We are excited to see students back in the building! Please look out for ice on the sidewalks and watch your step! The walker path from Duke Street is inaccessible due to drifting snow; please walk around. Car Riders will still use the Duke Street entrance as usual. Thanks for your cooperation!
Opequon Elementary Newsletter 12/15/24
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Berkeley County Schools (PreK-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024. BCS will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the evening and into the morning to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Berkeley County Schools (PreK-12) will be closed on Monday, December 16, 2024, due to low temperatures and poor road conditions. Evening activities are canceled.
Bus 404 is canceled today (AM and PM). When picking your student(s) up this afternoon, please use the Duke Street access to get in the car rider line (remain in your vehicle) and have your ID ready. Anyone picking up a student will need to be on the student's emergency form. Thank you!
Opequon Elementary Newsletter 12/8/24
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BCS (PreK-12) will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to forecasted inclement weather, as determined following the 8:00 p.m. state weather briefing. BCS will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the evening and into the morning to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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Opequon Elementary Newsletter
12/1/24
DON'T FORGET! Tell us how we're doing in the Superintendent's Stakeholder Survey. READ MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/e9s7p
Read about how students at Tomahawk Intermediate are helping victims of Hurricane Helene, and how AI can boost learning skills in this month's edition of BCS Insider! Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break! MORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/mtg8bq
Please read an important message from Superintendent Saxe: https://secure.smore.com/n/6nd5q9
Families, we are excited to announce the opening of our Opequon Spiritwear store! The shop is open now through December 2nd. Please take time to check out the new gear we are offering. Items are scheduled to be delivered in time for Christmas. Happy Shopping!
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A Safety Concern with Car Riders: When dropping off students, please pull all the way up in the line and REMAIN in the vehicle until school personnel is present to get your student from the vehicle. Thank you for your help with this important safety item.
LIVE Event Today! Join Superintendent Saxe for a virtual conversation to help you understand the dangers of social media and learn strategies to protect your student. REGISTER HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/eqz30
The first episode of our new podcast BCS Unplugged is now available! Download it today from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music! Just search "BCS Unplugged" and subscribe today!
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Opequon Elementary Newsletter for 11/17/24
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Opequon students will receive a fresh fruit or vegetable option every Friday as part of the Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Today, students will bring home mango. Each Friday students will receive a different fresh fruit or vegetable to take home.
Read about Leave of Educational Value being eliminated and other important guidelines in the state's updated attendance policy here: https://secure.smore.com/n/u0mjq