Today, Miss West Virginia, Courtney Bearer, came to West Taylor! She showed the students her hula hoop routine that she performed in the Miss West Virginia and Miss America pageants. She talked to them about heart health, and she read a story. She stayed all morning to do hula hooping with each gym class. To learn more about her and her mission, click on the link here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feasternstates.heart.org%2F2025%2F05%2F28%2Fconnecting-with-cardio-how-my-heart-health-journey-became-my-mission%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cakirkpatrick%40k12.wv.us%7Cecd5a3d7eda84a19999a08de6b0d1d5f%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C639065901221051447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fLUhOIEtvXeBf0ckBuWlsKtKxeAQc7o2Fetrspcaj4w%3D&reserved=0
Reminder about Valentine's Day
THERE WILL NOT BE POPCORN TOMORROW, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
WTES PTO invites our families to join us next Wednesday, February 18th for Bingo for Books!
Come to this free family event, play bingo & win some books! Concessions will be available for purchase.
The event is from 5-7, but you can come and go as you need if other events arise!
We hope to see you there!
Watch this video to explore how the number line can be a powerful tool for understanding number relationships in the early grades.
Progression of Number Lines in Grades K-2
All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9th, 2026.
Due to the predicted inclement weather, Taylor County Schools will be dismissing all students on a 3 Hour Early Dismissal Schedule today, Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Check out the information below about Girls on the Run! It's open to any third and fourth grade girl here at West Taylor!
We will be pre-selling bingo tickets in-person during parent teacher conferences today from 3:15-5:15. Stop by the table in the front entrance to get yours!  Join us for the PTO meeting afterwards!

Due to the predicted inclement weather, this evening's Calendar Hearing scheduled for 5:30pm at the Taylor County Board of Education, will be postponed until next Tuesday, February, 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm scheduled at Flemington Elementary School.
Due to predicted heavy snow beginning early afternoon, Taylor County Schools will be dismissing all students on a 2 Hour Early Dismissal Schedule today, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
DON'T FORGET!
Smile West Virginia Mobile Dentist Program will be returning to Taylor County Schools. Students brought home permission forms prior to the snow days. If you are interested in services for your student, please complete the form and return the form to the school or scan the QR code below to sign up online.
We recognize National School Counseling Week 2026 (February 2–6), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
This week highlights the essential role school counselors play within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for future careers.
School counselors support students socially, emotionally, and academically. 📣 Take a moment this week to thank your school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success.
On behalf of Taylor County Schools, we extend our sincere gratitude to our county school counselors for all that you do for our students, families, and schools. Your work makes a difference every single day. 💙💛
This week highlights the essential role school counselors play within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for future careers.
School counselors support students socially, emotionally, and academically. 📣 Take a moment this week to thank your school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success.
On behalf of Taylor County Schools, we extend our sincere gratitude to our county school counselors for all that you do for our students, families, and schools. Your work makes a difference every single day. 💙💛
Check out our February Newsletter!
All Taylor County Schools will begin on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
🚌💛 Love the Bus Month!
This month we celebrate and thank our incredible bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to keep our students safe, supported, and on the move. Your dedication makes a difference—thank you for all you do!
This month we celebrate and thank our incredible bus drivers who go the extra mile every day to keep our students safe, supported, and on the move. Your dedication makes a difference—thank you for all you do!
We are celebrating Day 5 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified School Nurses (NBCSN).
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
| About NBCSN |
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
| The NCSN Credential |
The Nationally Certified School Nurse credential reflects competence and professionalism. To earn the NCSN a Registered Nurse must demonstrate a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
https://www.nbpts.org/
https://nbcsn.org/certification
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NBCSN
Tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, 2026, will be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day for all Taylor County Schools. This is NTI Day #4 for students. Students will learn from home and staff are to be available for support, from their assigned work site, from 10am-3pm.
We are celebrating Day 4 of National Board Certified Professional's week, January 26-30, recognizing our National Board Certified Professionals at our TCS Central Office and those working in multiple schools.
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
Helen Roberts, NBCT, and Elise Moore, NCSP, each have positions housed at TCS Central Office.
Our TCS Speech Language Pathologists work with students at all grade levels and multiple schools. Achieving Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology include Anna Knotts, Andrea Mayle, Kelly Myers, and Betsy Preston.
https://www.nbpts.org/
@NBPTS #NBCTWeek #NCSP #ASHA
Mark your calendars!
