🍂🧁 A Sweet Way to Support Brandywine Elementary! ❤️
We're hosting a Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser, and you won't want to miss these delicious treats!
🍰 Just $7 each!
🎃 Featuring the NEW Pumpkin Spice flavor, along with plenty of other favorites!
Treat yourself while supporting our students and school! Thank you for your support! ❤️
Orders are due to school November 9, 2026 and will be delivered November 17, 2026.
We're hosting a Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser, and you won't want to miss these delicious treats!
🍰 Just $7 each!
🎃 Featuring the NEW Pumpkin Spice flavor, along with plenty of other favorites!
Treat yourself while supporting our students and school! Thank you for your support! ❤️
Orders are due to school November 9, 2026 and will be delivered November 17, 2026.
❤️ BRANDYWINE STAFF SPOTLIGHT! ❤️
It's time to shine the spotlight on another amazing member of our Brandywine Elementary family! 🌟
👩🏻🏫 Meet Sandra Armstrong!
Mrs. Armstrong is our Reading and Math Interventionist and has dedicated an incredible 38 years to education, including 8 years at Brandywine! 🍎
🎓 Education: Mrs. Armstrong earned her bachelor's degree from James Madison University, her master's degree from Marshall University, and her administration certification from Salem University.
❤️ Why did she choose education?
Mrs. Armstrong wanted a career where she could make a difference in people's lives! She also loves planning and organizing, and teaching allowed her to balance her career with raising her children.
🐾 What does she love most about Brandywine?
The positive culture and supportive environment! She appreciates working alongside dedicated, caring staff members who inspire her to be the best version of herself.
☀️ Fun Facts:
📚 Her favorite subject in school was Math!
✈️ She loves traveling and spending time with her family.
🎨 She enjoys scrapbooking and reading.
🛍️ On her days off, you might find her enjoying a good book, shopping, or planning her next adventure!
We're so thankful to have Mrs. Armstrong as part of our Bobcat family! Her years of experience, dedication to student success, and passion for education make her such a valuable part of Brandywine! ❤️
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🎶 Learning About Appalachian Traditions! 🎶
Brandywine students enjoyed a special assembly with the Dulcimer Dames! Students had a wonderful time listening to traditional Appalachian music and learning about the instruments and traditions of our region.
A special thank you to the Dulcimer Dames for sharing their music and talents with our students! 💙🎶
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is coming October 26–30! 🎀
Join us as we celebrate healthy choices, kindness, courage, and a drug-free future. Families, please help your students participate in our spirit days:
❤️ Monday, October 26 – Wear Red
😴 Tuesday, October 27 – Pajama Day
🤪 Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Wednesday
🏀 Thursday, October 29 – Team/Jersey Day
🐾 Friday, October 30 – School Spirit Day: Wear Bobcat Red or Wildcat Blue
We can’t wait to see everyone show their spirit throughout the week!
✨ Better Choices, Brighter Tomorrows! ✨
#WVPublicSchools
Join us as we celebrate healthy choices, kindness, courage, and a drug-free future. Families, please help your students participate in our spirit days:
❤️ Monday, October 26 – Wear Red
😴 Tuesday, October 27 – Pajama Day
🤪 Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Wednesday
🏀 Thursday, October 29 – Team/Jersey Day
🐾 Friday, October 30 – School Spirit Day: Wear Bobcat Red or Wildcat Blue
We can’t wait to see everyone show their spirit throughout the week!
✨ Better Choices, Brighter Tomorrows! ✨
#WVPublicSchools
Parents of children with disabilities or exceptionalities are invited to attend the regional meeting for the West Virginia Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) on Friday, 10/23 from 9:00-12:00 at the Pendleton County Board of Education.
❤️ BRANDYWINE STAFF SPOTLIGHT! ❤️
It's time to shine the spotlight on another amazing member of our Brandywine Elementary family!
👩🏻🏫 Meet Lindsey Houck!
Mrs. Houck is a member of our Special Education team and is celebrating her 3rd year at Brandywine! 🍎
🎓 Education: Mrs. Houck earned her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and her master's degree in Special Education from Western Governors University.
❤️ Why does she love teaching?
Mrs. Houck has always known she wanted to work with children! One of the most rewarding parts of her job is seeing that special moment when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with.
🐾 What does she love most about Brandywine?
The strong bonds between staff members and the positive environment they create together!
☀️ Fun Facts:
📚 Her favorite subject in school was History!
✈️ She loves traveling and exploring new places.
🐶 On her days off, she enjoys relaxing with her dog, Dixie!
We're so thankful to have Mrs. Houck as part of our Bobcat family! Her dedication to helping students learn, grow, and succeed makes Brandywine a better place! ❤️💙
#ILoveWVPublicSchools
It's time to shine the spotlight on another amazing member of our Brandywine Elementary family!
👩🏻🏫 Meet Lindsey Houck!
Mrs. Houck is a member of our Special Education team and is celebrating her 3rd year at Brandywine! 🍎
🎓 Education: Mrs. Houck earned her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and her master's degree in Special Education from Western Governors University.
❤️ Why does she love teaching?
Mrs. Houck has always known she wanted to work with children! One of the most rewarding parts of her job is seeing that special moment when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with.
🐾 What does she love most about Brandywine?
The strong bonds between staff members and the positive environment they create together!
☀️ Fun Facts:
📚 Her favorite subject in school was History!
✈️ She loves traveling and exploring new places.
🐶 On her days off, she enjoys relaxing with her dog, Dixie!
We're so thankful to have Mrs. Houck as part of our Bobcat family! Her dedication to helping students learn, grow, and succeed makes Brandywine a better place! ❤️💙
#ILoveWVPublicSchools
💙🐾 SMALL BAGS, BIG IMPACT! 🐾💙
❤️ Help Feed Our Pendleton County Students! ❤️
We are excited to partner with T & K Markets and Communities In Schools to help make sure our students have food to take home over the weekends!
🛒 HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Simply stop by T & K Markets and purchase a pre-packed food bag for $10–$15!
🥫 Buying a bag IS the donation! No additional donation is needed. Your purchased bag will go directly toward supporting local students through the Communities In Schools Backpack Program.
🏫 These donations will benefit students at:
💙 Pendleton County Middle/High School
💙 Franklin Elementary School
💙 Brandywine Elementary School
💙 North Fork Elementary School
Every bag purchased helps fight food insecurity and reminds our students that their community cares about them! ❤️
A HUGE thank you to T & K Markets, Communities In Schools, and our amazing Pendleton County community for always stepping up to support our kids!
📢 Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word!
💙 Stronger Students. Brighter Tomorrows.
🐾 Wildcats Helping Wildcats!
#PendletonCountyStrong #WildcatPride #CommunitiesInSchools #SupportOurStudents #SmallBagsBigImpact #CommunityStrong #FeedOurStudents
🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT! 🌟
We’re excited to shine this week’s spotlight on Mrs. Michelle Clark Sites, our Special Education Gifted Teacher! ❤️🐾
Mrs. Sites brings about 23 years of experience in education and has spent the last 7 years here at Brandywine Elementary! Her love for education runs in the family—her mom taught for 34 years! 🍎
One of her favorite things about Brandywine is our students, who she describes as “so focused, kind, and ready to learn!”
Outside of school, Mrs. Sites enjoys art and gardening, and her favorite subjects in school included Latin, biology, art, and math.
We’re thankful to have Mrs. Sites as part of our Brandywine family and appreciate all she does for our students! ❤️
❤️ I Love WV Public Schools!
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Good evening! Out of an abundance of caution, Pendleton County Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Monday, October 12, 2026. Please be safe.
📸 School Pictures Are Ready to View! 📸
Families can now access their student’s picture gallery online! 🎉 Strawbridge Studios makes it easy to view your child’s photos and place an order.
Simply follow the steps on the flyer to find your student’s gallery. You’ll need your child’s last name and student ID number to access their pictures. Call the school for this code at (304)249-5381.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the website listed to get started.
We hope you love seeing those school-picture smiles! 😁📷❤️
Families can now access their student’s picture gallery online! 🎉 Strawbridge Studios makes it easy to view your child’s photos and place an order.
Simply follow the steps on the flyer to find your student’s gallery. You’ll need your child’s last name and student ID number to access their pictures. Call the school for this code at (304)249-5381.
✨ Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the website listed to get started.
We hope you love seeing those school-picture smiles! 😁📷❤️
The first Healthy Grandfamilies meeting of the year will be Wed Oct 7 at PCHS in the Family and Consumer Science Classroom. Please use the parking lot near the greenhouse behind the school. Contact Helan Turner at hturner@k12.wv.us or Diana Smith for more information. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Pendleton County Schools takes student and staff privacy seriously. Together we will continue to work to protect all staff and students.
Congratulations to our students who met or exceeded standards in their GSA assessments in math, reading, or both! We are so proud of all the students who earned this achievement, including those who are not pictured. Way to go! 🌟
Good morning! Due to a limited number of bus operators bus numbers 7727, Wes Fleisher, and 7726 Jesse Johnston, will be combined today, Friday, October 2nd for the afternoon route only. Arrival times for afternoon drop offs may be a little later, please be patient as we navigate these changes. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to our 3rd Grade students with for winning our Attendance Spirit Week!🏆 To celebrate their win, they got a special visit from Penny, our therapy dog! 🐾
We also want to celebrate all of our students that participated throughout the week. Great job showing up and making attendance a priority! 🌟
Congratulations to these two students who won our Perfectly Royal Attendance Drawing for the month of September! 🏆 We are so excited to celebrate these students and their commitment to showing up and being at school. Keep showing up students and you could be our Perfectly Royal Attendance winner next! 👑
October Menus
Good morning! Due to a limited number of bus operators bus numbers 7727, Wes Fleisher, and 7726 Jesse Johnston, will be combined Monday afternoon only, September 28th. Arrival times for afternoon drop offs may be a little later, please be patient as we navigate these changes. Thank you for your understanding.
School leadership and central office staff working together to determine what they notice and what they wonder about the information presented. Teamwork!
Pendleton County Schools participated in Marshall University's Annual Career Fair. Great turnout and representation.
