🎉Congratulations to Brandon Kelly of Washington District Elementary, the 2026 WV Service Personnel of the Year!
4 days ago, Upshur County Schools
🚨 STOP MEANS STOP 🚨 Several drivers have been caught running the stop sign on our school buses so far this year. This isn’t just illegal—it’s dangerous.
When a school bus turns on red lights and extends its stop arm, children are loading or unloading. Passing a stopped bus puts lives at risk.
🛑 It’s not worth the risk. 🛑 It’s not worth the ticket. 🛑 It’s not worth a life.
Let’s protect our students. Stop for the bus. Every time. Upshur County Schools transportation staff reports all drivers who violate this law.
10 days ago, Upshur County Schools
📢 Parent Access to Canvas – Thank You for Your Patience! 💙 We know you're eager to connect with your student's learning through Canvas, and we appreciate your enthusiasm! 🎓 👨👩👧👦 Parent access codes will be shared at Open House or through specific instructions from your child’s school. 📅 Please hold off on requesting codes until then, as schools are working hard to prepare everything for a smooth start. Your support helps us create prepared schools and a successful year for every student. Thank you for your patience and partnership! 🙌
about 1 month ago, Upshur County Schools
Welcome to Canvas – Your Partner in Student Success! 🎓 Upshur County Schools is excited to use Canvas, our learning management system that helps parents stay connected to their child’s education. With Canvas, you can: ✅ View assignments and due dates ✅ Monitor grades and feedback ✅ Communicate with teachers ✅ Stay informed about classroom activities Getting started is easy! Visit https://upshur.instructure.com/login/canvas/register/parent to set up your account and explore the tools that support learning at home and in school. Let’s work together to create prepared students and a safe, successful school year! 💙
about 1 month ago, Danielle Rexroad
Attention Parents: The Upshur County Schools Bus Schedule is now posted to our website. Please visit www.upshurschools.com
about 1 month ago, Danielle Rexroad
✂️ Free Back-to-School Haircuts! 📍 Buckhannon-Upshur High School 🕣 Today from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM 💈 Provided by the talented students of Fred Eberle Technical Center ⏰ Last appointment at 1:10 PM – don’t miss out!
Come get a fresh cut and start the school year in style! 💇♂️💇♀️
Upshur County Principals in second day of learning together! Today we are reviewing and adding to their knowledge around personnel, strategic planning, special education and local school improvement councils.
His dedication, hard work, and impact are being recognized beyond our county, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him as part of our team. Congratulations, Mr. Kelley — your excellence inspires us all! 👏🌟
about 2 months ago, Upshur County Schools
🎓 Attention Students & Families! Are you interested in virtual learning for the upcoming school year? 🖥️✨ 📌 All students must complete an application to enroll. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: July 18th 🔗 Apply now at: www.upshurschools.com
2 months ago, Upshur County Schools
🎓 Attention Students & Families!
Are you interested in virtual learning for the upcoming school year? 🖥️✨
📌 All students must complete an application to enroll.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: July 18th
🔗 Apply now at: www.upshurschools.com
2 months ago, Upshur County Schools
🎆 Happy Independence Day from Upshur County Schools! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the values that make America strong—freedom, democracy, and unity. At Upshur County Schools, we’re proud to nurture the next generation of civic leaders who will carry these ideals forward.
Through history lessons, student government, community service, and daily classroom discussions, our schools empower students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens ready to lead with integrity and purpose.
2 months ago, Upshur County Schools
📢 Important Update from the West Virginia Board of Education - Please review the official statement regarding vaccine compliance requirements for students across the state.
📄 View the full statement in the attached image.
3 months ago, 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!
3 months ago, Upshur County Schools
📢 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
3 months ago, Upshur County Schools
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
3 months ago, Upshur County Schools
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
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
4 months ago, Upshur County Schools
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.
![Upshur County Schools Virtual Learning Information 2025–2026 All students interested in Virtual Learning through Upshur County Schools must complete an application. You can scan the QR code or 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. Elementary: 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 [time unclear] 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](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/upshur_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/17018644/large_Virtual_Learning_26.png)