Raleigh County School District

🌼👏 Most Beautiful Campus – Elementary Division 👏🌼

Huge congratulations to Stanaford Elementary for earning 4th place in the Most Beautiful Campus (Elementary Division)! 🌿🏫

From cheerful entrances to well-kept learning spaces, your campus reflects care, pride, and teamwork. Thank you to our students, staff, custodial crew, families, and community partners who helped Stanaford shine. Your daily efforts make a beautiful difference for kids! ✨

Drop a 🌟 in the comments to congratulate the Stanaford team!

#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #StanafordElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #Beautification #CommunityStrong #TeamWork

🎉🌼 Most Beautiful Campus – Elementary Division 🌼🎉

Congratulations to Maxwell Hill Elementary for earning 2nd place in the Elementary Division of the Most Beautiful Campus Award!

Your pride shows—from the welcoming entrances and blooming planters to the tidy walkways and student-created touches. Huge thanks to our students, staff, custodial team, families, and community partners who rolled up their sleeves to make Maxwell Hill shine. Your teamwork made beauty a daily experience for kids! 🌳✨

Drop a 💙 in the comments to celebrate the Maxwell Hill team!

#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #MaxwellHillElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #CommunityStrong #Beautification #TeamWork #RCSDWV

🎉 Congratulations to Our Amazing School Cooks! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible team who took 1st Place at the City of Beckley’s 34th Annual Chili Night Cook-Off! 🌶️🏆 Please join us in congratulating: • Kim Allen – Daniels Elementary • April Allen – Ghent Elementary • Joyce Carpenter – Daniels Elementary • Monica McClure – Beckley Elementary • Melody Ross – Stratton Elementary • Samara Swearengin – Hollywood Elementary Your talent, teamwork, and love for our students (and great food!) make us proud every day. Thank you for representing our school district with such excellence! #ProudToBeRCSD #ChiliNight #CommunityStrong #SchoolPride #TeamRaleigh #RCSDWV

We are proud to be a recipient of a $10,300 grant from the @ Arby's Foundation. These funds were used to provide each Raleigh County student that attends the 2025 Raleigh County Schools Back to School / Wellness Fair with a week's supply of underwear and socks.

🎉 Congratulations, Annabel Raine Johnson! 🎉 Mabscott Elementary School is proud to celebrate Annabel Raine Johnson for earning 2nd Place in the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest (Division: Grades 3–5)! Annabel’s creativity and dedication to promoting bus safety through art has brought national recognition to our school and community. Her poster reminds us all of the importance of safe travel to and from school each day. Way to go, Annabel—we are so proud of you! 🌟🚌✏️

🚨 NOW HIRING SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS! 🚌💨 Raleigh County Schools is looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals to join our transportation team as Substitute Bus Drivers — and the benefits are awesome! Be the difference — drive the future. 🛑✨ #RCSProud #BusDriversWanted #MakeADifference #DriveForRCS #WestVirginiaJobs

🎉 Big News for ACT! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that ACT has been recognized on USA TODAY’s prestigious list of the Top 250 Vocational Schools in the U.S. for 2025! 🏆

This honor reflects ACT's unwavering commitment to excellence in career and technical education. Their dedicated faculty, innovative programs, and strong partnerships with industry leaders have empowered countless students to achieve their professional goals.

A heartfelt thank you to the students, staff, and community partners who made this achievement possible. Together, ACT is shaping the future of skilled trades and workforce development.

#ACT #VocationalExcellence #CareerEducation #Top250 #USAToday #ProudMoment #RCSDWV

🎉 Enrollment for Raleigh County Pre-K is still open! 📚🧸

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old before July 1st, 2025? It's time to apply for the 2025–2026 Raleigh County Pre-K Program!

✅ All-day classes (Monday–Friday)
✅ Play-based learning
✅ Outdoor play
✅ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✅ Caring, experienced teachers

Give your child the best start in a nurturing and engaging environment! 💛

📲 Scan the QR code below or visit:
🔗 www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten

#PreK #EarlyLearning #RaleighCountySchools #WVPreK #PreschoolEnrollment #PlayBasedLearning #EnrollNow #BackToSchool #RCSDWV

Raleigh County Schools proudly recognizes Valerie Bostick, 7th grade math teacher at Beckley-Stratton Middle, as a 2025 Difference Maker! Her dedication, leadership, and passion for students truly make a lasting impact. #DifferenceMakers2025 #RaleighCountySchools

Congrats to WWHS Civics teacher John Quesenberry on receiving the WV Public Broadcasting Above and Beyond Award! His passion, leadership, and dedication to students truly make a difference. Thank you for going above and beyond every day! #WVPB #RaleighCountyProud #rcsdwv

Congratulations to Coby Dillon of Woodrow Wilson High School for being named the 2025 West Virginia Sports Writers Association (WVSWA) State Soccer Player of the Year! We are proud of you, Coby! Keep chasing greatness—this is only the beginning!

🎉 Congratulations to Mabscott Elementary School’s 5th Grade Class! 🎉 You rocked Mystery Attendance Day with the highest attendance rate in the school! 🏅🙌 A big shoutout to our random drawing winners: 🎉 Emilson Chavarria 🎉 Laithyn Burgess Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾 Keep showing up, staying strong, and making each day count! 📚💥 #MabscottPride #AttendanceChampions #BulldogStrong #EveryDayMatters

🎉 Congratulations to Park Middle School’s 8th Grade Class! 🎉 Your class showed up with the highest attendance rate on Mystery Attendance Day! 🏆👏 A special shoutout to our random drawing winners: 🎉 Brody Dunlap 🎉 Amiyah Green 🎉 Arabealla Self 🎉 Madisyn Cook Way to go, Panthers! 🐾 Keep up the great work and remember—you grow every day you show up! 📚💪 #AttendanceMatters #ParkPride #PantherPower #KeepShowingUp

🎉✨ Calling All Future Pre-K Superstars! ✨🎉 Is your little one ready to start their big adventure? 🚀📚 Join us for the Raleigh County Schools Pre-K Expo — a fun-filled event for families with children who will be 4 years old by July 1, 2025! 🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center 🎁 BONUS: Free giveaways while supplies last! 👧👦 Explore Pre-K options, meet friendly school staff, gather resources, and get excited for an amazing start to your child’s learning journey! It’s a one-stop shop to get your questions answered — and have a little fun! 🎈 💬 Tag a fellow parent who needs to see this! #PreKExpo2025 #RaleighCountySchools #FutureScholars #StartStrong #PreKReady #RCSDWV

🎉 **Way to go, Hollywood Elementary!** 🎉 A huge **CONGRATULATIONS** to the **Kindergarten and 4th Grade** classes for achieving a **100% attendance rate** on their *Mystery Attendance Day*! 🏅👏 Your commitment to showing up and shining bright is truly inspiring! 🌟🍎 Special shoutout to our lucky drawing winners: 🎉 **Brooklyn Reagon** 🎉 **Zoey Tolbert** 🎉 **Peyton Chandler** 🎉 **Ella Pedri** Keep up the great work, and let’s keep those attendance numbers strong! 💯💥 #HollywoodHeroes #PerfectAttendance #MysteryAttendanceDay #KeepShowingUp

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉 A big shoutout to our ACT AM classes — Automotive, ProStart, and Law & Public Safety — for having the highest attendance rate on our Mystery Attendance Day! 🏆 👏 100% attendance in all three classes — now that’s dedication! Also, congratulations to our lucky winners of the random drawings: 🎟️ Isaac Mullins 🎟️ McKenna Mills 🎟️ John Brandstetter Jr. Keep showing up, working hard, and setting the bar high! 💪🔥 #ACTExcellence #PerfectAttendance #WayToGo #MysteryAttendanceDay

🌟 Exciting news, Raleigh County families! 🌟 Kindergarten applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now OPEN! 🎉 If your child turns five before July 1, 2025, they can join the adventure! 🚌📚✨ 🗓️ Kindergarten Registration Day: 📍 At your child’s home school 🕘 May 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📲 Ready to register? Click here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/250024871797867 Let’s get your little learner ready for a great start! 💛 #RaleighCountySchools #KindergartenReady

📣 Attention, Raleigh County Families! 📅 The Pre-K Application Window opens Monday, April 7, 2025! 🎉 If your child turns 4 years old before July 1, 2025, they’re eligible for Pre-K during the 2025–2026 school year. 🗓️ The first placement window runs from April 7 to April 21, so don’t wait! 📲 Register here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/243644948787881 Let’s get your little one ready for a great start! 💛📚 #RaleighCountySchools #PreKEnrollment #EarlyLearning

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