BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
TRADITION • EXCELLENCE • BRUIN PRIDE
NOTICE OF VACANT BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAT
The Brooke County Board of Education is accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified individuals interested in appointment to fill a vacant seat on the Brooke County Board of Education.
Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted beginning September 24, 2026, and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Applicants may submit their letter of interest and resume by either:
Hand Delivery:
Brooke County Board of Education
Superintendent's Office
1201 Pleasant Avenue
Wellsburg, WV 26070
Email:kgivenswhetsell@k12.wv.us
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must reside in either the Follansbee District or Weirton District and must meet the eligibility requirements established by West Virginia Code §18-5-1a, including:
• Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Brooke County;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED diploma;
• Not be employed by the Brooke County Board of Education; and
• Not have been convicted of abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse of a minor child.
The individual appointed to the vacant seat will be required to undergo a criminal background check, at their expense.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume by the deadline stated above.
The Brooke County Board of Education is accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified individuals interested in appointment to fill a vacant seat on the Brooke County Board of Education.
Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted beginning September 24, 2026, and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Applicants may submit their letter of interest and resume by either:
Hand Delivery:
Brooke County Board of Education
Superintendent's Office
1201 Pleasant Avenue
Wellsburg, WV 26070
Email:kgivenswhetsell@k12.wv.us
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must reside in either the Follansbee District or Weirton District and must meet the eligibility requirements established by West Virginia Code §18-5-1a, including:
• Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Brooke County;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED diploma;
• Not be employed by the Brooke County Board of Education; and
• Not have been convicted of abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse of a minor child.
The individual appointed to the vacant seat will be required to undergo a criminal background check, at their expense.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume by the deadline stated above.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Every parent wants to know how to protect their child. This month's newsletter is about exactly that: recognizing the signs, knowing what to do, and understanding that a caring conversation can change everything.
When someone feels heard and supported, they are far less alone in their struggles. You don't need to be a therapist to make a difference. You just need to know what to look for and how to show up.
In this month's newsletter, you'll find the warning signs to watch for, questions worth asking, and simple ways to let your child know they're loved, no matter what they're carrying.
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We're making attendance communication simpler for your family.
Starting September 2nd, BCS will use a new text-based system to keep you informed about your child's attendance — and to make it easy for you to reach us, too.
Here's what to expect:
📩 You'll receive a text if your child is marked absence.
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what's going on.
📊 If absences are adding up, we'll reach out early — because we'd rather help now than wait.
Be on the lookout for specific school communications that will share the attendance line that you can text proactively to notify of upcoming absences.
If you have questions, contact your school's front office
Each school will text from their own designated line
Hooverson Heights Primary School 1-304-557-8047
Wellsburg Primary School 1-304-606-6543
Jefferson Intermediate School 1-304-745-9030
Franklin Intermediate 1-304-903-9368
Brooke Middle School 1-304-937-1019
Brooke High School 1-304-944-1087
Starting September 2nd, BCS will use a new text-based system to keep you informed about your child's attendance — and to make it easy for you to reach us, too.
Here's what to expect:
📩 You'll receive a text if your child is marked absence.
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what's going on.
📊 If absences are adding up, we'll reach out early — because we'd rather help now than wait.
Be on the lookout for specific school communications that will share the attendance line that you can text proactively to notify of upcoming absences.
If you have questions, contact your school's front office
Each school will text from their own designated line
Hooverson Heights Primary School 1-304-557-8047
Wellsburg Primary School 1-304-606-6543
Jefferson Intermediate School 1-304-745-9030
Franklin Intermediate 1-304-903-9368
Brooke Middle School 1-304-937-1019
Brooke High School 1-304-944-1087
What a great first few days of school! Thank you to Comcast for purchasing our I love WV Public School t-shirts. Our staff Proudly wore them today!
#Ilovewvpublicschools
#Ilovewvpublicschools
Our staff is back and ready to go. All we need is our students!!! See you tomorrow Bruins!!!!
Attention Parents of Brooke PK Students!
Welcome back staff! It's going to be a great
🎉 What a Great Way to Kick Off the School Year! 🎉
Brooke County Schools’ Back-to-School Bash was a huge success! 💚💛
Thank you to all of our students, families, staff, community partners, and volunteers who came out to celebrate and help us get the new school year off to an amazing start!
There was plenty of fun, laughter, school spirit, and excitement as we get ready for another great year of learning and growing together. 📚✏️
We’re looking forward to seeing our students back in our schools and making 2026–2027 a year to remember!
Let’s make it a great year, Brooke County! 💚💛
#BrookeCountySchools #BackToSchoolBash #BackToSchool #BrookeCounty #SchoolSpirit #GrowingTogether
🎉📚 Brooke County Schools Back to School Bash! 📚🎉
Join us as we kick off an exciting new school year at Brooke High School!
🗓 Thursday, August 13 📍 Brooke High School
🧩 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sensory Hour A quieter experience designed for our sensory-sensitive students and families.
🎈 5:00 PM Open to the Public! Enjoy games, activities, resources, and fun for the whole family.
🏈 7:30 PM Meet the Team Night at the Stadium Come out and support our student-athletes as we introduce our teams for the upcoming season!
🎆 Fireworks to follow!
Bring your family, connect with our schools, meet staff and community partners, and celebrate the start of a great year together.
💚 BCS: The Place to B!
#BrookeCountySchools #BackToSchoolBash #BCSThePlaceToB
Join us as we kick off an exciting new school year at Brooke High School!
🗓 Thursday, August 13 📍 Brooke High School
🧩 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sensory Hour A quieter experience designed for our sensory-sensitive students and families.
🎈 5:00 PM Open to the Public! Enjoy games, activities, resources, and fun for the whole family.
🏈 7:30 PM Meet the Team Night at the Stadium Come out and support our student-athletes as we introduce our teams for the upcoming season!
🎆 Fireworks to follow!
Bring your family, connect with our schools, meet staff and community partners, and celebrate the start of a great year together.
💚 BCS: The Place to B!
#BrookeCountySchools #BackToSchoolBash #BCSThePlaceToB
The BCS leadership team is back at it for the 2026-2027 school year. Our leadership retreat is today. Thank you to i-ready for feeding the team!!!
A day dedicated to growing math leaders!
Brooke County Schools administrators and teachers spent the day in Fairmont participating in the M3T (Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers) meeting. This professional learning opportunity brought educators together to collaborate, share innovative instructional strategies, and strengthen mathematics education for our students.
We’re proud of our educators for their commitment to continuous learning and for bringing new ideas back to our classrooms. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one lesson at a time!
#BrookeCountySchools #M3T #MountaineerMathematicsMasterTeachers #MathEducation #BCSProud
The golf season is off to a great start for our middle school team. Great job Bruins!
💚 Your Voice Matters!
Parents and guardians of students with IEPs are encouraged to complete the Special Education Parent/Guardian Survey. Your feedback provides valuable insight that helps strengthen special education services and programs.
✅ Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65
Need a paper copy? Please contact your child's school, and one will be provided.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and helping us serve our students and families better! 💚
💚💛Together we learn! Together we lead! Today we joined forces for 3rd grade Success Act training for Brooke County Educators. 💚💛
The I Love WV Public Schools campaign exists to
celebrate, strengthen, and advocate for West Virginia's
public schools by highlighting the incredible work
happening in our classrooms every day. We are
committed to elevating the voices of students,
educators, families, and communities while promoting
the value of a public education that welcomes every
child, serves every child, and remains accountable to
each community—providing opportunity without
barriers and accountability without exception.
celebrate, strengthen, and advocate for West Virginia's
public schools by highlighting the incredible work
happening in our classrooms every day. We are
committed to elevating the voices of students,
educators, families, and communities while promoting
the value of a public education that welcomes every
child, serves every child, and remains accountable to
each community—providing opportunity without
barriers and accountability without exception.
📯🎶 A sound investment in our students' future! 🎶📯
There was plenty of excitement at Brooke Middle School as our talented band students opened brand-new instruments purchased by Brooke County Schools! Seeing the smiles, excitement, and anticipation on their faces was a reminder of the impact these opportunities have on student learning and achievement.
These new instruments will help our musicians continue to develop their talents, build confidence, and create beautiful music for years to come.
We can't wait to hear these instruments in action. Congratulations to our BMS band students—we know you'll make us proud! 🎺🎷🎼
#BrookeCountySchools #ThePlaceToB #BMSBand #StudentSuccess #MusicEducation #InspireThroughMusic
There was plenty of excitement at Brooke Middle School as our talented band students opened brand-new instruments purchased by Brooke County Schools! Seeing the smiles, excitement, and anticipation on their faces was a reminder of the impact these opportunities have on student learning and achievement.
These new instruments will help our musicians continue to develop their talents, build confidence, and create beautiful music for years to come.
We can't wait to hear these instruments in action. Congratulations to our BMS band students—we know you'll make us proud! 🎺🎷🎼
#BrookeCountySchools #ThePlaceToB #BMSBand #StudentSuccess #MusicEducation #InspireThroughMusic
BMS Football info!
💚 New school? Let's make the transition easier! 💚
Brooke County Schools is offering one-on-one tours for students with IEPs or 504 Plans who will be attending a new school this year.
These appointments provide an opportunity to explore the building, become familiar with routines, and start the school year with confidence.
✅ By appointment only ✅ Personalized support ✅ Family-friendly experience
📲 Email bkocher@k12.wv.us to reserve your spot today!
#BrookeCountySchools #SpecialEducation #EveryStudentEveryDay #BruinStrong
Brooke County Schools is offering one-on-one tours for students with IEPs or 504 Plans who will be attending a new school this year.
These appointments provide an opportunity to explore the building, become familiar with routines, and start the school year with confidence.
✅ By appointment only ✅ Personalized support ✅ Family-friendly experience
📲 Email bkocher@k12.wv.us to reserve your spot today!
#BrookeCountySchools #SpecialEducation #EveryStudentEveryDay #BruinStrong
Finding balance isn’t always easy—but support is here 💚
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🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙
Today, Brooke County Schools proudly joins our nation in celebrating 250 years of the United States of America.
As we honor this historic milestone, we reflect on the values that unite us—freedom, courage, opportunity, and service. We are grateful for those who have sacrificed to protect our nation’s liberties and for the generations who continue to build a brighter future.
From all of us at Brooke County Schools, we wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, USA!
Brooke County Schools – The Place to B
