Barrackville Elementary/Middle School

30-Day Public Comment: The American Rescue Plan provides $20,444,030.34 to Marion County Schools for Learning Recovery and Innovation, Health & Safety, and Infrastructure. The period of availability of funds is March 13, 2020-Sept. 30, 2024. https://forms.office.com/r/YjPvCRavEN

This is a message from Bison Athletics- Boys and Girls Cross Country sign ups are Monday, July 26th in front of the school from 6pm-7pm. We will have eligibility packets to hand out at that time. Cross Country practice will begin Monday August 2nd from 9am-10am in the back of the school. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Uram or Coach Sturm.

This is a message the Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Vangilder. The supply list for Kindergarten is now available on the website under EXPLORE, then documents. https://marioncountyboewv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/barrackville/browse/232689

Want to be up-to-date on the Bison Herd? Download our new app! This is a great option for grandparents or other caregivers who do not receive text messages from our automated system. Download available for Apple or Android.

The first face many students see in the morning and the last face when the school day is finished is often a school bus driver. This extends into summer in MCS as Bus Driver Dave Butcher and Bus Aide Ginger Joliffe are just a few of the hardworking teams supporting our students.

This is a message from Barrackville School- Home of the Bison HERD! We are in the process of uploading classroom supply lists to our website for your convenience as you prepare for the beginning of school. Lists can be found on the website under EXPLORE, then DOCUMENTS. https://marioncountyboewv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/barrackville/documents

Helping students be healthy in the summer, MCS Child Nutrition Program Director Terri Atha reminds families a child under 18 may register to receive a 7-day meal kit by Multitude Foods, which is delivered to doorsteps by FedEx. Register by July 19 at https://www.marionboe.com/.

New Student Registration will be on Aug 4th from 9am to 3pm in the new annex. You MUST have proof of residency (physical address- NOT Post Office Box), birth certificate (Live Birth certificate not the one issued by the county), immunization records, and if applicable the Well Child Health and Dental Check Form (which can be found on our website)

The WVSSAC Student Sports Physical Form is available for download on our website under EXPLORE then DOCUMENTS. You can also access the County Health Check form there as well. https://marioncountyboewv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/barrackville/documents

These two are among over 3,200 Marion County youth, age 18 and under, who have registered for and are receiving a delivery of 7 days worth of breakfast and lunch items on their doorstep by a private company contracted by MCS as part of the summer feeding program.

Camping anyone? Hundreds of students participated in summer SOLE at elementary schools across the county like this one with a camping theme. If your child participated, complete the Parent and Caregiver Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JFQKT7.

The WVSSAC reminds student-athletes of the following: "As per state health officials, those students who have been fully vaccinated for at least two weeks will NOT have to quarantine should they come into contact or be exposed to someone with COVID."

If your child participated in Summer SOLE 2021 in Marion County Schools, please complete the survey for the West Virginia Department of Education. The information collected will assist with planning for the summer programs next year. See the Summer SOLE 2021 Parent and Caregiver Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JFQKT7.

Need a reminder to keep in shape...for math? If you know a student in grades 2-4 or 5-8 who is looking for help to see math in a new way through hands-on activities and games, visit learningoptionsinc.org for information on Math Brain Games on August 2 and 3. Tuition assistance available. Preregistration required.

Congrats to our Boys Track Team

The last instructional day for students is Friday, May 28th.