
As we are back to school and buses are on the road again we wanted to remind everyone about the importance of bus safety. Check out our Bus Safety document online!
https://5il.co/22p19


The entire BES staff is excited to welcome back our K-6 students tomorrow, Friday, August 18 for the first day of the 2023-24 school year!

The countdown to a new school year has begun! Encourage your children, neighbors, and friends to make attendance a priority this school year.


Our first menu of the 2023-2024 school year is here for your viewing and planning pleasure.


We are excited to welcome our students back for the new school year, see you next week!


Mark your calendars! BES Open House for students/families in Grades K-6 will be Thursday, August 24th from 6:00-7:15 PM.
*Parents and BES students are encouraged to attend
*Ice cream sundaes will be provided


As we enter August and start to get ready for students, we wanted to remind families of our updated Educational Leave Policy for this upcoming school year.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1967/PCS/2829851/Educational_Leave_Policy.pdf


Just a reminder, new student registration dates are coming up this week!


Today's the deadline for In County Transfer Requests. Visit the link below or our website for paperwork to complete the request.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1967/PCS/3138881/Policy_S.5.2_In_County_Student_Transfer.pdf


It's almost the end of July and school is quickly approaching. While we hope you are still enjoying your summer vacation, we just wanted share our supply lists incase you and your family are heading back-to-school shopping soon! PDF versions of our lists can be found on our site: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1967/BES/2131593/BES_2023_Supply_Lists.pdf









PCS is offering an Alternative Certification Program for potential applicants to become teachers. If you have a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, you may qualify. For more information go to: https://www.pendletoncountyschools.com/page/alternative-certification


Spread the word, New Student Registration dates are set for August 2nd and August 4th. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.


We are excited to announce the return of our Youth Cheer Camp! The camp will run July 24-27, 2023 from 4 -7 p.m. at Pendleton County Middle High School for students entering grades K-6.
If you are interested check out the Pendleton County High School Facebook page.
You can contact Rebecca Miller at 304 668 3497 for additional information.
Registration ends July 24th.

Staff members from BES had the opportunity to travel to Charleston and work with educators across the state at the INVEST Conference held by the West Virginia Department of Education. Math and reading best practices were the focus of the trainings.



Summer workouts for girls in upcoming 6-8th grades that might be interested in trying out for MS basketball next year are scheduled for next week. Workouts will be Monday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 21 from 6:30-8pm at PCHS gyms. Please bring water and wear gym shoes.

Pendleton County Schools would like to welcome the community to the new board office for an open house, this Friday, June 9th from 10am-2pm. If you are free, we would love to see you!





We know it's early, but we want to make sure everyone is reminded of changes to our Educational Leave Plan for the upcoming school year.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1967/PCS/2829851/Educational_Leave_Policy.pdf


If you wish to enroll your student for virtual school, you will need to complete the following form by Friday, June 30th: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNallle8AwDNZGpDO9S45HDhVUOU82SUJFTVVBNFIwWFhUWlJaWVg4QlMyVC4u
Virtual School for this school year is open to students in grades 6th-12th only. If you wish to enroll a student in Virtual School who is not currently enrolled in Pendleton County Schools, you must contact Lori Moore at 304-358-2207 ext 123 to complete the enrollment process.

Pendleton County Summer Success Academy 2023 Information:
• June 13-July 7 Tuesdays-Fridays (15 Total Days, No SSA on July 4th)
• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided each day
• 8:00am-2:00pm is the Daily Schedule
• Bus Transportation will be provided – Bus Drivers will be calling parents before SSA begins to discuss pick-up and drop-off
• June 20 - All students will ride bus to FES to celebrate WV Day
Ryan Lambert (SSA Coordinator) rdlambert@k12.wv.us
Nicole Hevener nhevener@k12.wv.us

Many of our students visited Seneca this year with their classes and have enjoyed themselves. Check out this exciting event happening next weekend, June 3rd, at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center!
