
❗️B-UMS Flex Basketball Announcement❗️🏀🏴☠️
Girls - Practices will start every Tuesday & Saturday starting Tuesday, August 19.
Tuesdays: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Boys - No flex practice tomorrow. On August 22, practices will continue on every Saturday with the new time, 9:30 - 11:30 AM.

Parents it's time to "tag" us back in!!! Welcome to the first day of school! Staff have been busy Buccaneers, working hard to prepare the school to receive your student! We are all very excited! It's going to be a great year! Do remember that today is a 12:45pm Dismissal time.

Graphic to help with parent drop off and pick up. Riding the bus is the recommended way to get to school though. Avoid the traffic and ride the bus. 😊


Estimados padres/tutores: Les recordamos que todos los estudiantes deben tener su cartilla de vacunación al día en el sistema escolar, de acuerdo con la ley estatal y la política del distrito. Si la cartilla de vacunación de su hijo/a está incompleta o falta, no se le permitirá permanecer en la escuela hasta que se le hayan administrado las vacunas requeridas y se haya entregado la documentación correspondiente a la secretaría. Los estudiantes que no cumplan con las pautas de vacunación requeridas serán enviados a casa y solo podrán regresar una vez que se reciba el comprobante de vacunación. Gracias por su pronta atención a este asunto y por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y saludable para todos los estudiantes. ¡Esperamos con ansias el primer día de clases!

❗️B-UMS Boys Soccer Announcement❗️⚽️ Flex practice for this evening, Thursday, August 7, is CANCELLED! Please share. 🏴☠️

❗️B-UMS Fall Sports Tryout/First Practice Dates & Times❗️🏴☠️ Cross Country: Monday, August 4th 3:30 - 5:00 PM @ B-UHS 🏃♀️🏃 Football: Monday, August 11th 4:00 - 6:00 PM @ B-UMS 🏈 Volleyball: Monday, August 11th 3:30 - 5:30 PM @ B-UMS 🏐 Cheer: Monday, August 11th 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ B-UMS 📣 Boys Soccer: Monday, August 11th 4:00 - 6:00 PM @ B-UMS ⚽️ Girls Soccer: Monday, August 11th 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ B-UMS ⚽️

❗️B-UMS Flex Practice Announcements❗️
Boys Soccer will begin flex practices this Monday, August 4, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM @ B-UMS. ⚽️
Reminder: Boys Basketball will begin weekly flex practices this Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM @ B-UMS. 🏀
Please give your sports physical, dated after May 1, 2025, to your coach. You cannot participate without one.

Upshur County Schools 2025-2026 School Calendar


Information on schedules. See everyone very soon!


❗️Boys Basketball Flex Practice Announcement❗️🏀🏴☠️Flex practices will begin Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at B-UMS. This is for any incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grader. Practices will be held each Saturday morning until further notice. If you have not gotten a sports physical dated after May 1, 2025, you must do so in order to participate. Please turn those in at practice. For any questions, please reach out to Coach Joe Maxwell at 304-439-0650.

Important upcoming dates for B-UMS! See you soon!


B-UMS is in need of a certified applicant for the Head/Assistant Boys Soccer position(s). The posting comes down on July 10! Without a certified applicant, the boys will not be able to start their season on time and will be in jeopardy of not being able to complete this season! Please share! The application can be found using this link: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47365&category=Athletics


Band Camp is coming! This event is the perfect chance for your middle-school band kiddos to shake off the summer rust, see your band friends, and kick off the 2025–2026 season strong. 💪🏽
We’ll be playing, laughing, and building momentum for an awesome year ahead. 🎶
❗️This event will take place in the middle-school band room from 8:00AM-12:00PM. July 14-July 18th. Please enter through the back band room door.
🎒 Feel free to bring a snack if you think you might get hungry — we’ll take short breaks!
⚠️ Incoming 6th graders who signed up for band — this camp is just for returning 7th and 8th graders. We’ll see you in the fall!


🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆
Even though our students are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, we’re still celebrating the spirit of Independence Day with pride and gratitude!
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, marking the birth of the United States of America. It was a bold step toward freedom and democracy that continues to inspire generations.
🗽 Fun History Facts:
The Declaration was signed in Philadelphia, and the Liberty Bell became a symbol of American independence.
Only John Hancock and Charles Thomson signed the Declaration on July 4 — most others signed later!
The first organized 4th of July celebration took place in 1777, complete with fireworks, music, and parades.
We hope all our families are enjoying the holiday and taking a moment to reflect on the values that unite us. Have a safe and joyful Independence Day! ❤️💙
#Happy4thOfJuly #CelebrateFreedom #HistoryIsEverywhere

An end of the year interview! We hope all are in the full swing of summer!
https://www.wboy.com/video/304-today-end-of-school-year-with-pro-officer-menendez/10825780/

🎉 Happy West Virginia Day! 🌄
Today we celebrate the beautiful Mountain State and all the history, culture, and natural beauty that make West Virginia so special! 💙💛
From the rolling hills to the rich traditions, there's so much to be proud of. Take a moment today to explore a fun fact, visit a local landmark, or just enjoy the great outdoors with your family! 🏞️🌲
📚Can you find out why West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863? Share your answers with us in the comments! 🕵️♂️🗺️
#WestVirginiaDay #MountainStatePride #MiddleSchoolMoments #WVHistory #FamilyFun

What's your summer plans?
https://www.wboy.com/video/304-today-buckhannon-upshur-middle-school-summer-plans/10781357/

This week at B-UMS, faculty celebrated the 36+ years commitment with Upshur County Schools, Art teacher Sherri Butler. Enjoy your well deserved rest! Happy Retirement Mrs. Butler!





❗️B-UMS Cheer Announcement❗️ 🏴☠️📣 There will be a Cheer interest meeting in the B-UMS cafeteria on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM. Summer calendars, tryout information, and expectations will be discussed.

❗️B-UMS Cross Country Conditioning Announcement❗️🏴☠️🏃♀️🏃
The updated flex practice/conditioning days are as follows:
June 10 & 13 @ River Walk 6:00 PM
June 24 & 26 @ BUHS 8:00 AM
July 8 & 10 @ BUHS 8:00 AM
July 21-25 @ BUHS 8:00 AM
First official practice is August 4.
You must have a sports physical dated after May 1, 2025 to participate.
