Bruceton School

A lot of people have been asking us about class lists. We wanted to share that we've been working to get them finalized the last couple of weeks. We have a number of kids transferring from out-of-county into Bruceton. It's been a challenge to get records from those schools and we don't want to post class lists until we get those kids into our system. We don't want to post class lists and then have to go back and make changes due to class size caps, class makeup, etc. Our goal is to have them ready by this Friday, next Monday at the latest. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Just a few save-the-dates from Bruceton School: Thursday, August 17th from 5-7pm is 6th Grade Academy for 6th graders and their parents. It's also kindergarten parent orientation from 5-7pm as well. Friday, August 18th from 5-7pm is our Back-to-School Bash.

The elementary hallway sensory path decals are almost sealed. 7 coats of wax down, 3 more to go!

If you want to work with the best school staff around, we are looking for a student success liaison through the Communities in Schools program and a middle school English teacher. You can find out more information and apply at the link: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47355

The final coats of wax are on to seal the PK hallway sensory path. Next up is the elementary hallway ninja path.

Help us welcome Trista Friend to Bruceton School! She'll be joining as one of our cooks. Hello, my name is Trista Friend. I grew up here in Preston County. I live on a farm with my husband and two girls. When I’m not working you can find me farming, cheering my kids on from the sidelines during their various sporting events, or volunteering with 4-H. I’m looking forward to working in your school and getting to know everyone. We're excited to have Trista with us this year! We are excited to have Trista here as part of Bulldog Nation! #SchoolOfChampions

Some of our 2nd and 3rd grade teachers are working to put down the last sensory hallway path. It should be ready to be sealed tomorrow!

We're excited to welcome Jessica Hunter to Bulldog Nation as one of our special education aides! Hello! My name is Jessica Hunter. (Mrs. Jess)I am super excited to be able to work at Bruceton School this year as a Special Education Aide! I love children and being able to work with them! I am a mom of two little boys age 7 and 6. They are my world! Some of my favorite things are pigs, elephants and being a baseball mom! I cannot wait for the new school year!! Go Bulldogs! Help us welcome Jessica to our family! #SchoolOfChampions

Our PK teachers have the next sensory path installed in their hallway! It's a rainforest theme. Next up is to install the ninjas in the elementary hallway.

We are excited to welcome Thomas Vallone to Bulldog Nation! Hi everyone, my name is Thomas Vallone and I’m extremely excited to begin my teaching journey here at Bruceton as a special education teacher. I graduated from WVU this past May with a degree in elementary education and am currently working to get my masters in special education by the end of this school year. I’m originally from Connecticut and have all of my family back home there still. My passions include sports, art, and traveling. I cannot wait to be apart of the Bruceton family this year! Help us welcome Thomas to our Bruceton School family!

Preston County Schools (PCS) will begin welcoming back students on Monday, August 21, 2023. The staggered start schedule is available on the PCS website at https://bit.ly/3qgdttO. The 23 24 School Calendar is also posted on the PCS website at https://bit.ly/3rZ5YIb. And finally, bus schedules are also now posted on the PCS website available at https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation. We look forward to seeing all students and staff very soon!

Anyone needing an athlete physical form for middle school sports can find them on our school website under the Parents tab by clicking on the Main Menu. Also, the main office is open during regular hours to handle new enrollments. Don't forget to save the dates: August 17th from 5-7pm is both 6th Grade Academy and Kindergarten Parent Orientation. Back-to-School Bash is August 18th from 5-7pm.

We're excited to welcome Claire Kelley to our Bulldog family! Hi! My name is Claire Kelley and I’m super excited to be at Bruceton School this year as a kindergarten teacher! I graduated from WVU this past December with my undergraduate in childhood development with an emphasis in special education and this will be my first year teaching. I’m beyond thankful to be apart of this community. I can’t wait to meet everyone, this is going to be an amazing year!   Help us welcome Claire to our Bruceton family!

We're so excited to have Halie Casto joining us here at Bruceton! Hi, I am Halie Casto and I am going into my second year of teaching. This upcoming year, I'll be joining Bruceton School as a kindergarten teacher. I graduated from WVU with my degree in teaching and am very excited to be working at Bruceton School. I cannot wait to see what Bruceton has to offer and to get to meet and grow with my students this year! Some of my favorite things are painting, creating crafts with my Cricut, and seeing new places. We are going to have such a great year and I cannot wait for the school year to start! Help us welcome Halie to our Bulldog family! #SchoolOfChampions

The sealant is down and drying on our kindergarten hallway sensory path.

We're so happy to welcome Dawnell Ticarich to our Bulldog family! Hello, Bruceton community! My name is Dawnell Ticarich (Miss T) and I am so excited to be at Bruceton School this year as a second grade teacher! I graduated from WVU in May with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and will be returning this fall to complete my Masters in Literacy Education. This will be my very first year teaching! I completed my student teaching in a second grade classroom and fell in love. I am from a small town in Ohio and frequently return to spend quality time with my great-grandmother, Luella. I am counting down the days until I get to meet you all. Until then, I will be spending the rest of my summer playing with my two kitties, Stormi and Mr. Man, making friends with fellow teachers and preparing my classroom to provide the most magical learning experience for all of us! I am so proud to be apart of this community. See you soon, Bulldogs! I cannot wait! Help us welcome Dawnell to our Bulldog family! #SchoolOfChampions

Some of our kindergarten and first grade teachers spent today setting up their sensory path hallway! So what is a sensory path? A sensory path is a series of guided movements for kids to follow, shown by markings on the ground or walls. As students follow the path and complete the movements, they work off excess energy and develop their gross motor skills. The various movements on a path are often designed to engage different parts of the body and brain, from frog hops to spins and wall pushes. You’ll find sensory paths in school hallways or on playgrounds, from pre-K through middle schools. Explainer by: Children's Health Council We also plan to install different themed sensory paths in some more hallways this year.

Welcome to Morgan Moss! She's joining our Bulldog family in middle school! Hi! My name is Morgan Moss. I am a 4th year teacher. I have taught 5th grade for the past three years. I graduated from WVU with my master's in elementary education and I have an emphasis in special education. I am working on my degree for school counseling. I will be teaching 6th grade this year at Bruceton and I am so excited and thankful to be here! We're thrilled to have Morgan joining us! Help us welcome her to Bulldog Nation! #SchoolOfChampions

Here are some upcoming events to save the date: August 17th: 6th Grade Academy 5:00 - 7:00pm We are inviting all 6th graders and their parents to join us for our 6th Grade Academy. Students and parents will be able to learn everything they need to know to start middle school on the right note. This includes things like class schedules, Schoology, course requirements, middle school sports and athletics, lockers, and much more. August 17th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation 5:00 - 7:00pm Kindergarten parents will be able to meet their child's teacher and learn everything they need to know to help their child begin kindergarten. August 18th: Back to School Bash 5:00 - 7:00pm All parents, students, and community members are welcome to join us to kick off the new school year! Parents and kids can meet their teachers, check out activities, games, and much more.

Our summer custodian crew has been busy waxing floors, painting, cleaning windows, and much much more. They've gotten a lot done, however we still have more to go. Here's some pics of their progress.