Upshur County Schools

What do teachers do in the summer? They work toward building a stronger better rigorous cirriculum through course design! Teachers have been pacing units, analyzing data and priority standards, and mapping the instruction for the school year during the work sessions. There was wonderful representation from all grade levels each day. Thank you to all teachers who came out and worked hard to ensure that all of our students receive what they need during the 25/26 school year!

📢 Public Input Needed! Upshur County Schools is now accepting public comments on Proposed Policy 5136, which addresses student cell phone use in compliance with West Virginia law. 📱🏫 📝 View the policy and share your thoughts here: 🔗 https://www.upshurschools.com/o/upshur-county/page/public-comment

On June 9, 2025, representatives from the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) visited Upshur County Schools to provide an overview of school-level financing for booster organizations. You can check out the PowerPoint at the link below. https://5il.co/3inwm

All students interested in Virtual Learning through Upshur County Schools must complete an application. Use the link below to access the application. The application will be open: Fall Semester: 06/16/2025 – 07/18/2025 Spring Semester: 11/03/2025 – 11/21/2025 All families of virtual learners must attend Open House in person. Open houses are: Elementary: at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School 7/28/25 at 2pm or 8/6/25 at 10am Middle: 7/28/25 at 10am, 8/4/25 at 2pm, or 8/7/25 at 6pm High: 7/30/25 at 1pm, 8/4/25 at 10am, 8/5/25 at 1pm or 6pm All virtual learners will be required to participate in all state-level and county-level academic assessments in person. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Marteney or Mrs. Baisden at the Board of Education Office. https://forms.office.com/r/ujy1EgDJge

📢 New Cell Phone Policy FAQ Got questions about the new cell phone policy? Visit our Public Comments page for answers! 🔗 https://www.upshurschools.com/o/upshur-county/page/public-comment

📣 Attention Upshur County Schools Families! If your student is currently attending school outside of their assigned district, please remember to complete the Student Transfer Request Form as soon as possible. ✅ This step is essential to ensure proper enrollment and planning for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Mrs. Kasey Baisden at the Board of Education Office. 🔗 Complete the form here: https://app.droplet.io/form/ymRWLN Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly! 💙📚

Upshur County Schools is beginning the process of developing an updated policy to address personal electronic devices, so we are compliant with newly passed legislation. This includes but is not limited to cell phones, smart watches, laptops, and portable gaming systems not provided by the county school system. Our goal in updating this policy is to allow our staff and students to Be Present. This means our schools and in particular all learning spaces including classrooms are free from the distractions of personal electronic devices. This will allow our teachers and students to focus during the scheduled learning time without the distractions these devices can bring to teaching and learning. We will work to make this policy easily understood with appropriate consequences when violated. Our policy will also provide ways for parents and students to contact each other or the school in case of emergencies or changes in dismissal needs. Upshur County Schools will follow WV Code 18-2-46, and state board policy including required exceptions. We will have a 30-day comment period from June 10-July 1, 2025, to allow for feedback from our community and families. The finalized policy will be implemented for staff beginning August 11, 2025, and for students on August 14, 2025. Watch for additional updates as we work through the process of development and approval to provide an optimal learning environment for our staff and students. Christy Miller, Superintendent Be Present Be Prepared Be Excellent Upshur County Schools United for Excellence

Good morning. Washington District Elementary and Buckhannon Upshur Middle School are closed today, May 2nd, due to no electrical power at the school. Again, only WDES and BUMS are closed today, Friday, May 2. Staff of those schools will not report.

Attention Upshur County Families and Staff! We value your input on the NTID plans for the 2025-2026 school year. 🌟 Please visit our website to share your feedback and help shape the future of our district: https://www.upshurschools.com/o/upshur-county/page/public-comment

📢 Upshur County Schools Week in Review Newsletter is Here! 🎉 Catch up on all the latest updates and important news from our Central Office. 🏫✨ https://upshurengage.edurooms.com/engage/upshur-county-schools-newsletter/newsletters/week-in-review-03-21-2025

📞 Calling all future teachers 👨‍🏫 👩‍🏫 join Upshur County Schools Superintendent Christy Miller at the Fairmont State University job fair to learn about adding your great talents to our team!

📢 Reminder for Upshur County Schools Families 📢 Please note that Wednesday, March 12th will be a noon dismissal for all Upshur County Schools. 🕒 Make sure to adjust your schedules accordingly and ensure your children are picked up on time. 😊

📢 Check Out Our Latest Newsletter! 📢 Don't miss the Week in Review 03/07/2025! 📰✨ 👉 https://upshurengage.edurooms.com/engage/upshur-county-schools-newsletter/newsletters/week-in-review-03-07-2025

📢 Exciting News from Upshur County Schools! 📢 Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens on March 3rd! 🎉 🌟 Key Details: K-12 Enrollment: Starting March 3rd, secure your child’s spot in our exceptional schools. Kindergarten Enrollment: As a reminder current Pre-K students must enroll for kindergarten. Open Enrollment: Opens March 3rd. Anyone requesting a transfer inside or from outside the county must complete a Non-Resident / Resident Transfer Form. For more information, visit our website. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 📚✨ https://www.upshurschools.com/o/upshur-county/page/enrollment

🎉 Happy Public School Week 2025! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication, hard work, and achievements of our public schools. 🏫✨ From our passionate teachers and staff to our amazing students and supportive families, we are proud to be a part of this vibrant community. Public schools are the heart of our neighborhoods, providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. 🌟📚 Let’s take this opportunity to recognize and appreciate the countless contributions that make our schools special.

Bus 243 will be able to operate today , February 21st, at regular 2 hour delay times. Again, bus 243 will be running today for both the morning and afternoon route.

Bus 32 will not be running the AM or PM run. HS/ MS students can meet at Hodgesville Elementary and get on bus #31 at 9:15AM and will be returned at 3:55PM. Bus 88 will not be running the AM or PM run. HS/ MS students can meet at Rock Cave Elementary and get on bus 93 at 9:10AM and will be returned at 3:45PM. Bus 92 will not be running the AM or PM run. HS/ MS students can meet at Rock Cave Elementary and get on bus 94 at 9:10AM and will be returned at 3:45PM. Bus 238 will not be running the AM or PM run. HS/ MS students can meet at French Creek Elementary and get on bus 17 at 9:25AM and will be returned at 3:45PM. Bus 243 will not be running AM or PM. Hs/Ms Students can catch bus 29 at BAES at 9:35AM and return at 3:40PM Bus 30 will not be running AM route this morning HS/MS students can meet at Washington District Elementary and get on bus 26 at 9:20AM.

❄️ 🚨 Due to winter road conditions, all schools are operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 21st.

❄️ 🚨 Due to the winter weather and road conditions, all schools are closed today, Thursday, February 20th.

Due to anticipated weather conditions Upshur County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th.