Shady Spring High

Congratulations to the All-State Band Team members for Raleigh County Schools! Beckley-Stratton Middle Brisco Long Independence Middle Graydon Smith Shady Spring Middle Alex Abernathy Joseph Cowley Ryleigh Helmer Hunter Lilly Austin Szuch Shady Spring High School David Hegele Woodrow Wilson High School Kaleigh Basham

Dear Raleigh County Schools Parents and Guardians, On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is anticipated between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM that our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the sun’s rays. Medical professionals advise it is always dangerous to look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for your child’s safety. •RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. •All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams. •Resources and lessons about the solar eclipse are available from the West Virginia Department of Education, NASA, and other science outlets. •School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse. •Students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band or other outdoor after school activities. •As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor as they exit the building. The eclipse may occur during dismissal time. RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8.

Congratulations to Brad Bostic, Shady Spring High School English Teacher – West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) 11th Annual NO School Spirts Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest – $ 5,000 Grand Prize Award Winner.

Congratulations to our National Board Certified Teachers (New and Renewals)

Shady Spring High: We will be having a practice lock down today. These Lock Down Drills are part of a series of annual drills that are required by Raleigh County Schools. Lock Downs are initiated whenever there is a perceived threat outside the building. Again, this is only a drill and there is no reason to be alarmed. If you have any questions, you can call the school. Thank you and have a great day!

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Congratulations to Raleigh County Academy of Careers and Technology Medical Assisting students. They all passed their national certification exam and will graduate as Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistants. #RCSDMA #Waytogo #awesomejob

Applications can be found at camps.wvutech.edu/camp-stem Camp STEM is southern West Virginia’s premiere camp for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The week-long camp is held on WVU Tech’s Beckley, WV campus, and features a variety of STEM classes, special projects, and meetings with industry leaders. During Camp STEM, you’ll meet professors who are experts in their fields and college students studying the STEM fields that interest you. You’ll attend classes, conduct experiments and learn about the exciting careers waiting for men and women in STEM fields.

2022 West Virginia Gatorade Players of the Year Meg Williams – Volleyball – Shady Spring High School Judah Price – Football – Independence High School

Grade Cards went out today for Shady Spring High students.

🏐 Congratulations Volleyball Team 🎉 State Bound! Shady Spring will play Frankfort on Wednesday at the State Volleyball Tournament around 9:45 am at the Charleston Civic Center. Sectional and Regional Champs Camille Testerman -All-Tournament Reagan Mann All -Tournament Meg Williams and Chloe Thompson Co-Most Valuable Players

Free afterschool tutoring Raleigh County Schools is happy to announce opportunities for students across the county to receive free afterschool tutoring. These services are made possible through Extended Program grants and provided by your child’s home school certified teachers. Tutoring services may include… · In person one-on-one or small group - core content academic sessions · In person one-on-one or small group - critical school success tutoring sessions for items such as (organization skills, technology skills, study skills, test taking tips, etc.) · In person one-on-one or small group - enrichment support (high stakes test prep SAT, ACT, etc., academic fairs, college/job readiness preparation, etc.) Please contact your child’s school for details on scheduling tutoring services. Not all schools offer after school services or services in all areas.

Raleigh County Schools Attendance Poster Contest

** Freshmen and New Student Open House ** Tuesday - August 23rd from 5:30-7:30 Please report to the new gym at 5:30 for opening assembly including introductions and dissemination of student schedules.

Enrollment dates for new students will be August 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 from 9am-12am

Have a safe and celebratory Independence Day weekend!

You can view the 2022-23 School Calendar here! https://5il.co/19g1s

We are excited to be launching the brand new website and app soon! Stay tuned for updates this summer!