Beckley Stratton Middle

Congratulations to the All-State Band Team members for Raleigh County Schools! Beckley-Stratton Middle Brisco Long Independence Middle Graydon Smith Shady Spring Middle Alex Abernathy Joseph Cowley Ryleigh Helmer Hunter Lilly Austin Szuch Shady Spring High School David Hegele Woodrow Wilson High School Kaleigh Basham

Dear Raleigh County Schools Parents and Guardians, On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is anticipated between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM that our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the sun’s rays. Medical professionals advise it is always dangerous to look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for your child’s safety. •RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. •All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams. •Resources and lessons about the solar eclipse are available from the West Virginia Department of Education, NASA, and other science outlets. •School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse. •Students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band or other outdoor after school activities. •As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor as they exit the building. The eclipse may occur during dismissal time. RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8.

Congratulations to our National Board Certified Teachers (New and Renewals)

Building Brighter Futures. Episode 3. Bus Safety. https://youtu.be/R6AB06a9u50

Gear Up SWV Meet & Greet for Raleigh County 7th and 8th grade students.

Latest News from Building Brighter Futures. https://youtu.be/QSgu4Vzxk7A?si=1MQZKueV4aBqOG4g

September 25-29, 2023, for middle school students, Raleigh County GEAR UP Spirit Week.

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS INVITES YOU TO THE 2023 MIDDLE SCHOOL STEAM-CTE CAMP Dates: July 10-20, 2023 Locations: Beckley-Stratton Middle School and Academy of Career and Technology Campuses Time: 7:30 AM-1:30 PM

Good luck Golden Horseshoe participants.

Free afterschool tutoring Raleigh County Schools is happy to announce opportunities for students across the county to receive free afterschool tutoring. These services are made possible through Extended Program grants and provided by your child’s home school certified teachers. Tutoring services may include… · In person one-on-one or small group - core content academic sessions · In person one-on-one or small group - critical school success tutoring sessions for items such as (organization skills, technology skills, study skills, test taking tips, etc.) · In person one-on-one or small group - enrichment support (high stakes test prep SAT, ACT, etc., academic fairs, college/job readiness preparation, etc.) Please contact your child’s school for details on scheduling tutoring services. Not all schools offer after school services or services in all areas.

Next week, September 19-23, Beckley Stratton will be having Spirit Week! Please see the attached photo for a description of each day. We are so excited to get to have a fun filled week and show our Bulldog Pride!

WVU SCIENCE ADVENTURE CAMP (6th Grade Summit Bechtel Field Trip) Please go to or click on the link to fill out the waiver for Rock Climbing at ACE. You will need to use the Reservation # and the Group #: https://aceraft.com/online-waiver/ Reservation #: 289617 Group #: 19621050

Beckley-Stratton Attention: If you have not done so, Beckley-Stratton needs the following paperwork returned to the school by tomorrow, August 30. Students will be receiving their Chromebooks if all necessary paperwork was filled out. Paperwork was sent out on Friday, August 26 1. Technology Acceptable Use Agreement Form 2. Attachment A 3. Photo Release 4. Student Information 5. Cell Phone

Raleigh County Schools Attendance Poster Contest

The BEST Open House on August 23 is for any 6th grade parents and students who did not attend the two day Early Orientation on August 9 and August 10. Also, the Open House is for any newly enrolled 7th or 8th grade students.

BEST Open House will be August 23 from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Summer Band will be August 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17. THIS IS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BAND! SCHEDULE: AUGUST 11 9:00 - 10:30 - PERCUSSION/MALLETS 11:00 - 12:30 - BRASS - TRUMPET, TROMBONE, TUBA, BARITONE 1:00 - 2:30 - WOODWINDS - FLUTE, CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AUGUST 12 AND 15 WILL BE THE SAME AS ABOVE! AUGUST 16 9:00 - 12:00 - PERCUSSION, BRASS AND WOODWINDS AUGUST 17 9:00 - 12:00 - PERCUSSION, BRASS AND WOODWINDS IF THIS SCHEDULE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE YOU RECEIVED AT THE END OF THE YEAR, GO BY THIS SCHEDULE!!! ALL BAND STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND!!! ALL BAND STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE AT THE SCHOOL ASAP. HAVING ONE LAST YEAR DOES NOT COUNT! YOU MUST HAVE A NEW ONE THIS YEAR TO PARTICIPATE IN BAND. YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY BAND ACTIVITY! GET YOUR PHYSICAL! I WILL SEE YOU ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH!

BEST Early Orientation Camp (6th) Grade. This is a reminder for those incoming sixth graders who have registered for the Early Orientation Day Camp. The Open House for parents will be Monday, August 8 from 4-6 pm. Camp will begin on Tuesday, August 9 through Wednesday, August 10. Parents will drop students off in front of the school. Dismissal will be at 1:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Lastly, if you have any additional questions they may be asked and answered at the Open House for parents.

Have a safe and celebratory Independence Day weekend!

You can view the 2022-23 School Calendar here! https://5il.co/19g1s