This is a Bison Herd Alert from Ms. Bombard.. To maintain open communication and transparency with parents, we would like to provide an update. We are happy to report that no additional bed bugs have been found in our school. We continue to deep clean our building daily. The building was treated on Thursday, April 17th, after students and staff had left the building. Thank you for your continued patience, support, and understanding as we work together to end this year with positivity and Bison Pride. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Have a great weekend!!
This is a Bison Herd Alert: The West Virginia General Summative Assessment begins on Monday, May 5th. Students in 5th and 8th grade will take the Science portion on Monday. All students in grades 3rd-8th will test Math on Tuesday, ELA on Wednesday, and finish with the writing portion on Thursday. Our BISON HERD is ready to show what they know! Parents, please help our herd be ready! Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:15 am. Please avoid appointments, early dismissals, and late arrivals. Students who arrive after the testing has begun cannot enter the testing room. Please send a pair of WIRED headphones with your student. No Bluetooth earbuds can be used. If you do not have wired headphones, the school can provide those. Smartwatches of any kid are prohibited. Students are not to wear them to school. No water bottles are permitted during testing. Water bottles will be kept in student lockers unless medically necessary during testing. Also, students must bring their school-issued Chromebook to test as well as their chargers. We are ready to ROCK THIS TEST! If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
Information about Fairmont State University's Summer STEAM Camp
This is a Bison Herd Alert from Ms. Bombard,
To maintain open communication and transparency with parents, we would like to provide an update. No additional bed bugs have been found in our school. We continue to deep clean our building daily. The building was treated on Thursday, April 17th, after students and staff had left the building.
Thank you for your continued patience, support, and understanding as we work together to end this year with positivity and Bison Pride. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Did you know that you can view your child's WVGSA scores beginning May 7th?
https://www.marionboe.com/article/2129861
Marion County Health Department and MVA Clinic in-School Vaccine and Sports Physical Clinic will be on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents, if you are interested, please call the school so a packet can be sent home with your child.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: Lunch Menu Update:
Thursday the 24th is Chicken Sandwhich, hot vegetable, mini carrots, fruit, ranch and milk.
Friday the 25th is Chicken Nuggets, green beans, roll, mini carrots, ranch, fruit and milk
This is a message from Principal Bombard; In an effort to maintain open communication and transparency with parents, we would like to provide an update:
No additional bed bugs have been found in our school. We continue to deep clean our building daily.
The total of bed bugs found in our school remains at 3.
Two bed bugs were located in isolated rooms on Wednesday, April 9. Those rooms and adjacent rooms were treated by professional exterminators.
On Monday April 14, 1 bed bug was found in the gym. That area was deep cleaned and will be professionally treated on Thursday, April 17 at the end of the school day when no students are present.
Thank you for your continued patience, support, and understanding as we work together.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out directly to me.
Parents have the right to keep their kids home from school. When school is in session, they are expected to be there. The absences for bed bugs will be unexcused absences. Families are reminded that unexcused absences are fine, until they become excessive (10 or more per state law).
Corrected Dates:
On Wednesday April 9 , we identified 2 confirmed bed bugs in isolated rooms in our school. Maintenance deep cleaned those rooms and those rooms and adjacent rooms were professionally exterminated on Saturday, April 12.
On Monday , we found 1 confirmed bed bug in the gym. Maintenance deep cleaned that area and it will be exterminated professionally Thursday, April 17.
We wanted to clear up any misrepresentations of information regarding bed bugs and our school. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to the principal for information.
Included is a letter from Marion County Health Department that labels bed bugs as a “public nuisance” and not health hazard with further information as well as WVDE guidance and EPA guidance for families related to bed bugs. Also, attendance guidance is attached for student absences.
Per Mr. Kelly, WV State Assistant Superintendent of Schools, in the attached the EPA says school closures should be avoided. Bed bugs in schools guidance for administrators, teachers and staff (things to avoid in the top right corner).
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-07/documents/bed-bug-guidance-for-school-administrators-teachers-staff.pdf
On Friday April 15 , we identified 2 confirmed bed bugs in isolated rooms in our school. Maintenance deep cleaned those rooms and those rooms and adjacent rooms were professionally exterminated on Saturday, April 12.
On Monday , we found 1 confirmed bed bug in the gym. Maintenance deep cleaned that area and it will be exterminated professionally Thursday, April 17.
We wanted to clear up any misrepresentations of information regarding bed bugs and our school. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to the principal for information.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: There has been a report of bed bugs at SCHOOL today. The affected classroom will be addressed, and students will be removed until treatment. An exterminator has been contacted. Treatment will occur over the weekend or an extended break when no staff and students are present for an extended period of time. We continue to address the issue of bed bugs. We are cleaning at a heightened level to ensure all students are safe. The building was treated on Saturday, April 12, 2025. If you have any questions, please call the school 304-367-2128.
The MCS Bed Bug Protocol can be found on our website under documents.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: There has been a report of bed bugs at SCHOOL today. The affected classroom will be addressed, and students will be removed until treatment. An exterminator has been contacted. Treatment will occur over the weekend or an extended break when no staff and students are present for an extended period of time. We continue to address the issue of bed bugs. We are cleaning at a heightened level to ensure all students are safe. The building was treated on Saturday, April 12, 2025. If you have any questions, please call the school 304-367-2128.
This is a Bison Herd Alert:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the talent show scheduled for this evening, Friday, April 11, is now canceled. PTO will look to reschedule in the future.
This is a Bison Herd Alert from Ms. Bombard: Parents, This text is to inform you that a possible case of bed bugs was recently reported at Barrackville School. Please rest assured that the health and safety of our students and staff are our top priority and we are taking all the necessary precautions to address the situation. While bedbugs are not known to transmit disease, they can be a nuisance. To help prevent the spread, please check your student's belongings, backpacks, jackets, and other personal items upon their return from school. Signs of bed bugs may include small brown or reddish spots, tiny white eggs, or actual bugs. Bed Bugs are the size of an apple seed and may hide in seams, folds, and crevices or materials. The following steps are being taken at school: A thorough inspection and cleaning of the affected area, working with pest control professionals to ensure the issue is addressed, and continued monitoring will be in place for future occurrences. If you have any signs of bed bugs at home or need advice on how to inspect your home, please refer to the information that will be sent home today from local health authorities or contact the health department.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: The Scholastic book fair will be open tonight from 6-7:30 in the multipurpose room for families. Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9, will be the final shopping day for students.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: Barrackville will dismiss early today due to flooding. Walkers will be dismissed at 10:30. Parent pickup will begin at 10:35. Bus students will be dismissed as their bus arrives. Thank you.
This is a Bison Herd Alert: Spring Picture Day will be April 30th. Pre-order on
mylifetouch.com using Your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVT334WSJ
Middle School Mathematicians please attached information
