High Rocks Educational Corporation

10/09/2026

High Rocks Academy is hosting a Fall Craft Day next Saturday! 🧶 🎨 🧵

Current HRA participants and newcomers are invited to join us at the High Rocks Lodge for an afternoon of Appalachian crafting and fun fall vibes 🕯️ 🍁 🥧

Please register by Friday, October 16th using this link: form.jotform.com/222415573680153

We can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions or need help figuring out a carpool plan, please feel free to email [email protected]

10/09/2026

🍄 Our local foods team, Ruby Grow, is kicking off another season of Folk Arts & Culture Workshops!
Join us next Saturday, October 17th, for a hands-on workshop exploring the wonderful world of mushroom growing! 🌱
At High Rocks, we love creating opportunities for our community to come together, learn practical skills, and celebrate Appalachian traditions.
Check out High Rocks Ruby Grow post below for more details, and come grow with us! 💚

🍄 Our Folk Arts & Culture Workshops are BACK for another season! 🍄

Join us next Saturday, October 17th, for a hands-on, free-to-attend workshop! You'll learn how to create your very own low-maintenance, edible mushroom bed! 🌱

With a little care and occasional "feeding," your mushroom bed can continue producing delicious, homegrown mushrooms for years to come!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a fun opportunity to learn a new skill, connect with your community, and grow your own food!

🍄 Come ready to learn, get your hands dirty, and discover the magic of mushrooms!

Sign up here or scan the QR code in the photo:
https://form.jotform.com/240593457477165

10/02/2026

Our Tech Express, powered by High Rocks program is giving away technology while supplies last. Stop in and visit them!

⚠️Free Tech Giveaway at Tech Express! 🖥

Part of Tech Express' mission is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. For the next two weeks, we're giving away a variety of free computer equipment, including monitors, keyboards, and mice.

While these items may not be the latest models, they still have plenty of life left in them and can be a great resource for individuals, families, small businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and anyone in need of technology without breaking the bank.

📍 Stop by during business hours and see what's available.
✅ No purchase necessary
✅ Free while supplies last
✅ Help us reduce e-waste and give technology a second life

10/02/2026

If you're in Lewisburg this afternoon looking for something to do, consider heading to The Hub Café & Community Center from 2-5pm to do some art!

Fridays In Color is back! Join us tomorrow, October 2nd, from 2 to 5 pm for an interactive art workshop where we work with different art supplies to make a masterpiece!

-All ages are welcome!
-No skill level required!

10/01/2026

🏅 Another great Possum Trot 5K in the books! 🏅
We had a wonderful time hosting our annual Possum Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk during the 35th Autumn Harvest Festival in Marlinton, WV! It was a beautiful opportunity to get moving, celebrate wellness, and enjoy the Appalachian traditions that bring our communities together.
A big thank-you to the Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce for organizing and hosting the festival, and to everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate with us!
✨ Congratulations to all of our 2026 Possum Trot 5K winners! ✨
Overall Winners
🏆 1st Overall Female: Avery Hodges McGuffin
🥈 2nd Overall Female: Shannon Rittenhouse
🏆 1st Overall Male: Destiny Etuk
🥈 2nd Overall Male: Marvin Pervai III

Age Group Winners
14 & Under (Female)
1st: Sophia Reiner
2nd: Sadie Stinnette
3rd: Zoey Parmer

14 & Under (Male)
1st: Brayden Diller
2nd: Titus Rittenhouse
3rd: Hudson Stinnette

15–19 (Male)
1st: Joseph Reiner

20–29 (Female)
1st: Peyton Friel
2nd: Allie Sharp

20–29 (Male)
1st: DJ Defibaugh

30–39 (Female)
1st: Krista Baker
2nd: Jennifer Emonds
3rd: Abby Stinnette

30–39 (Male)
1st: Brandon Bartnicki

40–49 (Female)
1st: RuthAnn Nuzum
2nd: Lisa Bowen
3rd: Jamie Ellis

40–49 (Male)
1st: Stephen Stinnette

50–59 (Female)
1st: Kim Daubert
2nd: Lara Knight
3rd: Lee Anne Plumley

50–59 (Male)
1st: Scott Menetee
2nd: Joseph Miller
3rd: James Yost

60–69 (Female)
1st: Lisa MacElderly
2nd: Joyce Barr
3rd: Kim Hauser

60–69 (Male)
1st: Brad Knight
2nd: Michael Plumley
3rd: Jim Ellis

70+ (Male)
1st: Bruce Wertovitch

Thanks for making this year's Possum Trot such a fun part of the Autumn Harvest Festival. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year! 🏅

09/28/2026

09/24/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ THIS SATURDAY! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Possum Trot 5K is almost here! 🎉 Whether you’re ready to run, jog, walk, or just have a good time with friends and family, we’ll see you on Main Street in Marlinton at 10:00am this Saturday, September 26!

After the Possum Trot, stick around for a full day of food, music, and festivities at the 35th Anniversary West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off & West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off and Autumn Harvest Festival.

📋 $25 in advance | $30 in person | Under 18 races FREE!
⏰ Registration starts at 8:30 AM, race starts at 10:00 AM
📍 Main St. (next to the Train Depot) - Marlinton, West Virginia

Bring a team, bring your family, or participate solo! There’s still time to register:
👉 https://www.jotform.com/form/210595936599171

09/11/2026

Get excited to walk or run (plus have fun!) at the Possum Trot 5K! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️

Join High Rocks Educational Corporation on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 AM in Marlinton, WV, for the annual Possum Trot 5K—a great way to kick off a day of food, music, and festivities at the 35th Anniversary West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off and Autumn Harvest Festival.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or looking forward to a relaxing morning walk, all are welcome. Participants will also receive a 5K t-shirt (first come, first serve). Bring the whole family, race as a group, or compete solo.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26th
📋 $25 in advance - $30 in person - anyone under 18 races free!
⏰Registration starts at 8:30 AM, race starts at 10:00 AM
📍Main St. (next to the Train Depot) - Marlinton, West Virginia

Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/210595936599171

Come for the Possum Trot…stay for the roadkill 😉🥣

07/27/2026

The Possum Trot will be held again this year at the festival! Plan to Walk or Run with the family before tasting your way trough the Roadkill Cook-Off!🏃‍♀️👟🏃