Harrison County Board of Education

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.

Bill Boyles, Chairman of the Italian Heritage Festival Board, along with SStephen Pishner presented to the Board at tonight's meeting. #HCSWV

Pam Hotsinpiller and Tammy Romano recently presented Certificates of Appreciation for the 2024 Spring Sessions at tonight's Board Meeting. They also announced that our Fall 2024 Sessions will start on September 3rd. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Spring Sessions a success. We appreciate all of our donors, student volunteers, and organizations for their support. Donors Restaurants Applebee’s Bonnie Belle’s Chick Fil A – Mall Clique Club Firehouse Subs IHOP Meagher’s Irish Pub Oliverio’s Ristorante Subway – Bridgeport T & L Hotdogs Wonderbar Organizations Clarksburg Baptist Church Family Services of Marion and Harrison Counties United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties WVU Extension in Harrison County WVU Medicine Bridgeport Lions Club Student Volunteers Bridgeport High School Rowan Burnheimer Sawyer Culicerto Robert C Byrd High School Liberty High Caleigh Pullan Khynzli Randolph Maria Harrod Mackenzie Murphy Home School Chiara Domico Sophia Domico Bridgeport Lions Club Robin Faris David Bush Jay Larry Chad Burns Marty Shelton Brad Underwood Trina Britcher Presenters Angela White Anita Hornor Cheryl Farley Dr. Kevin Junkins Elizabeth Smailes Kelly Davisson Mia Broker Sarah Starkey Stanley Lacey Susan Miller Todd Poole Volunteers Amy Maxey Aspen Robbins Jacki Defazio Jan Frenzel Jon Kinney Lola Brown Martha Floyd Nancy Petitto Pattae Kinney Roxanne Sandy Tammy Romano Tracey Beall Chris Culicerto Stephanie Culicerto #HCSWV #HealthyGrandfamilies

🎉 Big Congrats to Coach Steve Buckhannon, Volunteer Assistant Coach Daniel Dyer, and the Lincoln Middle School Wildcats Softball Team of 2024! 🎉 We’re so proud of you for winning the Mid-Mountain Championship and going undefeated last season. Your hard work and teamwork made it happen! Shoutout to: 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: Reese Bennett Aspen Dyer Ava Eakle Gracie Hardesty Sadie Jones Kerstyn Leggett Kennedy Linville Gabby Milnes 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: Avery Hardesty 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: Ella Davisson Baylea Grogg Adelyn Hill Kailyn Wright Great job, Wildcats! We’re so proud of you! 🏆🐾 #HCSWV #LincolnMiddle

Welcome Back Students! #HCSWV #WelcomeBackStudents

Results of the 2023-24 Harrison County Board of Education Member Self-Appraisal are available at https://www.harcoboe.net/article/1701859