Fayette County Schools and Save the Children Federation, Inc. intend to submit an application under the West Virginia Department of Education’s Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Center Program. If funded, this academic and enrichment program will offer afterschool and summer services for students at New River Primary, New River Intermediate and Ansted Elementary School. To learn more about this application and program, or if you are interested in getting involved as an Advisory Council Member, please contact Jamie Sherman at Jsherman@savechildren.org. The application will be available for public review by request following the submission of the application. Please contact Jamie Sherman for more details or with any questions.
It is that time of year again, summer plans for day camp in Girl Scouts. The local Girl Scouts will be holding camp June 26-28 at Fayette County Park in the evenings.
Test prep in Fayette County! Marchelle Bowling, Principal at Ansted Elementary, invited Marco from Marshall University to get her students game ready. Good luck to all students taking the summative test this week.
Teacher Appreciation Week is here! We are recognizing every amazing teacher and student support staff member. Fayette County is beyond proud of having you serve the children of our community.
Thank you.
Divide Elementary had a Pre-summative pep assembly. Principal Shannan Hedgecock took one for the team. Good luck to all Fayette County students as they take Summative tests!
Students who are 9-12 years old looking for summer adventure? Please apply.
https://fayettefrn.com/camp-soar/
In collaboration with Fayette Institute of Technology, NRP hosted Career Day! Students were encouraged to come to school dressed as their career of choice. Health Occupations, Engineering, and Cooking were some of the career presentations that students were able to experience.
Celebrating across Fayette County our amazing “Administrative Assistants”
You are invited to attend the West Virginia Council for the Education of Exceptional Children. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend to share news and concerns about what is locally happening regarding the education of exceptional children.
Make your summer plans to enroll in Fayette County Summer programs. Registration coming soon.
Fayette County Virtual School is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. The application will be live until June 1, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Application does not guarantee acceptance.
https://forms.office.com/r/VvVmj28MYL
Good morning from beautiful Oak Hill WV. Make it a great day.
Fayette County Schools attending the Fayette County Job Fair at Solider’s Memorial Building in Fayetteville - 3PM - 8PM. Come check out some amazing career
Seniors: Looking for a summer job before going to college? Looking for a job which has a Scholarship attached to it? Students in college can also apply! Apply for Energy Express! https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=943&fromSearch=true
Save the Children would like all families to complete the Family Engagement Survey. Thanks in advance!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W3BZBVP
In collaboration with Fayette Prevention Coalition, Divide Elementary held a Family Game Night where families played games based on protective factors such as healthy risk taking, building strong foundations, resilience, self-control, setting boundaries, and self-efficacy. Families were able to take pizzas and games to play at home. A big thank you to everyone who came out!
Ms. Gandee’s 1st grade class shopped New River Primary’s first PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions Support) store! Students were able to shop if they had 75% or higher positive DOJO points, 5 or less unexcused absences, and 3 or less tardies.
The same students were also able to participate in a school dance during the day, which all of the students (and staff) seemed to enjoy! The store and the dance were both a fun and unique way to encourage good behavior and to reward students for following New River Primary’s school-wide expectations; “Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful.” It was also important to showcase how much we value them being at school and being at school on time by rewarding excellent attendance.
“I’m happy it’s raining, it means my vegetables are growing!” – A 2nd grader at NRP said excitedly! Mrs. Vandall’s 2nd grade class at New River Primary participated in a gardening lesson led by Nicole Mitchell through West Virginia Extension Services. Time in the garden allows for team building and promotes communication skills. According to PBS Kids (2023), planning a garden, planting the seeds and watching them grow give kids a sense of purpose and responsibility. Making sure that the plants get enough fertilizer, water and sun fosters mindfulness. This is a wonderful activity for early education and development.
Alex Richardson, who wrote, Home to You visited New River Primary. Mrs. Priestley’s 2nd grade class is posed with West Virginia author, Alex Richardson. Throughout the week, teachers were encouraged to discuss West Virginia with their students and what their favorite thing about West Virginia is, specifically their favorite place, such as their backyard, New River Gorge Bridge, a tree they like to climb, or their favorite fishing or camping location. The students were then encouraged to write or discuss how those places makes them feel. The purpose of this activity was for students to celebrate being from West Virginia and all it has to offer, while also celebrating a local author!
