Posted here you will find the Welcome Back Open House times for all of our 26 schools. We wanted to give you an early start on making arrangements to visit your child's school during this time. If more details are needed, please contact your child's school. We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
about 11 hours ago, Penelope Lowery

📚💻 Raleigh County Schools Elementary Virtual Academy 💻📚

Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Raleigh County Schools is excited to offer our K–5 Virtual Academy, a free online learning option designed to provide students with a high-quality education while keeping them connected to their home school community.

📝 Register today: https://raleigh.jotform.com/261577151036051

Program Highlights:
✅ Live instruction with Raleigh County teachers
✅ Daily interaction and engaging online lessons
✅ Online tutoring support
✅ Textbooks provided
✅ Technology device and technical support provided
✅ Opportunity to participate in activities at your home school

Whether your family is looking for greater flexibility, a personalized learning environment, or an alternative educational option, the Raleigh County Schools Virtual Academy may be the perfect fit for your child.

#RaleighCountySchools #RCSVirtualAcademy #VirtualAcademy #K5VirtualLearning #NowEnrolling #FutureReadyStudents

20 days ago, Michelle Blankenship
An advertisement for the Raleigh County K-5th Virtual Academy. It includes icons of a globe, book, backpack, and school supplies.
Please join us for our Back-to-School and Wellness Fair on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.

We will be providing free school supplies for Pre-K through 12th-grade students, while supplies last.
1 day ago, Michelle Blankenship
Back to School Fair Flyer
What a wonderful summer! As our Energy Express and Summer Camp programs come to an end, we celebrate the learning, friendships, and unforgettable memories made along the way. Thank you to our amazing staff, families, and community partners for making it all possible!
3 days ago, Penelope Lowery
Three students eating lunch in the outdoor classroom space during Summer Camp.
A young child sitting at a table, writing in the air with flour. The table has a white surface.
A mother and son reading a book together.  The book is a graphic novel.
Two young summer teachers playing basketball in the gym with a student.
Two children are sitting on a floor, working on a large, green human figure drawn on a blue sheet.
Energy Express teacher reading with a student on the floor.
Person dressed in costume reads book to group of children sitting on floor in classroom.
Grandmother with her grandson at Summer Camp showing off the birdhouse that he made.

🚀 Launch Your Future with Raleigh County Secondary Virtual School!

📚✨Live classes every week, live‑art sessions, dual‑credit & AP courses, and tutoring. 📚✨

🔹 What’s included:
Device & tech support (FREE)
AP courses through WV Learns
Live art classes & experienced staff
Counseling services & a personalized behavior plan

🔹 How to join:
Applications for 2026‑27 are open!!!!!!
Scan the QR Code to apply!

🔹 For more information visit: https://boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/rcs-virtual-school

5 days ago, Tamber Hodges
Secondary Virtual Application QR Code

📚💻 Exciting News for Raleigh County Families! 💻📚

We are excited to introduce the Raleigh County K–5 Virtual School Program for the 2026–2027 school year! This free virtual learning option provides students with a high-quality educational experience while maintaining a connection to their home school community.

✨ Program Highlights:
✅ Live classes each week
✅ Raleigh County teachers
✅ Online tutoring support
✅ Textbooks provided
✅ Technology device and support provided
✅ Students can participate in activities at their home school!

Whether you're looking for flexibility, personalized learning, or an alternative educational setting, our K–5 Virtual School may be the perfect fit for your child.

📅 Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year!

📝 Register today: https://raleigh.jotform.com/261577151036051

#RaleighCountySchools #VirtualSchool #K5VirtualLearning #NowEnrolling #FutureReadyStudents #RCSVirtualSchool

about 2 months ago, Michelle Blankenship
Virtual School Flyer
Congratulations to Maya Panta on being named a U.S. Presidential Scholar Recipient! This prestigious recognition is a reflection of Maya’s outstanding academic achievement, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Being selected for this honor is an incredible accomplishment and one that deserves to be celebrated. We are so proud of Maya and excited to recognize this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations, Maya!
about 2 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Maya Panta recognized for US Presidential Scholarship award 2.
Maya Panta recognized for US Presidential Scholarship award 1.
Congratulations to Scott Whitt on being selected as a Difference Maker! This recognition is a true reflection of your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you have on those around you. Your commitment to serving others and making a difference does not go unnoticed. Thank you for the example you set and for the meaningful contributions you continue to make. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor!
about 2 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Scott Whitt Difference Maker Award
Division II Middle School Winners State 1st Place * Marian Jaweed and Zoe White, BEST * Yashmit Panta, Park State 2nd Place * Asad Tanveer, St. Francis * Malik Mahammed, Park * Madison Daniel and Payton Farley, Shady Spring Middle State 3rd Place * Owen Worrells, Independence Middle * Asher Worley, Trap Hill * Trinity Clay and Brenna Stump, Park Regional 1st Place * Reagan Moore, Park * Margaret Cummings, BEST Division III High School Winners State 1st Place * Molly Grass, WWHS State 2nd Place * Sayid Jaweed, Suleimon Jaweed, and Koki Ackon-Annan, WWHS * Gavin Lockart, WWHS * Gabriella Lowe, Jamiyah Rogers, Carter Croaston, and Amiah Richardson, WWHS * Talen Huffman and Bryauna England, WWHS State Honorable Mention * Annalee Costelnock, WWHS Regional 1st Place * Emily Simpson, WWHS * Lauren Basham, WWHS Congratulations to all of these students and their schools for representing with excellence. Your accomplishments make us proud!
about 2 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Social Studies Fair Winners Group 2 Pictures
Social Studies Fair Winners Group 1 Pictures
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Social Studies Fair Winners Group 4 Pictures
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Congratulations to our Division I Elementary Social Studies Fair winners! We are so proud of these outstanding students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. Each of them earned 1st Place at the Regional Social Studies Fair, and several went on to receive honors at the state level. A special congratulations to: State Winners * Asher Tanveer, St. Francis — 1st Place State * Xander Workman, Shady Spring Elementary — 2nd Place State * Emma Yost, Reagan Dangerfield, and Nora Meeter, Stanaford — 2nd Place State State Honorable Mention * Grayson Hinkle, Ivory Johnson, and Jerzee Hodges, Beckley * Aanavi Rahman, Hollywood * Gracin Beckett and Teddy Sweeney, Beckley Regional 1st Place * Ira Bennett, Maxwell Hill We celebrate all of these students and their schools for representing our county with excellence. Way to go!
about 2 months ago, Rachel Pauley
social studies fair winners 1
social studies fair winners 2
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Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners! We are proud to recognize these talented students for their creativity, hard work, and outstanding writing achievement: Isla Grose — Shady Elementary — County 1st Lilah Whitely — Stanaford Elementary — County 2nd Bailey DiLorenzo — Daniels Elementary — County 3rd Kyrah Fortuna — Shady Elementary — County 1st Maddix Dillon — Maxwell Hill Elementary — County 2nd Colton Bias — Shady Elementary — County 3rd Kelsi Bailey — Maxwell Hill Elementary — County 1st Eliza Sargent — Shady Spring Middle School — County 2nd Leah Wood — Shady Elementary — County 3rd Rohan Patel — BEST — County 1st Zoe Bothwell — Independence Middle School — County 2nd Jill Moore — Shady Spring Middle School — County 3rd Madison Toler — Liberty High School — County 1st Benson Gao — Woodrow Wilson High School — County 2nd Liam Woodard — Mount Hope — County 3rd Nevaeh Dunn — Liberty High School — County 1st Abby Atterson — Independence High School — County 2nd Autumn Cook — Woodrow Wilson High School — County 3rd Congratulations to each of these young writers. Your voices, ideas, and creativity are worth celebrating, and we are proud of the way you represented your schools and Raleigh County.
3 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!
Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers! Reese, an eighth grade student at Shady Spring Middle School, won West Virginia’s first “I Voted!” sticker contest after nearly 16,000 online votes. What an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for Shady Spring Middle School and Raleigh County. Congratulations, Reese!
3 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers
Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers
Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers
Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers
Congratulations to our 8th grade Golden Horseshoe winners! We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, knowledge, and achievement: Liam Smith — Beckley-Stratton Middle School Yashmit Panta — Park Middle School Ally Diehl — Shady Spring Middle School Madison Lilly — Shady Spring Middle School Jermain Bationo — Park Middle School Piper Hodge — Park Middle School Your dedication and effort have earned you this well-deserved honor. Congratulations on representing your schools with excellence.
3 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Golden Horseshoe Winner Liam Smith
Golden Horseshoe Winner Tripp Legursky.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Yashmit Panta.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Ally Diehl.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Piper Hodge.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Piper Hodge
Golden Horseshoe Winner Tripp Legursky.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Yashmit Panta.
Golden Horseshoe Winner Ally Diehl.
Golden Horseshoe Winners.

Raleigh County Teachers, Thank You for your dedication and all you do.
We appreciate you!

3 months ago, Raleigh County Schools
Raleigh County Teachers thank you for your dedication and all you do.  We appreciate you!
☀️🎉 RALEIGH COUNTY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🎉☀️

Raleigh County Schools is excited to offer an amazing Summer Camp opportunity for all current Raleigh County students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade! 🌈📚➕🎨

Students will enjoy three weeks filled with:
✨ Literature Camp
✨ Math Camp
✨ Creative Activities
✨ Games, Play, and Summer Fun

📅 Dates: July 6–24, 2026
🗓️ Monday–Friday
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Locations: Fairdale Elementary & Stratton Elementary

🍎 Free meals provided
🚌 Transportation available at designated stops for your convenience

This is a great chance for students to continue learning, stay engaged, build skills, and have FUN this summer with Raleigh County Schools! ☀️

📌 Registration is now open. Be sure to register by May 22, 2026!
3 months ago, Michelle Blankenship
Summer Camp Flyer
Congratulations to Lora Pennington, Principal of Trap Hill Middle School, for being selected as the RCS Principal of the Year! This well-deserved honor reflects her leadership, dedication, and commitment to students, staff, and the entire Trap Hill Middle School community.
3 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Lora Pennington receiving award for being selected as RCS Principal of the Year.
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM as we celebrate our Outstanding Educators and honor the incredible impact they make. During the event, we will also select the Teacher of the Year who will represent Raleigh County. Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/yogTxPPVbuw
4 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Decorative flyer of Teacher of the Year recognition ceremony.
Difference Maker Spotlight: Shannon Wilkerson — Shannon leads with purpose and consistency, investing in others and creating a ripple effect that strengthens people and elevates outcomes. Congratulations, Shannon, on being recognized as a true difference maker.
4 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Difference Maker Shannon Wilkerson.
Congratulations to Difference Maker Award winner Rachel Goodwin of Beckley-Stratton Middle School! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to students make a meaningful impact each day.
4 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Rachel Goodwin Difference Maker.
Congratulations to our Difference Maker winner, Melissa Long from Daniels Elementary! Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of students and our school community each day.
4 months ago, Rachel Pauley
Difference Maker Melissa Long
Difference Maker Melissa Long group picture.