The Hampshire County Board of Education will hold its meeting tonight at 4:00 PM. If you would like to stay informed and watch live from home, you can tune in at the following link:
👉 https://youtube.com/live/hW4DisgFPRE?feature=share
We encourage everyone to stay connected and informed about the important decisions shaping our schools! 🎓💻

🎉✨ Join us as we celebrate an incredible 43 years of service from Jeffrey Pancione! ✨🎉
We are hosting a Retirement Open House in his honor, and everyone is welcome to stop by and share in the memories, laughter, and light refreshments!
📅 Date: May 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Board Office, 61 Pancione Loop, Augusta, WV
Whether you would like to stop by to share a favorite memory or simply wish him well, all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. 💛 If you cannot attend but would like to share a card or memory, a card box will be available starting May 5th.
#HappyRetirement 🎉💐

🎒✏️ It’s never too early to start planning! 📅
Hampshire County Schools will kick off the 2025–2026 school year on August 18, 2025, for students, with teachers returning on August 11.
Yes, you read that right—mark those calendars now so you can soak up every bit of summer fun before we head back to school! 🌞📚
Enjoy the rest of this school year and have a fantastic summer—we cannot wait to see you in August! 🎉🚌🍎
#BackToSchool #HampshireCountySchools #PlanAhead #SeeYouInAugust

We’ve offically finished the big move—and we’ve got a new number too!
Hampshire County Schools now has a new home and a new way to reach us. Our phone number is 304-496-2300, and our new address is 61 Pancione Loop, Augusta, WV.
Save it, share it, and help us spread the word!

Board of Education Meeting with LSIC Presentation
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Ice Mountain Elementary School
Link: https://youtube.com/live/2VtVmELobaY?feature=share

📚🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚
🗓 May 5–9, 2025
To the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, spark creativity, and never give up on their students — THANK YOU! 💙✏️
From morning greetings to late-night grading, you make a difference every single day. Let’s give it up for the heart of our schools — our TEACHERS! 🎉👏

REMINDER: CASH ONLY SILENT AUCTION of Surplus Furnishings and Equipment May 3, 2025 at Springfield-Green Spring Elementary School from 10 AM - Noon. Preview items from 9 AM - 9:45 AM. See flyer for more information.
See the Auction Rules and a Master List of Items for Sale at https://boe.hampshire.k12.wv.us/article/2184717.






📣 Hampshire County Schools invites you to meet our next superintendent, Mr. Collett! Join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at Windy Ridge Elementary. Stop by, say hello, and help us welcome Mr. Collett to our community! 🌟
We hope to see you there!

After 43 years of dedicated service, Jeffrey Pancione is retiring, and we hope you will join us in celebrating his incredible career! Stop by the Retirement Open House on May 12, 2025, from 4–6 P.M. at the Board Office in Augusta to share memories, enjoy light refreshments, and wish him well. All are welcome! If you are unable to attend but would still like to send a message, a card box will be available the week of May 5th. Let’s send Mr. Pancione into retirement with all the appreciation he deserves!

This week, we are celebrating the heart of our schools — our incredible Assistant Principals! 💙 Your leadership, dedication, and support make a lasting impact on students, staff, and families every single day. Thank you for everything you do to help our schools thrive. Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! #WeAppreciateYou



George "Russ" Collett Named Superintendent of Hampshire County Schools
The Hampshire County Board of Education is excited to share that George "Russ" Collett has been named the new Superintendent of Hampshire County Schools. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2025. Collett brings many years of experience and a strong background in leading schools and school systems.
Before this appointment, Collett worked as the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Personnel for Upshur County Schools in West Virginia. In that role, he helped manage staff and supported the daily operations of the school district.
The Board believes that Collett's knowledge and dedication to students and schools will be a great benefit to Hampshire County. His leadership is expected to bring new ideas and continued success for our schools.
We invite everyone to welcome Mr. Collett to Hampshire County and support him as he works to improve learning for all students.

Staff will report for a Curriculum Day on Monday, March 17. Students do not have school.
Students entering 12th grade for 2025-2026 school year are required to have a 2nd Meningitis vaccine.
The Health Department will be at H.H.S. on March 27th and April 29th to give vaccines with parent/guardian consent. Forms will be sent home with those students who need the shot or are available from the school nurse.
Hampshire County Schools will hold two public hearings to collect comments on the 2025-2026 school calendar as required by West Virginia code. The first hearing will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Romney Middle School and the second hearing will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the central office in Romney. If for any reasons these meetings are cancelled due to inclement weather, then the calendar hearing will be held whenever the meeting is rescheduled. To see the calendars and complete a survey indicating your preference go to - https://boe.hampshire.k12.wv.us/article/2067157
The Young Writer's Reception will be held on Monday, March 3rd at the new South Branch Elementary School from 9 AM until 10:30 AM.
🌟 Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Shirley O'Dell for being named the West Virginia Executive Secretary of the Year! 🌟
Hampshire County Schools is incredibly proud to have such a dedicated and hardworking professional on our team. Mrs. O'Dell’s commitment to our county, organization, and unwavering support makes a difference every day, and this recognition is well deserved! Please join us in celebrating her outstanding achievement! 🎉👏 #HampshireProud #WVExecutiveSecretaryOfTheYear #ExcellenceInAction

The Hampshire County Board of Education is auctioning off surplus furnishings and equipment at http://govdeals.com/
Do an advanced search for zip code 26757 to view the items.
There is no school for students on Monday, February 17th. It is a Curriculum Development Day for staff. I
The Young Writer's Reception scheduled for tomorrow (2/12) has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3rd due to the weather. It will be held at the new South Branch Elementary School from 9 AM until 10:30 AM.
The WV Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) is hosting a Virtual Resource on the evening of February 13, 2025, from 6-8 pm.
This event is free and is packed with helpful information for parents, families, and educators of exception children.
Please share the information with your friends and colleagues!
Scan the QR code in the image, or head to https://form.jotform.com/250195538258161 to register for this FREE event!

