Nicholas County Schools

As we reach the holiday season, let us all be thankful for the blessings that we receive each day. We are so blessed to have a wonderful place to live and raise our families. In the spirit of the season, I pray that we come together as a community to solve our problems, understand our differences, and serve our students. Thanksgiving is a wonderful reminder of things that we may take for granted such as our freedoms, our opportunities, and our love of family and God. I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Nicholas County Schools is seeking individuals interested in becoming substitute cooks, custodians, and aides. If you or someone you know is interested please share this information: Date: Thursday, November 9th Location: Nicholas County Board of Education Office Test Times: • Custodians: 9:00 a.m. (Plan for approximately 90 minutes for the test) • Cooks: 11:00 a.m. (Plan for approximately 90 minutes for the test) • Aides: 2:00 p.m. (Plan for approximately 90 minutes for the test) If you're interested or know someone who might be, please plan to attend the specific test session for the position you're interested in. Applicants must have a high school diploma.

As a precautionary measure Cherry River Elementary has been locked down due to authorities searching for someone in the area. The school is safe but students will not be allowed outside during the search.

Good morning, We currently are having a drill at Nicholas County High with State Police and City Policy. It is not an actual emergency just a drill.

Nicholas County Schools will release 3 hours early on Friday, October 13th, 2023 for Faculty Senate. All Faculty Senate days will be a 3-hour early release.

The hamburgers made with West Virginia produced beef were a huge success in the Nicholas County Schools cafeterias yesterday! The cafeteria staff at Panther Creek Elementary (pictured from left – Tara Russell, Tammy Huffman, & Sandra Evans) said the students loved them!

An exciting opportunity for Nicholas County students, parents, and community members to see Mr. Marsh and the ZELA Bear on America's Funniest Home Videos! Make sure to tune in this Sunday, October 1, 2023, on ABC, ABC.com, or Hulu to watch the story. It will be a fun and entertaining show to watch.

Nicholas County is looking for a Third Grade Teacher at Birch River. Please click the link below or go to WVDE.com for more information about this vacancy. https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47350&category=Elementary+Teaching&AppliTrackJobId=9870_47350&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Category: Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Operator Date Posted: 9/26/2023 Location: Nicholas County BOE Transportation/Maintenance Date Closing: 10/04/2023 Position: Bus Operator Route Details: Bus Operator #125 - This position encompasses but is not limited to Richwood High School, Richwood Middle School, Panther Creek Elementary, Summersville Middle School, Nicholas County High School, and the Alternative Learning Center. The Route includes but is not limited to, Grass Creek Road, O'Dell Town Road, Rt. 20, Nettie, and other roads in the vicinity. The route is subject to change based on enrollment and student needs.

Due to a scheduled power outage, Birch River Elementary will be closed tomorrow Wednesday September 27, 2023. Staff is to report on regular schedule.

Friday, September 22 in Service Employee Appreciation Day. Please, let us take this opportunity to recognize, appreciate, and thank all of our dedicated employees who work as service employees in our schools. They are a very important part of our school system and offer our students much support, protection, and care. Thank you so much for all that you do every single day! Your value is great!

To Gauley River Elementary Parents. Due to continued issues with bees, we will be taking additional steps to mitigate this issue in classrooms. We cannot take these steps with students present. No school for students on Friday September 15, 2023 at Gauley River Elementary. Staff is to report on regular schedule.

I believe there is some misinformation going around about the technology we are handing out. Just wanted to clarify some frequently asked questions. The same agreement form that went home with the iPads is being used for the new devices. The parents signed the same agreement 3 years ago. The price of the OPTIONAL insurance for the devices is $50 for Microsoft Go and $15 or iPad. This covers the device for 1 year. The insurance company will send a box to the home of the family and repair or replace the device. Nicholas County Schools makes no money from the insurance. It was simply a courtesy that we set up to give the parents peace of mind if they wanted to purchase it. The students will be using the devices at school even if the parent does not sign it. It has their books and curriculum on it. They must. They just won't take them home. If a student does not purchase insurance and breaks their device, Nicholas County Schools will attempt to fix it and only charge what the price of parts are. Not the full price of the device, if it is repairable. If not repairable, then they will be charged the full amount.

Well, we are off to a great start! Mrs. Whytsell and I have been out to all schools, met many of the employees, and have spoken to several students! The reception we have received has been very inspiring and encouraging. We know that there will be bumps along the way and we will make decisions that not everyone will agree with. But that is just normal. Know this. We will continue to visit schools, meet with employees, and talk to students. We choose to do this because it matters, and these students must be (and will be) our number one priority. Thank you for your warm welcome as we work together to build better relationships and make our school system the best it can be!

Nicholas County Schools, 32 minutes ago The Nicholas County Board of Education seeks public comment on proposals at the Glade Creek property. Details of the proposal cant be obtained from this website, https://5il.co/238q8. Comments can be submitted here: https://forms.office.com/r/AYu8waH3gL. Comments will also be received during the September 5, 2023, and September 18, 2023, public listening sessions from 4-6 p.m. at the Board’s office, 400 Old Main Dr., Summersville, WV, 26651. The public comment period will close at midnight on September 30, 2023.

Good evening, On behalf of the Nicholas County Board of Education and Superintendent Beam we want to welcome you back to a new school year. We hope you've had a fantastic break and are feeling refreshed and ready to dive into another exciting school year. This year holds endless opportunities for you to explore, discover, and expand your knowledge. Our teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way. Don't hesitate to ask questions, seek guidance, or share your ideas. Let's make this school year memorable, inspiring, and full of accomplishments. Welcome back to school, and here's to an amazing year ahead.

Due to the National Weather Service tornado watch beginning at 3pm this evening. Today's board meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday August 10th at 6 pm. All Nicholas County Board of Education employees may go home at 2 pm today. All extra curricular activities after 2 pm are cancelled. Please be safe and take shelter.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you that may not know me. I grew up on Fenwick Mountain and attended New Hope Grade School and Richwood High School. I began my teaching career at Glade Creek Elementary School in January of 1974. I then taught two years at New Hope before getting my first principal's job at Fleger Ridge at the ripe old age of 24. After one year, I became principal at New Hope and was there for nine years before going to Keslers Cross Lanes for four years. Next, I was principal at Zela for nine years and finished my career at Panther Creek after serving as principal for nine years. I retired and then took a full time PE job at Glade Creek and Beaver. The following year, I did the same job at Mt. Nebo and Mt. Lookout. In August of 2007 I was asked to be principal at Hillsboro Elementary School in Pocahontas County for a couple of weeks until a principal could be found. I ended up remaining the principal for that year and I left Pocahontas County 14 years later after serving as superintendent the past eight years. I have been asked many times this month why I chose to take on this job with all of the controversy and issues that have taken place due to the 2016 flood. It is simple....this has been my home and I want to try and help. I have friends and family all over Nicholas County so I have no bias or hidden agendas. We have many pressing needs in our schooIs and not all of them are flood-related. We have students and employees that need our attention and support. I promise to do my best and would appreciate your patience and support as we work through this process. together. Terrence Beam, Superintendent

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you that may not know me. I grew up on Fenwick Mountain and attended New Hope Grade School and Richwood High School. I began my teaching career at Glade Creek Elementary School in January of 1974. I then taught two years at New Hope before getting my first principal's job at Fleger Ridge at the ripe old age of 24. After one year, I became principal at New Hope and was there for nine years before going to Keslers Cross Lanes for four years. Next, I was principal at Zela for nine years and finished my career at Panther Creek after serving as principal for nine years. I retired and then took a full time PE job at Glade Creek and Beaver. The following year, I did the same job at Mt. Nebo and Mt. Lookout. In August of 2007 I was asked to be principal at Hillsboro Elementary School in Pocahontas County for a couple of weeks until a principal could be found. I ended up remaining the principal for that year and I left Pocahontas County 14 years later after serving as superintendent the past eight years. I have been asked many times this month why I chose to take on this job with all of the controversy and issues that have taken place due to the 2016 flood. It is simple....this has been my home and I want to try and help. I have friends and family all over Nicholas County so I have no bias or hidden agendas. We have many pressing needs in our schooIs and not all of them are flood-related. We have students and employees that need our attention and support. I promise to do my best and would appreciate your patience and support as we work through this process. together. Terrence Beam, Superintendent

The last day of school for students will be Friday, May 26, 2023.