SMMS Weekly Update

We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.

At our last staffulty meeting, Ms. Park presented Ms. Melander with the Tireless Teacher award for her unwavering mentorship this year. Way to go, Ms. Melander!

Xavier Adams (HMS), Mahreb Nashrah (HMS), Nathaniel Palmer(SMS), Hadley White (SMS), Tara Doocy (MRMS), Alex Jimenez (MRMS), Christee Coleman (NMS), Jose Arcienega (NMS), Dustin Aulisio (MuMS), Austin's Gray (MuMS), Leighton Hall (SMMS), and Isaac Thompson (SMMS) were selected by their school principals to represent BCS at the Youth in Government Seminars at the WV State Capitol in Charleston from March 10-12.

During the Seminar, the students met Governor Morrisey and heard presentations from Secretary of State Kris Warner and State Treasurer Larry Pack. They had the opportunity hear West Virginia Supreme Court Justices Tim Armstead and Charles Kump speak about the role the justices play in our state government.

Our students watched the House in session and were recognized on the floor during the session. During the YLA banquet dinner, they had the opportunity to discuss the legislative process and important issues affecting young West Virginians with State Senators Patricia Rucker and Tom Willis and House Delegates Michael Hornby, Michael Hite, Lisa White, and Ian Masters.

Students also participated in a mock legislative session in which they wrote, amended, and adopted various bills and a mock trial at the Southern District Court.

They attended a session of the Kanawha County Night Court where they witnessed arraignments of citizens charged with crimes. After the court session the Magistrate answered questions from the students, and the bailiff led them on a tour of the courthouse.

WVAGT is sponsoring a Town Hall to address the process of gifted identification. Registration is required but it is a free virtual Town Hall. If you have questions about Gifted Education in WV, please join us.

Our 6th Grade is selling Little Caesar's Meal Deals to raise money for our spring field trip. They are delicious, convenient, and the perfect dinner choice for busy days. Can you help us reach my goal?

Click below to order today. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes to order. After you complete your purchase, you will receive an email with a unique promo code. This promo code can be redeemed on the Little Caesars app or website for pick-up at your local restaurant. Enjoy!

Thank you so much for your help!

Please email Ms. Huffer at chantelle.huffer@k12.wv.us if you have any questions.

Ready to show your support for SMMS? Now you have your chance! All proceeds will go to our Renaissance Program, which we use to reward, inspire, and encourage students and build an outstanding school environment. (*If purchasing using our pay link below, please write your name and quantity in the comments when paying so that we can keep track. Please note these funds go directly to our group, not Fundraiser Blankets, so contact Ms. Catrow with questions.)

Blankets will be for sale from March 3-March 21.

We are proud to announce that our school is piloting a program with STOPit Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in school safety and wellness.

Through this partnership, everyone in our school community has access to the STOPit anonymous reporting app – a powerful tool designed to deter and promptly address instances of bullying, school violence, self-harm, and inappropriate behaviors.

With the STOPit app, users can anonymously submit tips, attach photo or video evidence, and privately message school leaders with the necessary information to help everyone involved.

In addition, when a student or anyone in our school community needs immediate support, the STOPit app provides direct access to Crisis Text Line. Users can anonymously text with counselors (day or night) until they feel safe and calm.

We kindly urge parents/caregivers to download the STOPit app and become familiar with its features. If your child has shared a concern with you or you have witnessed something concerning at the school, please don’t hesitate to report it.

When you submit a report through the STOPit app, it immediately gets routed to someone at the school who can help. By providing us with information in real-time, our school team can quickly provide support to the student(s) involved and prevent the incident from escalating to something more serious.

We encourage everyone in our school community to download the STOPit app. Additionally, the app will be downloaded on all of our school's BCS issued devices.

The STOPit app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

• March 19: Two Hour Delay for Students
• March 21: Report Cards Distributed
• April 14- 21: Spring Break

Thanks to our Gamechanger students for spreading positive vibes this week!

They wrote and posted encouraging notes around the building.

Congrats to our Math Olympiad winner!