We had a successful final Farmer's Market at New River Primary yesterday, marking the end of our season. The process began by harvesting produce at New Roots Farm and transporting the produce to schools for our pop-up farmers markets. This program wouldn't have been possible without our partners: New Roots Community Farm and WV Extension Service. The students thoroughly enjoyed the pop-up markets and gained valuable knowledge about the benefits of fresh, local produce benefiting economy and the environment.
We would like to express our gratitude to the farmers at New Roots, as well as our helpful collaborators Noel Mitchell and Elanor Marshall. We also had help from
AmeriCorps members: Tyler Bowers and Jazlynn Hambrick. Finally, we had community volunteers Karen Willis and Demonica Parrish. Thank you all for a fun-filled 5 weeks of markets!
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We are proud to partner with WVU Extension and New Roots Farm.
New River Intermediate School Gifted Students
have been studying famous fallen scientists. Students created tombstones to commemorate the accomplishments of many great inventors, physicists, and chemists. Students used found objects to make a 3-D representation of their scientist’s accomplishment.
Oak Hill High School's garden is glowing!
In Aleah Denny's health class, they have successfully cultivated lettuce, sugar snap peas, kale, and radishes in their raised beds. The students are enjoying this enriching gardening experience. Pictured is Graison Kidd, fully engaged in the joys of gardening.
New River Primary hosted their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat and it was another huge success! There were over 30 vendors, and over 600 children who participated this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together in a safe space. A special thank you to: Kim Nemati, OHPD, OHFD, MHFD, Oak Hill Library, Sayre Photography, Wendy’s, Hayslette Towing, Ellie O’Keefe SCAN, Kristie Humphrey/Church, FMRS, Walmart, Soccer/Coach, NRP PTA, OHHS Student Council, Fayette County Health Department, Jan Care, New River Transit Authority, NRP Wellness Center, Calvary Baptist, Mary Kay, NRP Kindergarten, NRP 2nd grade, NRP Pre-K, NRP Student Support Team, ESSS, Anna Foster, Randy Haynes Insurance, Courtney Young, Freckled Frog Creations, OHHS Band, Health Department, Jones Ave. CHOG, and Sadie Zimmerman Common Vol. This event would not be as successful as it is without the help and support from New River Primary’s PTA, teachers and staff who stay to volunteer, as well as all of the community vendors who so kindly participate.
Divide Elementary students had a delicious lunch last week with an exciting adventure at the Pop Up Farmer's Market ! The highlight of their lunch was the pepperoni roll along with a salad, sweet corn, and a mandarin fruit cup topped with fluffy whipped cream for a touch of sweetness. The Pop Up Farmer's Market offered a variety of fresh produce for each student. The vegetables the students received included bok choy, sweet peppers, turnips, green onions/herb bunch, and even habanada peppers. A fantastic opportunity to support local farmers and discover new flavors!
Wrapping up last week with an amazing lunch from Valley PK-8! Friday consisted of a turkey wrap accompanied by a serving of crispy fries, a side salad, apple, and a sweet brownie. Undeniably a well-balanced lunch. Valley PK-8 truly knows how to serve a lunch that leaves everyone satisfied and looking forward to the next. We can't wait for this week's lunches!
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.
