🥩 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.
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.
🚌 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. 💛🚌
🍁 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
Please join us in the BAES Library this Wednesday October 7th at 4:00 for our monthly PTO meeting!
Please help us keep your child's squishies at home!
Welcome back to school, BAES Families! Check out this information regarding attendance! We need you here!
Please see our updated end-of-day procedures.
ATTENTION!! Come join us for Open House! Come say HI!
We can't wait to see everyone again! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Mr. Hepler has begun his annual bike raffle fundraiser. All proceeds go towards restocking/upkeep for our clothes closet. See the flyer for details on how to enter.
2026-2027 Registrations are now open for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Students out of district need to refill the out of district form as well. If you are unsure of your current district, please feel free to contact the Board of Education or the Transportation Office. Thank you!
See the attached March newsletter!
BAES February Newsletter.
Kindergarten enrollment for Upshur County Schools has now begun! As a reminder, even if your child has been enrolled in a Pre-K program, you will need to register again for Kindergarten. Please follow the link and fill in the required documents:
https://app.droplet.io/form/Gyg7ey
https://app.droplet.io/form/Gyg7ey
Check out the attached image for events happening this January 2026!
See the attached newsletter for events happening at Buckhannon Academy this month!
Please see the attached image for the monthly newsletter for Buckhannon Academy.
BAES PTO is hosting a Penny Wars for the remainder of October and all of November. Each grade will be competing to raise the most coins (each coin=1 point, regardless of $ value). The winning grade level will have a glow stick dance party!
The competition starts Monday, October 27 and runs through November 20. Winners will be announced on November 21. There will be grade level jars in the front office for students to see as they get off the bus in the morning. May the best grade win!
The competition starts Monday, October 27 and runs through November 20. Winners will be announced on November 21. There will be grade level jars in the front office for students to see as they get off the bus in the morning. May the best grade win!
Please see the attached image for an update from our school counselors!