Hillsboro Elementary School

Climate Survey The online parent survey will be available from October 2 through November 17, 2023. Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in their child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. The survey may be completed from any computer with an internet connection. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If parents have questions about the survey or problems completing the survey, they should contact Hillsboro Elementary School. To protect parent/caregiver confidentiality, at least 10 parents must take the survey for results to be summarized for your school. Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_F23 Parent login code: P069101 Thank you for your participation!

Just a reminder as the leaves change their colors that there are some fall dates that will change your child's school schedule!

Popcorn for sale tomorrow Friday the 6th for $1 at snack time.

Sick Child Guidelines The Pocahontas County School system and their staff understand that there are times when it is in the best interest of your child to keep him/her home from school due to illness. We must try to provide a healthy environment for all students and staff members in the school. Young children are notoriously good at spreading germs. Parents know their children best and can help to determine if the child is well enough to remain in school for the day. Therefore, the goal of the sick child guidelines is to assist the parent/guardian with the decision to keep their child home from school due to illness or infection. **A note from your physician may be required for your child to return to school if diagnosed with a contagious illness or hospitalized due to an illness. (ex. influenza, pneumonia). Please check with the school nurse prior to returning to school if you have any questions. Your child’s physician can help you determine if your child is able to return to school, however it is important to make sure they are truly feeling better and able to make it through the school day. If they still seem tired, pale, with little appetite, not tolerating solid foods, and generally "not him/herself", PLEASE do not send them to school. With viral illnesses it may take longer before your child is well enough to return to school. Students should not attend school if: • The student has a temperature. The student may return to school after having a normal temperature for at least 24 hours while not taking any fever reducing medications (ex. Tylenol or Motrin). • Antibiotics are prescribed. The student may return to school after taking the antibiotics for a minimum of 24 hours and without a temperature over 100 degrees F for at least 24 hours without taking any fever reducing medications. • The student is vomiting. The student may return to school approximately 24 hours after symptoms resolve, and is able to tolerate a normal diet. • The student has diarrhea. The student may return to school approximately 24 hours after symptoms resolve, and is able to tolerate a normal diet. • The student has an undiagnosed rash. A rash may be indicative of many things, frequently of illnesses that are contagious. Therefore, a student will be excluded from school until a physician evaluates and determines the nature and contagiousness of the rash. A note is required from the physician upon return to school. • The student is diagnosed with a communicable disease or illness. (ex: conjunctivitis, Influenza, Pneumonia, Strep Throat, Pertussis, head lice, Chicken pox (Varicella), impetigo, scabies). Please contact your school nurse before sending your child back to school. • The student has severe cold symptoms, upper respiratory infection, a persistent cough, a runny nose that they cannot manage by themselves &/or contain with tissues, or other symptoms that would interfere with effective school participation. • They seem tired/lethargic, pale, with little appetite, and generally "not him/herself”. Remember the 24 Hour rule of thumb! Return to school guidelines Students may return to school after the following: 24 hours without temperature (and without taking fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or Advil/Motrin) 24 hours without nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (and tolerating a normal diet) 24 hours of receiving medication (such as antibiotics, eye ointments) If your child still seems tired, pale, with little appetite, not tolerating solid foods, and generally "not him/herself", PLEASE do not send him/her to school. Some viral illnesses may take longer before your child is well enough to return to school. Thank you!

Good evening Preschool, Kindergarten, and First grade families. Due to the predicted colder temperatures and possible rain tomorrow, the Adventure Playground has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 4th. Thank you!

Past Yearbooks for sale $5 Call 653-4221 to get one.

Congratulations to the following school winners of the Fire Safety Poster contest! 1st grade Ella Pugh 2nd grade Madison Scott 3rd grade Simon Scotchie 4th grade RileyAnn Hamons 5th grade Hunter Hefner

Governor Jim Justice proclaimed that today, September 22, is School Service Personnel Day. We know that every day is a day to celebrate our dedicated service personnel of Pocahontas County Schools. We are blessed to have our service personnel who provide extra care to students making sure that they arrive safely to school and home, have hot meals to nourish their bodies, provide additional academic support, have a clean and welcoming school environment, and are greeted with a smile. Thank you for all that you do and for being part of the Pocahontas County Schools Team!

The option to purchase the insurance for this school year will be available until November 30, 2023. The cost is $34 and it covers the replacement of accidental damage to the devices. If the device is damaged and there is no insurance overage the repairs must be paid for out of pocket prior to the device being returned to the student. The form/link is on the county site on the technology page. https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/technology. You can sign up online or mail the 1 page in with payment to the company.

Join us for the fiddle workshop and square dance & concert.

Grandparents are invited to join us for breakfast tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13th. Please call 653-4221 today by 3:00 if you plan to attend. Thank you!

Good evening Hillsboro families. School pictures have been moved to Tuesday September 12th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call the office at 653-4221 if you have any questions or would like to order pictures.

First Responder welcome to HES on 9/11

Open House August 21st.

County Dress Code

We need you to join the Pocahontas County Schools Team! If you have questions about joining our team, please contact us at 304-799-4505. Our full-time positions include benefits such as insurance and retirement. Call or visit us Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

We need you to join the Pocahontas County Schools Team! If you have questions about joining our team, please contact us at 304-799-4505. Our full-time positions include benefits such as insurance and retirement. Call or visit us Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Please share this important information with the families of our 7th and 12th-grade students. If you have questions or concerns contact your Board of Education Office: 304-799-4505.

I hope everyone will have a wonderful Independence Day. I am Lynne Roth Bostic, and it is an honor to be your new Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools. I was awarded the opportunity to work with, and support, the best of West Virginia when Mr. Terrence Beam resigned to join Nicholas County Schools as their new Superintendent. For the past three years, I have been your Director of Federal Programs as well as Curriculum and Instruction. I aim to be the type of leader that John Quincy Adams defines, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” How will we do that? We will continue to build professional learning communities for all staff, support our instructional leaders at each of our five schools, and create an insight group representing all stakeholders including staff, parents, community members, and businesses. I also plan to reach out to our local organizations, tell our story, and invite other staff to join me in this endeavor. We are doing great things in Pocahontas County Schools. If you would like us to attend your local meeting, please contact me. Working together, we will make a difference in the future of Pocahontas County.

Join the Pocahontas County Schools Team! You can view the complete postings on our webpage by selecting the "Employment" tab on the right side of the homepage. Please contact us if you have questions: 304-799-4505