Buckhannon-Upshur High School

Attention DC students: Remember to complete your forms and submit to student services once all signatures are completed. We will let you know when your schedule is updated to reflect the location change for your class(es). Remember you need to have good attendance, report to advisory, make sure you do not miss announcements made through advisory, and sign in or out each day. Failure to meet these expectations may result in loss of the privilege to sign out.

Good afternoon, Attention all seniors We will be painting parking spots on 9/30 we will start at 8:00. Rain date will be 10/7 same time. If you want to paint a parking spot you need to have submitted a drawing to Mrs. Thompson.

Good morning, The survey link would not allow access outside office 365. This link should allow all to participate. Thanks for taking the time to support our school. https://forms.office.com/r/gdzVRHKNUU

Bus 91 will not be completing their AM run today September 20, 2023. If you are not able to bring your child to school please send a note with them tomorrow saying the school bus did not run.

Fall Survey We are asking students and parents to complete a short survey. Please click on the link in this message to complete the survey. Thank you in advance for you participation as we work to improve our school. https://forms.office.com/r/gdzVRHKNUU

Special Announcement: Change to Exam Exemption. Students who earn as A or B and are not on the chronically absent list will be exempt from semester exams. Students who are exempt can take the exam to try and improve their grades. The exam grade will only count if the students grade improves.

Thursday, Sept 21 Homecoming Coronation for B-UHS students only @1:30 pm. Announcement of King and Queen. Dress up: Dress Your Best for Coronation Friday, Sept 22 Homecoming Football Game B-UHS vs Morgantown @ 7:30 pm Homecoming Court will be announced at half time. Dress up: Blue and White Saturday, Sept 23 Homecoming Dance 7-10 pm B-UHS Gymnasium Concession Stand Sales will be open. Once you leave the dance, you may not re-enter.

B-UHS 2023 Homecoming Week Monday, Sept.18: All Guest Forms are due. Dress up: Cosmic Day: Dress in Neon Colors Tuesday, Sept 19: Dance Ticket Sales during lunch $15 Dress up: Cowboys vs Aliens Wednesday, Sept 20: Homecoming Parade @ 6:00 pm. Starts at Gibson Library, to Main St, turns at First Community Bank, turns at Wendy’s and ends at Jawbone Park. Homecoming Pep Rally following parade. Fall sports teams will be announced, band, drum line, cheerleaders and majorettes will perform. Float winners will be announced. Dress up: Teacher/ Student Swap

Starting Monday, September 18th, B-UHS will have a new parent pick-up traffic pattern.. You will now pull in the parking lot and stay to the left. Follow around the driver's ed course to the tower in parking lot. Students will meet you at the tower at the end of the day. To exit, take a right past the tower and down through the lot where you entered. Thank you.

Dear Boosters, The meeting with the WVDE on Tuesday evening brought about further discussion regarding items related to the establishment of non-profit groups outside of the schools in West Virginia. I have had a deeper conversation regarding some items I was not aware of when those groups became established, including what happens to the funds you have already spent countless hours raising for the support of our students. I now understand what we are asking, would not permit those funds to be transferred to your group and this is not fair to the hours you have spent or those who have donated to support your organization. Because of this we are going to stop our efforts to remove the booster groups from the school. I take full responsibility for this turnaround in my decision. The schools and counties I have served in were ones where these groups operated outside of the school, and I was moving towards that based on my previous experience. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you as we attempt to implement county policies to keep the system in good standing financially. If your group has already asked for permission to operate as a separate booster group outside of the school, please know we will still seek approval to operate in that manner. Sincerely, Christy Miller, Superintendent

Dear Senior Parents, It has come to the attention of Upshur County School officials and school administration that some senior parents are upset with the enforcement of Upshur County Board Policy 4006 related to attendance and not being released early to work. Mrs. Miller the state appointed superintendent has offered to meet with this group on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. She will have a copy of the policy available so as we walk through it together a better understanding will be developed around the many parts of this policy updated on March 21, 2023, by the Upshur County Board of Education.

Good evening, We are aware students are having trouble accessing courses at Pierpont and are working to resolve the problems. We are meeting tomorrow morning with all the Dual Credit students to make sure get the information we need to help resolve the access issues. Parents are welcome to attend this meeting. We will start at 8:00 in the auditorium. Parents need to sign in the office before entering the auditorium.

B-UHS students are required to have a completed Acceptable Use Policy and Media Release form each school year before receiving their MacBook. Parents, please complete the following forms/links. Thank you. AUP: https://forms.office.com/r/PFww0x8QZg Media Release: https://forms.office.com/r/0ZWMgdp1Zu

Welcome back to the 2023-24 school year. Prior to the first day of class, if your child has not received the grade-appropriate shots, they will need to provide proof of receiving the first meningitis and Tdap shots for 7th grade entry and the second meningitis shot for 12th grade entry, per WV Code 16-3-4 and the Department of Health and Human Services. Students are not permitted to attend any class, either in-person or virtual, until these shots are verified by the school nurse. If your child is in grades 8th-11th and have not received their 7th grade required shots, they will also need to submit proof of receiving these shots prior to the first day of class and they will not be permitted to attend classes until shots are verified. Thank you.

B-UHS Open House will be held Monday, Aug. 14th from 4-6pm. Students can pick up schedules and meet their teachers that evening. Juniors and seniors: There are openings in many programs at Fred Eberle. Please call Fred Eberle if you are interested. 304-472-1259

Attention senior parents: Project Graduation forms are due this Friday, May 5th to the office. Also, make sure your student sees Ms. Rexroad or Mr. Webb this week for graduation ticket requests and how you want your name on your diploma. Graduation is almost here!

Prom info continued... -Willie on Wheels Camper Photo Booth will provide pictures for free. •Hippie Dippie Donuts will provide 6 free mini donuts for everyone. •Other food trucks will be available for food purchases. Bring money if you would like to purchase. •Water will be provided. •DJ Charles Hayes will provide the music. There will be dancing, outdoor games like corn hole, spike ball, etc.

B-UHS Junior & Senior Prom Information: Theme: A Walk Through Botanical Gardens Location: The Event Center at Brushy Fork Time: 7:00-10:00 pm •Guest Forms: available in the office. Guest forms are for out-of-county guests or out-of-school guests 20 years old and younger. Forms are due April 25. •Tickets are $15 each. Tickets sales are April 24-April 27 during all lunch shifts. Cash or checks to B-UHS (memo prom 2023)

On Wednesday, April 12th, B-UHS will be testing grades 9, 10, and 11. The SAT is being provided free by the WVDE; it is mandatory that all 11th grade students report to school that day. -Tests will start at 8:15 AM; students need to report to B-UHS by 8 AM. -Students should get a good night’s rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast the morning of testing. Breakfast After First and snacks will be provided. -Students are not permitted to have any personal electronic devices during testing; electronic devices will be collected by teacher, then redistributed to students once tests have concluded. Thank you for helping us prepare. We look forward having a successful SAT School Day.

Reminder: You are invited to an informative workshop, Navigating the Teenage Years this evening at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. This event is for Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School families. School tours will be from 5:00-6:00 pm for upcoming freshmen. From 6:00-8:00 pm you will be able to choose sessions about raising a pre-teen and teenager. We will have various sessions Substance Awareness, What you need to know about social media/apps, Wellness/Nutrition, Mental/Social Health, Diversity, Grandparents/Foster Parents raising teenagers and more! There will be nice give aways, door prizes and refreshments! We look forward to an evening addressing important topics!