Did you know there is a nationwide milk carton shortage? How will this affect BCS students and staff. Read here: https://www.smore.com/jt8n6s
The link below is for the Burke Street Elementary November Newsletter. Thank you!
https://www.smore.com/ybtdz
Ready Rosie is a resource for home with fun activities and learning opportunities. The link to register is readyrosie.com/register and the school code is 205Burke. The "B" in Burke is a capital letter. If you have questions please call the school at 304-267-3525. Thank you!
It's your turn in the driver's seat.! Test drive a school bus, and join our bus operator team. Learn more HERE: https://www.smore.com/hbq1s
BCS wants to stay connected to you, your family, and to our community. Here's how we will communicate. READ: https://www.smore.com/qpb3f
Reminder-Tomorrow, October 19, 2023, all Berkeley County Schools (PreK - 12) will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY. This is a Teacher Prep Day and allows our teachers time to finalize grades, complete report cards, and lesson plan for the coming weeks.
The Berkeley County Diversity Council will meet virtually on Tues., Oct. 17th. All are invited. Get details and read more about their meetings for the year. HERE: https://www.smore.com/ngqv6
ACTION NEEDED: If you are a BCS community member (not a primary or secondary guardian of a BCS student) and want to receive text & email alerts about school closures, delays, and district updates, you must complete this BCS NTouch Community List Form: https://bcswv.jotform.com/231495261564055
The Berkeley County Diversity Council invites you to attend their virtual monthly meeting on Tues., Oct. 17th at 6 pm. Save the dates & learn more here: https://www.smore.com/ngqv6
Full moon every 29.5 days? Here are a few events and programs you should check out. Maybe you know someone who might want to attend? READ: https://www.smore.com/p2w6n
All Berkeley County Schools students who are in kindergarten through 5th grade will take benchmark assessments for reading and mathematics, through the iReady program, three times a year. Read more here: https://www.smore.com/bpx2j
Reminder that on Friday October 6 students will be dismissed 2 hrs early, starting at 1:20pm for Burke Street School. Also, students will not have school on Monday October 9. Thank you!!
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has scheduled a nationwide test of emergency alert systems for approximately 2:20 p.m. tomorrow, 10/4 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Read more: https://www.smore.com/bq8hj
Read more about important updates for the month of October: https://www.smore.com/ahmce
Don't Forget! Tomorrow, September 21st, is our Annual Bullying Prevention Kickoff Event at War Memorial Park from 5pm -7pm. More Details: https://fb.me/e/42Ch3hCu8
To celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, K-12 students will receive a great communication tool this week from the BCS attendance office. Read HERE: https://www.smore.com/rn4yu
Attendance notifications to primary contacts will begin tomorrow, Sept. 15. Learn more about the importance of attendance in student success. MORE: https://www.smore.com/vdm692
Back to school preparation tools and tasks sprinkled into this message for you. Take a minute to review for NEW app information, sales tax holiday, orientations and school supplies. SMORE: https://www.smore.com/m96ew
Governor Jim Justice has issued a proclamation officially declaring Monday, July 3, 2023, as a state holiday in West Virginia and creating a full holiday for state employees.
In special observance of West Virginia's Independence Day holidays, all Berkeley County Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, and Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Stay safe and be well.
Ronald E. Stephens IV
Superintendent
Ron Stephens has been sworn in as the next Superintendent for Berkeley County Schools.
