🥩 The connection between our schools and community extends all the way to the lunch tray.
Through our Child Nutrition Program, Upshur County Schools recently procured 38 forty-pound cases of ground beef from Shorts Family Farm, bringing locally sourced food directly into our cafeterias. Partnerships like these support local agriculture, strengthen our local economy, and provide students with quality meals made possible by the people who call Upshur County home.
Through our Child Nutrition Program, Upshur County Schools recently procured 38 forty-pound cases of ground beef from Shorts Family Farm, bringing locally sourced food directly into our cafeterias. Partnerships like these support local agriculture, strengthen our local economy, and provide students with quality meals made possible by the people who call Upshur County home.
Tuesday’s Halloween Celebration: Clothing & Costume Reminders
Dear Families,
We understand that students are excited to wear their Halloween costumes on Tuesday! Families may choose to send a costume or have their child wear a Halloween shirt, fall colors, or comfortable everyday clothes. Students can enjoy all of the fun with either choice!
We will be walking to Maniac Mountain and enjoying the corn maze and bounce houses. With the recent rain, conditions may be muddy. Please consider that costumes could get dirty, snag on corn stalks, or become caught during activities. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
We have been told that is very muddy there, so boots may be needed.
Instruction will continue before our celebration, so costumes cannot interfere with learning.
If your family chooses a costume, please follow these guidelines:
• Send a simple, school-appropriate costume that your child can independently put on over their regular clothes just before we leave.
• Masks may not be worn, and costume accessories must remain put away during the instructional day. Please leave toy weapons and large or distracting props at home.
• Staff cannot provide extensive dressing assistance, apply costume makeup, or help with complicated costume changes.
• Choose clothing that allows your child to walk, play, and participate safely. The school cannot be responsible for costumes that become muddy or damaged.
We would love to see students show off their full costumes at Trunk or Treat that evening! Those activities will be better suited for enjoying costumes and accessories.
Families joining our celebration should meet us under the pavilion at Maniac Mountain. Only BOE-approved volunteers may walk with students from school unless prior arrangements have been made with Ms. Lewis.
We ask that you take any snacks that you are bringing with you there. Tables will be labeled by grade level. If you have treat bags for the kids in your child’s class, you may want to send them in on another day.
Thank you for helping us keep Tuesday focused on learning and full of fall fun!
Hodgesville Elementary School
Dear Families,
We understand that students are excited to wear their Halloween costumes on Tuesday! Families may choose to send a costume or have their child wear a Halloween shirt, fall colors, or comfortable everyday clothes. Students can enjoy all of the fun with either choice!
We will be walking to Maniac Mountain and enjoying the corn maze and bounce houses. With the recent rain, conditions may be muddy. Please consider that costumes could get dirty, snag on corn stalks, or become caught during activities. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
We have been told that is very muddy there, so boots may be needed.
Instruction will continue before our celebration, so costumes cannot interfere with learning.
If your family chooses a costume, please follow these guidelines:
• Send a simple, school-appropriate costume that your child can independently put on over their regular clothes just before we leave.
• Masks may not be worn, and costume accessories must remain put away during the instructional day. Please leave toy weapons and large or distracting props at home.
• Staff cannot provide extensive dressing assistance, apply costume makeup, or help with complicated costume changes.
• Choose clothing that allows your child to walk, play, and participate safely. The school cannot be responsible for costumes that become muddy or damaged.
We would love to see students show off their full costumes at Trunk or Treat that evening! Those activities will be better suited for enjoying costumes and accessories.
Families joining our celebration should meet us under the pavilion at Maniac Mountain. Only BOE-approved volunteers may walk with students from school unless prior arrangements have been made with Ms. Lewis.
We ask that you take any snacks that you are bringing with you there. Tables will be labeled by grade level. If you have treat bags for the kids in your child’s class, you may want to send them in on another day.
Thank you for helping us keep Tuesday focused on learning and full of fall fun!
Hodgesville Elementary School
The best learning happens when students aren't just listening, they're participating.
Mrs. Norman brings learning to the floor, creating an environment where students can collaborate, explore ideas, and learn from one another. By meeting students where they are, both physically and academically, instruction becomes more engaging and meaningful.
Active teaching. Active learning. Real growth.
Mrs. Norman brings learning to the floor, creating an environment where students can collaborate, explore ideas, and learn from one another. By meeting students where they are, both physically and academically, instruction becomes more engaging and meaningful.
Active teaching. Active learning. Real growth.
Friendly Reminder of October Dates!
🚌 Bus Stop Safety Is a Shared Responsibility 🛑
Every school day, our students rely on families, bus operators, and motorists working together to ensure a safe trip to and from school. Bus stops are important places where patience and attention matter.
Drivers: When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red warning lights flashing, West Virginia law requires you to stop and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you to proceed, or the warning lights are turned off.
Violating this law carries serious consequences:
⚠️ First offense: $500-$1,000 fine, possible jail time, and a 60-day license suspension.
⚠️ Second offense: $1,000-$1,500 fine, possible jail time, and a 180-day license suspension.
⚠️ Third or subsequent offense: $2,000 fine, jail time, and a one-year license suspension.
A little extra patience behind the wheel helps keep school transportation running safely and smoothly for everyone. Thank you for doing your part and stopping for the bus. 💛🚌
Every school day, our students rely on families, bus operators, and motorists working together to ensure a safe trip to and from school. Bus stops are important places where patience and attention matter.
Drivers: When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red warning lights flashing, West Virginia law requires you to stop and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you to proceed, or the warning lights are turned off.
Violating this law carries serious consequences:
⚠️ First offense: $500-$1,000 fine, possible jail time, and a 60-day license suspension.
⚠️ Second offense: $1,000-$1,500 fine, possible jail time, and a 180-day license suspension.
⚠️ Third or subsequent offense: $2,000 fine, jail time, and a one-year license suspension.
A little extra patience behind the wheel helps keep school transportation running safely and smoothly for everyone. Thank you for doing your part and stopping for the bus. 💛🚌
🍁 As the leaves change and autumn settles in, we're grateful to be part of a community that supports students, values education, and grows together. Here's to building better tomorrows, one season at a time. 🌻📚 #UpshurCountySchools #ILoveWVPublicSchools
We are seeing an uptick in behaviors today after the long weekend inlcuding bathroom vandalism in the girls 345 restroom.
Please talk with students about school expectations as well as their classroom PAX Visions.
PAX visions are completed as a class and are:
-Students and teachers work together to define the classroom environment rather than adults simply handing down rules.
-The document explicitly lists what everyone wants to see, hear, do, and feel more of (peace, productivity, health, and happiness) alongside what they want less of (disruptions or "spleems").
- It is displayed centrally and updated or reviewed throughout the year to help students predict, monitor, and self-regulate their behavior.
Ms. Lewis will be posting visions on Facebook soon!
Please talk with students about school expectations as well as their classroom PAX Visions.
PAX visions are completed as a class and are:
-Students and teachers work together to define the classroom environment rather than adults simply handing down rules.
-The document explicitly lists what everyone wants to see, hear, do, and feel more of (peace, productivity, health, and happiness) alongside what they want less of (disruptions or "spleems").
- It is displayed centrally and updated or reviewed throughout the year to help students predict, monitor, and self-regulate their behavior.
Ms. Lewis will be posting visions on Facebook soon!
Would you like to volunteer or be a chaperone at HES this school year?
The process is the same as last year. Please use the attached link, which includes all required forms and a step-by-step guide to complete the process.
As an approved volunteer or chaperone, you'll be able to help supervise students during school events, field trips, after-school activities, and other school-sponsored events.
Please note: You DO NOT need to be an approved volunteer or chaperone to attend family events with YOUR child, such as concerts, family engagement activities, or other events where you are attending as YOUR child's guest.
Please visit the Volunteering Forms section under documents.
The process is the same as last year. Please use the attached link, which includes all required forms and a step-by-step guide to complete the process.
As an approved volunteer or chaperone, you'll be able to help supervise students during school events, field trips, after-school activities, and other school-sponsored events.
Please note: You DO NOT need to be an approved volunteer or chaperone to attend family events with YOUR child, such as concerts, family engagement activities, or other events where you are attending as YOUR child's guest.
Please visit the Volunteering Forms section under documents.
Back to school events!
May!!
FREE Summer food boxes delivered right to your door!
Use this link to sign up!
You do not have to be enrolled at HES. This is for any child 18 and under!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JQyeLtHT1c
May calendar for families!
Looking ahead to next week when we take our end of the year IReady Diagnostic Test!
Please encourage students to do their best. We want to see the best picture of their abilities!
We will test each morning on the days listed. Please try to have students at school on time. If they want a hot school breakfast they need to arrive prior to 8:00 to go eat and get to class on time.
Students can earn a ticket by doing these 3 things:
Being at school
Taking their time (the test flags those who rush)
Doing their best work
Students who do those 3 things will get a ticket to enjoy a special treat at the end of each testing day!
Iready Eggstravaganza Family Engagement Activity.
Snow day challenge
NTID day tomorrow for Tuesday 12/16.
All students complete the below activities!!
Please send documentation back in the next day we are in the building.
A picture has been posted on Facebook. You can also get a hold of Miss Lewis for a copy if you cannot find your copy that was sent home prior to Thanksgiving break. It is also posted on the school webpage.
We are playing catch up on photos in preparation for the holiday season.
Watch Facebook for lots of posts today from things happening the last couple of weeks.
Watch Facebook for lots of posts today from things happening the last couple of weeks.
Pictures will be coming home today if you ordered.
We have been asked a lot about SYC basketball. At this time we do not have any forms or papers about it….but SYC has shared this info. Please reach out to them for questions.
We have included a picture of the basketsball sign up and cheer sign up flyers they shared.
Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Information:
Morning Drop Off:
7:25 we begin at the front office.
We will come in from the first entrance (like last year) for this.
If you child takes longer to unload or you need extra time to unbuckle seatbelts/carseats, please pull up the loop and to the sidewalk to allow others to unload and traffic to move. Please be mindful of children unloading, and DO NOT DRIVE AROUND CARS IN THE LOOP. We ask for patience to ensure their safety.
Evening Parent Pick Up:
This is new and different from last year. We are picking up in the front loop. Please see the below map to help you. Our instructional day does not end until 3:15 and students will not pack up prior to that. WE WILL NOT START PARENT PICK UP UNTIL 3:25. Pick up will run until roughly 3:40. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE AROUND PARENTS LOADING CHILDREN. We ask for patience to ensure their safety.
*bus 22 must be the first in line, please make sure you allow the bus to pull in be up front**
Thank You
Morning Drop Off:
7:25 we begin at the front office.
We will come in from the first entrance (like last year) for this.
If you child takes longer to unload or you need extra time to unbuckle seatbelts/carseats, please pull up the loop and to the sidewalk to allow others to unload and traffic to move. Please be mindful of children unloading, and DO NOT DRIVE AROUND CARS IN THE LOOP. We ask for patience to ensure their safety.
Evening Parent Pick Up:
This is new and different from last year. We are picking up in the front loop. Please see the below map to help you. Our instructional day does not end until 3:15 and students will not pack up prior to that. WE WILL NOT START PARENT PICK UP UNTIL 3:25. Pick up will run until roughly 3:40. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE AROUND PARENTS LOADING CHILDREN. We ask for patience to ensure their safety.
*bus 22 must be the first in line, please make sure you allow the bus to pull in be up front**
Thank You
