The WV DNR visited Mrs. Vandall’s 2nd grade class at New River Primary. Students learned about foxes, deer, turtles, snakes, frogs and more! They also got to hold or pet the snake and turtle. The students really enjoyed this presentation, and it corresponds well with their recent science lessons. Some of the 2nd grade classrooms have recently learned about and made their own wildlife habitats.
Officer Wilshire and Officer Pauley with Oak Hill Police Department visited New River Primary to help students celebrate the start of Red Ribbon Week for the 2023-2024 school year! Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. The theme this year is, “Be Kind to Your Mind – Live Drug Free!” This week, students everywhere are practicing how to be kind to themselves, what it means to be drug-free, and how to make healthy and positive choices. The Oak Hill Police Department provided NRP students with a short presentation to explain what drugs are, what drugs their K-9 has been trained to search for, and demonstrated how the K-9 protects their staff and citizens in times of need. Officers also shared with students the importance of remaining drug free! After the K-9 finished showing off his skills, students were able to pet him, which they loved!
Ansted Elementary's lunchtime is a flavor fiesta! Today's special: Bag Taco Salad with tasty meat, flavorful beans, cheesy goodness, and crunchy Dorito chips. Spice it up with your sauce of choice, enjoy a side of rice, and as always keep it fresh with a salad!
At New River Primary, the lunch today was a tasty chicken quesadilla with melted cheese, served alongside a fresh salad with vibrant greens, tomatoes, and crunchy veggies. And for a sweet ending, there was a cherry crisp with a warm, buttery crumble topping and sweet cherries.
Together with the WV Extension Agency and New Roots Community Farm we are proud to have organized five pop-up farmers markets this month in Fayette County schools, with many more to come! As part of this initiative, we not only teach the kids about the benefits of buying local, but we also give them the chance to try out some yummy locally grown produce. Even more exciting, we share fun and delicious recipes for cooking up those tasty fruits and veggies. Eat fresh, feel your best !
Oak Hill school poppin’ out with another amazing lunch! Yesterday's menu featured a combination of Pop Corn Chicken, served alongside a flavorful Pita and Hummus. To top it off they also offered a fresh salad and a mix of fruits. The perfect way to refresh and recharge ! We can't wait to see what is for lunch today.
Mountaineer Challenge Academy open house is coming this November.
Midland Trail Fueling young minds with cluckin' good chicken!
This Drumstick lunch features tender, juicy drumsticks cooked to perfection. Bursting with flavor, the outside is crispy and golden, while the inside is oh-so-tender and juicy. Whether you gobble them up solo or pair them with your favorite sides, this meal is a definite winner!
Quote from AES Principal Marchelle Bowling: When one of AES second graders makes a delicious sandwich out of lunch and eats EVERY bite.
Last week, New River Primary practiced school bus safety with a bus reteach of expectations and this week, Buster the School Bus visited New River Primary to prepare for National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20, 2023). Buster the Bus is an outstanding school bus robot that teaches the important lessons of school bus safety. Buster is a fully animated remote-controlled robot. He moves, speaks, listens, plays MP3s, and activates his lights all by remote control. With his stop-arm, he has all the warning devices of a real bus. He can wink, blink, and move his eyes, and with his smiling mouth, he presents a positive and friendly image to everyone he meets! The students really enjoyed his visit and got to sing Wheels on the Bus with him, and get their picture made! Pictured is Ms. Vargo’s Kindergarten class.
Oak Hill High School takes pride in offering a diverse range of nutritious lunch options, which includes an exceptional salad bar. This meticulously curated salad bar presents an assortment of fresh and flavorful fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, celery, and cantaloupe. This variety of choices are not only delicious but also easily accessible, ensuring that students can enjoy healthy meals. Thank you to Oak Hill High School for exemplifying their commitment to promoting healthy eating habits and supporting local agriculture.
2nd semester Fayette County virtual application is open until January 1, 2024.
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New River Primary’s Student Support Team applied for and received a grant for youth in grandparent or other kinship/relative care in the amount of $2,000. With the assistance from the grant, New River Primary was able to serve seven families and sixteen students. This allowed each student to receive a snow suit, a winter jacket, three school outfits, pajamas and new shoes! Families were so appreciative of the items and this was an excellent opportunity for the school to continue to build strong relationships with these families.
Happy Farm to School Month! We are thrilled to have this engaging and interactive display, generously loaned to us by WV Harvest. It vividly illustrates the numerous benefits of consuming locally grown food in West Virginia. Some of of Oak Hill Middle School's students, (Kashlyn McKinny and Tessa Adkins), actively participated in this fun activity. The enthusiasm among the students is truly contagious! Don't miss the opportunity to capture this exciting experience and be sure to snap a photo!
New River Primary Celebrated the critical first 30 days of school by fulfilling a promise made during the open house, when it was stressed that good attendance is crucial to student achievement. Those students who established routines of attending school and not being tardy were recognized. On Friday, Oct. 6, 69 students and 16 educators were recognized as being a Big Dill! They received a Big Dill certificate.
Pictured is Sawyer a first grader in Ms. Young’s room.
New River Intermediate, along with many other schools throughout the county celebrated an absolutely fantastic and thrilling event today the first: West Virginia Wednesday of Farm to School month 2023! The pictured tray from New River Intermediate shows some delicious local chicken from Rainbow Farms and Pyne Mountain Farms. And that's not all! They also dished out some delectable green beans from Owl Mountain Farms and High Rocks Ruby Grow farm, along with scratch-made rolls from talented local cooks. To add some freshness to the meal, a delightful salad was also served. But wait, there's more! This meal is just the beginning of the incredible Farm to School Month celebrations. This month is important because it provides a chance for valuable education about local food, showcases the quality and pride that goes into each meal, and even has a positive impact on our environment and local community. So, get excited and join in on the fun as we embark on this amazing culinary adventure together!
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Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones
WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.
Mrs. Elder’s 1st grade class won the first “No Tardy Tater” incentive for the 2023-2024 school year. At the beginning of the year, each classroom received a Mr. Potato Head. Every day that the present students are in class ON TIME, they get to add a piece to their Mr. Potato Head. The class that gets all of the pieces added first wins a certificate to hang outside their classroom and a special treat. This is a friendly completion to encourage students to be present and on time!
Parents: due to the traffic problems which were on I-77 today, school buses may deliver students to your home later than usual. Please allow extra time for your child to arrive at home after school today. Thank you.
