The Taylor County Board of Education is currently developing options for the 2024-25 school calendar. Options being considered include a week long spring break OR two long weekend breaks during the spring months. Also under consideration is a possible shift in Grafton High School graduation dates due to timing of other breaks and requirements set forth by the WVDE.
A public hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:30 at the Taylor County Board of Education to discuss the school calendar options as well as the Non-Traditional Day Plan (NTID).
If you have concerns or questions, please plan to attend or email Jenny McCarthy-jmccarthy@k12.wv.us for calendar concerns/questions
OR Helen Roberts-hjroberts@k12.wv.us for NTID plan concerns/questions.
Check out the link below for more engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
https://youtu.be/4CFJJPWpTe0?si=seQ2pwt2LE07UJQ2
UPDATED SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow, Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 will now be a County Wide School Closure Day. Students and Staff will not report. Students are not required to complete any instruction or assignments. Taylor County Schools will not be utilizing a NTI Day as previously announced. This change is due to guidelines set forth by the WV Department of Education.
Friday, February 16, 2024 will be Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools as a result of unforeseen staff shortages throughout the school district. This is NTI Day #1 for students. Students will learn from home and staff will be available for support from 10:00am-3:00pm.
When students are able to read fluently, then there is not the need to devote as much energy on decoding the words. As a result, more focus can be placed on comprehending or understanding the material read.
Check out the link below with engaging fluency activities to try with your child.
21 Reading Fluency Activities Your Students Will Love! (natalielynnkindergarten.com)
Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 12, 2024. This is a professional learning day for staff.
2024 Day of Play-Regional event for children ages 4-12
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79. bus
Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" forJanuary. Each of these exceptional students was selected as an excellent ambassador for his or her school. Congratulations to each of these excellent individuals! Way to represent!
Play practice (for Little Mermaid) at GHS is canceled this evening due to a scheduling conflict.
Taylor County Little League Information
Reading fluency refers to the ability to read with the appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. Appropriate read fluency when reading, both aloud and silently, impacts the comprehension or understanding of what is read.
Take a minute to watch the short video that provides more information and tips to support reading fluency.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQigQrck6c
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday, Feb. 2nd. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79. bus
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Wednesday, Jan. 31st. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
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Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Tuesday , Jan. 30th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Monday , Jan. 29th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Fun Tip Friday for Families: Take time this weekend to snuggle up with your child to enjoy a good book and practice phonics skills. Check out the link below for easy and fun activities that support your child's development of phonics skills.
https://www.fromsoundstospelling.com/blog/7-fun-free-phonics-activities-for-parents-to-do-at-home
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday , Jan. 26th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Due to an electrical issue in the building, Taylor County Middle School will be CLOSED today to students. Staff are to report. All other schools in Taylor County are open as normally scheduled.
Due to traffic congestion towards Route 119, some buses are being re-routed and could be delayed in their arrival.