Stanaford Elementary

Due to inclement weather and today’s remote learning day, please see the attached memo from Superintendent Dr. Starcher of the location change for
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.

December Attendance Challenge!

Tomorrow is the last day to donate to our food drive. We appreciate all the support you have shown so far, but we still need food to meet our needs. Thank you for displaying kindness and helping us LEAD. Stanaford Proud.

Veteran's Day Program: In case of a delay tomorrow, we will postpone our program to 11:00 am. Our guest should arrive between 10:30 am and 10:45 am. However, if we are on a normal schedule, we will begin at 9:30 am as planned. (We are just trying to be proactive and honor everyone's busy schedules. Thank you in advance for helping us to spread the word.)

Don't forget to join us Thursday, November 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm for a night of STEM at Stanaford Elementary.

November Elementary Schools Calendar

November Secondary Schools Calendar

🌼👏 Most Beautiful Campus – Elementary Division 👏🌼

Huge congratulations to Stanaford Elementary for earning 4th place in the Most Beautiful Campus (Elementary Division)! 🌿🏫

From cheerful entrances to well-kept learning spaces, your campus reflects care, pride, and teamwork. Thank you to our students, staff, custodial crew, families, and community partners who helped Stanaford shine. Your daily efforts make a beautiful difference for kids! ✨

Drop a 🌟 in the comments to congratulate the Stanaford team!

#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #StanafordElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #Beautification #CommunityStrong #TeamWork

🎉 Enrollment for Raleigh County Pre-K is still open! 📚🧸

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old before July 1st, 2025? It's time to apply for the 2025–2026 Raleigh County Pre-K Program!

✅ All-day classes (Monday–Friday)
✅ Play-based learning
✅ Outdoor play
✅ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✅ Caring, experienced teachers

Give your child the best start in a nurturing and engaging environment! 💛

📲 Scan the QR code below or visit:
🔗 www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten

#PreK #EarlyLearning #RaleighCountySchools #WVPreK #PreschoolEnrollment #PlayBasedLearning #EnrollNow #BackToSchool #RCSDWV

Exciting News! Raleigh County Schools is pleased to announce that summer school will be offered for our current Kindergarten through 5th grade students! Beckley, Bradley, Ridgeview, and Stratton Elementary Schools have been selected to host summer programs for our current Kindergarten through 5th grade students, while Fairdale Elementary will provide summer school for our current Kindergarten and 1st grade students only. The summer programs will run July 7–25, five days a week, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer programs will focus on English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Teachers will utilize the Scholastic Literature Camp and Scholastic Math Camp curriculum to support student learning. Priority enrollment will be given to students who do not meet the end-of-year (EOY) i-Ready cut scores. All participating students will receive free breakfast and lunch, and transportation will be provided at designated locations for the convenience of our families. Parents may choose any of the five host schools for their child to attend. Registration is required and must be completed by May 9, 2025, to give us adequate time to prepare and staff the programs.

🎉✨ Calling All Future Pre-K Superstars! ✨🎉 Is your little one ready to start their big adventure? 🚀📚 Join us for the Raleigh County Schools Pre-K Expo — a fun-filled event for families with children who will be 4 years old by July 1, 2025! 🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center 🎁 BONUS: Free giveaways while supplies last! 👧👦 Explore Pre-K options, meet friendly school staff, gather resources, and get excited for an amazing start to your child’s learning journey! It’s a one-stop shop to get your questions answered — and have a little fun! 🎈 💬 Tag a fellow parent who needs to see this! #PreKExpo2025 #RaleighCountySchools #FutureScholars #StartStrong #PreKReady #RCSDWV

🌟 Exciting news, Raleigh County families! 🌟 Kindergarten applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now OPEN! 🎉 If your child turns five before July 1, 2025, they can join the adventure! 🚌📚✨ 🗓️ Kindergarten Registration Day: 📍 At your child’s home school 🕘 May 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📲 Ready to register? Click here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/250024871797867 Let’s get your little learner ready for a great start! 💛 #RaleighCountySchools #KindergartenReady

📣 Attention, Raleigh County Families! 📅 The Pre-K Application Window opens Monday, April 7, 2025! 🎉 If your child turns 4 years old before July 1, 2025, they’re eligible for Pre-K during the 2025–2026 school year. 🗓️ The first placement window runs from April 7 to April 21, so don’t wait! 📲 Register here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/243644948787881 Let’s get your little one ready for a great start! 💛📚 #RaleighCountySchools #PreKEnrollment #EarlyLearning

Raleigh County Schools would like to congratulate our newest National Board Certified Teachers. We are proud of you and appreciate the work you do each and every day for our students.

Mystery Attendance Day!

Please join us tonight for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with student performances throughout the evening. Light refreshments will be served. You will be amazed at the talent of our RCS students.

Please join us Monday evening for Night of the Arts. Student work of all types will be showcased along with great entertainment.

🎉 Celebrating Our Raleigh County School Counselors! 🎉 This week, we honor the heart and soul of student support—our Raleigh County School Counselors! 💙✨ From offering guidance and encouragement to helping students navigate challenges, our counselors make a lasting impact every single day. Their dedication to student success, well-being, and growth does not go unnoticed! Join us in thanking these incredible professionals for all they do. Leave a 👍 or a kind word in the comments to show your appreciation! 💬❤️ #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #RaleighCountySchools #ThankYouCounselors

Nominations for the RCS December "Difference Maker" is now open. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaicNGH79w9hKp2z-8qTtzV1UQVpTVDBGQU00SjhYMjRGMUxIWE1FSDVETS4u

📚✏️ ATTENTION RALEIGH COUNTY PARENTS! 🏫🎒 School attendance is more than just showing up—it’s a step toward success, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to grow! We believe every day in class counts, and we need your help to spread the message! Let’s show our community what it means to be present and ready to learn! We’re launching the #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS campaign! 🏆✨ Parents, we invite you to snap a picture of your child headed off to school in the morning and share it with Raleigh County Schools using the tag #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS to enter a chance to WIN an exciting prize! 🎁🙌 The pictures will be posted on the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page (limit 1 per student per day), and the contest will run through November. A winner will be chosen at random for the elementary level as well as for the middle and high school levels. It’s simple: 📸 Take a picture of your student on their way to school. 📲 Share the photo using #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS. ✅ Let’s make sure EVERY student has the chance to shine this school year. Together, we can promote good attendance and celebrate our amazing students. Ready, set… #GetYourSelfieToSchoolRCS! 🏫🎉