Raleigh County Schools

06/01/2026

☀️📚 Summer Adventures Booklets Are Coming! 📚☀️

Before the end of the school year, Raleigh County Schools will release our Summer Adventures Booklets for both elementary and secondary students!

These booklets are designed to keep students engaged, active, and connected all summer long.

Inside the booklets you’ll find:
• A full calendar of summer events happening across Raleigh County
• Elementary edition: reading logs and learning activities
• Information from local community partners

Also included:
• Free Summer Movie Schedule
• Raleigh County Parks summer events
• Local camp opportunities

At the back of the booklet, families will also find two snapshots of the upcoming school year to help with planning ahead.

We’re excited to provide families with fun, learning, and community resources all summer long! ☀️

Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher shares information about Summer Adventures Booklets.☀️ These booklets will be released before the end of the school year a...

05/20/2026

🎒✨ Move Up Day is Coming! ✨🎒

On May 27, all students across Raleigh County Schools will participate in Move Up Day—an exciting step toward the next school year!

This special day is designed to help students feel more comfortable and confident by giving them a preview of what’s ahead.

What to expect:
• Students will visit the next grade level at their current school
• 5th and 8th grade students will travel to the new school they will attend next year
• Tour the building
• Meet teachers and staff
• Learn about classes, activities, and opportunities

Move Up Day helps reduce anxiety, build connections, and get students excited for the year ahead!

Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher shares information about Move Up Day in Raleigh County Schools.📅 Date: May 27, 2026All students across the district will ...

05/18/2026

📚✨ Kindergarten Registration is Here! ✨📚

Do you have a child ready to start kindergarten this fall? Raleigh County Schools is excited to welcome our newest learners!

🧒 Eligibility:
Children must be 5 years old before July 1 to enroll.

📅 Kindergarten Registration Day:
🗓️ May 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Your child’s home district school

📌 Start the process now by completing the registration form:
👉 https://raleigh.jotform.com/260666966393170

📄 Documents needed (bring later):
• Updated Immunization Record
• Health Check (within last 12 months)
• Dental Check (within last 12 months)
• Official Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card (optional)
• 2 Proofs of Residency

📞 Questions? Contact:
Michelle Blankenship
Director of Elementary & Early Childhood Education
📧 [email protected]
📱 304-256-4500 ext. 3305

We can’t wait to welcome your child to Raleigh County Schools!

Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher shares important information about Kindergarten Registration for Raleigh County Schools.📚 Who is eligible?Children must b...

05/18/2026

Raleigh County Schools is excited to offer an engaging and fun Summer Camp experience for current students in Kindergarten through 5th grade! 🌈📚

Students will enjoy three weeks filled with:
✨ Literature Camp
✨ Math Camp
✨ Creative Activities
✨ Games, Play, and Summer Fun

📅 July 6–24, 2026
🗓️ Monday–Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fairdale Elementary & Stratton Elementary

🍎 Free meals provided
🚌 Transportation available at designated stops

This is a great opportunity for students to stay engaged, build skills, and have fun this summer! ☀️

📌 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026
👉 Sign up here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/260575414014147

Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher shares important information abo...

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2025–26 Young Writers winners!

We are proud to recognize these talented students for their creativity, hard work, and outstanding writing achievement:

Isla Grose — Shady Elementary — County 1st

Lilah Whitely — Stanaford Elementary — County 2nd

Bailey DiLorenzo — Daniels Elementary — County 3rd

Kyrah Fortuna — Shady Elementary — County 1st

Maddix Dillon — Maxwell Hill Elementary — County 2nd

Colton Bias — Shady Elementary — County 3rd

Kelsi Bailey — Maxwell Hill Elementary — County 1st

Eliza Sargent — Shady Spring Middle School — County 2nd

Leah Wood — Shady Elementary — County 3rd

Rohan Patel — BEST — County 1st

Zoe Bothwell — Independence Middle School — County 2nd

Jill Moore — Shady Spring Middle School — County 3rd

Madison Toler — Liberty High School — County 1st

Benson Gao — Woodrow Wilson High School — County 2nd

Liam Woodard — Mount Hope — County 3rd

Nevaeh Dunn — Liberty High School — County 1st

Abby Atterson — Independence High School — County 2nd

Autumn Cook — Woodrow Wilson High School — County 3rd

Congratulations to each of these young writers. Your voices, ideas, and creativity are worth celebrating, and we are proud of the way you represented your schools and Raleigh County.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Raleigh County’s own Reese Childers!

Reese, an eighth grade student at Shady Spring Middle School, won West Virginia’s first “I Voted!” sticker contest after nearly 16,000 online votes.

What an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for Shady Spring Middle School and Raleigh County. Congratulations, Reese!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our 8th grade Golden Horseshoe winners!

We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, knowledge, and achievement:

Liam Smith — Beckley-Stratton Middle School

Yashmit Panta — Park Middle School

Ally Diehl — Shady Spring Middle School

Madison Lilly — Shady Spring Middle School

Jermain Bationo — Park Middle School

Piper Hodge — Park Middle School

Your dedication and effort have earned you this well-deserved honor.

Congratulations on representing your schools with excellence.

05/11/2026

Summer adventures, career exploration, and hands-on learning are waiting for our students!

GEAR UP Southern West Virginia is offering exciting FREE Summer Camp Opportunities for 2026 for current 9th and 10th grade students through Concord University, WVU Tech, and New River CTC! From STEM and healthcare to welding, cosmetology, social media branding, and adventure experiences, there’s something for every future leader to explore. 🌟

📅 Camps begin in June
🏕️ Overnight and day camp opportunities available
📍 Locations include Athens, Beckley, Beaver, and Ghent campuses

Featured opportunities include:
🎬 Concord Cool Academy – Tracks to the Future
🔬 WVU Tech STEM Camp
🏥 Vital Path Healthcare
⚙️ Heavy Machinery & Welding Camps
💄 Beautiful U Cosmetology Camp
🌲 Adventure Camp

Registration opens March 9! Scan the QR code on the flyers for details and sign-up information.

05/05/2026

Raleigh County Teachers, Thank You for your dedication and all you do.
We appreciate you!

05/05/2026

☀️🎉 RALEIGH COUNTY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🎉☀️

Raleigh County Schools is excited to offer an amazing Summer Camp opportunity for all current Raleigh County students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade! 🌈📚➕🎨

Students will enjoy three weeks filled with:
✨ Literature Camp
✨ Math Camp
✨ Creative Activities
✨ Games, Play, and Summer Fun

📅 Dates: July 6–24, 2026
🗓️ Monday–Friday
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Locations: Fairdale Elementary & Stratton Elementary

🍎 Free meals provided
🚌 Transportation available at designated stops for your convenience

This is a great chance for students to continue learning, stay engaged, build skills, and have FUN this summer with Raleigh County Schools! ☀️

📌 Registration is now open. Be sure to register by May 22, 2026!