Raleigh County School District

Superintendent's Newsletter Vol. 1

A huge shoutout to Mr. Pack for his amazing work! Congrats to all Raleigh County middle and high schools, and the Academy of Careers and Technology, for winning the Pinnacle Award District Class IV at the CTE Awards Gala! This honor recognizes our district for being one of two in the state to meet top accountability indicators, including student participation in CTE courses, program completion, work-based learning hours, NOCTI assessment scores, and properly endorsed CTE teachers. We couldn’t be more proud of our students, staff, and all the hard work that led to this achievement! #RaleighCountyCTE #TeamEffort #PinnacleAward #CTESuccess

Raleigh County School District Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for Schools and Athletics.

2024-2025 COVID Protocols Reviewed: 8/27/2024

📚✨ Mark your calendars! Join us for the Back to School Wellness and Community Outreach Fair on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Raleigh County Convention Center. Don't miss this chance to kick off the school year with valuable resources and community connections! See you there! 🎒💪🌟https://youtu.be/tKRl1vWrtt4

🚍📚 HELP US STUFF THE BUS! 📚🚍 Hey everyone! We are excited to announce our school supply drive to support the amazing students and teachers in Raleigh County! 🎒✏️ Your generous donations will make a huge difference in our Communities in Schools and for our hardworking teachers. Every little bit helps, so please consider donating school supplies of any kind. 📅 When & Where: AUGUST 3, 2024 – RALEIGH COUNTY BECKLEY & MACARTHUR WALMART’S NOON TILL 6:00PM All donations will be distributed to Raleigh County Communities in Schools and our teachers! For more information, email breger@southernwvmedia.com or visit southernwvmedia.com. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. 💙 #StuffTheBus #SchoolSupplyDrive #CommunitySupport #FayetteCounty #RaleighCounty #EducationMatters

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Ama Ackon-Annan from Woodrow Wilson High School and Zadie Worley from Liberty High School for receiving the prestigious 2024-25 WVU Foundation Scholars award! 🎓🌟 The WVU Foundation Scholarship is the highest academic scholarship awarded by West Virginia University, covering college costs for four years of undergraduate studies, including tuition and fees, room and board, and a book stipend. Each scholar also receives a $4,500 stipend for study abroad, internships, or research, enabling them to expand their academic horizons and pursue their passions. Ama Ackon-Annan, who plans to major in biomedical engineering, has always been inspired by her engineer mother and her experiences at STEM camps. She looks forward to joining intramural sports and DEI initiatives at WVU and hopes to study abroad in England or France. Her ultimate goal is to become a family physician, bridging her passion for biology and technology. Zadie Worley, who will major in neuroscience, is motivated by a personal experience of watching a young family member suffer from epilepsy. She aims to become a pediatric neurologist in West Virginia, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. Zadie plans to join the Medical and Dental Brigades and hopes to engage in groundbreaking research at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. “Our Foundation Scholars represent the best of West Virginia and I look forward to officially welcoming them to the West Virginia University family this fall,” said President Gordon Gee. “During their time at WVU, Ama, Isaac, Liam, Clare, and Zadie will be challenged as they pursue their passions. I have confidence they will all find success along their chosen paths of purpose.” Join us in celebrating these exceptional students as they embark on their academic journeys at WVU. Your dedication, hard work, and passion inspire us all. We are incredibly proud of you! 🌟💙💛 #WVUFoundationScholars #MountaineerPride #FutureLeaders #AcademicExcellence

Building Brighter Futures Episode 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCY2THkDIL4

After-School Computer Science Camp for Park Middle Students May 21st -- May 30th from 2:45 PM-4:45 PM. To register, use your camera to hover over the QR code and then click on the link in the camera window. For more information contact Mr. Hedinger at jhedinger@k12.wv.us.

Hello Parents! Just a friendly reminder that Kindergarten Registration is tomorrow, May 10th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please make sure to register your child at their home school. Don't forget to bring along the required documents: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Health Check, Dental Check, Social Security and 2 Proofs of Residency. Looking forward to welcoming your little one to Kindergarten!

🌟 Happy National School Nurse Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible school nurses who are the heart and soul of our schools! 🏫 From tending to scraped knees to providing vital health education, their dedication and compassion ensure our students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn. A big THANK YOU to all the school nurses for your unwavering commitment and the care you provide every day. You truly make a difference! ❤️ Let’s give a special shout-out to the amazing school nurses in our community! Tag a school nurse you know and show them some love! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ #NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouSchoolNurses #SchoolHeroes #rcsdwv #RCSDWVMakingADifference

🎉🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟🎉 To all the amazing teachers out there, thank you for your unwavering dedication, creativity, and kindness. Your hard work shapes the minds of future generations, and your impact goes beyond the classroom walls. Whether you've sparked curiosity, nurtured talents, or lent a listening ear, you've made a difference in ways both big and small. Your dedication to educating, guiding, and inspiring our children makes the world a brighter place. Let's celebrate our heroes in education this week and beyond! Share a shoutout or a story about a teacher who's made an impact in your life. 🍎💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #RCSDWV #RCSDWVMakingaDifference

U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Billy F. Garretson received his high school diploma at the RCBOE meeting April 23. Thank you to US Senator Manchin and WV Delegate Christopher Toney for their recognition of Mr. Garretson. RCS thanks Mr. Garretson for his service to our country.

Congratulation to the State Science Fair Winners!

Congratulations to the Regional Science Fair 1st Place Winners!

Congratulations to the Regional Science Fair 1st Place Winners!

Congratulation to the WVMEA All-State Children's Choir! Taygan Bridgeman Berkley Redman

Congratulations to the WVACDA All-State Middle School/Junior High Choir! Eli Bowling Sydney Cook

Hello Parents! Just a friendly reminder that the Pre-K Expo is happening tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Join us anytime between 9 AM to 1 PM to explore all the exciting opportunities for your little ones! Don't forget, there will be drawings for free trikes! Looking forward to seeing you there!"

Congratulations to the All-State Band Team members for Raleigh County Schools! Beckley-Stratton Middle Brisco Long Independence Middle Graydon Smith Shady Spring Middle Alex Abernathy Joseph Cowley Ryleigh Helmer Hunter Lilly Austin Szuch Shady Spring High School David Hegele Woodrow Wilson High School Kaleigh Basham