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!
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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
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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!
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A great collaboration with our Buckhannon Community band!
https://www.wboy.com/video/bums-buckhannon-community-band/11420212
Coming soon to B-UMS, Ducks!
https://www.wboy.com/video/ducks-at-bums/11423775