Raleigh County School District

Raleigh County Schools invites your upcoming kindergarten student to the Kindergarten Round-Up Camp. Dates: July 24-28 Time: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS INVITES YOU TO THE 2023 MIDDLE SCHOOL STEAM-CTE CAMP Dates: July 10-20, 2023 Locations: Beckley-Stratton Middle School and Academy of Career and Technology Campuses Time: 7:30 AM-1:30 PM

Applications can be found at camps.wvutech.edu/camp-stem Camp STEM is southern West Virginia’s premiere camp for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The week-long camp is held on WVU Tech’s Beckley, WV campus, and features a variety of STEM classes, special projects, and meetings with industry leaders. During Camp STEM, you’ll meet professors who are experts in their fields and college students studying the STEM fields that interest you. You’ll attend classes, conduct experiments and learn about the exciting careers waiting for men and women in STEM fields.

Congratulations to the Raleigh County Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 finalists. · Danny Treadway, Academy of Careers and Technology · Ashley Ward, Bradley Elementary School · Bethany Daniels, Fairdale Elementary School · Rebecca Chapman, Hollywood Elementary School · Caleb Wills, Shady Spring Middle School · Melissa Brammer, Stratton Elementary School

2023 WVSSAC State Wrestling Champions – Class AAA – Woodrow Wilson High School o Garrett Johnson – 106 lbs. weight class o Tyler Roark – 126 lbs. weight class o Ethan Osborne – 157 lbs. weight class, Outstanding Wrestler Award, and recipient of the Dutton Award; given to the best high school wrestler in the state o Matt Osborne – Rod Oldham Coaching Award

2023 WVSSAC State Wrestling Champions - Class AA/A – Independence High School o Dillon Perdue – 106 lbs. weight class o Judah Price – 150 lbs. weight class and Outstanding Wrestler Award o Jesse Adams – 165 lbs. weight class o Colten Caron – 175 lbs. weight class o Josh Hart – 190 lbs. weight class

Ethan Osborne – 157 lbs. weight class, Outstanding Wrestler Award, and recipient of the Dutton Award; given to the best high school wrestler in the state

2022 West Virginia Gatorade Players of the Year Meg Williams – Volleyball – Shady Spring High School Judah Price – Football – Independence High School

Raleigh County Schools National Board Certified Teachers. Thank you for the hard work and dedication to your profession. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments!

For Monday April 3, Due to power problems at the school. There will be no school at Clear Fork Elementary

Good evening! This announcement is from Raleigh County Schools regarding PK and kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration for both PK and kindergarten will begin on April 3rd. Directions and applications will be available April 3rd on the RCS website, at all elementary schools, and Head Start locations. Applications are always accepted, but in order to place students prior to the end of this school year, completed applications are due on or before April 24th. Required documents are not due at this time. April 21st will be the return date for our PK EXPO. This BIG event is for all preschool age children and families. There will be interactive school booths, community resources, give aways, and information you will find helpful for starting preschool. Please plan on joining us between the hours of 9 AM-1PM on April 21st at the RCCC. This event is sponsored by RCS and Access Health. For more information, please visit the Pre-K/ Kindergarten page at the RCS website. Thank you and have a great evening.

For Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Raleigh County Schools will be closed.

For Tuesday March 14 Raleigh County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.To register for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old before July 1. For more information visit https://www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten#pkf .

Pre-K Enrollment and Kindergarten Registration will open on April 3rd! For more information go to https://www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten#pkf .

Raleigh County Schools Young Writers Contest Winners

WWHS JROTC placed first overall at the 2023 West Virginia All Service Drill meet. Cadets pictured: Chase Hibbs, Alexandria Williams, Hailey Blake, Connor Bibb, Alexis ParsonShane A. Eaton, Ed.D., Senior Master Sgt, USAF, Lt Colonel (ret) Kevin S. Bartlett, PhD

Due to power outages Shady middle school will dismiss at 11:30 today and Shady elementary will dismiss at 12:15

Good luck Golden Horseshoe participants.

Please note that the OSE Day scheduled for Friday, March 17 has been converted to an instructional day as make up for Friday, February 17.