Beckley Stratton Middle

School Counseling Week is a timely reminder of the quiet, essential work happening in our schools every day.

This week, we recognize and thank our school counselors for the critical role they play in supporting students’ academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and future planning. Counselors are often the first to notice when a student is struggling—and the steady presence that helps them navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

From individual student support and crisis response to academic advising and career guidance, your work matters more than most people realize—and it truly changes lives.

If you see a school counselor today, take a moment to thank them.

Thank you to our school counselors for your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to students. Our schools are stronger because of you.

Raleigh County Schools is proud to celebrate Beckley Stratton Middle, Park Middle, Independence Middle, Independence High, and Woodrow Wilson High for receiving PBIS Bronze Medals in recognition of their achievement of Bronze status! We are incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment shown by all administrators, staff, and students who worked hard to earn this honor. RCS will continue partnering with schools as we strive for 100% PBIS Bronze status across the district by the end of the 2025–2026 school year. This year, we are also excited to begin rolling out Tier 2 PBIS practices as we move toward Silver status. Congratulations to everyone involved—your hard work truly makes a difference!

Due to inclement weather and today’s remote learning day, please see the attached memo from Superintendent Dr. Starcher of the location change for
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.

December Attendance Challenge!

8th grade baby pictures are due today.

BEST BEST Band and Choir will not be participating in the Parade today.

November Elementary Schools Calendar

November Secondary Schools Calendar

Raleigh County Schools proudly recognizes Valerie Bostick, 7th grade math teacher at Beckley-Stratton Middle, as a 2025 Difference Maker! Her dedication, leadership, and passion for students truly make a lasting impact. #DifferenceMakers2025 #RaleighCountySchools

Raleigh County Schools would like to congratulate our newest National Board Certified Teachers. We are proud of you and appreciate the work you do each and every day for our students.

Mystery Attendance Day!

Please join us tonight for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with student performances throughout the evening. Light refreshments will be served. You will be amazed at the talent of our RCS students.

Please join us Monday evening for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with great entertainment.

🎉 Celebrating Our Raleigh County School Counselors! 🎉 This week, we honor the heart and soul of student support—our Raleigh County School Counselors! 💙✨ From offering guidance and encouragement to helping students navigate challenges, our counselors make a lasting impact every single day. Their dedication to student success, well-being, and growth does not go unnoticed! Join us in thanking these incredible professionals for all they do. Leave a 👍 or a kind word in the comments to show your appreciation! 💬❤️ #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #RaleighCountySchools #ThankYouCounselors

NEW BEST HONOR BAND Update: Honor Band will be released early today from Concord. Honor Band will leave concord at 3:30 pm., and is expected to arrive at BEST at 4 pm.

Governor’s Schools of West Virginia will offer free summer programs for grades 7 to 11. This program covers many areas, including arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and technology. Please keep an eye out for upcoming applications.

🎉 Huge shout-out to our schools with the highest attendance rates for the 4th month of school! 🌟 Congratulations to Shady Spring High School, Park Middle School, and Maxwell Hill Elementary! 🙌 We also want to recognize Liberty High School, Trap Hill Middle School, and Ridgeview Elementary for having the most improved attendance rates this month. 👏 And let’s hear it for ALL the middle schools in Raleigh County, who showed improved attendance last month! Keep up the fantastic work—we’re so proud of you all! 💙✨ #AttendanceMatters #RaleighCountyPride

BEST Update 12.10.2024 Please click on the link(s) for the following: 3rd Annual Christmas at BEST @ BEST Craft & Vendor Show, December 14, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://5il.co/32tbw BEST 8th Grade Formal Raffle https://5il.co/32tbv

Nominations for the RCS December "Difference Maker" is now open. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaicNGH79w9hKp2z-8qTtzV1UQVpTVDBGQU00SjhYMjRGMUxIWE1FSDVETS4u

📚✏️ ATTENTION RALEIGH COUNTY PARENTS! 🏫🎒 School attendance is more than just showing up—it’s a step toward success, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to grow! We believe every day in class counts, and we need your help to spread the message! Let’s show our community what it means to be present and ready to learn! We’re launching the #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS campaign! 🏆✨ Parents, we invite you to snap a picture of your child headed off to school in the morning and share it with Raleigh County Schools using the tag #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS to enter a chance to WIN an exciting prize! 🎁🙌 The pictures will be posted on the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page (limit 1 per student per day), and the contest will run through November. A winner will be chosen at random for the elementary level as well as for the middle and high school levels. It’s simple: 📸 Take a picture of your student on their way to school. 📲 Share the photo using #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS. ✅ Let’s make sure EVERY student has the chance to shine this school year. Together, we can promote good attendance and celebrate our amazing students. Ready, set… #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS! 🏫🎉