BCS is preparing for the upcoming April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. Most of West Virginia will experience a partial solar eclipse where 91% of the sun will be covered (eclipsed) by the moon. While this is an exciting phenomenon, we want to ensure our students, staff, and school community stay safe during this historic event.
In addition, Berkeley County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Monday, April 8, due to a Faculty Senate Day. This 2-Hour Early Dismissal replaces the one originally scheduled for Friday, April 12. Students will attend school for the full day on Friday, April 12.
Please contact your school with additional questions, and please visit the website below to learn more.
The upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, will include a Continuation of the Berkeley County School Excess Levy on the ballot. A school excess levy is an opportunity provided to local Boards of Education to focus on improving and maintaining the educational system with community approval.
Fifteen percent of the BCS budget is provided by the school excess levy, and 100 percent of the funds benefit BCS students, staff, and the community. Berkeley County voters have passed the school excess levy since 1948; continuing 75+ years of community support for public education.
Please visit the link below to learn more about the school excess levy.
Registration for 2024 Summer SOLE 2024 will open on Monday, April 8, 2024, for CURRENT students in Grades K-5. Programming will focus on English language arts (ELA) and mathematics that is inclusive and effective for all students.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- Summer SOLE will be a HALF-DAY ONLY on Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from June 11-July 18.
- Students enrolling in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year are NOT eligible to participate Summer SOLE.
- Summer SOLE is NOT open for students in Grades 6-8, however, Credit Recovery courses will be offered for your student if needed.
Berkeley County Schools is offering credit recovery courses this summer for students in Grades 6-12 at Martinsburg South Middle School from June 11-July 25, 2024. Credit Recovery registration will open soon; please continue to monitor the BCS website for the latest information.
CREDIT RECOVERY SUMMER SCHOOL IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO FAILED CLASSES. HEALTH, PE, AND DRIVER'S EDUCATION ARE THE ONLY CLASSES THAT CAN BE TAKEN FOR INITIAL CREDIT.
For more information, please contact:
Hal VanMetre, Director of Homeschool & Attendance
Rachel Stein, Secretary, Office of Homeschool & Attendance
We are now accepting new registrations for students enrolling in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Virtual School! Students enrolling in Pre-K for the upcoming school year must be four years of age by June 30, and students enrolling in Kindergarten must be five years of age by June 30.
If you are an existing Virtual School student, you do not need to reapply. Click on the link below to get started.
