Congratulations to this month's "Difference Maker"! Mrs. Monica Tinney, a special education teacher from Shady Spring Elementary! You are making a difference for your students.
Congratulations to the Shady Spring High School Cheer Team, who were runner ups in their region and will be moving on to the state competition! Way to go Tigers!
🦅Region III Class AAAA Champions
Congratulations to the Flying Eagle Cheer Team! Lots of exciting wins throughout Raleigh County these past several days!
Congratulations to the Woodrow Wilson HS Boys Soccer Team who became the WV State Champions today. They beat Hurricane HS 2-1. Way to go Flying Eagles! We are proud of you !
🌟 Celebrating National STEM Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the fantastic world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics! 🌐📐🔬 From building bridges to designing tomorrow's tech, STEM offers limitless opportunities and exciting career paths. Let’s inspire the next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers!
🎉 Try a Hands-On STEM Activity at Home! 🎉
Get involved with this fun experiment:
🧲 Magnetic Maze Challenge 🧲
Materials: Paper plate, small magnets, paperclip, markers
1️⃣ Design a maze on a paper plate with your student.
2️⃣ Attach a paperclip to a small object.
3️⃣ Use a magnet beneath the plate to guide the object through the maze!
Or dive into solar energy with a DIY Solar Oven for S'mores! ☀️🍫 Check out this video to get started: Build a Solar Oven
These hands-on activities are perfect for exploring magnetism, problem-solving, and solar power. Snap a picture of your STEM creations and share it in the comments!
Let’s make this STEM Day inspiring and ignite a love for learning that lasts a lifetime! 🎈 #NationalSTEMDay #STEMatHome #InspireInnovation #RCSDWVSTEM
📚✏️ ATTENTION RALEIGH COUNTY PARENTS! 🏫🎒
School attendance is more than just showing up—it’s a step toward success, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to grow! We believe every day in class counts, and we need your help to spread the message! Let’s show our community what it means to be present and ready to learn!
We’re launching the #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS campaign! 🏆✨ Parents, we invite you to snap a picture of your child headed off to school in the morning and share it with Raleigh County Schools using the tag #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS to enter a chance to WIN an exciting prize! 🎁🙌 The pictures will be posted on the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page (limit 1 per student per day), and the contest will run through November. A winner will be chosen at random for the elementary level as well as for the middle and high school levels.
It’s simple: 📸 Take a picture of your student on their way to school. 📲 Share the photo using #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS. ✅
Let’s make sure EVERY student has the chance to shine this school year. Together, we can promote good attendance and celebrate our amazing students. Ready, set… #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS! 🏫🎉
Congratulations to Jamie Bailey, principal at Liberty High School, for being named the first Difference Maker for the Class of 2025!🎉 As part of the inaugural year of this program, we are celebrating individuals who are positively impacting Raleigh County Schools and truly making a difference. Jamie, your dedication and commitment to our students and community are inspiring! Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for all you do. Here’s to continuing to make a difference together! #DifferenceMaker #RaleighCountySchools #MakingADifference #Proud #RCSDWV #RCSDDifferenceMaker
Nominate a Difference Maker for the month of October
Raleigh County Schools is pleased to announce that it now accepts nominations for its Difference Makers class 2025. This program, in its inaugural year, is a celebration of individuals who are positively impacting Raleigh County Schools and are, as the name suggests, making a difference. https://tinyurl.com/3kw963wu
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we want to take a moment to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialist! 🙌✨ You are the driving force behind so much of our success, offering guidance, support, and innovative strategies that make a difference in our classrooms every single day.
Your dedication to helping teachers and students grow, your passion for education, and your willingness to go the extra mile are truly inspiring. Whether it’s implementing new technology, enhancing instructional practices, or providing that much-needed encouragement, you help us shine brighter and achieve more!
💡📚 Thank you for being such a valuable part of our team and for the countless ways you help us all reach our fullest potential.
#NationalCoachesDay #ThankYou #EducationHeroes #MakingADifference
🔧🏫✨ Today is National Custodian & Maintenance Appreciation Day! ✨🏫🔧 Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to keep our school running smoothly. From early mornings to late nights, they ensure our buildings are safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. They fix what’s broken, clean what’s messy, and do it all with a smile — often without us even realizing the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. 💪💙 If you see a custodian or maintenance worker today, be sure to give them a big “Thank You!” or leave a note of appreciation. It’s the perfect opportunity to show them how much we value their dedication and care. Thank you for making our school a better place to learn and grow! 🏫❤️ #CustodianAppreciation #MaintenanceHeroes #ThankYou
Shoutout to Trap Hill Middle School’s 6th grade for achieving perfect attendance on September 16th! 🎉👏 The Raleigh County Schools Attendance Department is proud of you. Keep up the great work, 6th graders! 📚✨ #PerfectAttendance #KeepShowingUp
Attendance Matters! 🏫✨
Did you know that every day in school counts? Regular attendance helps students stay on track academically and develop important life skills. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed—not just in class, but in life! 🌟
Parents, guardians, and students: Let's work together to prioritize school attendance. Whether it's the first day or the last, each day is a stepping stone toward a brighter future.
#RaleighCountySchools #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #StayOnTrack
Superintendent's Newsletter Vol. 1
A huge shoutout to Mr. Pack for his amazing work! Congrats to all Raleigh County middle and high schools, and the Academy of Careers and Technology, for winning the Pinnacle Award District Class IV at the CTE Awards Gala! This honor recognizes our district for being one of two in the state to meet top accountability indicators, including student participation in CTE courses, program completion, work-based learning hours, NOCTI assessment scores, and properly endorsed CTE teachers. We couldn’t be more proud of our students, staff, and all the hard work that led to this achievement! #RaleighCountyCTE #TeamEffort #PinnacleAward #CTESuccess
Raleigh County School District Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for Schools and Athletics.
2024-2025 COVID Protocols
Reviewed: 8/27/2024
📚✨ Mark your calendars! Join us for the Back to School Wellness and Community Outreach Fair on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Raleigh County Convention Center. Don't miss this chance to kick off the school year with valuable resources and community connections! See you there! 🎒💪🌟https://youtu.be/tKRl1vWrtt4
🚍📚 HELP US STUFF THE BUS! 📚🚍
Hey everyone! We are excited to announce our school supply drive to support the amazing students and teachers in Raleigh County! 🎒✏️
Your generous donations will make a huge difference in our Communities in Schools and for our hardworking teachers. Every little bit helps, so please consider donating school supplies of any kind.
📅 When & Where:
AUGUST 3, 2024 – RALEIGH COUNTY
BECKLEY & MACARTHUR WALMART’S
NOON TILL 6:00PM
All donations will be distributed to Raleigh County Communities in Schools and our teachers! For more information, email breger@southernwvmedia.com or visit southernwvmedia.com.
Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. 💙
#StuffTheBus #SchoolSupplyDrive #CommunitySupport #FayetteCounty #RaleighCounty #EducationMatters
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Ama Ackon-Annan from Woodrow Wilson High School and Zadie Worley from Liberty High School for receiving the prestigious 2024-25 WVU Foundation Scholars award! 🎓🌟
The WVU Foundation Scholarship is the highest academic scholarship awarded by West Virginia University, covering college costs for four years of undergraduate studies, including tuition and fees, room and board, and a book stipend. Each scholar also receives a $4,500 stipend for study abroad, internships, or research, enabling them to expand their academic horizons and pursue their passions.
Ama Ackon-Annan, who plans to major in biomedical engineering, has always been inspired by her engineer mother and her experiences at STEM camps. She looks forward to joining intramural sports and DEI initiatives at WVU and hopes to study abroad in England or France. Her ultimate goal is to become a family physician, bridging her passion for biology and technology.
Zadie Worley, who will major in neuroscience, is motivated by a personal experience of watching a young family member suffer from epilepsy. She aims to become a pediatric neurologist in West Virginia, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. Zadie plans to join the Medical and Dental Brigades and hopes to engage in groundbreaking research at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
“Our Foundation Scholars represent the best of West Virginia and I look forward to officially welcoming them to the West Virginia University family this fall,” said President Gordon Gee. “During their time at WVU, Ama, Isaac, Liam, Clare, and Zadie will be challenged as they pursue their passions. I have confidence they will all find success along their chosen paths of purpose.”
Join us in celebrating these exceptional students as they embark on their academic journeys at WVU. Your dedication, hard work, and passion inspire us all. We are incredibly proud of you! 🌟💙💛 #WVUFoundationScholars #MountaineerPride #FutureLeaders #AcademicExcellence
