Raleigh County School District

Happy National School Counseling Week! This week we celebrated the vital role that school counselors play in helping students navigate their academic and personal lives. From providing emotional support to academic guidance, school counselors are essential members of the school community. Thank you to all the school counselors out there for making a positive impact in the lives of students every day. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #SchoolCounselorsRock

Due to projected extreme cold conditions for wind chill temperatures below zero, Raleigh County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Friday, February 3, 2023.

Raleigh County Schools will be closed for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, due to slick conditions on many of our secondary roads.

Reminder: Today, alumni of Stratton are invited to paint a 4 in x 4 in tile to be placed in a mural which will be located in the new school’s cafeteria. Tiles are available on a First Come, First Paint basis. We look forward to seeing you! Time:1-5.

Stratton Elementary School MURAL Project • DATE: Sunday, January 22, 2023 • TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM • LOCATION: Stratton Elementary School Gymnasium

Thank you to everyone who came out to Stratton Elementary mural painting party. The tile memories created will hold a special place in school history.

Raleigh County Schools Hour of Code Event at Ridgeview Elementary was a success. The students and teachers from Ridgeview, Stanaford, Cranberry, and Park demonstrated their coding abilities to the community. Thank you Mrs. Landy for hosting the event. . #cs4wv #codewv #rcsdwv

Raleigh County Schools Hour of Code Event at Ridgeview Elementary was a success. The students and teachers from Ridgeview, Stanaford, Cranberry, and Park demonstrated their coding abilities to the community. Thank you Mrs. Landy for hosting the event. . #cs4wv #codewv #rcsdwv

Parents, businesses, teachers, and community organizations in Raleigh County. This is a quick reminder to sign up sign up for Raleigh County Schools computer science experience. https://bit.ly/RCS-HourofCodeRSVP When: Monday, December 5th Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 PM Where: Ridgeview Elementary School with be the hosting site.

Stratton Elementary School MURAL Project · Alumni of Stratton are invited to paint a 4 in x 4 in tile to be placed in a mural which will be located in the new school’s cafeteria. · Tiles are available on a First Come, First Paint basis. People are encouraged to come early to paint. · DATE: December 4, 2022 · TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · LOCATION: Stratton Elementary School Gymnasium

Click the link to apply for RCS Virtual School for second semester. You must be passing all core classes to be approved. For any questions please contact Virtual School at 304-256-4500, ext 3340. https://raleigh.jotform.com/223205759523153

Stop by Monday, December 5th between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Ridgeview Elementary School, see some student projects, talk with computer science staff and try coding for yourself. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/RCS-HourofCodeRSVP Did you know that computing is the #1 source of wages in the U.S.? There are more than 500,000 computing jobs open nationwide, but last year only 42,969 computer science students graduated into the workforce. Computer science is foundational for every industry today, yet most schools don’t offer it. In Raleigh County, we are trying to change that. We want to ensure that our students are on the forefront of creating technology of the future—not just consuming it. Next week, during Computer Science Education Week (December 5 - 11) millions of students around the world will try an Hour of Code. Raleigh County would like to showcase our commitment to bringing computer science to our schools by hosting an Hour of Code event for our business community to see and experience coding firsthand.

Congratulations Kimberly Sexton, Ridgeview Elementary Art Teacher, for being named WVAEA Elementary Art Teacher of the Year Award Winner!

Congratulations to Amanda Meadows, Bradley Elementary, 3rd Grade Teacher, for being named West Virginia Reading Association Eddie C. Kennedy Award Winner!

For Thursday, November 17, 2022, all schools in Raleigh County will operate on a 2-hour delay.

Stratton TRIBUTE SPACE Project · The new Stratton Elementary School will house a Tribute Space (room) to honor the legacy of Stratton High School (along with Stratton Junior High School and Stratton Elementary School). · Raleigh County Schools is seeking memorabilia to house in the Tribute Space. Memorabilia may be donated or loaned to the school system. The school system intends to identify the person who donated each item that is housed in the Tribute Space (using an engraved recognition plate). · Ideas for memorabilia include school newspapers, yearbooks, uniforms, shirts, lettermen jackets, pictures, and individual awards and/or recognitions. (These are just ideas…please do not feel limited by this list.) For additional information, please contact Dr. Serena Starcher, Assistant Superintendent, by email (slstarch@k12.wv.us) or by telephone (304.256.4500, ext. 3334).

Stratton Elementary School MURAL Project · Alumni of Stratton are invited to paint a 4 in x 4 in tile to be placed in a mural which will be located in the new school’s cafeteria. · Tiles are available on a First Come, First Paint basis. People are encouraged to come early to paint. · All tiles will have a background color that is a variation of yellow, green or blue. · Painters are encouraged to think about what they will paint in advance…perhaps a memory of Stratton or a depiction of what Stratton means to you! Others may choose to paint a simple figure like a basketball, smiley face, or a sun. All tiles will be reviewed to ensure the painted pictures are appropriate to be featured in a school. · DATE: December 4, 2022 · TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · LOCATION: Stratton Elementary School Gymnasium For additional information, please contact Dr. Serena Starcher, Assistant Superintendent, by email (slstarch@k12.wv.us) or by telephone (304.256.4500, ext. 3334).

Raleigh County Schools is happy to announce opportunities for students across the county to receive free afterschool tutoring. These services are made possible through Extended Program grants and provided by your child’s home school certified teachers. Tutoring services may include… · In person one-on-one or small group - core content academic sessions · In person one-on-one or small group - critical school success tutoring sessions for items such as (organization skills, technology skills, study skills, test taking tips, etc.) · In person one-on-one or small group - enrichment support (high stakes test prep SAT, ACT, etc., academic fairs, college/job readiness preparation, etc.) Please contact your child’s school for details on scheduling tutoring services. Not all schools offer after school services or services in all areas.

Thank you to everyone who submitted Attendance Awareness Poster for our contest! Congratulations to the following winners. Lincoln Holley- Ridgeview Elementary,Kennedy Daniel- Marsh Fork Elementary, Lacy Toney- Ridgeview Elementary, Gabriel Barringer- Stanaford Elementary. Trinity Clay- Maxwell Hill Elementary, Parker Rice- Shady Spring Middle, Tyler Shepherd- Beckley Stratton Middle, Amerie Edwards-Beckley Stratton Middle, Kelsie Scott- Liberty High, Caleb Tyler- Liberty High, Lillian Williams- Liberty High, Natalia Toney- Liberty High, Ava Williams- Liberty High

Congratulations to Shady Spring High School! SSHS was presented with the Champion of College Access and Success Award. This award was given by the WV Higher Education Policy to schools that go above and beyond to help students and their families plan for college.