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
BCS students in the 9th grade will take the PSAT 8/9 on Oct. 11. ACTION NEEDED: This is the first year that testing is digital, so it is extremely important that students bring their school issued device to school fully charged and ready for testing. Also, get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.
SENIORS: Please review important financial aid and scholarship information. See your school counselor with any additional questions: https://www.smore.com/m74xh
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
Saturday School is back and it isn't just for discipline any more. Follow this link for more information: https://www.smore.com/1vc29
High school juniors/seniors: HBCU Festival is Nov. 17-18. Transportation available with limited seats. See school counselor. Read more here: https://www.smore.com/6mdsg
WVSSAC coaching classes offered locally in October. READ HERE: https://www.smore.com/jvnuw
Use the link to take note of our Sing In/Sign Out Procedures as well as get information on the Cardinals Abroad next adventure. https://www.smore.com/j2m8k
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
Ready to take your next steps in higher education or military service? Learn more about these upcoming events: https://www.smore.com/9jw87
West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) results will be sent home from school with your student on Friday, September 8, 2023. DETAILS: https://www.smore.com/j0n12
Please read for important information regarding changes in our home football game procedures: https://www.smore.com/jetg7
Check out important welcome back information regarding orientation, arrival/dismissal traffic flow, Cardinal Kickoff and more!
https://www.smore.com/p02tg
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.
After serving one year in the interim role, Mr. Ronald E. Stephens IV was sworn in as our next Superintendent of Schools by the Honorable Judge Debra McLaughlin of the 23rd Judicial Circuit at Monday's Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Mr. Stephens is a 30+ year veteran educator with more than 20 years of service to Berkeley County Schools. He and his wife Joette, also a 30+ year veteran educator, have three sons, who are all BCS graduates.
Congratulations, Ron!
