Dear Fayette County Families,
We are excited to announce the launch of Attendance Pro, a new communication tool designed to make tracking and reporting student attendance easier and more efficient for our families. This will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026.
What You Need to Know:
School-Specific Phone Numbers: Each school now has a dedicated, unique phone number used exclusively for attendance text alerts and automated updates. Please check your school’s website or social media page for your school’s designated number.
Text-Only Communication: You can notify the school of upcoming absences in advance by sending a text to your school’s unique number. Please note: This number is automated and cannot receive incoming voice calls.
Easy Note & Excuse Submission: When you receive an attendance notification, simply tap the secure link provided in the message or email. From there, you can:
Submit a written explanation/parent note directly from your phone.
Upload photo attachments or digital copies of doctor/medical excuses.
Send a message directly to your school’s attendance team.
WV State Policy Reminder: In accordance with West Virginia State Code, all absence excuses (parent notes or medical excuses) must be submitted within 3 school days of your student’s return to school.
Please ensure your child’s school has your most up-to-date cell phone number and email address on file so you receive these important notifications without delay.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education and regular school attendance.
Sincerely,
Fayette County Schools
We are excited to announce the launch of Attendance Pro, a new communication tool designed to make tracking and reporting student attendance easier and more efficient for our families. This will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026.
What You Need to Know:
School-Specific Phone Numbers: Each school now has a dedicated, unique phone number used exclusively for attendance text alerts and automated updates. Please check your school’s website or social media page for your school’s designated number.
Text-Only Communication: You can notify the school of upcoming absences in advance by sending a text to your school’s unique number. Please note: This number is automated and cannot receive incoming voice calls.
Easy Note & Excuse Submission: When you receive an attendance notification, simply tap the secure link provided in the message or email. From there, you can:
Submit a written explanation/parent note directly from your phone.
Upload photo attachments or digital copies of doctor/medical excuses.
Send a message directly to your school’s attendance team.
WV State Policy Reminder: In accordance with West Virginia State Code, all absence excuses (parent notes or medical excuses) must be submitted within 3 school days of your student’s return to school.
Please ensure your child’s school has your most up-to-date cell phone number and email address on file so you receive these important notifications without delay.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education and regular school attendance.
Sincerely,
Fayette County Schools
Please consider working for Fayette County Schools. Are recent job postings can be found at this link: https://www.boe.faye.k12.wv.us/page/job-vacancies
A tradition for WV 8th graders continues! Looking forward to Knighting ladies and gentleman. Which schools can boast the winners?
There will be a campus wide lockdown drill on the Oak Hill campus this morning. This is only a drill!
FCS - School Closed for Monday, August 17 due to widespread flooding across the county.
Our IT team has fixed the issue. We are fully operational with phones. Have a great day.
The phone lines are temporarily down. Schools will provide the families they serve a temporary way to contact them during this brief outage. We have an IT team rapidly working on this issue, and hope to be up and running very soon. Thank you.
Special request to all you kids returning to school: If you see someone who is struggling to make friends or being bullied because he/she doesn't have many friends or because they are shy or not as pretty or not dressed in the most "in" clothes -PLEASE step up. Say hi or at least smile at them in the hallway. You never know what that person might be facing outside of school. Your kindness might just make a BIG difference in someone's life! PLEASE REPOST FOR OUR CHILDREN
Thank you and let's have a safe school year.
School Officer Mike Fridley
⚠️ OPEN HOUSE SAFETY MESSAGE
Fayette County Families: Your safety comes first.
If there is high water or flooding between your home and the school, please do not attempt to travel to Open House this evening.
Additional rain is predicted, and we want all of our families to make the safest decision for themselves and their children. Never attempt to drive through high water or flooded roadways.
Please do not worry if you are unable to attend Open House. Our schools will have everything ready to welcome your children on the first day of school.
Stay safe, Fayette County. ❤️
Fayette County Families: Your safety comes first.
If there is high water or flooding between your home and the school, please do not attempt to travel to Open House this evening.
Additional rain is predicted, and we want all of our families to make the safest decision for themselves and their children. Never attempt to drive through high water or flooded roadways.
Please do not worry if you are unable to attend Open House. Our schools will have everything ready to welcome your children on the first day of school.
Stay safe, Fayette County. ❤️
We are ready to begin the new 26-27 SY. Included in this newsletter , are the dates for the attendance incentives. Also included is information on a new, easier method to submit parent notes or doctor excuses. Please click the link below to read the newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/b3cma
It is furniture moving day at Midland Trail Elementary 💙❤️🤍
🚦 Now Accepting Proposals: School Traffic Control & Campus Security Services
Fayette County Schools is seeking qualified vendors to provide School Traffic Control and Campus Security Services for the 2026–2027 school year on the Oak Hill Campus.
📍 Service Hours:
6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on days when students are in attendance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
✅ Directing vehicular traffic entering and exiting campus
✅ Assisting with safe pedestrian crossings
✅ Managing bus and parent drop-off traffic patterns
✅ Maintaining orderly traffic flow
✅ Assisting school administration with student arrival procedures
✅ Reporting safety concerns or unusual incidents to school administration
✅ Interacting professionally with students, parents, staff, and visitors
✅ Following all Fayette County Schools safety procedures and campus protocols
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified traffic management or security service providers to partner with Fayette County Schools in ensuring a safe and efficient arrival experience for our students, families, and staff.
The RFP can be found on the Fayette County Schools Website at https://www.boe.faye.k12.wv.us/o/fcs/page/bids.
Bids can be emailed to ddooley@k12.wv.us or lwilson@k12.wv.us. The deadline is August 11, 2026.
Fayette County Schools is seeking qualified vendors to provide School Traffic Control and Campus Security Services for the 2026–2027 school year on the Oak Hill Campus.
📍 Service Hours:
6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on days when students are in attendance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
✅ Directing vehicular traffic entering and exiting campus
✅ Assisting with safe pedestrian crossings
✅ Managing bus and parent drop-off traffic patterns
✅ Maintaining orderly traffic flow
✅ Assisting school administration with student arrival procedures
✅ Reporting safety concerns or unusual incidents to school administration
✅ Interacting professionally with students, parents, staff, and visitors
✅ Following all Fayette County Schools safety procedures and campus protocols
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified traffic management or security service providers to partner with Fayette County Schools in ensuring a safe and efficient arrival experience for our students, families, and staff.
The RFP can be found on the Fayette County Schools Website at https://www.boe.faye.k12.wv.us/o/fcs/page/bids.
Bids can be emailed to ddooley@k12.wv.us or lwilson@k12.wv.us. The deadline is August 11, 2026.
This is a reminder that today is the last day that the virtual application link will be live. If you are interested in virtual and have not submitted your application, please do so on the FCBOE website by 8:00 PM today July 31, 2026.
Fayette County Schools Updated Open House Schedules. Please note changes to Valley PK-8 and Midland Trail Elementary School.
Please review vaccine requirements. If your child attended Pre-K in a Fayette County elementary school, we do have these documents. If they did not attend a Fayette County Pre-K in an elementary school, we will need these vaccines for entering Kindergarten students.
🚀 Looking for a rewarding career with opportunities to grow?
Consider a career with Fayette County Schools! 🍎
https://www.boe.faye.k12.wv.us/page/job-vacancies
Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity, Fayette County Schools offers more than just a job—we offer a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students while building a fulfilling career.
✨ Why Fayette County Schools?
📚 Meaningful work that changes lives
📈 Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
🤝 Supportive colleagues and collaborative work environment
❤️ The chance to serve your community every day
🎓 Ongoing professional learning and leadership opportunities
From teachers and service personnel to administrators and support staff, every role plays an important part in helping our students succeed.
Join our team and help shape the future—one student at a time.
📍 Explore current employment opportunities and start your journey with Fayette County Schools today!
Consider a career with Fayette County Schools! 🍎
https://www.boe.faye.k12.wv.us/page/job-vacancies
Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity, Fayette County Schools offers more than just a job—we offer a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students while building a fulfilling career.
✨ Why Fayette County Schools?
📚 Meaningful work that changes lives
📈 Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
🤝 Supportive colleagues and collaborative work environment
❤️ The chance to serve your community every day
🎓 Ongoing professional learning and leadership opportunities
From teachers and service personnel to administrators and support staff, every role plays an important part in helping our students succeed.
Join our team and help shape the future—one student at a time.
📍 Explore current employment opportunities and start your journey with Fayette County Schools today!
🎉 Congratulations to our Fayette County HSTA Students! 🧬🔬🩺
Five outstanding Fayette County juniors recently completed an exciting week at HSTA Camp on the campus of West Virginia University!
Throughout the week, students participated in hands-on learning experiences led by university faculty in a variety of health science fields, including:
🧪 Biomedical Engineering
🩻 Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine
🧬 Basic Sciences & Proteins
👩⚕️ Intro to Nursing
🦠 Microbiology
🥗 Physical Activity & Nutrition
🧠 Exploring Mental Health & Nutrition
💚 Healthy Lifestyles
🐟 Neuroanatomic & Neurochemical Pathways Using Zebrafish
We are proud to recognize our Fayette County participants:
⭐ Oak Hill High School
• Peter Bigelow
• Kinzlee Dove
• Caleb Morris
• Morgan Smith
⭐ Midland Trail High School
• Jessi Mooney
The Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) is a four-year program that prepares high school students for careers in mathematics, science, and the health professions through challenging academic experiences, research opportunities, and college readiness activities.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Fayette County Schools with excellence and wish them continued success as they pursue their future goals!
#OneFayette #FayetteCountySchools #HSTA #FutureHealthcareLeaders #STEM #WVU #StudentSuccess #PreparingFutureLeadersOnce they complete the program, they receive a tuition waiver for any public college in West Virginia.
Five outstanding Fayette County juniors recently completed an exciting week at HSTA Camp on the campus of West Virginia University!
Throughout the week, students participated in hands-on learning experiences led by university faculty in a variety of health science fields, including:
🧪 Biomedical Engineering
🩻 Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine
🧬 Basic Sciences & Proteins
👩⚕️ Intro to Nursing
🦠 Microbiology
🥗 Physical Activity & Nutrition
🧠 Exploring Mental Health & Nutrition
💚 Healthy Lifestyles
🐟 Neuroanatomic & Neurochemical Pathways Using Zebrafish
We are proud to recognize our Fayette County participants:
⭐ Oak Hill High School
• Peter Bigelow
• Kinzlee Dove
• Caleb Morris
• Morgan Smith
⭐ Midland Trail High School
• Jessi Mooney
The Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) is a four-year program that prepares high school students for careers in mathematics, science, and the health professions through challenging academic experiences, research opportunities, and college readiness activities.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Fayette County Schools with excellence and wish them continued success as they pursue their future goals!
#OneFayette #FayetteCountySchools #HSTA #FutureHealthcareLeaders #STEM #WVU #StudentSuccess #PreparingFutureLeadersOnce they complete the program, they receive a tuition waiver for any public college in West Virginia.
The countdown has started! Less than one month until we start our new school year.
It is getting close to our favorite time of year: the familiar sound of school bells and the smell of fresh notebooks. We will be posting Back to School open house events!
