Happy Sunny Sunday, Bobcat Families! Here is your run down for this week!
Monday is Spring Pictures and Track Pictures.
Tuesday is the 6th Grade vaccination clinic for students who brought back permission slips Also on Tuesday, HHS football signing day for 8th grade boys planning to play football at HHS next year. Signing will occur at 2 pm in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to attend to get pictures of your athlete. This is for 8th graders playing football for HHS next year ONLY.
Wednesday is the first Track meet of the season and will be at Washington. Art Club will also meet after school!
Thursday is the Band adjudication.
Friday is House Day! Also, a spaghetti dinner after school from 4 pm to 7 pm. Dine in or Take out! $10 a meal and includes spaghetti, salad, cake, and drink! Support the PTO and skip cooking dinner on Friday evening!
Looking ahead:
April 1st is a PTO meeting at 4:30
April 2nd is a 3 hour Early Dismissal
April 3rd through 10th is Spring Break
April 17th will be the Spring Fling Dance
May 4th through May 8th is GSA Testing. It is important that all students attend school each day that week to complete testing!
Reminder to 8th grade parents to send a baby photo to Jacqueline.mccartney@k12.wv.us for the 8th grade graduation which will be on May 21st at 1 pm. Pictures are due by May 1st!
Any photos you would like considered for the yearbook needs to be sent to Christine.daugherty@k12.wv.us ASAP! Yearbook orders are due by April 28th and can be ordered online at www.barksdalephoto.com with access code 0115646YB.
That is all for this week. As always, be kind, work hard, and learn and we will see everyone tomorrow!
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, due to weather that moved through the area overnight. This delay will allow time for roads and school areas to be checked and for conditions to improve before students and staff travel. Buses and school start times will run two hours later than the normal schedule. Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Due to anticipated weather conditions overnight and in the morning hours, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will begin the school day on a two-hour delay.
Please continue to monitor communication channels for any additional updates.
Due to anticipated weather conditions overnight and in the morning hours, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will begin the school day on a two-hour delay.
Please continue to monitor communication channels for any additional updates.
Due to current and anticipated weather conditions, all evening student activities for Hampshire County Schools are canceled for this evening Monday March 2, 2026. This includes all practices, games, and after-school tutoring. Students will travel home at the end of the regular school day.
The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will still take place this evening at its normal time of 6:30 PM.
The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will still take place this evening at its normal time of 6:30 PM.
A Great School Day Starts with Breakfast!
During National School Breakfast Week 2026, we’re celebrating the power of breakfast and adding a little fairy tale fun along the way! Eating breakfast helps students focus, learn, and stay energized throughout the school day, and we’re proud to offer nutritious morning meals to support their success.
Our playful menu features favorites like Princess Pancakes, Wizard’s Wake-Up Wraps, Royal Breakfast Pie, and fresh fruits like Dragon Eggs (grapes) and Fairy Grove Fresh Fruit. While the names are magical, the nutrition is real every meal meets USDA School Breakfast Program guidelines. A "Fairy Tale Menu Key" can be found on the second page of the menus on county website!
Breakfast is free for all students, making it easy for every child to start the day nourished and ready to learn.
Join us in celebrating healthy mornings because when students eat breakfast, they’re ready to write their own success stories!
During National School Breakfast Week 2026, we’re celebrating the power of breakfast and adding a little fairy tale fun along the way! Eating breakfast helps students focus, learn, and stay energized throughout the school day, and we’re proud to offer nutritious morning meals to support their success.
Our playful menu features favorites like Princess Pancakes, Wizard’s Wake-Up Wraps, Royal Breakfast Pie, and fresh fruits like Dragon Eggs (grapes) and Fairy Grove Fresh Fruit. While the names are magical, the nutrition is real every meal meets USDA School Breakfast Program guidelines. A "Fairy Tale Menu Key" can be found on the second page of the menus on county website!
Breakfast is free for all students, making it easy for every child to start the day nourished and ready to learn.
Join us in celebrating healthy mornings because when students eat breakfast, they’re ready to write their own success stories!
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow Monday February 23, 2026. This schedule adjustment is intended to allow for safer travel conditions for students and staff. Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any additional updates.
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow February 9, 2026.
This delay allows additional time for students, staff, & buses to safely travel and for conditions to improve before students arrive. Please plan accordingly and continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Stay safe and dress warmly.
This delay allows additional time for students, staff, & buses to safely travel and for conditions to improve before students arrive. Please plan accordingly and continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Stay safe and dress warmly.
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, February 2, 2026.
This delay allows additional time for staff, students, and buses to safely travel and for conditions to improve before students arrive. Please plan accordingly and continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Stay safe and dress warm.
This delay allows additional time for staff, students, and buses to safely travel and for conditions to improve before students arrive. Please plan accordingly and continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Stay safe and dress warm.
Due to extreme cold temperatures, Hampshire County Schools will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) tomorrow, January 30, 2026.
Elementary and middle school students are expected to complete Snow Packet 4. High school students should check Schoology for their assigned coursework and instructions.
All staff will report to their assigned workplace on a two-hour delay. Instructional staff will be available to students throughout the day for phone or digital communication and support.
While this marks our fifth snow day of the week, we are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back into our buildings on Monday and returning to our regular routines.
Please continue to stay safe, dress warm, and limit time outdoors. As always, continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any additional updates.
Elementary and middle school students are expected to complete Snow Packet 4. High school students should check Schoology for their assigned coursework and instructions.
All staff will report to their assigned workplace on a two-hour delay. Instructional staff will be available to students throughout the day for phone or digital communication and support.
While this marks our fifth snow day of the week, we are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back into our buildings on Monday and returning to our regular routines.
Please continue to stay safe, dress warm, and limit time outdoors. As always, continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any additional updates.
Snow Day Announcement
Due to extreme cold temperatures and road conditions. Hampshire County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 27, 2026. Conditions are expected to be unsafe for students and staff traveling to and from school and for extended time outdoors.
This will be a traditional snow day. Students will not be expected to complete any schoolwork.
Stay safe, dress warmly, and limit time outdoors as much as possible. Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for updates.
Due to extreme cold temperatures and road conditions. Hampshire County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 27, 2026. Conditions are expected to be unsafe for students and staff traveling to and from school and for extended time outdoors.
This will be a traditional snow day. Students will not be expected to complete any schoolwork.
Stay safe, dress warmly, and limit time outdoors as much as possible. Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for updates.
Hampshire County Schools will be closed tomorrow January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.
This will be a traditional snow day, and students will not be expected to complete any schoolwork.
We encourage everyone to enjoy the day, have fun, and stay safe and warm. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
This will be a traditional snow day, and students will not be expected to complete any schoolwork.
We encourage everyone to enjoy the day, have fun, and stay safe and warm. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Please continue to monitor official Hampshire County Schools communication channels for any updates.
Hampshire County Schools will be closed tomorrow due to sub-zero temperatures expected through tomorrow afternoon.
Tomorrow will be a Non-Traditional Instructional Day. Students should complete their snow packet for the day. High school students should check Schoology for assignments. Employees please check your emails for more information.
Please continue to monitor official school communications for updates and stay safe and warm.
Due to anticipated cold temperatures, Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 16. Buses will run two hours later than normal, and school will begin two hours later than the regular start time. Please continue to monitor official school communications for any updates.
Due to current conditions, Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, January 15, 2026. Please note that Math Field Day has been postponed and will now be held next week on Thursday.
Hampshire County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025, due to extreme cold temperatures.
All schools will begin two hours later than the normal start time, and bus pick-up times will also be delayed by two hours. Please dress warmly and use caution while traveling to bus stops and to the school buildings. Continue to monitor our usual communication channels for any additional updates.
All schools will begin two hours later than the normal start time, and bus pick-up times will also be delayed by two hours. Please dress warmly and use caution while traveling to bus stops and to the school buildings. Continue to monitor our usual communication channels for any additional updates.
Hampshire County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, due to anticipated weather conditions. Buses will run two hours later than normal, and schools will begin two hours later than usual. Staff will report at 8:30AM. Please stay tuned for any additional updates. Thank you and have a safe evening.
Tonight’s Hampshire County Board of Education meeting will be held at Capon Bridge Middle School beginning at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) presentations from Capon Bridge Elementary School and Capon Bridge Middle School, highlighting the great work happening in both schools. Guardians, staff, students, and community members are invited to attend in person or watch live online.
You can view the agenda here: https://5il.co/3so5v
Watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/IRrhEOIQaBg?feature=share
You can view the agenda here: https://5il.co/3so5v
Watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/IRrhEOIQaBg?feature=share
Amber Hibbard Recognized as 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Finalist
We extend heartfelt congratulations to Amber Hibbard of Capon Bridge Middle School for being named one of West Virginia’s five finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year. Amber’s empathetic, curiosity-driven approach—rooted in her own experiences with math—continues to inspire her students, turning challenges into growth opportunities. Her impact has already resonated widely with all of the student at Capon Bridge Middle School. We are immensely proud of her achievements and commitment to excellence, and we look forward to supporting her continued work in elevating mathematics education across our county.
📢 School Reminder
There will be no school for students tomorrow, August 27, 2025.
This day will be used as a Professional Learning Day for staff.
Thank you for your support and remember to always Be Excellent!
There will be no school for students tomorrow, August 27, 2025.
This day will be used as a Professional Learning Day for staff.
Thank you for your support and remember to always Be Excellent!
Don't forget those composition notebooks tonight at Open House! Each book earns one ticket towards this awesome gift basket!
