
If you're free, head over to Bridgeport to watch our Lady Bucs Soccer Team play for a chance to go to the Mid 10 Conference Championship! 🏴☠️⚽️🏆


Red Ribbon week at B-UMS!


Come out to B-UHS this evening and support your B-UMS Soccer teams as they host the first round of the Mid 10 Conference Tournament! ⚽️🏴☠️


Did you know that most social media platforms have age restrictions for a reason? Here are some important facts to consider:
1. Age Requirements: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok require users to be at least 13 years old. This is to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which aims to protect the privacy of children under 13.
2. Mental Health: Studies show that excessive social media use can negatively impact young teens’ mental health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
3. Online Safety: Younger children are more vulnerable to online predators, cyberbullying, and exposure to inappropriate content. Keeping them off social media helps protect them from these risks.
4. Developmental Readiness: Middle school students are still developing critical thinking and emotional regulation skills. Social media can be overwhelming and may hinder their ability to navigate social interactions healthily.
5. Privacy Concerns: Kids may not fully understand the implications of sharing personal information online, which can lead to privacy breaches and long-term consequences.
Practical tips for parents to enforce age restrictions on social media:
1. Educate Your Child: Explain why age restrictions exist and the potential risks of using social media too early. Help them understand that these rules are in place to protect their privacy and well-being.
2. Set Clear Rules: Establish household rules about social media use, including which platforms are off-limits until they reach the appropriate age. Be consistent in enforcing these rules.
3. Use Parental Controls: Utilize parental control features available on devices and apps to restrict access to social media platforms. This can help prevent younger children from creating accounts without your knowledge.
4. Monitor Online Activity: Regularly check your child’s online activity and the apps they use. This can help you stay informed about their digital behavior and ensure they are not bypassing restrictions.
5. Encourage Open Communication: Foster an environment where your child feels comfortable discussing their online experiences with you. This can help you address any issues or concerns they may have about social media.
6. Model Good Behavior: Demonstrate healthy social media habits yourself. Show your child how to use social media responsibly and the importance of balancing online and offline activities.
7. Create a Family Media Plan: Develop a family media plan that includes guidelines for screen time, appropriate content, and the importance of offline activities. This can help set clear expectations for everyone in the household.
8. Delay Smartphone Ownership: Consider delaying giving your child a smartphone until they are older. This can help reduce their exposure to social media and other online risks.
9. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and features of social media platforms. This knowledge can help you better understand the potential risks and how to mitigate them.
10. Encourage Alternative Activities: Promote hobbies and activities that do not involve screens. Encourage your child to engage in sports, arts, reading, and other offline pursuits to help them develop a well-rounded lifestyle.
By taking these steps, you can help ensure your child uses social media safely and responsibly when they are old enough.

It has been rumored that an ornery Elf is going to show up in December at B-UMS. Would you like to be part of the Shenanigans? Do you have something the Elf could “steal”? Please contact Principal Leput at sleput@k12.wv.us to organize a plan of good clean fun.
There are a couple requirements:
1.You are sworn to secrecy if you are part of the shenanigans
2. You must be available from 6:45am-8:00am on the day you are scheduled.
Let us know if you want to e part of the fun that the entire community enjoys!











❗️Final Week of the Regular Season for B-UMS Fall Sports❗️


See the picture for Social Studies and Science Fair information!


B-UMS families. Your student has been sent home today with their report card. Look for the bright pink paper!

Bundle up and come out to B-UMS this evening! ⚽️🏴☠️


❗️This Week in B-UMS Athletics❗️⚽️🏐🏈🏃🏃♀️


Remember! This week is B-UMS spirit week!


8th graders making seed starting medium using coco coir, decomposed straw, blood meal, all purpose fertilizer. The next day the 8th graders tested the seed starting medium they made using supplies purchased with the Northern WV American Chemical Society Grant.








B-UMS Families Remember, tonight (10.9.24) is our Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-6:30pm. We hope to see you there! Also here are useful links. https://tinyurl.com/UpshurAbsence (link to send absence notes in)
https://upshur.sis.k12.wv.us/ptl.html (Parent Portal Link)

❗️This Week in B-UMS Sports❗️🏴☠️


Please use the QR code below to sign up for any B-UMS Winter Sport! We offer boys basketball, girls basketball, and wrestling! Please do this by Monday, October 14th. You must have a 2.0 GPA and physical completed after May 1, 2024 to tryout. Please email athletic director, Trevor Mouser, for any questions. trevor.mouser@k12.wv.us 🏴☠️🏀🤼♀️


B-UMS Upcoming dates you should know about:
October 9th- 4:00-6:30pm Parent Teacher Conference,
October 14th- end of 1st Quarter,
October 16th-No school for students,
October 18th-Make Up School Pictures

Information about the Science far can be located via this link:
First round of paperwork must be turned in by October 15th. https://sites.google.com/upshurschools.com/upshursceincefair2025/home

❗️This Week in B-UMS Athletics - Updated❗️🏴☠️


Mrs. Butlers does a great job with this project every year, 6th grade art classes with Mrs. Cronin also joined in this year!
https://www.wvnews.com/recorddelta/news/whirled-peace-day-observed-in-buckhannon-west-virginia/article_87c2ae46-76f4-11ef-906a-ab58a36f9628.html

Come out to B-UMS this evening at 6:00! 🏴☠️⚽️
