Due to inclement weather and today’s remote learning day, please see the attached memo from Superintendent Dr. Starcher of the location change for
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.
The LSIC meeting scheduled for this evening at Ghent Elementary has been canceled. Several of our students were being recognized for athletic and academic achievements. This will occur at a later date.
Great Christmas ideas! And support the school!
December Attendance Challenge!
November Elementary Schools Calendar
November Secondary Schools Calendar
Food Drive
Students will be taking the WV state test this week. The tardy bell rings at 7:20, please make sure students arrive before that time. Breakfast needs to be eaten at home or school, there will be no grab. Scores will be available 24 hours after the test is complete. Each student has a unique verification code that will be sent home on Tuesday.
Raleigh County Schools would like to congratulate our newest National Board Certified Teachers. We are proud of you and appreciate the work you do each and every day for our students.
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Access Code: P074403
We would appreciate your participation in the WV Schools Learning Environment Survey
Mystery Attendance Day!
Please join us tonight for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with student performances throughout the evening. Light refreshments will be served. You will be amazed at the talent of our RCS students.
Please join us Monday evening for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with great entertainment.
🎉 Celebrating Our Raleigh County School Counselors! 🎉
This week, we honor the heart and soul of student support—our Raleigh County School Counselors! 💙✨
From offering guidance and encouragement to helping students navigate challenges, our counselors make a lasting impact every single day. Their dedication to student success, well-being, and growth does not go unnoticed!
Join us in thanking these incredible professionals for all they do. Leave a 👍 or a kind word in the comments to show your appreciation! 💬❤️
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #RaleighCountySchools #ThankYouCounselors
Governor’s Schools of West Virginia will offer free summer programs for grades 7 to 11. This program covers many areas, including arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and technology. Please keep an eye out for upcoming applications.
Hello 8th and 9th Grade Parents,
Please take a moment to fill out this short GEAR UP survey. Your feedback is crucial for our county's success! We hope you’ve heard about the GEAR UP activities happening in your child’s school.
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🎉 Huge shout-out to our schools with the highest attendance rates for the 4th month of school! 🌟 Congratulations to Shady Spring High School, Park Middle School, and Maxwell Hill Elementary! 🙌
We also want to recognize Liberty High School, Trap Hill Middle School, and Ridgeview Elementary for having the most improved attendance rates this month. 👏 And let’s hear it for ALL the middle schools in Raleigh County, who showed improved attendance last month!
Keep up the fantastic work—we’re so proud of you all! 💙✨ #AttendanceMatters #RaleighCountyPride
RCS would like to thank everyone who participated in our #getyourselfietoschoolRCS contest last month! We really enjoyed seeing all the happy faces of our students headed out the door to school! 😊
We would also like to congratulate our winners! They are Evelyn Glazzard from Mabscott Elementary, Christian Bailey from IHS, and Dayton Ballew from SSMS. Each of these students received a certificate and a gift card! Congratulations!!!
Again, thanks so much for your participation, and be watching for more contests in the future!
#GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS
Nominations for the RCS December "Difference Maker" is now open.
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📚✏️ ATTENTION RALEIGH COUNTY PARENTS! 🏫🎒
School attendance is more than just showing up—it’s a step toward success, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to grow! We believe every day in class counts, and we need your help to spread the message! Let’s show our community what it means to be present and ready to learn!
We’re launching the #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS campaign! 🏆✨ Parents, we invite you to snap a picture of your child headed off to school in the morning and share it with Raleigh County Schools using the tag #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS to enter a chance to WIN an exciting prize! 🎁🙌 The pictures will be posted on the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page (limit 1 per student per day), and the contest will run through November. A winner will be chosen at random for the elementary level as well as for the middle and high school levels.
It’s simple: 📸 Take a picture of your student on their way to school. 📲 Share the photo using #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS. ✅
Let’s make sure EVERY student has the chance to shine this school year. Together, we can promote good attendance and celebrate our amazing students. Ready, set… #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS! 🏫🎉
