Barrackville Elementary/Middle School

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. Parent participation in the survey is very important. Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_F23 Parent login code: P047101

Marion County Healthy Grandfamiles

This is a Bison Herd Alert: There will be signups for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade cheerleading and boys basketball on Tuesday October 3 from 4:00-5:30. Signups will be held in the Barrackville K/Pre-K Annex building. The registration fee is $55.00

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Reminder - Students are not permitted to have metal water bottles in the classroom. Students are permitted to carry clear or translucent water bottles with them throughout the day. Metal bottles will stay in the student's locker is they bring them to school.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOR! SHOW YOUR HOUSE PRIDE! ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 STUDENTS WILL WEAR THE COLOR ASSIGNED TO THEIR HOUSE AND COMPETE FOR HOUSE POINTS KINDERGARTEN -Gold 1st and 8th grade Blue 2nd and 7th grade Black 3rd and 6th grade Green 4th and 5th grade Grey

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Please mark your calendar! September 21st is a 2-hour early release. Students will begin dismissal at 1:08 with walkers and bus departure. Parent Pick-up will begin at 1:!5.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Mark your calendars! School Picture Day will be on October 3rd. Order forms will be sent home at a later time.

This is a Bison Herd Alert for 8th grade parents: This week our 8th grade students are visiting the Marion County Schools STEAM Lab. Ms. Perry's homeroom will go on Monday and Tuesday (8/28 & 8/29). Mrs. Luketic's homeroom will go on Wednesday and Thursday (8/30 & 8/31). If your child selected to bring a lunch from home, there is storage for regular lunchboxes so a brownbag is not needed. Thank you!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Middle School Families: After talking with EF Tours, we have decided to reopen our National Parks Trip since we have some new Bison this year! Final enrollment meeting for June 2024 National Parks trip will be August 31, 6:00 PM in Room 310 Ms. Mullens's Room. Learn everything you need to know to sign up. RSVP required: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/5dygjac Can’t make the meeting, but would still like to learn more? Select: “No, but send more information” Questions? Email me: asmullens@k12.wv.us

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Parent Pick-Up Participants: In an effort to keep traffic moving as much as we can- If your child requires a car seat that needs buckled at pick-up, please utilize the outer loop in the front ( closest to the building ). If you have a student who can enter the vehicle without needing assistance with buckling, please use the inner loop. Thank you so much!!!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: The link for Livegrades has changed. It is now https://livegrades.k12.wv.us/login/index.cfm Please contact your child's homeroom teacher for login information.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Are you ready Bison Herd!?!? We will welcome our 1st through 8th graders back tomorrow! Please review the arrival and dismissal procedures posted on our website. Students should arrive on campus beginning at 8am. We can't wait to see you! #BisonPride #herecomestheherd #theherdisback

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Arrival and dismissal procedures for the upcoming school year can be reviewed by clicking on the following link. https://marioncountyboewv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/barrackville/page/arrival-and-dismissal

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Students entering 7th & 12th grades for 2023-24 are required to have the Tdap & meningitis vaccines to return on the first day of school or to participate in summer practices/activities. Students may not attend school without proper verification of vaccines. PreK, K, 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. Also, 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. Ensure these are given to the school nurse.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: New Student Registration will be on August 8th from 8-3 at the school. Families that are coming to register new students need to have the following documentation: Proof of Residency, Certificate of Live Birth, Proof of up-to-date immunizations, and Student Social Security Number. If you are registering a student for Kindergarten or Second Grade, you will also need proof of recent dental and well-child visits in addition to the documents mentioned above. If you are registering a student for the 7th grade, you must have proof of recentTdap & meningitis vaccines, dental and well-child visits in addition to the above-mentioned documents.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Since Prime Days are upon us, some parents may want to get a jump start on school supplies. Our school supply lists can be found on our website. https://marioncountyboewv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/barrackville/documents/classroom-supply-lists/232689 We are uploading lists daily, so keep checking if you do not see your grade/class. We do understand that homeroom lists will not be released until the week before school starts, many of the lists are general and you can get started on those if you like. Students will certainly have time to pick up anything specific they may need during the first week of school.

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Barrackville is still accepting applications for Pre-K Registration for the 23/24 school year. If you need a packet, please contact the office to arrange a pickup. Thank You!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: Congratulations Bison Herd! You made it to summer break, We hope you have a safe and fun summer. Please take time to read a book, practice your math facts, relax, and recharge. If you need anything from the school, there will be personnel in the building tomorrow. Please call the office in the morning if you need to arrange a pick-up for materials or report cards. Thank you! The Herd is out for summer!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: We have one more day to go! The students will be outside a lot on Wednesday. Please send sunscreen and a refillable water bottle to school for your child. Thank you!

This is a Bison Herd Alert: personalized yearbook orders will be due on Tuesday, May 23rd. Non-personalized yearbook orders are due May 30th and checks need to be made payable to Barrackville Elementary/Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Halpenny.