Harrison County Board of Education

Thank you to the Nutter Fort Fire Department for helping Nutter Fort celebrate Fire Prevention Month this October! Our PK classrooms got to take a field trip to the fire department. All K-2 students were able to see a presentation from our local firemen and walk through a fire truck. We appreciate the fire department’s support for Nutter Fort Primary! 🚒 #HCSWV

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞-𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Students enjoyed delicious low-sodium teriyaki and whole wheat egg rolls, prepared by International Foods. A tasty and healthy treat!

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, October 14th. Staff will still report for Faculty Senate. Parent-Teacher Conferences are also Monday. Be sure to check the district calendar for more upcoming events: https://www.harcoboe.net/events

8th Grade Engineering Exploration 🌊 Bridgeport Middle 8th-grade Engineering Exploration students are learning to build levee systems and canal structures as part of the engineering design process! Their goal? To protect dry land from water. This hands-on activity is part of our exciting hurricane engineering project, which teaches students how to tackle real-world challenges and protect communities from natural disasters.

Smile Express is coming to our schools soon! Forms have been sent home, so check with your child if you haven't seen one. If you need another form or want to sign up online, you can do that at this link: https://intakeq.com/new/dy6yfu

As many of our high schools prepare to celebrate Homecoming, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a fun and safe weekend. Homecoming is an exciting event, and we hope you all have a fantastic time, but it's also important to prioritize safety and well-being. Make smart decisions, look out for each other, and remember to follow traffic rules and avoid distractions if you're driving. #HCSWV

🎓 Graduation Update! 🎓 Mark your calendars for these important dates! • Bridgeport High School: May 22, 2025 - 7 PM • Liberty High School: May 22, 2025 - 7 PM • Lincoln High School: May 22, 2025 - 7:30 PM • Robert C. Byrd High School: May 23, 2025 - 9 AM • South Harrison High School: May 23, 2025 - 7 PM • United High School: May 27, 2025 - 6 PM

Julie Mancini, Karon Freeland, and Stephanie Runion presented Elementary WV General Summative Assessment Test scores at tonight's Regular Meeting

Whitni Kines, Chief School Business Official/Treasurer, discussed the FY24 Financial Statement with the Board at this morning's Special Finance Meeting. #HCSWV

📸 Honoring West Virginia School Personnel Day! 📸 Superintendent Dora Stutler, Assistant Superintendent Jimmy Lopez, and WVSSPA President Sherri Talkington joined in recognizing West Virginia School Personnel Day with a special reading of the Proclamation from Governor Jim Justice. 📝 Mark your calendars: September 19, 2024 is dedicated to celebrating the hardworking school personnel who make a difference every day! #HCSWV

Jason Snider, our Safety and Discipline Director, and Todd Poole, Technology Supervisor, shared important insights on Safety in Our Schools. Mr. Adam Cheeseman also spoke. Their discussions highlighted key measures to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students. #HCSWV

In response to recent school threats, the FBI has released the following statement: The FBI is aware of recent threats directed toward multiple school districts across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We remain in close coordination with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance where appropriate. That includes gathering intelligence, sharing information, tracking down leads, and working with partners to identify and mitigate threats quickly and effectively. Issuing a threat of any kind promoting violence can be a violation of state and/or federal law. Those found responsible will be thoroughly investigated, and FBI Pittsburgh will immediately engage with our local, state, and federal partners to leverage the full extent of the law. These threats disrupt school, waste resources, and put first responders and innocent people in unnecessary danger. FBI Pittsburgh stands committed and ready to respond to any immediate threat involving any educational institution 24 hours a day. We encourage students, teachers, administrators, and parents to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities that could represent a threat to 911, to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or online at tips.fbi.gov.”

📅 Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see everyone back on Tuesday! 🇺🇸

Liberty High School and Mountaineer Middle School will be closed on Friday, August 30, 2024, due to HVAC issues. The bus from Liberty High School to Robert C. Byrd High School will still run. Scheduled extra-curricular activities will not be canceled.

"Did I do that??" This week at North View Elementary School, Mr. Lacaria and Mr. Urkel (or should we say Mr. Retton?) are teaming up to deliver some important lessons to classrooms on "Differences and Why They're Necessary." The goal? To help students understand that everyone is unique and views the world in their own special way. They're also learning the importance of empathy and how to put themselves in someone else’s shoes. After all, we all see the world differently, and that’s a great thing!

This morning, we have again experienced a gas odor at various points in the county (mainly the Clarksburg area). We are monitoring the situation with emergency services, who have indicated that the odor is residual from yesterday and is a result of weather conditions not allowing the smell to dissipate properly. Emergency services have indicated there is no threat to the public and we will continue to monitor the situation.

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Welcome, Kindergarteners!

📚 Our Dedicated Title 1 Teachers Spent the Day Training at the STEAM Center!

Bridgeport High School will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. due to a sewerage issue.