Barrackville Elementary/Middle School

ALSO, new state law requires that any student who has Emergency Medications ordered must have the medication administration form AND the medication available at school or the student may not attend school. Please ensure these are available and are given to the school nurse on the first day of school. For more information visit https://www.marionboe.com/page/student-health-requirements

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Students entering 7th & 12th grades are required to have the Tdap & meningitis vaccines in order to return on the first day of school, or to participate in summer practices/activities. Students may not attend school without proper verification of these vaccines. Students entering PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd, 7th, and 12th grades are required to show proof of Health and Dental exams. Please send documents to your child’s school as soon as possible. For more information visit https://www.marionboe.com/page/student-health-requirements

This is a Bison Herd Alert for 8th grade Parents: Graduation festivities will be moved into the North Marion Auditorium this evening. The ceremony will still take place at 6pm. Thank you.

This is a Bison Herd Alert- Tuesday is going to be a great day in the 'ville! Field day for the elementary school, class tournament kick ball for the middle school, PTO bounce house and inflatable obstacle course and slide, plus PBIS reward day with a visit from the Ice cream truck! It's going to be a hot one, so please remember your sunscreen and bring your water bottles!! Students do not need any money for the ice cream truck, but PTO will have a concession if students would like to bring a few dollars. thank you!

This is a Bison Herd Alert- Due to a rainy forecast, the 3/4 grades field day that was scheduled for Friday will be moved to Wednesday, June 1st at #7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please message your child's teacher for any additional questions.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: A reminder that our Drive thru- Thank a Veteran Breakfast will be Thursday 8:30 to 9:15 in the front loop of the school. Any veteran that has proudly served our country is welcome!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Middle School girls interested in Husky Pup Soccer- There will be a meeting Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Monongah Townhall to discuss the upcoming season and to vote in a new board…Pres, VP, Treasurer, Secretary and also the new coach applicant. Details about sign ups and conditioning will be available as well. If you have an interest in becoming a board member, coach, or if your daughter attends the NM schools area and will be in grades 6-8 next school year 2022-2023) and would like to play soccer PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING!!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: The Builders Club will travel to PNC Park tomorrow. We will leave the school at 9am and return at around 5pm. Parents must be here to pick up students when we return. We will update the Facebook page when we depart Pittsburgh. Please remember that PNC park is a cashless facility. Students must have a Visa Gift Card to use at the concession or souvenir shop. Also, please remember that we will eat a bag lunch before we enter the park, so don't forget your lunch from home if you did not mark lunch from school. We suggest just bringing in a paper or plastic bag so you can just throw it away and not carry a lunch box around. Please have students only take what is necessary because our bags will be searched upon entry. It is very important to note the bag policy for PNC Park. Only bags that are 8"x5"x1" are permitted by spectators.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: There will be signups for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls basketball on Tuesday May 24th from 3:30-4:30 and Wednesday May 25th from 3:30-4:30. Third grade girls (current 2nd graders) can signup to play 4th grade next year. We will have another round of signups before the season starts in August. Signups will be held in the Barrackville K/Pre-K Annex building. The registration fee is $55.00 and $35.00 for siblings. We hope to have a team for each grade level. If we are unable to obtain enough players and/or coaches, then players will be given the option to play on a combined team (with another school) or play a grade level above their current grade. Refunds will be provided if the option available is not acceptable to the player.

This is a Bison Herd Alert from the head of our herd: Parents, We will be collecting Chromebooks for the Summer. Please have the Chromebook and Charger ready to return to school in your issued backpack on May 27th. Thank you, Ms. Bombard

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Final PTO meeting of year will be Wednesday May 18 at 330 in the school cafeteria. Election of officers will take place, review of the financial report and we will be taking a look at next year events. Please come out and support the school!

this is a bison herd alert for 8th grade parents. due to inclement weather, the 8th grade class left Kennywood at 3. they should arrive at Barrackville school at 4:30.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Students in grades 3rd-8th will begin the West Virginia Summative Assessments tomorrow. Students will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. The 5th and 8th graders will also take the Science portion of the West Virginia Summative Assessment on Wednesday May 11th. Please avoid appointments, late arrivals and absences during this time. It is time to show what you know Bisons! Don't Stress! You are gonna ROCK THIS TEST!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Looking ahead as we enter the home stretch of the school year! Students in grades 3rd-8th will begin the West Virginia Summative Assessments next week. Students will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The 5th and 8th graders will also take the Science portion of the West Virginia Summative Assessment on Wednesday May 11th. Please avoid appointments, late arrivals and absences during this time. Also, there will be no school on Tuesday, May 10th and Monday May 30th. The last instructional day for students is Thursday, June 2nd. If you have any questions, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Hope you had a great Spring Break, now let's get ready for testing by having a spirit week! Mix and Match Monday - Dress in the weirdest matching configuration you can think of. Old Timer Tuesday - Dress like your grandparents or any old person you want. Wake Up Late Wednesday - Come to school in your favorite set of PJs. Through the Years Thursday - Dress like you're in one of your favorite decades. From the 1770s to the 1920s to the 2010s, any decade can be yours. Famous Friday - It’s showtime! Dress as one of your favorite celebrities. All costumes must follow school rules and be school appropriate. Go Bisons!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Friday April 15th is the last day for students to enroll in Summer SOLE. Please click the link the register! https://www.marionboe.com/page/summer-sole-program

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Spring Break begins April 14th. Students will return to school on Monday, April 25th. We hope you take this time to relax and recharge with friends and family. Looking ahead, the third through eighth grade will take the West Virginia Summative Assessments May 3rd, May 4th and May 5th. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time. The 5th and 8th grade will take the Science portion of the WVGSA on Wednesday May 11th. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. Election Day is Tuesday May 10th and there will be no school. Happy Easter!

Due to an internet outage at the school, the LSIC meeting at Barrackville has been cancelled for this evening. A new date and time will be shared as soon as it is rescheduled. Thank you

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Parents, April is the Month of the Military Child. The HERD will turn purple on Friday in support of these families. Please show your support and Purple Up on Friday!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: The Book Fair will be open this evening from 4-7pm at the Barrackville Church of Christ for Bison families and the Barrackville community.