Our full time students in 3rd - 5th grades will be taking their WVGSA (state test) the week of May 17.

Our schedule is:

Monday - Reading

Tuesday - Math

Thursday - Writing

Friday - Science - ONLY 5th grade

State tests allow us to see the areas of strength and areas of need for each of our students. While they will not determine if your child passes the grade level, they do allow us to know what skills they need additional help with next year.

It is of utmost importance that each student take their time, put forth their best effort, and strive to show all they know.

As parents, we need your assistance with the following:

* Talk to your child about the importance of putting forth their best effort

* Have your child at school on time - we are asking students be at school by 7:45 a.m.

* Eat breakfast - either at home or at school

* Get plenty of rest the night before each test.

Give your child a hug and tell them you are proud of their effort.

Students do not attend school.

Thank you for helping us keep ONLY 4 cars in the area at the end of the building each evening.

The bus drivers also appreciate our parents not being in the loop during the AM drop off times.

Information has been sent home regarding 5th graders attending school on Wednesday, May 27.

Students will board their regular bus at the regular time on May 27. Instead of coming to HES, they will be transported to BUMS.

There will be a 2:00 dismissal for that date.

If your child has misplaced their iPad charging block or cord, we ask that you purchase a replacement to return with the iPad.

Your child will use this charging and block for use next year with their iPad.

Remote students need to return iPads and chargers to school no later than May 27.

Classroom teachers will provided expectations as far as work and what needs completed prior to turning in the iPad.

Each year, our school provides a $500 scholarship to a BUHS senior who plans to continue their education after graduation.

We invite each senior to submit an essay addressing the following:

- How has your education contributed to who you are today?

- Discuss how your interest in your field or major developed and describe your experience in the field –

such as volunteer work or internships – and what you gained from this involvement.

- Briefly describe your long and short term goals.

- Why are you the best candidate to receive this scholarship?

We invite all of our stakeholders to read the submitted essays and vote for the senior you feel best represents the vision of Hodgesville Elementary School.

One vote per family, please.

Voting will close May 17 at 12:00 p.m.

To celebrate artists who made wonderful things, both remotely and at school, we will be having a contest to decide the Pandemic Artist award! Art from all grades will be posted. The crowd favorite work will win "Pandemic Artist of 2021." Miss Thome and Mrs. Phillips will pick a 2021 "Best in Show" and "5th grade Artist of the year" award. Good luck to all artists! Students made amazing work this year!

To view the artwork, go to our webpage at hes.upshurschools.com

PK - 2nd grade will visit the Wildlife Center on May 21 and 3rd - 5th will visit on May 24

We will depart HES each day at 9:30 a.m. We will return to HES by 2:30 p.m. PK will depart the Wildlife Center in time to return to school for the afternoon nap.

While at the Wildlife Center we will tour the animals and have field day activities to celebrate.

All students will be provided with a packed lunch, but students may also bring their own lunch.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to have parents on this trip. We look forward to the time when we can include parents again!!

To maintain safety for our families and staff, we are going to hold a drive thru recognition ceremony again this year.

The schedule will be:

12:00 - PK

12:30 - K

1:00 - 1st

1:30 - 2nd

2:00 - 3rd

2:30 - 4th

5:00 - 5th - Time has been changed due the activities at BUMS that day.

Prior to the appointed time, pull in to the parking lot and tune into the FM station to be provided in the near future.

When your child's name is announced, pull to the main entrance and allow your child to get out of the vehicle. We will present each child with their medallion and certificate.

Once your child is finished, you may depart or reenter the parking lot to listen to the rest of the class.

If your child is signed up for our Husky-tastic Summer Learning, we need you to complete the permission forms for our field trips and chaperone requests.

Swimming Party!!!!!!!

To celebrate the hard work and superb effort of our 3rd – 5th graders on the end of the year WVGSA (WV General Summative Assessment) sessions, we are having a swimming party at the Upshur County Recreational Park swimming pool on May 27, 2020. We will depart school at 9:30 a.m. and return at 2:20 p.m.

Students will be provided with a school packed lunch, but may also bring items of their choice.

Students must put forth their best effort on all sessions of the WVGSA in order to attend. Please remember the pool has been rented for a private party and will not be open to the public that day.

We ask that children wear their bathing suits under their clothes on May 27 in order to maximize the time for swimming. Also, students need to bring their own towel and sunscreen. Adults will be available to assist your child with applying sunscreen.

While we cannot transport parents on the bus for this activity, we would like to invite parents to meet us at BUHS to assist with the activity.

To help us keep the children safe at this activity, we do need to know if your child is able to swim. Students who cannot swim will be kept in the shallow section of the pool.

Please complete the form using the link or QR code below.

The following activities have been tentatively scheduled for the end of the year pending pandemic restrictions. Remember, changes may be made due to guidelines in place at the time.

Friday, May 14 - No School

Friday, May 21 - PK - 2nd Visit WV Wildlife Center with Field Day activities to celebrate STAR growth (students only) - details will be forthcoming

Monday, May 24 - 3rd - 5th Visit WV Wildlife Center with Field Day activities to celebrate WVGSA and STAR growth (students only) - details will be forthcoming

Wednesday, May 26 - Drive Thru Recognition (we have purchased an FM transmitter so sound should be much better ---------TUNE INTO 92.9 FM).

12:00 - PK

12:30 - K

1:00 - 1st

1:30 - 2nd

2:00 - 3rd

2:30 - 4th

5:00 - 5th - Time has been changed due to BUMS activities planned for that day.

Thursday, May 27 - 3rd - 5th Pool Party to celebrate WVGSA effort and hard work (More details will be forthcoming)

Friday, May 28 - Last day of school for students

3rd - 5th grade students will take the WV General Summative Assessment to measure their grade level progress the week of May. 17.

It is imperative that students be present and on time during this week.

May 17 - Reading

May 18 - Math

May 20 - Writing

May 21 - Science - 5th grade only

K - 2 students will be completing their final STAR test that week.

Upshur County Technology Help Desk

Having trouble with your iPad? Can't get logged into Schoology? Complete the form for assistance.

Email: jlphilli@k12.wv.us
Website: hes.upshurschools.com
Location: 917 Teter Road, Buckhannon, WV, USA
Phone: 304 472 8924
Facebook: facebook.com/hodgesville