We are only hours away from the start of the 2023-2024 school year! Students and school busses will be on the roads tomorrow, please stop if the bus stop-sign is extended, and be mindful of students walking/waiting for the bus. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Save the Date! The LCHS Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for May 31, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Have a terrific last year, seniors!
Parents/Guardians of LCS Students entering PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 7th Grade, and 12th Grade: Students starting in these grades must turn in the proper wellness documentation to LCS School Health Services no later than tomorrow, August 15th. These records are required by state law before your student(s) begins school. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to our School Health Services Department. We are looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday!
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, August 14th, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
Today is the first principal's meeting of the 2023-2024 School Year. We are looking forward to seeing all our students in just a few short days!
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, August 1st, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
Today teachers from across the county took part in Professional Development at Lincoln County High School. Attendees trained in Ashlock's Reading Expert Certification program, expanding their skills to help students with dyslexia.
Registration for Virtual School for the 2023/2024 school year is now open. Click the link below or find the listing on the County web page menu shown below to register.
Please complete one submission per child if there are multiple.
https://forms.office.com/r/Nf1RpQkuEN
Duval PK-8 Project Update:
Funding Update
On July 13th, myself and several LCS employees, met with Williamson Shriver Architects to discuss the Duval Pre-k-8 project. The project remains over budget, and we are preparing to approach the School Building Authority (SBA) to seek additional funds. However, to minimize the additional funding request, we are continuing to work with Williamson and Shriver to find possible cost saving measures.
After looking through the entire project, Williamson Shriver provided LCS with options to potentially lower the overall price of the project. Some of those options include:
• Bidding items such as furnishings and demolition of the existing structure separately to save overhead by the general contractor.
• Building modifications – Williamson Shriver submitted three additional proposals to LCS, all aimed at bringing the project costs closer to the budget.
Next Steps
On July 24th, the LCS Maintenance Department began cleaning up and clearing out the existing Duval property, and they are making great progress. Our team is also reviewing the additional proposals from the architects to prepare for a meeting with the SBA. We hope to meet with the SBA around the first week of August. We hope to have a better understanding of the project timeline after that meeting.
FAQ’s
Is money from the LCHS Athletic Facility project available to make up for some or all the Duval PK-8 budget deficit?
• No. Grant funding or allocations for any project have detailed guidelines on how money can be used. No money from the athletic facility project can be used to fund the Duval project, and money from the Duval project cannot be spent on the athletic facility.
When will demolition of the current building begin?
• Demolition is part of the overall budget, so work cannot begin until a final budget has been approved.
Although budget issues have created obstacles, it is my hope to get this project moving as soon as possible. Our children deserve a world-class education. I commend the current Duval PreK-8 staff, students, and their families for their dedication and perseverance while we work to get this project off the ground. I look forward to the day our Duval staff and families walk through the front doors of their brand-new facility.
“The hammer of persistence drives the nail of success”
Sincerely,
Frank L. Barnett, Superintendent
Lincoln County Schools
Members of the LCS Transportation Department recently attended the 79th West Virginia State Transportation Conference. The conference offers sessions for mechanics to build their skills in school bus operation and maintenance. Other courses offered school transportation legal updates and regulations.
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, July 25, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, July 18, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, July 11, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
Parents/Guardians - Free Sports Physicals!
The Panther Center, located at LCHS, is offering all student athletes a free sports physical on Thursday, July 13th and Friday, July 14th. The center will be open from 8-4 both days. No appointment is required.
The list below has the state mandated health/wellness requirements for students entering PK, K, 2nd, 7th, and 12th grade. Exam and immunization records, for students starting these grade levels, must be submitted to LCS School Health Services no later than August 16, 2023.
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 1:00 PM today, June 30, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, June 22, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings
The LCS 2023 Summer Teacher Learning Academy wrapped up last week. Our teachers had the chance to learn from several incredible speakers and had hands-on breakout classes throughout the week!
The pictures here are from an afternoon workshop on student behavior. Teachers were split into groups based on grade levels to target specific student needs.
Thank you to all LCS staff that made last week a success!
LCS Teachers are stepping into a student role this week for the 2023 Summer Teacher Academy. John Antonetti is this morning's keynote speaker. During his teaching career, John has taught many different subjects in every grade level. John now travels to schools across the country working with educators to implement innovative teaching strategies for students today. John's presentation was extremely impactful for our incredible educators.
The livestream for today's regularly scheduled board meeting can be accessed via our website at 7:00 PM today, June 13, 2023. https://www.lcsdwv.com/page/live-streamed-board-meetings