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. 💛🚌
🍳👨🍳 Learning Life Skills in the Kitchen! 👩🍳🍽️
Students in our high school culinary class are gaining hands on experience that goes far beyond cooking. From learning kitchen safety and food preparation techniques to practicing teamwork, time management, and creativity, these future chefs are building valuable skills for both college and career success.
🍁 As the leaves change and autumn settles in, we're grateful to be part of a community that supports students, values education, and grows together. Here's to building better tomorrows, one season at a time. 🌻📚 #UpshurCountySchools #ILoveWVPublicSchools
🧪🥞🍬 Science Never Tasted So Sweet! 🍬🥞🧪
Students in Mr. Burnside's science class at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School brought plant cells to life by building edible models using pancakes, candy, cookies, and other treats! By matching each candy to a different cell structure, students gained a hands-on understanding of how plant cells work.
At Upshur County Schools, science is more than a textbook. It is discovery, creativity, and a little bit of fun along the way! 🌱🔬
Students in Mr. Burnside's science class at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School brought plant cells to life by building edible models using pancakes, candy, cookies, and other treats! By matching each candy to a different cell structure, students gained a hands-on understanding of how plant cells work.
At Upshur County Schools, science is more than a textbook. It is discovery, creativity, and a little bit of fun along the way! 🌱🔬
🔥Safety Tip #4
Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is
warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or
color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away
from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can
overheat and start a fir
Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is
warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or
color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away
from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can
overheat and start a fir
🔥 Safety Tip #3
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds,
couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can
cause a battery to overheat.
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds,
couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can
cause a battery to overheat.
🦌🎨 Creativity Takes Shape in the Art Room! 🎨🦌
One talented student is putting artistic skills to work by crafting and painting a deer-themed project. From careful design to detailed painting, this hands-on activity showcases creativity, patience, and craftsmanship.
We love seeing our students express themselves through art while developing skills that bring their ideas to life. Great work turning imagination into something truly unique!
One talented student is putting artistic skills to work by crafting and painting a deer-themed project. From careful design to detailed painting, this hands-on activity showcases creativity, patience, and craftsmanship.
We love seeing our students express themselves through art while developing skills that bring their ideas to life. Great work turning imagination into something truly unique!
🔥Safety Tip #2
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones
approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
🏐📚 Learning, Growing, and Thriving in Upshur County Schools! 📚🏐
Public schools are about so much more than what happens inside the classroom. Every day, students have opportunities to discover their passions, build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and grow into well-rounded individuals.
From academic achievement to extracurricular activities, our students are learning lessons that extend beyond textbooks. Whether they're solving complex problems in the classroom or working together on the volleyball court, they are building teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and school pride.
We are proud of the many ways our students thrive both academically and athletically.
Public schools are about so much more than what happens inside the classroom. Every day, students have opportunities to discover their passions, build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and grow into well-rounded individuals.
From academic achievement to extracurricular activities, our students are learning lessons that extend beyond textbooks. Whether they're solving complex problems in the classroom or working together on the volleyball court, they are building teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and school pride.
We are proud of the many ways our students thrive both academically and athletically.
🌟 Meet the faces behind the success of Upshur County Schools!
This week's Staff Spotlight features Jim Trivolette from our BOE Tech Department. Check out his story and learn why helping people is at the heart of everything he does.
This week's Staff Spotlight features Jim Trivolette from our BOE Tech Department. Check out his story and learn why helping people is at the heart of everything he does.
