School Bus Safety Week Tip #5
🛑 When the school bus stops, so should you. It is the law.
In West Virginia, drivers must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Whether students are boarding or heading home, those few moments are among the most dangerous parts of the school day. Slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus. Violators can face fines of at least $500, possible jail time, and will have the driver license suspended for no less than 30 days.
Every stop matters. Every child matters.
🛑 When the school bus stops, so should you. It is the law.
In West Virginia, drivers must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Whether students are boarding or heading home, those few moments are among the most dangerous parts of the school day. Slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus. Violators can face fines of at least $500, possible jail time, and will have the driver license suspended for no less than 30 days.
Every stop matters. Every child matters.
School Bus Safety Week Tip #4
🚸 Crossing the road? Follow the driver's lead.
Students should always wait for the bus driver to signal before crossing in front of the bus. Never cross behind a bus, and always make eye contact with the driver when possible. These simple habits help everyone get to and from school safely.
Safe habits today become safe routines for life.
🚸 Crossing the road? Follow the driver's lead.
Students should always wait for the bus driver to signal before crossing in front of the bus. Never cross behind a bus, and always make eye contact with the driver when possible. These simple habits help everyone get to and from school safely.
Safe habits today become safe routines for life.
📚 Words matter. Learning matters. Engagement matters.
Ms. Cutlip's students aren't just memorizing vocabulary words. They're building the language, comprehension, and critical thinking skills that help them succeed across every subject area.
Through active discussion, collaborative learning, and high-quality instruction, students are strengthening the reading skills that serve as the foundation for future success. Every question, every response, and every new word learned is another step toward becoming confident, capable learners.
At Upshur County Schools, great teaching and engaged students create powerful learning opportunities every day.
Ms. Cutlip's students aren't just memorizing vocabulary words. They're building the language, comprehension, and critical thinking skills that help them succeed across every subject area.
Through active discussion, collaborative learning, and high-quality instruction, students are strengthening the reading skills that serve as the foundation for future success. Every question, every response, and every new word learned is another step toward becoming confident, capable learners.
At Upshur County Schools, great teaching and engaged students create powerful learning opportunities every day.
While the world is full of distractions, Mrs. Mouser's students at French Creek Elementary School are focused on something far more important: learning to read. 📚
Early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of future academic success, and classrooms like this are where that foundation is built. Through explicit instruction, active participation, and daily practice, students are developing the skills that will empower them for a lifetime.
School Bus Safety Week #3
⚠️ The most dangerous place around a school bus is outside the bus.
The "Danger Zone" includes the areas directly in front of, behind, and alongside the bus where drivers may have difficulty seeing students. West Virginia transportation officials encourage students to stay visible and follow driver instructions at all times.
If you can't see the driver, the driver may not be able to see you.
⚠️ The most dangerous place around a school bus is outside the bus.
The "Danger Zone" includes the areas directly in front of, behind, and alongside the bus where drivers may have difficulty seeing students. West Virginia transportation officials encourage students to stay visible and follow driver instructions at all times.
If you can't see the driver, the driver may not be able to see you.
School Bus Safety Week Tip #2
📱❌ Distracted driving and school buses don't mix.
Many illegal school bus passings happen because motorists are distracted, speeding, or simply not paying attention. Before reaching a school bus stop or seeing flashing yellow lights ahead, put the phone away and focus on the road.
The text can wait. A child's safety can't.
📱❌ Distracted driving and school buses don't mix.
Many illegal school bus passings happen because motorists are distracted, speeding, or simply not paying attention. Before reaching a school bus stop or seeing flashing yellow lights ahead, put the phone away and focus on the road.
The text can wait. A child's safety can't.
🥩 The connection between our schools and community extends all the way to the lunch tray.
Through our Child Nutrition Program, Upshur County Schools recently procured 38 forty-pound cases of ground beef from Shorts Family Farm, bringing locally sourced food directly into our cafeterias. Partnerships like these support local agriculture, strengthen our local economy, and provide students with quality meals made possible by the people who call Upshur County home.
Through our Child Nutrition Program, Upshur County Schools recently procured 38 forty-pound cases of ground beef from Shorts Family Farm, bringing locally sourced food directly into our cafeterias. Partnerships like these support local agriculture, strengthen our local economy, and provide students with quality meals made possible by the people who call Upshur County home.
Learning you can taste!
Tim Derico stopped by Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School today to check out Mrs. Orr’s home economics class, where students were busy making homemade apple butter. Students aren’t just following a recipe. They’re building practical life skills, learning the value of hard work, and creating something to share with their families.
And yes, they get to take some home!
Tim Derico stopped by Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School today to check out Mrs. Orr’s home economics class, where students were busy making homemade apple butter. Students aren’t just following a recipe. They’re building practical life skills, learning the value of hard work, and creating something to share with their families.
And yes, they get to take some home!
School Bus Safety Tip #1
⏰ The safest bus stop is a calm bus stop.
Families can help by making sure students arrive at the bus stop at least five to ten minutes early. Rushing, running, or crossing roads at the last second creates unnecessary risks.
A few extra minutes can make a big difference in keeping mornings safe and stress-free.
⏰ The safest bus stop is a calm bus stop.
Families can help by making sure students arrive at the bus stop at least five to ten minutes early. Rushing, running, or crossing roads at the last second creates unnecessary risks.
A few extra minutes can make a big difference in keeping mornings safe and stress-free.
The best learning happens when students aren't just listening, they're participating.
Mrs. Norman brings learning to the floor, creating an environment where students can collaborate, explore ideas, and learn from one another. By meeting students where they are, both physically and academically, instruction becomes more engaging and meaningful.
Active teaching. Active learning. Real growth.
Mrs. Norman brings learning to the floor, creating an environment where students can collaborate, explore ideas, and learn from one another. By meeting students where they are, both physically and academically, instruction becomes more engaging and meaningful.
Active teaching. Active learning. Real growth.
Technology doesn't replace learning. It accelerates it.
Today, BUHS students are putting powerful technology to work as they build skills that matter beyond the classroom. While many see devices as entertainment, our students are using them to create, collaborate, solve problems, and prepare for their futures.
That's the power of public education: giving every student access to the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in a modern world. 🚀💡
Today, BUHS students are putting powerful technology to work as they build skills that matter beyond the classroom. While many see devices as entertainment, our students are using them to create, collaborate, solve problems, and prepare for their futures.
That's the power of public education: giving every student access to the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in a modern world. 🚀💡
🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children navigate bullying. Explore these free family resources from ParentGuidance.org for expert advice, support, and practical strategies to help children feel safe, confident, and supported.
Professional Learning in Action: Literacy Matters
Strong readers become strong learners.
Today, educators at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School engaged in professional development with 95% Phonics, deepening their understanding of Tier II intervention strategies designed to strengthen literacy outcomes for students who need additional support.
By expanding their knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction, our teachers are building the skills and systems needed to help students develop foundational literacy skills and become confident, successful readers.
Professional Learning Day is an investment in our educators so they can continue making a difference for students every day.
Strong readers become strong learners.
Today, educators at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School engaged in professional development with 95% Phonics, deepening their understanding of Tier II intervention strategies designed to strengthen literacy outcomes for students who need additional support.
By expanding their knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction, our teachers are building the skills and systems needed to help students develop foundational literacy skills and become confident, successful readers.
Professional Learning Day is an investment in our educators so they can continue making a difference for students every day.
Professional Learning in Action: Teachers
Teaching and learning remain the heart of what we do. But to maximize learning, students must first be engaged, connected, and ready to participate.
Today, Buckhannon-Upshur High School teachers focused on strategies to increase student engagement and strengthen systems of support for students. As families and schools alike work to help young people build healthy relationships, stay connected to their communities, and engage with the world around them, educators are adapting their practices to meet students where they are while maintaining high expectations.
Professional Learning in Action - Transportation
While students were out today, learning continued across Upshur County Schools.
Transportation staff participated in training on the AngelTrax bus camera system, strengthening their ability to utilize this important safety technology. Team members also practiced installing tire chains, preparing buses for the challenges of winter weather. 🚌❄️
Professional Learning Day isn't just for classrooms. Across the district, employees in every role spend the day building skills, strengthening operations, and preparing to better serve students.
While students were out today, learning continued across Upshur County Schools.
Transportation staff participated in training on the AngelTrax bus camera system, strengthening their ability to utilize this important safety technology. Team members also practiced installing tire chains, preparing buses for the challenges of winter weather. 🚌❄️
Professional Learning Day isn't just for classrooms. Across the district, employees in every role spend the day building skills, strengthening operations, and preparing to better serve students.
This week’s Upshur County Schools Staff Spotlight features Tristen Gray, Director of Curriculum and Federal Programs. For nearly 20 years, Tristen has supported student success, worked alongside educators, and helped shape learning opportunities across our district.
From celebrating student growth to raising a family in Upshur County, Tristen's story reflects what makes our schools special: dedicated people committed to students and deeply connected to our community.
Thank you, Tristen, for your leadership and service to Upshur County Schools! 💙💛
From celebrating student growth to raising a family in Upshur County, Tristen's story reflects what makes our schools special: dedicated people committed to students and deeply connected to our community.
Thank you, Tristen, for your leadership and service to Upshur County Schools! 💙💛
📚✨ A great book, a great reader, and a great group of students!
Principal Stump spent time reading Hatchet, the beloved classic by Gary Paulsen, with FCES students. Stories like Hatchet inspire imagination, perseverance, problem-solving, and a love of reading that can last a lifetime.
At FCES, learning comes alive when school leaders and students share memorable moments together through literature and discovery.
#UpshurCountySchools #FCES #ReadersAreLeaders #Hatchet #LoveOfReading #StudentSuccess #LearningTogether 📖🌲✨
Principal Stump spent time reading Hatchet, the beloved classic by Gary Paulsen, with FCES students. Stories like Hatchet inspire imagination, perseverance, problem-solving, and a love of reading that can last a lifetime.
At FCES, learning comes alive when school leaders and students share memorable moments together through literature and discovery.
#UpshurCountySchools #FCES #ReadersAreLeaders #Hatchet #LoveOfReading #StudentSuccess #LearningTogether 📖🌲✨
📝✏️ Learning in Every Form Matters.
In Mrs. Jefferies' classroom, students are sharpening foundational skills with pencil, paper, and focused thinking. While technology remains an important tool in modern education, great public schools know that learning is not one-size-fits-all. The best classrooms blend traditional instruction with innovative tools to meet students where they are and help them grow.
At Upshur County Schools, we believe in giving students the right tool for the right lesson, building strong readers, writers, thinkers, and problem-solvers along the way. 🍎📚
In Mrs. Jefferies' classroom, students are sharpening foundational skills with pencil, paper, and focused thinking. While technology remains an important tool in modern education, great public schools know that learning is not one-size-fits-all. The best classrooms blend traditional instruction with innovative tools to meet students where they are and help them grow.
At Upshur County Schools, we believe in giving students the right tool for the right lesson, building strong readers, writers, thinkers, and problem-solvers along the way. 🍎📚
📚🚒 Learning Safety Through Experience! 🚒📚
Students at Union Elementary School had the exciting opportunity to explore a real fire truck during Fire Prevention Week! Hands-on experiences like these help make important safety lessons memorable while creating lasting memories for our students.
Thank you to our local firefighters for partnering with our schools and helping inspire a lifelong commitment to safety. ❤️🔥
Students at Union Elementary School had the exciting opportunity to explore a real fire truck during Fire Prevention Week! Hands-on experiences like these help make important safety lessons memorable while creating lasting memories for our students.
Thank you to our local firefighters for partnering with our schools and helping inspire a lifelong commitment to safety. ❤️🔥
🚌 Bus Stop Safety Is a Shared Responsibility 🛑
Every school day, our students rely on families, bus operators, and motorists working together to ensure a safe trip to and from school. Bus stops are important places where patience and attention matter.
Drivers: When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red warning lights flashing, West Virginia law requires you to stop and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you to proceed, or the warning lights are turned off.
Violating this law carries serious consequences:
⚠️ First offense: $500-$1,000 fine, possible jail time, and a 60-day license suspension.
⚠️ Second offense: $1,000-$1,500 fine, possible jail time, and a 180-day license suspension.
⚠️ Third or subsequent offense: $2,000 fine, jail time, and a one-year license suspension.
A little extra patience behind the wheel helps keep school transportation running safely and smoothly for everyone. Thank you for doing your part and stopping for the bus. 💛🚌
Every school day, our students rely on families, bus operators, and motorists working together to ensure a safe trip to and from school. Bus stops are important places where patience and attention matter.
Drivers: When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red warning lights flashing, West Virginia law requires you to stop and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you to proceed, or the warning lights are turned off.
Violating this law carries serious consequences:
⚠️ First offense: $500-$1,000 fine, possible jail time, and a 60-day license suspension.
⚠️ Second offense: $1,000-$1,500 fine, possible jail time, and a 180-day license suspension.
⚠️ Third or subsequent offense: $2,000 fine, jail time, and a one-year license suspension.
A little extra patience behind the wheel helps keep school transportation running safely and smoothly for everyone. Thank you for doing your part and stopping for the bus. 💛🚌