📸 PICTURE DAY IS TUESDAY! 📸
This week’s announcements have LOTS of important information, but the biggie is School Picture Day on Tuesday!
⚠️ Parents of FETC and virtual students: Please be sure to check the Picture Day flyer for information about when your student should have their photo taken!
Remember, this isn’t just a school picture. This photo will be:
📘 Your student’s YEARBOOK PHOTO
🪪 The photo used for their STUDENT ID
So even if you aren’t planning to purchase a picture package, students still need to have their photo taken! 📸
That’s definitely not all in this week’s announcements! Be sure to check them out for:
🍕 This week’s lunch menu
🏈 Athletic schedule
🏛️🌿 Homecoming dates & events
👑 Homecoming Court members
🎟️ Homecoming ticket & guest information
🎓 WVWC visit information
📚 Dual-credit enrollment information for next semester
💰 Senior Financial Aid Workshop information
🎓 Scholarship opportunities for seniors
📅 Important upcoming dates
➕ And even more!
There is A LOT happening at B-U over the next few weeks, so this is definitely a week to read/watch and save those dates!
https://youtu.be/x2UNdt9nu-s?is=lTxpCflB24hoVkiu
This week’s announcements have LOTS of important information, but the biggie is School Picture Day on Tuesday!
⚠️ Parents of FETC and virtual students: Please be sure to check the Picture Day flyer for information about when your student should have their photo taken!
Remember, this isn’t just a school picture. This photo will be:
📘 Your student’s YEARBOOK PHOTO
🪪 The photo used for their STUDENT ID
So even if you aren’t planning to purchase a picture package, students still need to have their photo taken! 📸
That’s definitely not all in this week’s announcements! Be sure to check them out for:
🍕 This week’s lunch menu
🏈 Athletic schedule
🏛️🌿 Homecoming dates & events
👑 Homecoming Court members
🎟️ Homecoming ticket & guest information
🎓 WVWC visit information
📚 Dual-credit enrollment information for next semester
💰 Senior Financial Aid Workshop information
🎓 Scholarship opportunities for seniors
📅 Important upcoming dates
➕ And even more!
There is A LOT happening at B-U over the next few weeks, so this is definitely a week to read/watch and save those dates!
https://youtu.be/x2UNdt9nu-s?is=lTxpCflB24hoVkiu
📚➕ What's Going On in Upshur County Schools? ➕📚 Learning comes alive in Mr. Roy's classroom at Buckhannon-Upshur High School! Students are actively engaged in math lessons that challenge their thinking, build problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future success.
B-UHS Student Services will be taking junior and senior students to WVWC on Thursday, October 30, 2026, for a college visit. The first 40 students with a signed permission form can attend.
Students must ride the bus to and from WVWC and must have a signed permission form. Call-ins will not be allowed. Forms are due by the end of the day, October 9th and can be picked up in the main office.
Students must ride the bus to and from WVWC and must have a signed permission form. Call-ins will not be allowed. Forms are due by the end of the day, October 9th and can be picked up in the main office.
Due to issues with Frontier services, the high is experiencing phone and internet outages throughout the day. Please contact the board office at 304-472-5480 if you need assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Future plans start with local connections. 💼🎓
Students at Buckhannon-Upshur High School stepped out of the classroom and into their future today, meeting with local businesses and learning firsthand about the careers that keep our community moving. From skilled trades to professional careers, Career Fair Day gave students a chance to explore opportunities, ask questions, and discover where their talents might take them.
Building tomorrow's workforce starts today.
Students at Buckhannon-Upshur High School stepped out of the classroom and into their future today, meeting with local businesses and learning firsthand about the careers that keep our community moving. From skilled trades to professional careers, Career Fair Day gave students a chance to explore opportunities, ask questions, and discover where their talents might take them.
Building tomorrow's workforce starts today.
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST for STUDENTS-
The 20th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Contest from Prudent Publishing Companies offers a $10,000 cash scholarship to the winning student. Original artwork or a digital photo should be entered by the deadline of March 8, 2027. Online monthly voting ends on April 21, 2027.
Share the contest link with administrators, teachers, and students: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests/
For questions, contact scholarshipadmin@gallerycollection.com , Kizmet Chandler- kechandler@k12.wv.us , or Julie Morris jlmmorri@k12.wv.us
The 20th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Contest from Prudent Publishing Companies offers a $10,000 cash scholarship to the winning student. Original artwork or a digital photo should be entered by the deadline of March 8, 2027. Online monthly voting ends on April 21, 2027.
Share the contest link with administrators, teachers, and students: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests/
For questions, contact scholarshipadmin@gallerycollection.com , Kizmet Chandler- kechandler@k12.wv.us , or Julie Morris jlmmorri@k12.wv.us
Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors
Last year, Davis and Elkins College awarded over $700,000 in Scholarships to West Virginia Students.
The emerging leaders Scholarship is only available to West Virginia Students.
The deadline for applications is November 15th.
Below is the link to the Scholarship Application and Flyer is attached for School Promotion:
Emerging Leaders 2027 - Intellistack
Last year, Davis and Elkins College awarded over $700,000 in Scholarships to West Virginia Students.
The emerging leaders Scholarship is only available to West Virginia Students.
The deadline for applications is November 15th.
Below is the link to the Scholarship Application and Flyer is attached for School Promotion:
Emerging Leaders 2027 - Intellistack
West Virginia Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Scholarship
The West Virginia Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will award three, $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in 2027. Students planning to attend a vocational school, college or other institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply. There is no limit to the number of applicants from each school. Applications must be received by February 1, 2027. Visit the West Virginia PTA scholarship page for eligibility requirements and application information. For questions, email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org.
The West Virginia Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will award three, $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in 2027. Students planning to attend a vocational school, college or other institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply. There is no limit to the number of applicants from each school. Applications must be received by February 1, 2027. Visit the West Virginia PTA scholarship page for eligibility requirements and application information. For questions, email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org.
🚨 Bucs, do NOT skip announcements this week! I repeat — do NOT skip announcements this week! 🚨
They are PACKED with lots of new and important information, like...
📸 School Picture Day — when to look your best and how to order
🏛️🌿 HOMECOMING INFO — tickets, events, Stop & Shop, times, and all the important details!
👗🕶️ SPIRIT WEEK DAYS — start planning those outfits for Hoco Week now. Do not wait until 7:12 a.m. the morning of. We believe in you!
🍕 Lunch Menu
🏈⚽🏐 Sports Schedule
🥁🎺 The Pride of B-U! Find out when you can catch them at the Mountain State Forest Festival!
📅 Upcoming events, reminders & MORE!
💙🤍 Let’s have a great week, Bucs! 💙🤍
https://youtu.be/Kxea1d8OWVo?is=PEYuDh6MNlb7UCrQ
They are PACKED with lots of new and important information, like...
📸 School Picture Day — when to look your best and how to order
🏛️🌿 HOMECOMING INFO — tickets, events, Stop & Shop, times, and all the important details!
👗🕶️ SPIRIT WEEK DAYS — start planning those outfits for Hoco Week now. Do not wait until 7:12 a.m. the morning of. We believe in you!
🍕 Lunch Menu
🏈⚽🏐 Sports Schedule
🥁🎺 The Pride of B-U! Find out when you can catch them at the Mountain State Forest Festival!
📅 Upcoming events, reminders & MORE!
💙🤍 Let’s have a great week, Bucs! 💙🤍
https://youtu.be/Kxea1d8OWVo?is=PEYuDh6MNlb7UCrQ
Any student needing a bus note will need to bring in a hand written note to the office first thing in the morning or send an email to buhsbusnotes@upshurschools.com. Notes will not be accepted after 2:30 PM. Please include the bus number the student will be riding and the location/address of the where they will be getting off.
Attention Students in Grades 10–12!
We will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) to interested students in grades 10–12 on October 8th during the morning.
Why Take the ASVAB?
The ASVAB can help you:
Discover your strengths: Learn more about your natural abilities and areas where you may excel.
Explore career options: Identify potential career paths based on your skills and interests.
Understand your potential: The ASVAB measures your aptitude, or your ability to learn and develop new skills. Unlike the SAT or ACT, it is not primarily focused on what you have memorized for college.
Explore different fields: The test covers a variety of areas, including math, reading and language skills, mechanical concepts, electronics, and more.
Learn about military and civilian careers: Your results can help you explore career opportunities in both the military and civilian workforce.
No Military Obligation
Taking the ASVAB does NOT mean you are joining the military. You are not required to enlist because you take the test.
If you are interested in learning more about your strengths, skills, and possible career opportunities, consider signing up to take the ASVAB on October 8th!
We will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) to interested students in grades 10–12 on October 8th during the morning.
Why Take the ASVAB?
The ASVAB can help you:
Discover your strengths: Learn more about your natural abilities and areas where you may excel.
Explore career options: Identify potential career paths based on your skills and interests.
Understand your potential: The ASVAB measures your aptitude, or your ability to learn and develop new skills. Unlike the SAT or ACT, it is not primarily focused on what you have memorized for college.
Explore different fields: The test covers a variety of areas, including math, reading and language skills, mechanical concepts, electronics, and more.
Learn about military and civilian careers: Your results can help you explore career opportunities in both the military and civilian workforce.
No Military Obligation
Taking the ASVAB does NOT mean you are joining the military. You are not required to enlist because you take the test.
If you are interested in learning more about your strengths, skills, and possible career opportunities, consider signing up to take the ASVAB on October 8th!
Happy first week of fall, Buccaneers! 🍂
Be sure to check out this week’s announcements so you don’t miss anything happening around B-UHS. We’ve got upcoming events, sports, menus, reminders, and more.
Have a great week, B-U 💙🤍
https://youtu.be/NmY8k0lUlF4?is=OOW8d6-0cTtFDtbU
Be sure to check out this week’s announcements so you don’t miss anything happening around B-UHS. We’ve got upcoming events, sports, menus, reminders, and more.
Have a great week, B-U 💙🤍
https://youtu.be/NmY8k0lUlF4?is=OOW8d6-0cTtFDtbU
Attention Dual Credit and GYO Students,
There is a great opportunity for you to learn more about professionalism and hear directly from professionals in the industry about what they look for when hiring and what skills are essential for success in a career.
This is a great chance to gain valuable insight that can help you prepare for college, careers, and life after high school.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
There is a great opportunity for you to learn more about professionalism and hear directly from professionals in the industry about what they look for when hiring and what skills are essential for success in a career.
This is a great chance to gain valuable insight that can help you prepare for college, careers, and life after high school.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
It feels like we just started school, but somehow we’re already getting close to the HALFWAY POINT of the first quarter! 🤯 Time definitely flies when you’re a Buccaneer! 💙🏴☠️
Before another week disappears, take a few minutes to check out this week’s announcements! You’ll find:
🍕 This week’s menu
🏈 Athletics schedules & events
🎓 Scholarship opportunities
📅 Upcoming events & important dates to SAVE THE DATE for
📢 Plus more reminders, opportunities, and B-UHS happenings!
💙🤍 Check out the announcements and stay in the loop, Bucs!
https://youtu.be/-LYa4ge669M?is=fupl52gNjX3MXBOZ
Before another week disappears, take a few minutes to check out this week’s announcements! You’ll find:
🍕 This week’s menu
🏈 Athletics schedules & events
🎓 Scholarship opportunities
📅 Upcoming events & important dates to SAVE THE DATE for
📢 Plus more reminders, opportunities, and B-UHS happenings!
💙🤍 Check out the announcements and stay in the loop, Bucs!
https://youtu.be/-LYa4ge669M?is=fupl52gNjX3MXBOZ
An appointment to a U.S. Service Academy is a fully funded education opportunity valued from $240,000 to more than $400,000.
Last year, students attending or who have attended schools in Berkeley, Hampshire, Harrison, Jefferson, Marshall, Mason, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, and Randolph counties received appointments to United States Service Academies and Preparatory Schools. Most accepted their appointments and began their journeys this summer.
WV students graduated from U.S. Service Academies in 2026 and are moving forward to fantastic careers in various fields. Our WV students are more than capable of meeting the challenge of graduating from these prestigious institutions, but they must be aware of these opportunities and the application process in order to take advantage of them.
The key to a student’s success (besides academic, physical, and extracurricular achievements) is being informed about potential opportunities at these educational institutions and starting the information gathering process as early as possible. It is also important that they have an informed support system to assist them in navigating the application stage.
We are writing to request that you spread the word to students, families, educators and staff that Academy Day 2026 will be held for any and all students, parents, guardians and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval).
We will also have representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
No Registration Required.
Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy or ROTC program are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend and encourage middle and high school aged students and parents to attend.
Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at University High School
Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at South Charleston High School
Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Woodrow Wilson High School
Representatives will be ready to answer questions regarding the educational, physical and recreational requirements to attend these prestigious institutions or obtain an ROTC scholarship. Our office will also address the nomination process. Below is a flyer regarding Academy Day 2026 that you are welcome to forward, print, post (Facebook, Schoology, newsletters, etc.), and/or distribute.
Last year, students attending or who have attended schools in Berkeley, Hampshire, Harrison, Jefferson, Marshall, Mason, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, and Randolph counties received appointments to United States Service Academies and Preparatory Schools. Most accepted their appointments and began their journeys this summer.
WV students graduated from U.S. Service Academies in 2026 and are moving forward to fantastic careers in various fields. Our WV students are more than capable of meeting the challenge of graduating from these prestigious institutions, but they must be aware of these opportunities and the application process in order to take advantage of them.
The key to a student’s success (besides academic, physical, and extracurricular achievements) is being informed about potential opportunities at these educational institutions and starting the information gathering process as early as possible. It is also important that they have an informed support system to assist them in navigating the application stage.
We are writing to request that you spread the word to students, families, educators and staff that Academy Day 2026 will be held for any and all students, parents, guardians and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval).
We will also have representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities. Mock interviews will be offered and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, guardians, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process.
No Registration Required.
Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy or ROTC program are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend and encourage middle and high school aged students and parents to attend.
Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at University High School
Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at South Charleston High School
Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Woodrow Wilson High School
Representatives will be ready to answer questions regarding the educational, physical and recreational requirements to attend these prestigious institutions or obtain an ROTC scholarship. Our office will also address the nomination process. Below is a flyer regarding Academy Day 2026 that you are welcome to forward, print, post (Facebook, Schoology, newsletters, etc.), and/or distribute.
Parents: Smile WV's mobile dentist is scheduled to be at the high school on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Consent forms were distributed to students in advisory yesterday. If you would like your child to be seen, complete that form and return it to school this week. If you do not have a consent form, please call the school nurse (304 472-3720, ext 5008) to have one sent home.
We are looking for LSIC-Local School Improvement Members!
Promise Scholarship Updates for the Class of 2027
Good news for West Virginia seniors! Several Promise Scholarship requirements have been simplified for the Class of 2027. Students will no longer be required to meet a core GPA or specific core course requirement, and the ACT/SAT subscore minimum requirements have been eliminated. Students must earn a 21 ACT composite or 1080 SAT total score to meet the test score requirement. Because the ACT science section is now optional, it will not be included when calculating the ACT superscore.
Students must still meet the 3.0 overall high school GPA requirement and all other Promise eligibility requirements, including completing the Promise Scholarship application and 2027–28 FAFSA by March 1, 2027.
Good news for West Virginia seniors! Several Promise Scholarship requirements have been simplified for the Class of 2027. Students will no longer be required to meet a core GPA or specific core course requirement, and the ACT/SAT subscore minimum requirements have been eliminated. Students must earn a 21 ACT composite or 1080 SAT total score to meet the test score requirement. Because the ACT science section is now optional, it will not be included when calculating the ACT superscore.
Students must still meet the 3.0 overall high school GPA requirement and all other Promise eligibility requirements, including completing the Promise Scholarship application and 2027–28 FAFSA by March 1, 2027.
Attention Families,
Would you like access to Canvas so you can stay up to date with your student’s grades, assignments, announcements, and communication with teachers?
If you would like to receive Canvas parent access, please email Sara Aylestock, Counselor, at saylesto@k12.wv.us.
Canvas access is a great way to stay informed and support your student throughout the school year!
Thank you!
Would you like access to Canvas so you can stay up to date with your student’s grades, assignments, announcements, and communication with teachers?
If you would like to receive Canvas parent access, please email Sara Aylestock, Counselor, at saylesto@k12.wv.us.
Canvas access is a great way to stay informed and support your student throughout the school year!
Thank you!
💙🤍 HEY, BUCS! Here’s what’s happening this week! 🏴☠️
Check out the link below for all this and more!
🍕 What’s for lunch?
🏈 Who’s playing this week?
💰 Looking for scholarship $$$?
🎓 Interested in Upward Bound?
📚 Need a little extra help with a class? We’ve got tutoring opportunities, too!
🔗 https://youtu.be/zG-WXQAPGXY
💙🤍 Have a great week, Buccaneers! 🏴☠️
Check out the link below for all this and more!
🍕 What’s for lunch?
🏈 Who’s playing this week?
💰 Looking for scholarship $$$?
🎓 Interested in Upward Bound?
📚 Need a little extra help with a class? We’ve got tutoring opportunities, too!
🔗 https://youtu.be/zG-WXQAPGXY
💙🤍 Have a great week, Buccaneers! 🏴☠️