We are currently experiencing phone issues at HES, MES, PCHS, and MMS. A ticket has been opened with Frontier, and we will update you as soon as the problem is resolved.

In the meantime, we have a temporary workaround you may use:

Call the Central Office at 304‑799‑4505, then dial the extension of the person you need to reach at your school.

Below are the extensions for principals and secretaries at each school:

Hillsboro Elementary School (HES)
Secretary: 3237
Principal: 3239

Marlinton Elementary School (MES)
Secretary: 2235
Principal: 2236

Marlinton Middle School (MMS)
Secretary: 6237
Principal: 6243

Pocahontas County High School (PCHS)
Secretary: 5221
Principal: 5227
Assistant Principal: 5228
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025/2026 County Math Field Day Winners and Participants! 🎉

🏅 Grade Level Winners:
4th Grade: Daniel (1st), Noah (2nd), Joseph (3rd), Lincoln (4th), Kenneth (5th)
5th Grade: Joseph (1st), Mason (2nd), AJ (3rd), Michael (4th), Tyrell (5th)
6th Grade: Isaac (1st), Victor (2nd), Brayden (3rd), Braxton (4th), Rufus (5th)
7th Grade: Madelyn (1st), Levi (2nd), Hunter (3rd), Jonathan (4th), Lucas (5th)
8th Grade: Jarrell (1st), Hunter (2nd), Ryan (3rd), Autumn (4th), Ace (5th)
9th Grade: Eli (1st), Zara (2nd), Joey (3rd), Levi (4th), Hailey (5th)

🃏 Krypto Tournament Winners:
High School: Eli, Kaidence, Levi
Middle School: Hunter, Colton, Penelope
Elementary: Joseph, Michael, Madison

🎉Shoutout to our upperclassman supports:
Seniors: Wade, Allison, Ramona, Joey, Cammi
Juniors: Riyan, Kaidence, Damien, Cash
Sophomores: Nadiya, Willa

A Message from PCS Math Coach Joanna Burt-Kinderman:
We would like to offer a huge congratulations to all our county math field day winners. Thanks to all the teachers who volunteered to proctor, and to our awesome upperclassmen who make the entire day run well for us – serving as mentors, facilitators, cheerleaders and graders. Our seniors, Wade, Joey, Allison, Cammi and Ramona are pictured in all the winner photos. Thanks as well to Hardy Law Firm and Casey Griffith for providing prizes for our famous Krypto Tournament! We dedicate all the good energy from our day to some of our favorite matheletes, Tristan and Duncan Sizemore and family with all our hopes for good outcomes and good health for Tristan. We miss you guys, and missed you a little extra at math field day!

5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
4th grade participants
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8th Grade Winners
High School Supports
Krypto Winners
9th Grade Student participants
Venue Reminder:

📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting
📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center
All are welcome to attend!
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
📣 Pocahontas County Board of Education Meeting 📅 Tonight 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas County High School – Media Center All are welcome to attend!
📢Please Spread the Word! We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
We are having difficulty with our calling system. Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and fellow community members that we are on an Non-Traditional Instruction Day, Monday December 15th. Students will complete Day 1 of Snow Packets from home. They can use the 10 am to 12 pm virtual office hours to reach out to their teachers via email or Teams. Additionally, please note Math Field Day will be Tuesday, December 16th if schools are on a regular schedule.
❄️☃️Non-traditional Learning Day🥶❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement regarding December 15, 2025 will be a non-traditional Learning Day
📢 Important PCS Math Field Day Update!

Math Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, provided schools are operating on a regular schedule.

Stay tuned for any changes!

#MathFieldDay #PCSUpdate #PocahontasCountySchools
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
A graphic with a dark red background announces: “Important Update: Math Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 16th if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.” The text is in white and yellow, with math symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on the left and a small illustration of a schoolhouse with trees on the bottom right.
❄️❄️Closure Alert❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement that school is closed December 12, 2025 for Pocahontas
☃️❄️Delay Alert☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
graphic announcing 3 hour delay on December 12, 2025
❄️☃️Attention Pocahontas County students and families. Snow packet completion is for days 6-10; therefore, it is not necessary to complete them tomorrow. ❄️☃️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
❄️☃️Closure Alert☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Graphic that states schools are closed on December 11, 2025
Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, Pocahontas County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. All after-school activities and events are canceled. Individual schools will contact parents with updated dates and times for rescheduled events. Buses will depart from the high school at 1:21 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather conditions.
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule.
5 months ago, Kristi Hamons
Important Update: Math Field day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10 if Pocahontas County Schools are on a regular schedule
❄️☃️School Closed☃️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
school closed December 9th
☃️❄️Delay Alert❄️☃️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
3-hour delay for December 9th and Math Field Day is moved to December 10th.
☃️☃️ Closing Alert ❄️❄️
5 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
closing graphic for December 8. All schools closed.
❄️❄️School Closed❄️❄️
6 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
Announcement School Closed December 5 because of snow
❄️School Delay Alert❄️
6 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
weather alert for December 5, 2025
At the November 18th meeting of the Pocahontas County Board of Education, the 2025 Regional Literature Fair participants and winners were recognized in front of a full house of parents and supporters. Join us in applauding all their hard work!

📚 Grades K–2

1st Place: Gemma, Deacon, and Ms. Hardesty's 2nd Grade Class
2nd Place: Lennon
3rd Place: Lydia

📖 Grades 3–5

Participants: Woodrow, Jerzie, Elliott, Adalyn, Alida

Winners:
1st: Gracie, Paisley, Jackson, Henlee, Titus, Daniel, Annabel, Sullivan, Madison
2nd: Avery, Mariella, Cadence
3rd: Jerico, Isaiah

✍️ Grades 6–8

Participants: Isaac, Rufus, Noah

Winners:
1st: Kendall, Karli, Kendyl, Ava, Eva, Madelyn
2nd: Grayson, Carter, Bayla, Gemma, Rayna, Kaidence, Wade, Lane
3rd: Natalie

📝 Grades 9–12

1st Place: Kaylah, Arizona, Emma

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional Literature Fair Winners & Participants! 🎉
6 months ago, Kristi Hamons
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
regional literature fair student
❄️❄️❄️Weather Alert❄️❄️❄️
6 months ago, Dr. Leatha Williams, Superintendent of Schools
picture of 3 hour delay announcement
📅 Pocahontas County Schools Calendar Reminders

As we head into the holiday season, here are some important dates for families to keep in mind:

🍂 Fall Break: November 24–28
➡️ Back to school on December 1

❄️ Winter Break: December 22–January 2
➡️ Back to school on January 5

✏️ Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19
➡️ No School

Stay connected and plan ahead! Visit http://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us for more details.

#PocahontasCountySchools #FamilyReminders #SchoolCalendar #PCStrongerTogether
6 months ago, Kristi Hamons
"Graphic with a red background and white text titled 'Pocahontas County Schools November & December Calendar Reminders.' It lists three important dates: Fall Break November 24–28, back to school December 1; Winter Break December 22–January 2, back to school January 5; Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, no school. Snowy trees and a white schoolhouse illustration appear at the bottom."