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Reminder-Tomorrow, October 19, 2023, all Berkeley County Schools (PreK - 12) will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY. This is a Teacher Prep Day and allows our teachers time to finalize grades, complete report cards, and lesson plan for the coming weeks.

BCS students in the 10th & 11th grade will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Oct. 17. ACTION NEEDED: Testing is digital this year. Please bring your fully charged school issued device to school ready for testing. Get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.

The Berkeley County Diversity Council will meet virtually on Tues., Oct. 17th. All are invited. Get details and read more about their meetings for the year. HERE: https://www.smore.com/ngqv6

ACTION NEEDED: If you are a BCS community member (not a primary or secondary guardian of a BCS student) and want to receive text & email alerts about school closures, delays, and district updates, you must complete this BCS NTouch Community List Form: https://bcswv.jotform.com/231495261564055

The Berkeley County Diversity Council invites you to attend their virtual monthly meeting on Tues., Oct. 17th at 6 pm. Save the dates & learn more here: https://www.smore.com/ngqv6

BCS students in the 9th grade will take the PSAT 8/9 on Oct. 11. ACTION NEEDED: This is the first year that testing is digital, so it is extremely important that students bring their school issued device to school fully charged and ready for testing. Also, get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.

Full moon every 29.5 days? Here are a few events and programs you should check out. Maybe you know someone who might want to attend? READ: https://www.smore.com/p2w6n

SENIORS: Please review important financial aid and scholarship information. See your school counselor with any additional questions: https://www.smore.com/m74xh

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has scheduled a nationwide test of emergency alert systems for approximately 2:20 p.m. tomorrow, 10/4 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Read more: https://www.smore.com/bq8hj

High school juniors/seniors: HBCU Festival is Nov. 17-18. Transportation available with limited seats. See school counselor. Read more here: https://www.smore.com/6mdsg

WVSSAC coaching classes offered locally in October. READ HERE: https://www.smore.com/jvnuw

Don't Forget! Tomorrow, September 21st, is our Annual Bullying Prevention Kickoff Event at War Memorial Park from 5pm -7pm. More Details: https://fb.me/e/42Ch3hCu8

To celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, K-12 students will receive a great communication tool this week from the BCS attendance office. Read HERE: https://www.smore.com/rn4yu

Attendance notifications to primary contacts will begin tomorrow, Sept. 15. Learn more about the importance of attendance in student success. MORE: https://www.smore.com/vdm692

Ready to take your next steps in higher education or military service? Learn more about these upcoming events: https://www.smore.com/9jw87

West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) results will be sent home from school with your student on Friday, September 8, 2023. DETAILS: https://www.smore.com/j0n12

Back to school preparation tools and tasks sprinkled into this message for you. Take a minute to review for NEW app information, sales tax holiday, orientations and school supplies. SMORE: https://www.smore.com/m96ew

Governor Jim Justice has issued a proclamation officially declaring Monday, July 3, 2023, as a state holiday in West Virginia and creating a full holiday for state employees. In special observance of West Virginia's Independence Day holidays, all Berkeley County Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, and Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Stay safe and be well. Ronald E. Stephens IV Superintendent

Ron Stephens has been sworn in as the next Superintendent for Berkeley County Schools.

After serving one year in the interim role, Mr. Ronald E. Stephens IV was sworn in as our next Superintendent of Schools by the Honorable Judge Debra McLaughlin of the 23rd Judicial Circuit at Monday's Regular Board of Education Meeting. Mr. Stephens is a 30+ year veteran educator with more than 20 years of service to Berkeley County Schools. He and his wife Joette, also a 30+ year veteran educator, have three sons, who are all BCS graduates. Congratulations, Ron!