Communities in Schools (CIS), a national non-profit organization dedicated to surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We will soon be adding a new CIS team member at MES - be on the lookout for that upcoming post! 💕🏫
Thank you to our CIS team for all your hard work! #GreatThingsAtPCS #SchoolHeroes
Interested in becoming a bus driver? 🚍 Here's a great way to get started!
We are so grateful for our service personnel! Custodians ensure our learning environments are clean and safe, cafeteria staff provide nutritious meals to fuel our students, bus drivers transport everyone safely, aides support our teachers and students, and secretaries keep everything organized and efficient. Your dedication and hard work make a world of difference! 🙌❤️
Thank you for being the backbone of our schools! #SchoolHeroes #ThankYou #EducationMatters
Please consider contributing supplies for Pocahontas County students! 📓📚🖍️✏️✂️📏 #Packthebus
📢 Tuesday's Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting has had a location and time change. The meeting will now be held at the PC BOE office at 6 pm and the HES LSIC presentation will be rescheduled for another time.
Don't forget to check our "Community Bulletins" page for information on upcoming family friendly events! 📌 There are lots of exciting fall events coming up in Pocahontas County and surrounding communities. 🍁
https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/o/pcs/page/new-community-bulletin-board
We are proud to partner with Cook Center for Human Connection to offer this amazing resource for parents!
Green Bank Buses are running about 15 minutes late due to road painting.
Marshall University June Harless Center literacy specialists have developed guides to accompany the monthly mailed Imagination Library book selections. These guides (sample attached) are designed to maximize engagement and promote learning with little ones and their caregivers.
These will be posted monthly online via https://www.marshall.edu/juneharless/jhc-programs/imaginationlibrary/book-activity-sheets/
Happy reading! 📚
Please support the GBEMS flower sale fundraiser.
The last day for book fair purchases is TUESDAY, August 20th.
Join our TEAM!
Please see the updated post from the Pocahontas County Board of Education and the County Clerk office. The notice was amended to specify the candidate must be a resident of the northern or central districts. Additional information about the interim appointment is also listed.
Important Announcement from the Pocahontas County Board of Education:
The staff at GBEMS is anchored in achievement. We will provide safety, security, guidance and hope for every student that boards our ship. Let's set sail! We can't wait to guide the way!
A "Welcome Back " Message from Pocahontas County Schools Superintendent, Lynne Bostic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtE8Qt5N6w