City of Elkins Honors Educators During National Teacher Appreciation Week
ELKINS, W.Va. — May 4, 2026 — This week, the City of Elkins joins school districts and communities across the country in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Teachers do all they can for their students, and this year, there is a nationwide charge to transform appreciation into action—protecting students, strengthening public schools, and ensuring educators are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Here in Elkins, Mayor Jerry Marco is adding his own personal touch to this national effort. With several close family members in the teaching profession, Mayor Marco knows firsthand the dedication that educators bring to the classroom each and every day.
“National Teacher Appreciation Week means a little more to me, because some of my favorite people wear ‘teacher’ as their title,” Mayor Marco said. “Thank you for shaping minds, building character, and never giving up on a single child.”
As the school year winds down, the City of Elkins is encouraging residents to turn words into action. A simple thank-you email, a handwritten note, or even saying “we see you” can make a world of difference for a hardworking and dedicated teacher.
Residents are invited to send a note of gratitude to their local school, or reach out to county, state, and federal leaders to voice support for public education.
Every bit of appreciation counts. 🍎
Elkins Resident First ‘SWINGO’ Winner
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 21, 2026 — Elkins resident Ivy Biswas became the first person in Randolph County to complete her “SWINGO” board a few seconds after midnight this morning, when she checked in at the Almost Heaven Swing at nearby Camp Pioneer […]
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City Hall News: Week of June 21, 2026
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 20, 2026 — Happy West Virginia Day! The City of Elkins thanks the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber, Citizens Promoting Community, other nonprofits, and local businesses for their work decorating downtown in anticipation of the United States’ 250th anniversary. City […]
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Mayor Marco Honors Elkins Swim Teams After Girls’ 3-Peat and Boys’ Runner-Up Finish
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 17, 2026 — This morning, Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco congratulated the Elkins High School swim teams for a successful year. In February, the Lady Tigers won their third consecutive state Division II championships, holding off Elkview’s Herbert Hoover High […]
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of June 14, 2026
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 13, 2026 — The City of Elkins is joining the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber, Citizens Promoting Community, and other nonprofits in asking downtown businesses to decorate their storefronts in anticipation of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Please contact the […]
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City of Elkins Monthly Newsletter: Reprint, June 2026
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Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of June 7, 2026
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 6, 2026 — Elkins City Hall urges residents and business owners to sign up for emergency text alerts. Anyone with a mobile phone can receive important alerts including weather warnings, street closures, and water outages. Subscribers to these […]
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