BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Parenting can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Parent Coaching is a no cost resource from your school district that connects you with a coach and expert tools to support your journey. A breath of fresh air is just a click away: https://cookcenter.info/coaching. Discover how to walk alongside your child through life’s challenges and support their emotional growth. In this May Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish), we explore strategies to enhance your child’s emotional growth, including building emotional vocabulary, responding to emotional moments with empathy, and establishing a consistent home environment. Learn how to foster resilience by acknowledging and praising emotional achievements. This newsletter offers valuable insights to enhance your child’s emotional development and equip them with tools to navigate challenges. For additional support, visit ParentGuidance.org, a platform designed to empower you with expert resources for your child’s mental health journey. Newsletter-English https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bkocher_k12_wv_us/EYWeOxNcUOlCvc8qBagYXrUBzYMoCal25kPvgjvEDfNMcg?e=dGW9fm Newsletter-Spanish https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bkocher_k12_wv_us/EZ9dlpZvf59Ljvs2CPegC0cBRqhS6MyjPzhPK0XaCWabwA?e=AIFZoS

Good evening, for Friday, May 2nd, Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2 - hour delay. Thank you!

Please join us in recognizing Rick Schoonmaker on being selected the 2025, "Service Personnel of the Year," for Brooke County Schools!! We are very proud of all the individual schools and departmental winners for Service Personnel of the Year!

Happy School Principal's Day! We have great leaders and we couldn't do it without them! #The Place to B!

Bruin Field Opening Day! The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Bruin baseball field will go on as scheduled. Due to the power outage & storm damage there will be limited concessions. Please come out and support our Bruin baseball team!

Good evening! Due to the power outage and storm damage sustained on Tuesday evening, Brooke County Schools will be closed Thursday, May 1st!

Good evening, due to power outages and damage caused by the storms this evening, Brooke County Schools will be closed for Wednesday, April 30th. Thanks!

Congratulations to our 2025 Golden Horseshoe Winners!

Brooke County Schools is pleased to announce our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ashleigh Negri! Congratulations Ms. Negri,we are so proud of you!

West Liberty University is offering in-person and virtual speech therapy sessions for $10. Call 304-336-8199 for more infomraiton.

Good evening! This is just a reminder of the spring break schedule for Brooke County Schools. Wednesday, April 16th- 2-hr early dismissal for faculty senate Thursday, April 17th- School Closed Friday, April 18th- School Closed Monday, April 21st- School Closed Tuesday, April 22nd- School Closed Enjoy the break and we will see everyone back on Wednesday, April 23rd!

The West Virginia Department of Education has released the 2025 Golden Horseshoe winners and BCS is proud to announce Luca Gielarowski, Gauge Cheeks, & Lucas Selip-Mason will represent Brooke Middle School as our county winners. Congratulations!

April 10th from 1-3 is the last in-person registration day for PreSchool. If your child will be 4 by June 30th, come to the board office and get your student registered for our full-day preK! Bring your packet or pick up one at our location.

Good evening! This is a reminder that Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Wednesday, April 9th, due to state testing. This is for all students K-12. Also, there will be no Pre-School for tomorrow. Thank you!

There will be no PreSchool in Brooke County tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th due to SAT School Day at the high school. Brooke County PreSchoolers wish their biggest fans the best of luck on testing day!

Brooke High School Department of Fine Arts Presents: SISTER ACTJr.

Brooke County Families and Staff, Parenting can be challenging and, at times, feel isolating. Parent coaching is here to provide support during those tough moments. Offered at no cost by your school district, parent coaching connects you with a coach and resources developed by therapists. Click here to sign up for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching. At the Cook Center for Human Connection, we recognize the challenges parents face in managing stress while fostering resilience in their families. In this April Mental Health Newsletter (English / Spanish), we explore actionable strategies to help you understand and manage stress effectively. From identifying stress signals to incorporating relaxation techniques and family-friendly activities, this guide offers practical tools to support your well-being. All newsletters can be found on the Brooke County Schools Webpage. We’re also excited to share resources from ParentGuidance.org, a platform designed to help you navigate mental health challenges your child may face. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, practical tools, or a supportive community, ParentGuidance.org is here to empower you every step of the way.

Congratulations to the BHS FBLA Chapter! FBLA WV Chapter of the Year! Largest FBLA chapter in State of WV, Community service award 1st place, local annual business report 1st place, & partnership with business project 1st place.

Good evening! This is a schedule reminder. Due to state testing, Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Wednesday, April 9th. Thank you and have a great evening!