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! 🏴☠️
Hi there, Buccaneers! 💙🤍
We're ready for another great week and hope you are, too! 🤩
Check out the link below for the lunch menu, athletic schedule, info on parking passes, and much more!
https://youtu.be/7QsgpyYnCPk?is=7XmQwmECzWNzVetu
We're ready for another great week and hope you are, too! 🤩
Check out the link below for the lunch menu, athletic schedule, info on parking passes, and much more!
https://youtu.be/7QsgpyYnCPk?is=7XmQwmECzWNzVetu
📣 OUR FIRST FULL WEEK IS HERE! 💙🏴☠️
Before we jump into our first full week of school, take a few minutes to check out this week’s B-UHS announcements! There’s lots of important information for students and families, including:
🍎 Breakfast & lunch menus
🏈 This week’s athletic schedule
🚗 How to get a student parking pass
🔓 Locker reminders
📚 Information about requesting a schedule change
🎓 Senior early release & late arrival information
🎨 Details for seniors who want to paint their parking spots
🌅 SENIORS: Don’t forget — Senior Sunrise is TOMORROW at 6:30AM at the football field! Set those alarms and come kick off your final year at B-UHS together! 💙🤍
There’s a lot happening as we settle into the new school year, so make sure you watch this week’s announcements and subscribe so you don't miss out on updates!
Here’s to a great first full week, Buccaneers! 🏴☠️💙
https://youtu.be/boR1j29WStM?is=oTUkBEv1rgEZulF4
Before we jump into our first full week of school, take a few minutes to check out this week’s B-UHS announcements! There’s lots of important information for students and families, including:
🍎 Breakfast & lunch menus
🏈 This week’s athletic schedule
🚗 How to get a student parking pass
🔓 Locker reminders
📚 Information about requesting a schedule change
🎓 Senior early release & late arrival information
🎨 Details for seniors who want to paint their parking spots
🌅 SENIORS: Don’t forget — Senior Sunrise is TOMORROW at 6:30AM at the football field! Set those alarms and come kick off your final year at B-UHS together! 💙🤍
There’s a lot happening as we settle into the new school year, so make sure you watch this week’s announcements and subscribe so you don't miss out on updates!
Here’s to a great first full week, Buccaneers! 🏴☠️💙
https://youtu.be/boR1j29WStM?is=oTUkBEv1rgEZulF4
Please use the designated routes for picking up and dropping off your students at school. Please obey posted speed limits and watch for walking students and staff. Doors open at 7:25 am and dismissal is at 3:15 pm. For the safety of our students and staff please do not park in the parking spaces.
SENIORS:
Want to paint a parking spot?
Permission form AND approval are required BEFORE you paint.
If you need a copy of the permission form and spot template, find Mrs. Tomasula (Rm 217) or Mr. Baisden (Rm 206) to get one.
Want to paint a parking spot?
Permission form AND approval are required BEFORE you paint.
If you need a copy of the permission form and spot template, find Mrs. Tomasula (Rm 217) or Mr. Baisden (Rm 206) to get one.
Good Evening Students and Families,
We would like to share a few important reminders and some new information as we prepare to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year. We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back on Thursday morning and look forward to a great year together!
Open House – Wednesday, August 19
Our Open House will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, from 3:30–6:30 PM.
Student schedules will be available for pickup.
Schedule change request forms will be available.
No schedule changes will be made during Open House. All schedule changes must be formally requested and reviewed.
Please understand that while every request will be considered, not all schedule change requests can be approved.
Lockers will be used this school year. All large bags and backpacks must be placed in the student's assigned locker before the start of 1st period and remain in the locker until before the start of 8th period.
Students may carry:
Bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Binders
Large backpacks and bags are not permitted in classrooms.
Personal Electronic Devices
In accordance with WV Code §18-2-46, personal electronic devices are not permitted to be used or in a student's possession for use during the school day from 8:00 AM–3:15 PM, except during the designated lunch period. Students are expected to follow the school's personal electronic device procedures throughout the school day.
Lastly, please read and complete the acceptable use policy agreement. Students and guardians must sign the agreement before the school issued device will be given to the student.
We are extremely excited about the year ahead and the opportunities it will bring. Our goal is to make this the best school year yet for our students, and we are looking forward to working together with our students and families to make that happen.
Welcome back, students! We can't wait to see you Thursday morning!
Go Bucs!
We would like to share a few important reminders and some new information as we prepare to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year. We are incredibly excited to welcome our students back on Thursday morning and look forward to a great year together!
Open House – Wednesday, August 19
Our Open House will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, from 3:30–6:30 PM.
Student schedules will be available for pickup.
Schedule change request forms will be available.
No schedule changes will be made during Open House. All schedule changes must be formally requested and reviewed.
Please understand that while every request will be considered, not all schedule change requests can be approved.
Lockers will be used this school year. All large bags and backpacks must be placed in the student's assigned locker before the start of 1st period and remain in the locker until before the start of 8th period.
Students may carry:
Bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Binders
Large backpacks and bags are not permitted in classrooms.
Personal Electronic Devices
In accordance with WV Code §18-2-46, personal electronic devices are not permitted to be used or in a student's possession for use during the school day from 8:00 AM–3:15 PM, except during the designated lunch period. Students are expected to follow the school's personal electronic device procedures throughout the school day.
Lastly, please read and complete the acceptable use policy agreement. Students and guardians must sign the agreement before the school issued device will be given to the student.
We are extremely excited about the year ahead and the opportunities it will bring. Our goal is to make this the best school year yet for our students, and we are looking forward to working together with our students and families to make that happen.
Welcome back, students! We can't wait to see you Thursday morning!
Go Bucs!
