Featured Top Story Spotlight West Marion Elementary gets $3,000 grant from library summer reading program Dollar General Literacy Foundation and West Marion Elementary School Jun 4, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded West Marion Elementary School a $3,000 grant to support summer literacy. kAm“%9:D 86?6C@FD DFAA@CE H:== 96=A @FC =:3C2CJ AFE 3@@<D :?E@ DEF56?ED’ 92?5D 2?5 6?4@FC286 =:E6C24J 36J@?5 E96 D49@@= J62C] (6 2C6 D@ G6CJ 8C2E67F= 2?5 6I4:E65 E92E H6 H6C6 49@D6? E@ C646:G6 E96 8C2?E[Q D2:5 pD9=6J vC66?6[ (6DE |2C:@? t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@= =:3C2C:2?]k^AmkAm(6DE |2C:@? t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@=’D =:3C2CJ :D 2 H6=4@>:?8 A=246 H96C6 DEF56?ED :? 8C256D !z–d 42? 5:D4@G6C 2 =@G6 @7 C625:?8[ 6IA=@C6 ?6H :562D[ 36 4C62E:G6 2?5 =62C? 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McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas “Graduation is always a special moment because it represents both an ending and a new beginning.”
McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement He credits Nebo Elementary with helping prepare him for the future by fostering academic readiness, strong character and the ability to connec…
Sixth grade teacher named McDowell County Schools Teacher of the Year “Their commitment to students, passion for teaching, and dedication to excellence are evident in the positive impact they make every day."
McDowell High volunteer of 20 years organizes front office, fire drills. Now he's an honorary fire marshal. “Tyler is super, super helpful and it is his birthday and we are so thankful for him and his volunteerism."
Meet the McDowell County Soil and Water District contest winners Students can participate in the contests as a school project or an independent at-home activity.
