Aurora School

November Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Survey will go out later this month to see sustains and improves for possible changes with menus beginning in December

For parents of students receiving special education services:

The West Virginia Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) would like to hear from you.
The WVACEEC is a group of individuals from across the state that gather throughout the school year to listen to the concerns of parents, families, and community members regarding the education of exceptional students, and share those concerns with the WV Department of Education (WVDE), the WV State Board of Education (WVSBOE).

You’re invited to meet with us in person on Thursday October 23, 2025 at Phillip Barbour High School 99 Horseshoe Drive, Phillippi, WV, from 5:00-8:00 pm.

If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join us virtually please click the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87424501300?pwd=C71RriKTyKQ3nWM7YjIoUFprjiU3fe.1

If you are unable to meet with us, or prefer to share your story privately, please click the link below. https://tinyurl.com/4hfp53bn (click here to share your concerns)

Aurora's Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) will meet on October 13th at 4:00. If you are interested in joining the LSIC team, please reach out to Ms. White by calling 304-735-3781 or by email mandy.white@k12.wv.us.

For information or resources, contact your school's student support team:

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1499629/SST_Who_We_Are_25.pdf

Are you a nurse who only wants to work one or two days a week? Please consider applying. Reach out to Mandy White @ 304-735-3781 or you can contact Ange Varner @ 304-329-0580.

Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30pm - service

Upcoming October Dates/Events:

Coming Soon - Preston County Schools Knights' Academy - Academic Support and Enrichment Opportunities for Middle & High School Students

Reminder that fundraising calendars and money are due on Wednesday, October 1.

Any families seeking assistance for Christmas with children 12 and under in the household, applications for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program opens tomorrow, October 1st and runs through the 31st. You can find the application at the following link: https://saangeltree.org/

October Calendar of Events

Wow Aurora Bears! We've reached Trail Blazer status in Beanstack. This means that 75% of our students are reading and logging minutes. That's incredible!

Just a reminder that tomorrow the 25th is a 2 hour early out, with no school on Friday the 26th for all to have an opportunity to enjoy all the Buckwheat Festivities. Schools will also be closed Monday the 29th, with only extended contract employees reporting. Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Buckwheat Festival.

Top Readers for last week! Our elementary top readers logged 1,269 minutes while our middle school top readers logged 236. Keep up the good work Aurora Bears!
Aurora Bears Read

There will be a planned meeting for representatives from school support organizations for district schools on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the BOE Boardroom at 6:00 PM.

The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. And, Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today.

This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 is the central event, recognizing the signing of the Constitution in 1787 and honoring new and naturalized citizens.

October Menus featuring 4 "WV Wednesdays" where we highlight local WV products and our very own PHS Meat Processing and Packaging Program.

There has been an uptick this past year across the state and county of drivers attempting to, or passing stopped school buses. This is a major safety concern for the students of Preston County. The link below is a video and news story that broke last spring when a student was nearly hit in Kanawha County, WV. We urge all residents of Preston County to look out for and support our students and bus drivers by following the law. Always stop for school buses. It is not just the law - it is a matter of life and safety. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/K47sEJtKgTQ?si=CSlCaqF9MRvo1k-y