Hello B‑UMS Families!
It’s hard to believe how quickly this school year is flying by! As we head into spring, it’s almost time for our students to shine during State Testing, which will take place April 27–May 8 2026
This is the moment our Buccaneers get to show off all the hard work they’ve been doing all year—our teachers have been giving their best, and our students have been growing, learning, and preparing for success!
📅 Attendance Matters
To help your child feel confident and ready, we kindly ask that families do everything possible to ensure students are present and on time during these testing weeks.
Because testing takes place in a secure environment, students cannot be dropped off late or picked up early without disrupting the testing protocol.
📵 A Note About Devices
All electronic devices—including smartphones and smartwatches—must remain outside the testing environment.
This is a perfect opportunity to leave those gadgets at home!
If a device is found during testing, it will be collected and may need to be held for an extended period of time, per state guidelines.
💻 Want to Try the Test Yourself?
Curious what the test looks like? You can check it out!
Visit: https://wv.portal.cambiumast.com/
Sign in as a Guest, explore the practice tests, and get a feel for what our students will be tackling.
Thank you for partnering with us! With your support, our amazing students will be ready to show what they know. We’re proud of our Buccaneers and excited to see them shine!
It’s hard to believe how quickly this school year is flying by! As we head into spring, it’s almost time for our students to shine during State Testing, which will take place April 27–May 8 2026
This is the moment our Buccaneers get to show off all the hard work they’ve been doing all year—our teachers have been giving their best, and our students have been growing, learning, and preparing for success!
📅 Attendance Matters
To help your child feel confident and ready, we kindly ask that families do everything possible to ensure students are present and on time during these testing weeks.
Because testing takes place in a secure environment, students cannot be dropped off late or picked up early without disrupting the testing protocol.
📵 A Note About Devices
All electronic devices—including smartphones and smartwatches—must remain outside the testing environment.
This is a perfect opportunity to leave those gadgets at home!
If a device is found during testing, it will be collected and may need to be held for an extended period of time, per state guidelines.
💻 Want to Try the Test Yourself?
Curious what the test looks like? You can check it out!
Visit: https://wv.portal.cambiumast.com/
Sign in as a Guest, explore the practice tests, and get a feel for what our students will be tackling.
Thank you for partnering with us! With your support, our amazing students will be ready to show what they know. We’re proud of our Buccaneers and excited to see them shine!
Info to know! Week of 2.16.26
It's Stockert Youth Basketball night at B-UMS, SYC players wear your jersey and get into the game for free!
🎉 Upshur County Winners of the “I Voted” Sticker Contest! 🎉
Today, Carol Smith Upshur County's Clerk, visited B‑UMS to announce our talented winners and present their certificates. What an exciting day for our young artists!
🏅 FIRST PLACE
Dominic Distefano
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Jacob Smithmyer
🥈 SECOND PLACE
Amelia Morehead
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Allysa Murphy
🥉 THIRD PLACE
Jordan Anderson *not pictured*
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Jacob Smithmyer
All entries will be proudly displayed at the Upshur County Courthouse during early voting. Congrats to our winners and to all students who participated—you made us so proud with your creativity!
Dominic’s first‑place artwork will now advance to the WV Secretary of State’s Regional Contest.
✨ February 16: Four Regional Finalists announced
✨ Public voting will take place on the WV Secretary of State’s Facebook page
✨ March 11: State Winner announced during WV Civics Learning Week at the State Capitol
Way to go, Buccaneers! Your creativity shines bright! 💙🤍
Today, Carol Smith Upshur County's Clerk, visited B‑UMS to announce our talented winners and present their certificates. What an exciting day for our young artists!
🏅 FIRST PLACE
Dominic Distefano
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Jacob Smithmyer
🥈 SECOND PLACE
Amelia Morehead
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Allysa Murphy
🥉 THIRD PLACE
Jordan Anderson *not pictured*
Buckhannon‑Upshur Middle School
Teacher: Jacob Smithmyer
All entries will be proudly displayed at the Upshur County Courthouse during early voting. Congrats to our winners and to all students who participated—you made us so proud with your creativity!
Dominic’s first‑place artwork will now advance to the WV Secretary of State’s Regional Contest.
✨ February 16: Four Regional Finalists announced
✨ Public voting will take place on the WV Secretary of State’s Facebook page
✨ March 11: State Winner announced during WV Civics Learning Week at the State Capitol
Way to go, Buccaneers! Your creativity shines bright! 💙🤍
Ben McCune won his category at the regional Science fair, for winning his category, Ben received a $500 scholarship to Fairmont State University and he's on his way to the State Science fair!
Five talented students traveled to Morgantown this past weekend for the 2026 WV ACDA All State Choir. Jaron Currence, Olivia Gebler, Satori Klema, Lola Riffle, and Reagan Russell all did a great job representing B-UMS with their hard work, dedication, and musical talents. Congrats to these singers!
Info to know!
Bundle up. 2.9.26 2 Hour Delay.
Stay Safe and warm!
Update Spelling BEE will be 2.17.26
Upshur County Spelling BEE will be rescheduled.
2.4.26 Snow Day All Upshur County Schools closed.
Update! Wishful thinking! Today is now a 1:00pm dismissal due to the pending weather. 2.3.26
Info to know!
2.2.26 2 Hour Delay
Snow Day 1.26.26 Upshur County Schools
Some awesome FFA Officers from the High School stopped by to hang out with our 7th & 8th graders! They shared all the amazing things students can experience in the FFA program—from hands‑on learning to leadership opportunities, cool competitions, and unforgettable adventures. 🌾🐮✨
It was an inspiring visit, and our students got a real look at how joining FFA could open the door to new skills, friendships, and future possibilities! 🌟
6th grade Students participating in Math Field day. Remember it's Saturday January 24, 2026 at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and registration starts at 8:30am. Best of luck!
Info to know!
A great collaboration with our Buckhannon Community band!
https://www.wboy.com/video/bums-buckhannon-community-band/11420212