Berlin McKinney Elementary

IMPORTANT UPDATE — WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS Due to new information received regarding the current skin-related health concern, Wyoming County Schools will be taking additional precautionary measures. ALL WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, OCTOBER 6. This countywide closure will allow for a thorough deep cleaning of our school facilities as an added precaution to protect the health and well-being of our students and staff. WYOMING EAST & WESTSIDE: Wyoming East High School and Westside High School will remain closed beyond tomorrow until further guidance is received from the Wyoming County Health Department and all necessary cleaning by ServPro has been completed. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: There will be no extracurricular activities anywhere in Wyoming County Schools today, October 5, or tomorrow, October 6. This includes practices, games, and other school-related extracurricular events. The situation will be reevaluated following tomorrow, and additional guidance will be provided regarding when activities may resume. For Wyoming East High School and Westside High School, all extracurricular activities will remain suspended until further notice. HEALTH INFORMATION: At this time, Wyoming County Schools has not received an official diagnosis identifying the specific type of skin infection involved. We understand there may be speculation within the community, but we want to be careful to share only information that has been confirmed by the appropriate health officials. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. We understand that these closures and cancellations create an inconvenience for our families, and we sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we take these additional precautions. We will continue working closely with the Wyoming County Health Department and ServPro and will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available. For questions, please contact the Wyoming County Schools Central Office at 304-732-6262 (tel:304-732-6262).

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Westside High School Berlin McKinney Elementary School Oceana Middle School Bus 244, Melissa, will not be running this afternoon. Westside High School parents will need to meet Bus 200 at Koppercity Bottom at 3:10pm Berlin McKinney and Oceana Middle students will be brought home on Bus 186. Bus 186 will not leave the schools until approximately 4:30pm.

Monday, September 28, 2026 Westside High School Berlin McKinney Elementary School Oceana Middle School Bus 244, Melissa, will not be running this afternoon. Westside High School parents will need to meet Bus 200 at Koppercity Bottom at 3:10pm Berlin McKinney and Oceana Middle students will be brought home on Bus 186. Bus 186 will not leave the schools until approximately 4:30pm.

Join us as we Celebrate Freedom Week starting this Thursday, September 17 to 23.

Technology Night at Berlin McKinney is set for September 9, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Families are invited to learn how to access WVIS and get support with technology questions. Title I will also share important information about the Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the School‑Parent Compact, and Parent Right‑to‑Know.

Congratulations to your 2026 Berlin Indians 3-5 Girls Basketball Team!

We appreciate the First Community Bank of Oceana for providing our staff with boxed lunches from Chick-fil-A! They sure hit the spot. #ILoveWVPublicSchools

We would like to thank the Lillyhaven Baptist Church for providing a hearty breakfast to the Berlin Crew.

📚✨ WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS & STAFF! ✨📚 Today marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to have our amazing team back! ✏️ Thank you for the passion, dedication, and heart you bring to our students every single day. Here’s to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, growth, and success! Together, we educate. Together, we make a difference. 🍎 #ILoveWVPublicSchools

We’re excited to invite you to the Wyoming County Schools General Wellness Committee Meeting! 💙 Join us August 28 from 10:00–11:00 AM at the Wyoming County BOE Riverside Training Center as we work together toward a healthier future for our students. Topic: Healthier Future for Our Students Everyone is welcome! 🌟

🚌 Stuff the Bus 2026 is here! 🎒✏️ Help us give every Wyoming County student the best possible start to the school year! From August 7–14, you can make a difference by donating new school supplies that will go directly to local students in need. The bus will be parked in the board office parking lot. It will be unlocked from 9 AM to 3 PM daily. Every notebook, backpack, pencil, and box of crayons helps build confidence and sets a child up for success. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet! ❤️ 📚 Stuff the Bus | August 7–14 #PublicSchoolProud

🚌 Stuff the Bus 2026 is here! 🎒✏️ Help us give every Wyoming County student the best possible start to the school year! From August 7–14, you can make a difference by donating new school supplies that will go directly to local students in need. The bus will be parked in the board office parking lot. It will be unlocked from 9 AM to 3 PM daily. Every notebook, backpack, pencil, and box of crayons helps build confidence and sets a child up for success. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet! ❤️ 📚 Stuff the Bus | August 7–14

Attention Energy Express and AIM students: There will be an early dismissal today at 11 AM for summer school aim and energy express students. There will be no Aim or energy express tomorrow, Friday, July 3, 2026. Have a great holiday weekend!

AIM and Energy Express has been cancelled today, June 18, 2026. Thank you!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Westside High School Berlin McKinney Elementary School Oceana Middle School Bus 244, Melissa will not be running the morning or afternoon runs.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Westside High School Berlin McKinney and Oceana Middle Schools Bus 244, Melissa, will not be running tomorrow. High School students/parents will need to meet Bus 200 at Kopper City Bottom at 6:35am and 3:05pm. Bus 186 will make the Elementary and Middle run starting at 8:00am and will start the evening run around 4:20pm.

📢 Calendar Update for Wyoming County Schools While the West Virginia Department of Education approved our waiver request for four snow days, we did have one additional snow day after the waiver was approved (March 17, 2026). As a result, one day has been added to the end of our school calendar. 📅 Last day for students: June 3 📅 Last day for teachers: June 8 Thank you for your flexibility as we wrap up the school year!

Monday, April 27, 2026 Westside High School Berlin McKinney and Oceana Middle Schools Bus 244, Melissa, will not be running tomorrow. High School students/parents will need to meet Bus 200 at Kopper City Bottom at 6:35am and 3:05pm. Bus 186 will make the Elementary and Middle run starting at 8:00am and will start the evening run around 4:20pm.

Wyoming County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Wyoming County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay on March 17, 2026.