Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School

🥩 The connection between our schools and community extends all the way to the lunch tray.

Through our Child Nutrition Program, Upshur County Schools recently procured 38 forty-pound cases of ground beef from Shorts Family Farm, bringing locally sourced food directly into our cafeterias. Partnerships like these support local agriculture, strengthen our local economy, and provide students with quality meals made possible by the people who call Upshur County home.

🍎🔥 B-UMS Annual Fall Harvest Festival 🔥🍎 The smell of fresh apples, the warmth of a crackling fire, and students learning hands-on skills made this year's Fall Harvest Festival a tremendous success! Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School's annual Fall Harvest Festival brought together students from Mrs. Orr's Home Economics classes and Mr. Ford's Technical Education and Woodworking classes for a memorable learning experience. Over the past weeks, students have been hard at work washing, peeling, cutting, and processing apples in preparation for making homemade apple butter the traditional way, over an open fire in a copper kettle. This event is much more than making a delicious treat. Students are learning valuable life skills including: ✅ Food preservation techniques and why they are important ✅ Food safety and sanitation practices ✅ Measurement and recipe skills ✅ Teamwork and collaboration ✅ Time management and patience through a lengthy cooking process ✅ The science behind cooking and evaporation ✅ West Virginia agricultural traditions and local heritage ✅ Problem-solving and critical thinking ✅ Responsibility and work ethic ✅ The value of hard work from farm to table By combining classroom learning with real-world experiences, students gain a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from while preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations. A special thank you to Mrs. Orr, Mr. Ford, and our students for their hard work and dedication in making this annual tradition possible. Experiences like these help connect learning to life while building memories our students will carry with them for years to come. At B-UMS, we're United for Excellence and committed to providing meaningful learning experiences for Every Student, Every Day. 🍎❤️ #BUMS #UnitedForExcellence #EveryStudentEveryDay #FallHarvestFestival #HandsOnLearning #WestVirginiaTraditions #AppleButterMaking #StudentSuccess

Info to know for week of 10.19.26 In addition LSIC meeting on 10.20.26 in the cafeteria at 4:00pm, all welcome to attend.

B-UMS students are invited to walk in the parade with students!

Info to know, week of 10.12.26!

🚌 Bus Stop Safety Is a Shared Responsibility 🛑

Every school day, our students rely on families, bus operators, and motorists working together to ensure a safe trip to and from school. Bus stops are important places where patience and attention matter.

Drivers: When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red warning lights flashing, West Virginia law requires you to stop and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you to proceed, or the warning lights are turned off.

Violating this law carries serious consequences:

⚠️ First offense: $500-$1,000 fine, possible jail time, and a 60-day license suspension.
⚠️ Second offense: $1,000-$1,500 fine, possible jail time, and a 180-day license suspension.
⚠️ Third or subsequent offense: $2,000 fine, jail time, and a one-year license suspension.

A little extra patience behind the wheel helps keep school transportation running safely and smoothly for everyone. Thank you for doing your part and stopping for the bus. 💛🚌

Info to know week of October 5, 2026

Students in Mrs. Hicks' 6th Grade Art Class have been exploring the elements of texture and the technique of cross-hatching while creating artwork featuring organic shapes. Through hands-on practice, students are learning how artists use lines, shading, and texture to add depth, dimension, and visual interest to their creations.

We love seeing our students develop both their artistic skills and creative confidence as they experiment with new techniques and bring their ideas to life!

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🏈 B-UMS Football Game Update 🏈

Please note that tonight's Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School football game VS Elkins Middle has been moved to the West Virginia Wesleyan College Football Field.

📍 New Location: West Virginia Wesleyan College Football Field
New Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM

🚨 Important: There will be no concessions available at tonight's game, so please plan accordingly.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our student-athletes. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Bucs as they represent B-UMS with pride!

💙Go Bucs! 💙

🏆 Celebrating Student Excellence! 🏆 Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School is proud to recognize Keturah Hogan for her outstanding achievement in the Tar Wars Poster Contest, sponsored by the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians. Tar Wars is an educational program that helps students learn about the dangers of tobacco use, vaping, and nicotine addiction while encouraging healthy, positive choices. Through artistic expression, students create powerful messages that inspire others to live tobacco-free and make decisions that support lifelong health. Keturah's award-winning poster showcased both creativity and an important message about making healthy choices. Her work reflects the leadership, talent, and character we are proud to see in our students every day. Please join us in congratulating Keturah on this well-deserved recognition! We are incredibly proud of the way she represented Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School and demonstrated our commitment to United for Excellence. 💙#EveryStudentEveryDay #TarWars #StudentSuccess #HealthyChoices #ProudOfOurStudents Congratulations, Keturah! Your creativity and dedication to promoting a healthy future have made our school community proud. 👏🎉

Info to know for week of 9.21.26

🐔💙 A Big Thank You to Tractor Supply!💙🐔 Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Buckhannon Tractor Supply for their generous donation of chicken feed for our school chickens! Your support helps us provide excellent care for our flock while giving our students valuable hands-on learning experiences in responsibility, agriculture, and animal care. Community partnerships like this help make learning come alive and show our students the power of kindness and generosity. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting educational opportunities beyond the classroom. We are grateful to have community partners who help us make a difference for Every Student, Every Day. #UnitedForExcellence #EveryStudentEveryDay #BUMS #ThankYouTractorSupply #CommunityPartners #LearningBeyondTheClassroom 🐓🥚💙

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Welcome to the 2nd full week of school at B-UMS! Please remember to charge your iPad as iReady diagnostic will be in full swing this week for students! Looking forward to a week filled learning and growth.

🍎 Our First Full Week of School Is Here! The school year is officially kicking into full speed, and we are excited for our first full week of learning, growing, and achieving together! Our hallways are filled with energy, enthusiasm, and students who are ready to make this a great year. As we begin settling into our routines, please take a moment to review the information included in the attached photos. Important iPad Reminder:
Parents/guardians, please be sure to complete the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as soon as possible. Students cannot be assigned their school iPad until the AUP has been completed. This is an important step in ensuring our students have access to the tools they need for learning. Thank you for your continued support as we start another amazing year at B-UMS. Together, we will keep our focus on student success, attendance, growth, and creating a safe, positive learning environment for every student. Let's make this first full week a great one! 💙 #BUMSPride #FirstFullWeek #StudentSuccess #LearningStartsNow #EveryStudentEveryDay 
"Student-focused, every day, in every way."

What a Great Start to the 2026-2027 School Year! We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our B-UMS families for helping make the first two days of school a tremendous success! It has been wonderful to see our students back in the building, reconnecting with friends, meeting new teachers, and getting excited about the year ahead. We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with growth, learning, achievement, and memorable experiences for every student. Our staff is excited and ready to support our students as they work toward reaching their goals. One thing that has really stood out is our excellent attendance during the first two days of school! Attendance matters, and starting the year with strong attendance helps establish lifelong habits that contribute to success both in school and beyond. Thank you for making school attendance a priority! School Picture Day Reminder School Picture Day will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026. Order forms were sent home during Open House. If you do not have an order form, you can still place an order by sending your payment in an envelope with your student's name and the information needed for your order. Please remember that all students will have their pictures taken, regardless of whether a purchase is made. These photos are used for the school yearbook and student IDs. Thank you again for your partnership and support. Together, we are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth! It's a great day to be a B-UMS student! #BUMS #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #PictureDay #GreatStartToTheYear