BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEWS RELEASE
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION – 2026-2027
Brooke County Schools will hold registration for the 2026-2027 school year as follows:
• PreK: all Brooke County children who will be 4 years old June 30, 2026, are eligible to enroll in the Brooke County PreK program for the 2026-2027 school year. To register for PreK, each Brooke County School location will offer packet pick-ups beginning on February 1, 2026. Completed packets should be submitted to the Brooke County Board of Education Office, 2nd Floor on the following dates and times:
o Tuesday, February10th, 9-11 AM
o Thursday, February 12th, 1-3 PM
o Tuesday, February 24th, 9-11 AM
o Thursday, February 26th, 1-3 PM
o Monday, April 20th 9-2
o Tuesday, May 19th, 9-11AM
• Kindergarten: children who are already enrolled in the Brooke County PreK program do not need to re-enroll for kindergarten. PreK students’ information and records will be forwarded to the appropriate primary schools. All new students who will be 5 years old by June 30, 2025, will enroll in kindergarten.
• Kindergarten registration will open on February 10th, 2026, at Hooverson Heights Primary School and Wellsburg Primary School. Parents of incoming kindergarten students must first call their home school to schedule a registration appointment. Parents must enroll their children at the primary school located within their residential attendance area. School office hours for registration are 8:00am-3:00pm.
To complete registration, parents must provide the child’s (1) state-issued birth certificate, (2) updated immunization records, and (3) Social Security card. Your child will also need a Health Assessment completed by a physician and an Oral Health Assessment completed by a dentist by the first day of school. These forms will be included in the registration packets. Other forms may be required, specific to each school.
Brooke County Primary Schools for 2026-2027 include:
School: Attendance Areas: Contact Number:
Hooverson Heights Primary School Colliers, Follansbee, and Weirton (Brooke County) (304) 527-0870
Wellsburg Primary School Beech Bottom, Bethany, and Wellsburg (304) 737-0133
To request to send your child to a school outside of your residential area, a “Student Transfer Request Form” must be submitted to the Director of Elementary, attention Lori McLaughlin. Transfer requests are subject to administrator and board approval.
For additional information, please contact your child’s school, the Brooke County Board of Education at (304) 737-3481 ext. 1013, or visit our webpage at www.brooke.k12.wv.us.
NEWS RELEASE
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION – 2026-2027
Brooke County Schools will hold registration for the 2026-2027 school year as follows:
• PreK: all Brooke County children who will be 4 years old June 30, 2026, are eligible to enroll in the Brooke County PreK program for the 2026-2027 school year. To register for PreK, each Brooke County School location will offer packet pick-ups beginning on February 1, 2026. Completed packets should be submitted to the Brooke County Board of Education Office, 2nd Floor on the following dates and times:
o Tuesday, February10th, 9-11 AM
o Thursday, February 12th, 1-3 PM
o Tuesday, February 24th, 9-11 AM
o Thursday, February 26th, 1-3 PM
o Monday, April 20th 9-2
o Tuesday, May 19th, 9-11AM
• Kindergarten: children who are already enrolled in the Brooke County PreK program do not need to re-enroll for kindergarten. PreK students’ information and records will be forwarded to the appropriate primary schools. All new students who will be 5 years old by June 30, 2025, will enroll in kindergarten.
• Kindergarten registration will open on February 10th, 2026, at Hooverson Heights Primary School and Wellsburg Primary School. Parents of incoming kindergarten students must first call their home school to schedule a registration appointment. Parents must enroll their children at the primary school located within their residential attendance area. School office hours for registration are 8:00am-3:00pm.
To complete registration, parents must provide the child’s (1) state-issued birth certificate, (2) updated immunization records, and (3) Social Security card. Your child will also need a Health Assessment completed by a physician and an Oral Health Assessment completed by a dentist by the first day of school. These forms will be included in the registration packets. Other forms may be required, specific to each school.
Brooke County Primary Schools for 2026-2027 include:
School: Attendance Areas: Contact Number:
Hooverson Heights Primary School Colliers, Follansbee, and Weirton (Brooke County) (304) 527-0870
Wellsburg Primary School Beech Bottom, Bethany, and Wellsburg (304) 737-0133
To request to send your child to a school outside of your residential area, a “Student Transfer Request Form” must be submitted to the Director of Elementary, attention Lori McLaughlin. Transfer requests are subject to administrator and board approval.
For additional information, please contact your child’s school, the Brooke County Board of Education at (304) 737-3481 ext. 1013, or visit our webpage at www.brooke.k12.wv.us.
January attendance review from our Community In Schools staff.
Happy New Year!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Schedule reminder! Friday, December 19th will be a 2-HR Early Dismissal due to faculty senate. The Holiday break will begin with this dismissal and we will see everyone back on January 6th for our first day of school in the new year!
Good evening, for Tuesday, December 16th, Brooke County Schools will be closed. This is due to inclement weather & continued icy road conditions on secondary roads.
The Brooke County Schools board meeting for this evening will go on as scheduled. The student recognitions scheduled for tonight are postponed until the January 12, 2026 board meeting.
🎄Brooke County Families, Take Care This Holiday Season! 🎄
The holidays are meant for joy and rest—but for many, they can bring stress and anxiety. From financial strain to packed schedules, these pressures can impact mental health. In fact, 64% of people with mental illness say the holidays make their condition worse (NAMI).
✨ Tips to Manage Holiday Stress:
✅ Set realistic expectations—life isn’t a Hallmark movie!
✅ Budget wisely to avoid financial strain.
✅ Prioritize your time and say “no” when needed.
✅ Focus on physical health: sleep, stay active, eat mindfully.
✅ Make time for YOU—self-care isn’t selfish.
This season, give yourself permission to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. 💙 You’ve earned it!
👉 Check out more tips and resources here:
https://parentguidance.org/how-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-anxiety/
#MentalHealthMatters #HolidaySelfCare #StressFreeHolidays
The holidays are meant for joy and rest—but for many, they can bring stress and anxiety. From financial strain to packed schedules, these pressures can impact mental health. In fact, 64% of people with mental illness say the holidays make their condition worse (NAMI).
✨ Tips to Manage Holiday Stress:
✅ Set realistic expectations—life isn’t a Hallmark movie!
✅ Budget wisely to avoid financial strain.
✅ Prioritize your time and say “no” when needed.
✅ Focus on physical health: sleep, stay active, eat mindfully.
✅ Make time for YOU—self-care isn’t selfish.
This season, give yourself permission to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. 💙 You’ve earned it!
👉 Check out more tips and resources here:
https://parentguidance.org/how-to-manage-holiday-stress-and-anxiety/
#MentalHealthMatters #HolidaySelfCare #StressFreeHolidays
For Monday, December 15th, Brooke County Schools will be closed. Stay safe & warm!
Due to the predicted freezing rain and temperatures Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, December 11th
Congratulations Aiden Provenzano
2024-2025 WVSSAC Male Athlete Academic Achievement Award Recipient
Brooke County Schools are making great strides in improving attendance this year! Let’s keep the momentum going—practice healthy attendance habits and STRIVE FOR 95 throughout December! Together, we can make every day count.
🎄 December is a season of celebration, connection, and care.
As families navigate the holidays, we’re sharing resources to encourage meaningful moments, strengthen bonds, and support emotional well-being. 💞✨
🧑👧👦 Parent Coaching is a no-cost resource offering personalized support for you and your child.
Get help with anything from behavior challenges 😣 to seasonal stress 🎁❄️.
👉 Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
🎄 December Newsletter❄️
English: https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bkocher_k12_wv_us/EbvVQ5-RFBtLvybv0ZGxRV8BpvGthwiUYwyS3HCVgC8Cmg?e=wpLEhn
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As families navigate the holidays, we’re sharing resources to encourage meaningful moments, strengthen bonds, and support emotional well-being. 💞✨
🧑👧👦 Parent Coaching is a no-cost resource offering personalized support for you and your child.
Get help with anything from behavior challenges 😣 to seasonal stress 🎁❄️.
👉 Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
🎄 December Newsletter❄️
English: https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bkocher_k12_wv_us/EbvVQ5-RFBtLvybv0ZGxRV8BpvGthwiUYwyS3HCVgC8Cmg?e=wpLEhn
Spanish: https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bkocher_k12_wv_us/EX87dzGiwtBOnvwIfHymhRkB-nJozThUnmuS7ntma2TOGw?e=cVV5oP
Today, Brooke County Schools proudly celebrates National Special Education Day! 💙
Our district is honored to support incredible students with diverse learning needs and the educators, specialists, families, and support staff who champion them every day.
Together, we’re building an inclusive community where every learner is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
#NationalSpecialEducationDay
Our district is honored to support incredible students with diverse learning needs and the educators, specialists, families, and support staff who champion them every day.
Together, we’re building an inclusive community where every learner is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
#NationalSpecialEducationDay
For Wednesday, December 3rd, Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. This is due to freezing temperatures overnight that could cause hazardous road conditions.
The Brooke High School Choir concert has been rescheduled.
Monday, December 8th, 6:30pm
Rick Taylor Auditorium- BHS
Monday, December 8th, 6:30pm
Rick Taylor Auditorium- BHS
For Tuesday, December 2nd, Brooke County Schools are closed!
Good evening, for Tuesday, December 2nd, Brooke County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our students, staff, & families!!!!! #BroookePride
Happy Thanksgiving! Fall break begins on Monday, November 24th - 28th.
