REMINDER:
THIS EVENING, Thursday, December 4th -
Please join Superintendent, Donna Burge-Tetrick, for an open parent and community meeting at the Burnsville Community Building to discuss BES’s current student enrollment status. Stop by anytime between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You do not have to stay the whole time. BES staff will not be attending this meeting. It's for parents and community members to express their thoughts, concerns, suggestions, etc.
Burnsville Elementary has seen a significant drop in enrollment this school year. We began with a PROJECTED (from the WV Dept. of Ed.) enrollment for the school year of 99 students. We ended the 2024/2025 school year with 91 students enrolled. We gained some, and lost some over the summer due to families moving, custody/foster situations, students going to WV Virtual Academy, etc., which is normal for any school every year.
We actually began the 2025/2026 school year with 82 students as of Aug. 12, 2025. (We have gained 17 new students this year, and we have lost 32, so technically, we have lost 15 students this year.) As of October 1, 2025, our enrollment was 87. Today we have just 61 students enrolled.
So, come on out this evening and show our school and our students your support. Everything we do is for our kids, and we love them all!
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” —Abraham Lincoln
THIS EVENING, Thursday, December 4th -
Please join Superintendent, Donna Burge-Tetrick, for an open parent and community meeting at the Burnsville Community Building to discuss BES’s current student enrollment status. Stop by anytime between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You do not have to stay the whole time. BES staff will not be attending this meeting. It's for parents and community members to express their thoughts, concerns, suggestions, etc.
Burnsville Elementary has seen a significant drop in enrollment this school year. We began with a PROJECTED (from the WV Dept. of Ed.) enrollment for the school year of 99 students. We ended the 2024/2025 school year with 91 students enrolled. We gained some, and lost some over the summer due to families moving, custody/foster situations, students going to WV Virtual Academy, etc., which is normal for any school every year.
We actually began the 2025/2026 school year with 82 students as of Aug. 12, 2025. (We have gained 17 new students this year, and we have lost 32, so technically, we have lost 15 students this year.) As of October 1, 2025, our enrollment was 87. Today we have just 61 students enrolled.
So, come on out this evening and show our school and our students your support. Everything we do is for our kids, and we love them all!
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” —Abraham Lincoln
Join us for 12 days of Christmas every day until break!
Reminder: Santa's Workshop starts tomorrow!
Dec 1 - Dec 3
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The Friends of Burnsville Lake will be sponsoring “Santa’s Workshop” for the students at Burnsville Elementary on December 1, 2 and 3rd at the Burnsville Community Building.
Each student will get an opportunity to buy presents for their family members. All items will be priced from $1 to $4. Please fill out the form that was sent home and send it back to school with your child. Day 1—students with money may shop, if your child doesn’t have money with them, they can look. Day 2—Students that did not have money on Day 1 will shop. Day 3—Students that have not had money will shop, then anyone else that has money to purchase additional presents.
School personnel will be escorting your child to and from the Community Building. Our volunteers will assist your child complete their holiday shopping and make sure that presents are wrapped.
Friends of Burnsville Lake
Dec 1 - Dec 3
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The Friends of Burnsville Lake will be sponsoring “Santa’s Workshop” for the students at Burnsville Elementary on December 1, 2 and 3rd at the Burnsville Community Building.
Each student will get an opportunity to buy presents for their family members. All items will be priced from $1 to $4. Please fill out the form that was sent home and send it back to school with your child. Day 1—students with money may shop, if your child doesn’t have money with them, they can look. Day 2—Students that did not have money on Day 1 will shop. Day 3—Students that have not had money will shop, then anyone else that has money to purchase additional presents.
School personnel will be escorting your child to and from the Community Building. Our volunteers will assist your child complete their holiday shopping and make sure that presents are wrapped.
Friends of Burnsville Lake
Stop the spread of germs this season! Please take a moment to read this message from our School Nurse, Kelli Grose!
Tomorrow ends our Five Days of Giving. Thank you to everyone that brought things in for this week!
Tomorrow, Friday: Send in items for the “Blessings Box”, such as food, snacks, health/beauty/hygiene products, cleaning supplies, small toys, games, playing cards (keep in mind that the blessings box is not very big), or anything else you would like to bless someone with.
This week, we were able to:
# Collect $60.00 for the Braxton County Pool!
# Create more food boxes that went to BES families in need!
# Have a box ready to send to the Animal Shelter! Thank you to our PTO for donating $100 that went to purchasing items for the dogs!
# We collected a variety of awesome items to go to the nursing home! Thank you to our PTO for donating $100 that went to purchasing items for the nursing home. (Items will be delivered to the nursing home this weekend. There is still time if your child would like to make a homemade card to send.)
Tomorrow, Friday: Send in items for the “Blessings Box”, such as food, snacks, health/beauty/hygiene products, cleaning supplies, small toys, games, playing cards (keep in mind that the blessings box is not very big), or anything else you would like to bless someone with.
This week, we were able to:
# Collect $60.00 for the Braxton County Pool!
# Create more food boxes that went to BES families in need!
# Have a box ready to send to the Animal Shelter! Thank you to our PTO for donating $100 that went to purchasing items for the dogs!
# We collected a variety of awesome items to go to the nursing home! Thank you to our PTO for donating $100 that went to purchasing items for the nursing home. (Items will be delivered to the nursing home this weekend. There is still time if your child would like to make a homemade card to send.)
Just look at these adorable dogs! All are up for adoption at the Braxton County Animal Shelter, and they need your help!
Thursday: Send in items for the Braxton County Animal Shelter.
Their biggest need right now is laundry detergent and paper towels.
Send dog food (dry and/or canned), treats, pill pockets, toys, bleach, blankets, towels, dishwashing liquid, trash bags, disposable gloves, etc.
Thursday: Send in items for the Braxton County Animal Shelter.
Their biggest need right now is laundry detergent and paper towels.
Send dog food (dry and/or canned), treats, pill pockets, toys, bleach, blankets, towels, dishwashing liquid, trash bags, disposable gloves, etc.
Good news! The Country Meats sticks have arrived early! If you would like to purchase now, we will start in-person sales at the BES office tomorrow afternoon at 1:00.
If you already have people that have placed orders with you, you can pick them up any time this week, or you can wait and turn in your completed order forms on Thursday, and you can pick up the entire order on Thursday afternoon or Friday.
IMPORTANT: If you want the meat sticks sent home from school with your student, please write that on your order form with your signature, or write a note, or call or message me and let me know that it's okay. I will put them in a taped bag to be sent home.
I ordered plenty of each flavor to start with, but if you want to guarantee you get the number and flavors your customers ordered, I would suggest picking them up early. You also have the option of telling your customers that they can pick them up themselves at the school if they would like to. Just tell them to let us know the name of the student they are ordering under. If we run out of a certain flavor, I can order them, but they won't be here until after Thanksgiving break.
If you need another order form, they are available in the office, or let me know and I will send one home with your student.
The price is $1.50 per stick (2 for $3.00). Flavors available this year are:
Original Smoked Hickory
Sweet BBQ
Bold Teriyaki
Sweet Annie Browns
Pepperoni
Old #9
Sweet Fire
Hot Cajun
Sweet Maple Bacon
If you already have people that have placed orders with you, you can pick them up any time this week, or you can wait and turn in your completed order forms on Thursday, and you can pick up the entire order on Thursday afternoon or Friday.
IMPORTANT: If you want the meat sticks sent home from school with your student, please write that on your order form with your signature, or write a note, or call or message me and let me know that it's okay. I will put them in a taped bag to be sent home.
I ordered plenty of each flavor to start with, but if you want to guarantee you get the number and flavors your customers ordered, I would suggest picking them up early. You also have the option of telling your customers that they can pick them up themselves at the school if they would like to. Just tell them to let us know the name of the student they are ordering under. If we run out of a certain flavor, I can order them, but they won't be here until after Thanksgiving break.
If you need another order form, they are available in the office, or let me know and I will send one home with your student.
The price is $1.50 per stick (2 for $3.00). Flavors available this year are:
Original Smoked Hickory
Sweet BBQ
Bold Teriyaki
Sweet Annie Browns
Pepperoni
Old #9
Sweet Fire
Hot Cajun
Sweet Maple Bacon
Food giveaway for BES students and families only. Please call the school or Facebook message me (Cindy Wine Wyne) on messenger, or text my cell phone 678-4328 and we will get a box ready for you. You can pick up this afternoon. Someone should be at the school until at least 5 o’clock or later. Thank you to all those in the community and our BES families for donating!
Food Assistance in Braxton County
Burnsville Elementary School is having a food drive beginning Monday, November 3, 2025 through Friday, November 7, 2025. Things are a little tough for some families right now with the government shutdown and the upcoming holidays. The purpose of the food drive is to help our BES students and families. You can donate food items to the office.
Suggested items for non-perishable items: pasta, rice, canned foods, beans, powdered milk, drinks (no soda, please). Student favorites: Ramen noodles, cups of mac & cheese, tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, crackers, Spaghetti-O’s, ravioli, pudding, and anything else you can think of that our children like.
Suggestions for perishable items: bread, apples, oranges, tangerines, etc.
If your family needs assistance, please call the school at 304-853-2523 and let us know your need. You may also email cindy.wyne@k12.wv.us.
Suggested items for non-perishable items: pasta, rice, canned foods, beans, powdered milk, drinks (no soda, please). Student favorites: Ramen noodles, cups of mac & cheese, tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, crackers, Spaghetti-O’s, ravioli, pudding, and anything else you can think of that our children like.
Suggestions for perishable items: bread, apples, oranges, tangerines, etc.
If your family needs assistance, please call the school at 304-853-2523 and let us know your need. You may also email cindy.wyne@k12.wv.us.
Families of Burnsville Bruins, this is a reminder that parent-teacher conferences are today from 4:00-6:00. Please call the school to schedule an appointment to review your child's progress. We look forward to seeing you!
Due to pending weather conditions tomorrow, Eagle Pride Day has been moved to Thursday, October 9, 2025.
So, Spirit Week for tomorrow will be:
Role Reversal Day - Teachers, raid your kids’ closets! Students, channel your inner educator!
- (Save your green and gold for Eagle Pride Day on Thursday!)
So, Spirit Week for tomorrow will be:
Role Reversal Day - Teachers, raid your kids’ closets! Students, channel your inner educator!
- (Save your green and gold for Eagle Pride Day on Thursday!)
This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The PL day for staff was rescheduled from October 13th, so there WILL be school on October 13th. Again, there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Enjoy your mid-week day off!
Braxton County Youth Wrestling Sign - Ups
Ages: 4+
**Middle School age wrestlers are encouraged to wrestle in the Middle School Wrestling
program until the end of their season but will be permitted to wrestle within BCYW.
(tournament and conference age restrictions may limit mat time).
Fees: $40 for the first wrestler, $30 for each additional wrestler in the immediate family.
What you get: Free Coalfield Conference Tournaments, 4 free open tournaments, Team T-shirt.
Needed Documents: Birth Certificate. Physical, USA Wrestling Card ($20)
Sign-Ups: Dates: 9/25, 10/2, and 10/9
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Flint Field in Sutton, WV (Redskins Football Field)
**Alternative arrangements can be made.
Follow our FB page for updates and upcoming OPEN MAT!
Please call Clayton Shaver (BCYW Secretary) for additional information at 304-517-5722.
FB– Braxton County Youth Wrestling
Pickleball Boo Bash at Burnsville Town Park on October 18, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00. Costume Contest, Mini Round Robin, Lightning Games, Contests, Refreshments, Prizes. Everyone is welcome!
Are you a parent or teacher of a West Virginia child? What do your children dream of becoming? A chef, a teacher, an engineer? For over a decade, the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office and SMART529 have been helping children dream big and save for their future with the SMART529 When I Grow Up essay contest.
West Virginia children in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529 college savings account by writing about their future. It’s fun and easy. Here’s how it works: A child writes a short essay that begins with “When I grow up, I want to be a…”. They then tell why they chose that career. Parents and teachers can help children with their essays. The entries are broken down into three grade categories and five regions.1 The essays of 15 children are selected by a panel of judges, and those children are awarded a $500 SMART529 college savings account. The winners’ school (or homeschool association) also receives a $500 cash prize. The names of the 15 winners are then placed into a random drawing for the grand prize, which is an additional $4,500 in their SMART529 college savings account.
West Virginia children in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529 college savings account by writing about their future. It’s fun and easy. Here’s how it works: A child writes a short essay that begins with “When I grow up, I want to be a…”. They then tell why they chose that career. Parents and teachers can help children with their essays. The entries are broken down into three grade categories and five regions.1 The essays of 15 children are selected by a panel of judges, and those children are awarded a $500 SMART529 college savings account. The winners’ school (or homeschool association) also receives a $500 cash prize. The names of the 15 winners are then placed into a random drawing for the grand prize, which is an additional $4,500 in their SMART529 college savings account.
Grandparents' Day
Sep 4, 1:00 PM - Sep 5, 3:00 PM
Time: 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:45)
Location: Burnsville Elementary School
Join us for a super-powered afternoon of movie magic and popcorn!
This event is exclusively for grandparents and grand-friends—we kindly ask that parents, siblings, and other family members not attend.
Theme: Everyday Heroes
We believe grandparents are some of the greatest superheroes of all, and we're excited to honor them in true superhero style!
A photo area will be available for you to take selfies and capture memories with your student—cape optional, smiles required!
Please RSVP by August 29 so we can prepare accordingly.
We can't wait to celebrate our heroic guests—see you there!
The Burnsville Public Library's 2025-2026 Hands-On Reading After School Program will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd. Sign-up forms were sent home earlier this week. There are extra copies in the office at the school, or at the library.
How to access the NEW WVEIS Parent Portal (replacing Live Grades)
https://braxton.sis.k12.wv.us/ptl.html
Request Parent Access
In order to be connected,
register with an email that is on your child’s record.
If a record is found, you will see a message to check your email.
Digital Enrollment forms are ready. Scan QR code or go to https://app.droplet.io/form/NP1EWK. Online enrollment is a two-step process. The link "launches" the packet. Once that form is submitted, parents must go to their email and click the link to complete the rest of the packet.
