A Message from the Principal!

Thank you for the support you have shown for our Schoolwide Fundraiser! We met our goal and raised $11,400! A record 61 students have qualified for the Sky Zone Field Trip! Thank you to everyone who participated! Great job!

Tuesday, September 29th - Sources of Strength Training (select students)

Thursday, October 1st - Cross Country Tri-Meet at Poor House Farm at 5:30 p.m.

(Hedgesville, Spring Mills, South)

Friday, October 2nd - Custodian Appreciation Day (Thank you Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Spears, Mr. Hensell, and Mr. Clopper!)/Unified Arts rotation ends

Monday, October 5th - Unified Arts Rotation #2 begins

Wednesday, October 7th - Faculty Senate Time 2.5 Hour Early Dismissal (NOON)

Thursday, October 8th - Cross Country Chris Burg Invitational Championship at Poor House at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 8th - School Pictures for the Yearbook

Please take a moment to complete the Annual Updates & Information form if you haven’t already. The deadline to complete the form is September 30th.

Keeping your student’s information up to date helps us make sure we have the most current information on file. The form also includes the Acceptable Use Policy, which is required to be reviewed and signed each year.

If the form is not completed by September 30th, your student’s iPad will be locked. Students are required to have a current Acceptable Use Policy on file in order to use a school-issued device or access the school network.

Thank you for your help in keeping this information up to date! Please use the link below to access the form.

https://tinyurl.com/ynx2m7ve

We have noticed that some of our students have already missed school days this year. Currently, 20% of Berkeley County students have missed two or more days since the first day of school. Establishing strong attendance habits early is important, and we are committed to partnering with families to support every student’s success.

If you have received communication from your student’s school regarding attendance, we encourage you to connect with the identified staff member. Together, we can work to support your child and keep them on track for a successful year.

Did you know that you can write a note and provide documentation to explain your student’s absence? Providing a valid reason helps ensure accurate attendance records, supports student safety, and reinforces the importance of communication and responsibility—skills students will carry with them into the future.

When documentation is not received, the absence must be marked as unexcused. Students who accumulate more than ten unexcused absences may be considered truant under state law. Our goal is to help families stay informed and avoid this situation by working together proactively.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student attendance. Your involvement makes a difference in helping every student stay engaged, connected, and successful.

Attendance Policy Reminders:

• Parents are allowed to excuse ten days of absence due to illness during the school year (a doctor’s note is not required for these days).
• Send a note within three days of absence. Please use the Absence Note link
• Include the date(s) of absence and reason.
• If your student suffers from a chronic medical condition, please contact the school nurse.

• Absences related to trips/vacations are no longer excused by State Law.