Reminder: Open House is Monday from 4:00-6:00. Come meet your child's teacher, get a car tag for parent pickup, sign up for Dojo, and learn about iReady. Students can create their brag tag name tag and play on the inflatable obstacle course. Make sure to enjoy a hot dog, nachos, and snacks!
Activity bus runs will start August, 2023. Please see information below for routes and times.
Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration
Where: Braxton County Board Office
When: July 19, 2023 from 9:00-11 & 4:00-5:00
If you need to register for preschool or kindergarten, please plan to bring the following items:
State Birth Certificate
Immunization record
Well Check, Dental Check
Proof of Income (Preschool only)
Proof of Physical Address
Children must be 5 by July 1, 2023 to enter Kindergarten
Children must be 4 by July 1, 2023 to enroll in Pre-K
Families with children who are 3 by July 1, 2023 and eligible for Head Start may apply.
Families with children with exceptional needs are encouraged to apply.
Mark your calendars for Open House at BES!
Aug. 14, 2023
4:00-6:00
It's time for Preschool - Kindergarten registration. Please make your calendar for the date and times listed below.
The Braxton County Board of Education proudly recognized Service Personnel Nominees and the BCS recipient of Service Personnel of the Year at the 6.21.2023 meeting. Featured in the photo are Board of Education Member- Mr. Larry Hardway, Board of Education Member-Dr. Kenna Seal, BCS Board of Education President- Ms. Evelyn Post, Burnsville Elementary Nominee - Instructional Aide Shaina Shaver, BCS Service Personnel Recipient of the Year -Davis Elementary Cook Kay Holocomb, Board of Education Member- Ms Lisa Ratliff, Superintendent of Schools- Dr. Rhonda Combs & Board of Education Member- Mr. Kevin Gregory. Not in attendance were nominees Michelle Shreve from Flatwoods Elementary, Victoria Allen from Frametown Elementary, Chelsea Hosey from Little Birch Elementary, Kelly Pritt from Braxton County Middle School & Alison Westfall from Braxton County High School. Sutton Elementary did not have a nominee.
If you see these folks out, please give them a "Shout out" for their excellence to our schools and students.
The Braxton County Board of Education on 6.21.2023 celebrated the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year nominees and the county wide recipient of BCS Teacher of the Year Mrs. Allie Suesli.
Featured in the Photo (left to right): Board of Education Member- Mr. Larry Hardway, Davis Elementary Nominee PE Teacher-Michele Winemiller, Flatwoods Nominee Kindergarten Teacher-Michelle Wilson, Board of Education Member- Dr. Kenna Seal (back row) Braxton County High School 9th Grade Social Studies and Teacher of the Year recipient-Mrs. Allie Suesli, Braxton County Board of Education President- Ms. Evelyn Post, Braxton County Middle Nominee 7th Grade English Teacher-Alice Smith, Board of Education Member-Ms. Lisa Ratliff, Superintendent of School-Dr. Rhonda Combs and Board of Education Member-Mr. Kevin Gregory. Not featured are nominees Joyce Stump from Burnsville Elementary, Sue Ann While from Frametown Elementary & Isaac Casto from Little Birch Elementary. Sutton Elementary did not submit a nominee.
If you see any of these folks out, please give them a shout out for their excellence in education and dedication to our students.
Good evening. This is a reminder that our end of school awards ceremony will be held tomorrow in the auditorium. Kindergarten through 2nd grade begins at 1:00. The ceremony for students in 3rd through 5th will begin at 2:00. We look forward to seeing you!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the spring concert scheduled for May 17th has been cancelled.
Parents/Guardians of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students: Please remember to return the "You've got this!" letter of encouragement for your child to open on the first day of GSA testing. Kindly return your note of encouragement by this Friday. Testing begins Tuesday. We appreciate your willingness to partner with us in encouraging students to give their best effort. Our students can do great things!
Simon Arnold's bus, 40A is running late this evening. We appreciate your patience.
🥳🥳🥳 Congratulations to the Braxton County teacher of the year Allie Suesli from Braxton County High School and Braxton County Service Person of the year Kay Holcomb a cook at Davis Elementary. Thank you for your dedication to our school system and our students! 🥳🥳🥳
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, March 2nd from 4:00-6:00 PM. Come chat with your child's teacher and meet the new principal, Dr. Wine. We look forward to seeing you.
In honor of Read Across America Day on Thursday, March 2, we are inviting families to come read under the stars with their child/children. The gymnasium will be transformed into a campsite to create a unique reading experience. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and help us celebrate this special day. Please see the schedule below.
PreK and 5th Grade: 1:00-1:30
1st and 4th Grade: 1:30-2:00
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade: 2:00-2:30
3rd Grade: 2:30-3:00
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this Thursday, March 2nd, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Come chat with your child's teacher, hear about their progress, and meet the new principal, Dr. Wine. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
At BES, we want to encourage literacy as much as possible, so we're celebrating Read Across America Day all week long with a Dr. Seuss inspired theme.
Monday, February 27: Fox in Socks - Wear mismatched socks.
Tuesday, February 28: Green Eggs and Ham - Wear something green.
Wednesday, March 1: Wacky Wednesday - Wear wacky clothes or wacky hair.
Thursday, March 2: Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book - Wear pajamas. Families are invited to come read under the stars with their child.
Friday, March 3: Oh, The Places You'll Go! - Wear your future career attire or your favorite college colors/attire.
Students are also invited to read to Dr. Wine at various times during the school day. Students who read to the principal will receive a reading brag tag key chain and a chance to win a prize from the claw machine.
It's time to register for the 2023 Summer Learning Experience! Students will enjoy enrichment activities, hands-on learning opportunities, music, art, field trips, and so much more. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Use the following link for additional details and to sign up today.
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Dear Burnsville Elementary School family. We will be hosting a Family Math Night on Thursday, February 23rd from five o'clock until six thirty. A paper with information is coming home with your students this evening. Please let us know by returning the form by Friday, February 3rd so that we can be sure to have enough materials for everyone.
Congratulations to our coloring winners sponsored by City National Bank.
This is just a reminder that students in grades first through fifth will be going on a field trip Monday December 19. If your child hasn’t brought back a signed permission page, they will remain at school. The first bus taking fourth and fifth grades will be leaving the school at approximately 8:15 am for Glenville. First through third grades will depart on the second bus at approximately 10:00 am. We expect both buses to return to Burnsville at around 2:30pm. Please be sure that if you marked your child for a packed lunch that they bring it with them to school. Thank you and have a great weekend.