


Bunker Hill Weekly Update
Week of October 2, 2023
Welcome Toolkit launch
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Volunteers and Chaperones Registration Information
9/15 to 10/15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
10/2 - Fall Pictures
10/2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day
10/3 - House On Wheels in AM for K-1
10/6 - National Instructional Coaches Day
10/6 - Faculty Senate - 2 Hour Early Dismissal
10/8-10/14 - Fire Prevention Week
10/9 - Professional Learning Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
10/9-10/13 - National School Lunch Week
10/16 - National Boss's Day
10/16-10/20 - National School Bus Safety Week
10/19 - Teacher Prep Day - 2 Hour Delay
10/24 - Report Cards Issued
10/27 - BuHE PTA Sponsored School Halloween Dance @ Randy Smith Center 6PM
11/9 - Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Delivery
11/9 - Parent Teacher Conference 5-7
11/10 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
11/14 - Barnhill Preserve Assembly
Picture Day - 10/2/2023
Tomorrow, 10/2/2023, is Picture Day. There will be a retake date scheduled that will incorporate makeup pictures.
Bunker Hill Spirit Wear
Show your school spirit with BHE spirit wear. Order now through October 15, 2023.
House On Wheels (for K-1)
The House On Wheels fire safety event for Kindergarten and 1st Grade will take place at Bunker Hill Elementary School on this Tuesday, 10/3/2023.
Faculty Senate - 2 Hour Early Dismissal
On this Friday, 10/6/2023, there will be a 2 Hour Early Dismissal for a Faculty Senate Meeting.
Professional Learning Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - 10/9/2023
On Monday, 10/9/2023, there will be NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS because it is a Professional Learning Day.
This Week's Bears of the Week
Congratulations to this week's Bears of the Week! They are as follows: Jaelyn H. (Mrs. Carney/Mrs. Dunbar); Tristan N. (Ms. Little/Mrs. Marple); Daxton N. (Mrs. Park/Mrs. Masters); Calen S. (Mrs. Welch/ Mrs. Waddell); Adaline H. (Mrs. White/Ms. Penwell); Brayden S. (Ms. Choiniere/Mrs. Nigreville); Alyssa C. (Mrs. Haythorn/Mrs. Brown); Kyrie B. (Mrs. Jewell/Ms. O'Brien); Abram I. (Ms. Kline/Mrs. Foster); Jaxon H. (Mrs. Moul/Ms. Crate); Daniel B.-R. (Mrs. Davis); Dasha D. (Mrs. Dusing); Dallas O. (Mrs. Moyers); Liliana G. (Ms. Pratt); Olive T. (Mrs. Sherrard); Ashton R. (Ms. Ms. Coleman); Isabella N. (Mrs. Hartley); Whitley W. (Mrs. Henderson); Christopher C. (Ms. Smith); Rheagan A. (Mrs. Windsor); James S. (Ms. Zaycosky) and STAFF BEARS OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Jewell (1st Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Hubert (ID Teacher).
Last Week's Bears of the Week (Week of 9/25 - 9/29)
Congratulations to last week's Bears of the Week! They were as follows: Kinlee H. (Mrs. Carney/Mrs. Dunbar); Rylie B. (Ms. Little/Mrs. Marple); Madison P. (Mrs. Park/Mrs. Masters); Sereniti B. (Mrs. Welch/ Mrs. Waddell); Olivia S. (Mrs. White/Ms. Penwell); Haedon H. (Ms. Choiniere/Mrs. Nigreville); Logan B. (Mrs. Haythorn/Mrs. Brown); Remington D. (Mrs. Jewell/Ms. O'Brien); Lilith A. (Ms. Kline/Mrs. Foster); Julian T. (Mrs. Moul/Ms. Crate); Camila M. (Mrs. Davis); Ezio B. (Mrs. Dusing); Carly D. (Mrs. Moyers); Isaac H. (Ms. Pratt); Cameron C. (Mrs. Sherrard); Elijah D. (Ms. Ms. Coleman); Isabella N. (Mrs. Hartley); Nazareth M. (Mrs. Henderson); Beau B. (Ms. Smith); Addison M. (Mrs. Windsor); Alivia C. (Ms. Zaycosky) and STAFF BEARS OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Carney (Kindergarten Teacher) and Mrs. Henderson (2rd Grade Teacher).
Excused Absence Notes
Did you know that, if your child misses school, you can complete a parent or doctor's note online at this link? You can also send a traditional not to school or message your teacher on Seesaw.
PTA Sponsored School Halloween Dance at Randy Smith Center
There will be a school Halloween Dance, sponsored by the PTA, on Friday, October 27 at 6:00 PM at the Randy Smith Center.
Joe Corbi's Fundraiser
Car Rider Information
Morning car riders can enter from the north end of the building (door closest to the track).
- Parents will park in the parking lot and escort students to the sidewalk or to the path through the gate at the track and to the duty teacher.
- Please use the crosswalks to keep our students and yourselves safe.
- Our doors open at 8:20 and close at 8:40 AM.
- Afternoon pick up will be from 3:20 to 3:35 PM.
- Parents will again park and enter at the north end of the building.
- Parents will need to sign out their child each day.
- Parents will also need to show ID when picking up their child.
- For those students being picked-up on a regular basis, a Car-rider Form must be completed. Please request a form from the office.
- Our Parent Pick-up Area is open until 3:35. Afterwards, parents should report to the office.
Free Lunch and Breakfast for Bunker Hill Elementary
ALL Bunker Hill Elementary students will receive Free Lunch under CEP (Community Eligibility Provision).
Parties at School
As we stated in our opening day faculty staff presentation, we are no longer able to celebrate birthdays in the same we used to, but we have provided some alternatives to how we celebrate birthdays and other special occasions. We have a statement on our website for parents to see. Please take a look at School Celebrations- Parties At School under the Welcome Toolkit on the Bunker Hill Elementary School website to see the update. In West Virginia, we are governed by West Virginia Child Nutrition Policy 4321.1. Please consult with administration if you are unclear on this policy.
New BCS App
To access the new Berkeley County Schools - WV App, click here or click on the link below.
Annual Emergency Information Update
To access the Annual Emergency Update page, please click here or click the link below. It is extremely important that these forms be completed.
Staff Contact Information
If you need to contact us, please call the office at 304.229.1980 or email the following personnel:
- Mr. Baker, Principal: pbbaker@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Weigle, Assist. Principal: kweigle@k12.wv.us
- Ms. (Beckie) Hohner, Secretary/Registrar: beckie.hohner@k12.wv.us
- Mr. (Chris) Davis, Secretary: rdavis@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Laidlow, School Counselor: jllaidlow@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Sweigart, School Counselor: asweigart@k12.wv.us
- Mrs. Stringer, School Nurse: katie.stringer@k12.wv.us