Simpson Elementary

Harrison County Schools has announced 2026 Open House dates and times for high school, middle school, and elementary school students.

🏫 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

🏫 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
Thursday, August 13, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

🏫 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
Friday, August 14, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Families are encouraged to attend Open House to visit schools before the new school year begins. We look forward to seeing you!

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. In Harrison County Schools, students are given the chance to learn, grow, and find their place. Our schools are built on strong relationships, caring staff, and opportunities that help every child feel known, supported, and ready for what comes next.

Why Choose HCS?

Parents / Guardians:

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to ask that you please send in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, so that the end-of-year report cards can be mailed home. This report card will include the name of the teacher your child will have next year.

Also, please note the following dates for the next school year:

• OPEN HOUSE for Simpson Elementary will be on Friday, August 14th, from 3 pm-6 pm.

• First Day of School for grades 1 – 12 is August 18th

• First Day of School for Kindergarten is August 24th

• First Day of School for Pre-K is August 31st

We hope you have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone next school year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Rubenstein & Mrs. Comer

The Simpson Elementary Newsletter is out! Link below 👇

https://tinyurl.com/3caedtz6

💖 Girls on the Run is coming to Simpson Elementary! 🏃‍♀️✨

This exciting program helps girls build confidence, strength, and life skills while having fun and staying active with friends. 🌟

📣 Registration is coming soon!
Want dates, times, costs, and scholarship info? 👀

👉 Read all the details on our website:
https://www.harcoboe.net/o/simpson-es/article/2637292

👟💪 Don’t miss this great opportunity!

📅 Board of Education Meetings Update

Tomorrow’s Special Calendar Hearing and Regular Board of Education Meeting will happen as planned at Lincoln High School.

• 📍 Location: Lincoln High School Theater, Shinnston

• 🕠 Special Calendar Hearing: 5:30 PM

• 🕕 Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM

👉 View the agenda for both meetings at harcoboe.net/agenda

We hope to see you there! 😊

As we continue the 2nd nine weeks, please be cognizant of your child's attendance and proper protocols to document absences. The fall and winter months bring an abundance of various illnesses and symptoms. We do not expect, nor do we want, children in school who are sick and presenting with contagious symptoms. We understand your main concern should be your child, not attendance or truancy.

Please ensure that upon your child's return, you submit a note or complete the online attendance submission. Parents / Guardians are allowed up to 5 parent notes per semester.

Friendly Reminder for Parents And/Or Guardians Attending The 2025 Halloween Parade And/Or Serving As A Volunteer

If you are coming to the parade or helping as a volunteer, please remember: You can take photos of your own child, but please do not post pictures that include other students. Some children do not have permission to be in photos or shared online.

Thank you for helping keep all our students safe!

2025 Simpson Elementary Math Field Day Winners

Congratulations to 5th graders, Jayden Dong and Natalie Ashcom, who earned a perfect score on their assessment.

Our 4th grade winners are Matthew Gainer, 1st place, and Branson Heid, 2nd place.

These awesome scholars will represent Simpson Elementary at the county level competition.

2025 Simpson Elementary Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to 1st place winner and 5th grader, Isabel Boyce, and Roxy Dahl, 4th grader, for placing 2nd in our school bee. They will represent Simpson Elementary at the Harrison County Schools program in January.

Alert...Alert!
Some of our students have confessed to staying up too late! Some are sneaking to play video games. Others do not have a set bedtime. They are coming to school sleepy, and not focused. Please help by setting a bedtime, and sticking to it as best you can. Thank you!

This School Counselor uses various resources to not only present our students with the lessons, but to include them as part of the lessons in order for learning to impact them, and to help them to remember what they have learned.

These resources include:
Books, Interactive DVDs, "SMART" Interactive Guidance, Role play, Plays, Puppets and other props

Ways for adults to calm down include, but are not limited to the following:

• Timing yourself out in your bedroom.

• Taking deep breaths.

• Listening to music.

• Counting to 10, or to 100, if you need to.

• Talking to someone.

• Walking.

• Hitting a pillow.

You can also make a calm down corner for your child with pillows, blankets (maybe make a fort), books, etc. so they will have a place to go to settle down. We have these at school, and they do work. Take care!

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call Child Protective Services at (800)352-6513. Your privacy will be protected.

Simpson Elementary Counselor
Sherry Brackman
sdbrackman@k12.wv.us

Any student or parent/guardian may contact me at the above email. Your privacy will be maintained at all times. Please contact me if you need to talk, or you need help with something.