Hello Panther Families! 🐾💙
We are so excited to share a quick update with you! March 2–6, we will be celebrating Read Across America Week in honor of National Education Association’s Read Across America initiative. Throughout the week, students and staff will be dressing up to celebrate the joy of reading, and we would love for everyone to participate!
Be sure to check the attached flyer for our themed dress-up days, along with our March Dates to Remember so you don’t miss a thing.
Thank you for helping make February such a lovely and successful month at MHES. We are looking forward to an amazing March filled with fun, learning, and lots of great books! 📚✨
We are so excited to share a quick update with you! March 2–6, we will be celebrating Read Across America Week in honor of National Education Association’s Read Across America initiative. Throughout the week, students and staff will be dressing up to celebrate the joy of reading, and we would love for everyone to participate!
Be sure to check the attached flyer for our themed dress-up days, along with our March Dates to Remember so you don’t miss a thing.
Thank you for helping make February such a lovely and successful month at MHES. We are looking forward to an amazing March filled with fun, learning, and lots of great books! 📚✨
🌟💙 MHES Students of the Month – KINDNESS MATTERS! 💙🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate our Kind Students of the Month here at MHES! These amazing Panthers consistently show compassion, respect, and a willingness to help others. Their positive attitudes and caring hearts make our school a better place every single day. 🐾✨
Whether they are including a classmate, offering a helping hand, using kind words, or simply sharing a smile — these students lead by example. Kindness is powerful, and they prove that small actions can make a BIG difference!
We are beyond proud of each of you for shining your light and spreading positivity throughout our pack. Keep leading with kindness! 💙🖤
#PantherPride #KindnessCounts #MHESStrong
We are thrilled to celebrate our Kind Students of the Month here at MHES! These amazing Panthers consistently show compassion, respect, and a willingness to help others. Their positive attitudes and caring hearts make our school a better place every single day. 🐾✨
Whether they are including a classmate, offering a helping hand, using kind words, or simply sharing a smile — these students lead by example. Kindness is powerful, and they prove that small actions can make a BIG difference!
We are beyond proud of each of you for shining your light and spreading positivity throughout our pack. Keep leading with kindness! 💙🖤
#PantherPride #KindnessCounts #MHESStrong
WOW! What a month it has been here at MHES! We are incredibly proud to share the amazing accomplishments happening within our Panther Pack. 🐾
Representing our school as the 1st Place Winner in Raleigh County for the Young Writers Award (Grades 5–6) is Kelsi Bailey! 📚✍️
Earning 2nd Place for Grades 3–4 is Maddix Dillon. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work!
Next, we celebrate our outstanding County Social Studies Fair winners. Representing not only MHES but all of Raleigh County at the Regional level is Ira Bennett, who earned 1st Place in his division! 🌎🏆
Also demonstrating incredible skill and dedication are Liam Bennett and Faaizah Mubin, who both captured 2nd Place awards in their divisions. What an amazing accomplishment!
Last, but certainly not least, showing their Panther Pride are two of our fantastic third graders — Peyton Salmons and Baylee Barnett — who have made us so proud with their hard work and achievements.
Our students continue to shine, and we could not be prouder of the leadership, creativity, and excellence they display each and every day. Way to go, Panthers! 💙🖤
Representing our school as the 1st Place Winner in Raleigh County for the Young Writers Award (Grades 5–6) is Kelsi Bailey! 📚✍️
Earning 2nd Place for Grades 3–4 is Maddix Dillon. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work!
Next, we celebrate our outstanding County Social Studies Fair winners. Representing not only MHES but all of Raleigh County at the Regional level is Ira Bennett, who earned 1st Place in his division! 🌎🏆
Also demonstrating incredible skill and dedication are Liam Bennett and Faaizah Mubin, who both captured 2nd Place awards in their divisions. What an amazing accomplishment!
Last, but certainly not least, showing their Panther Pride are two of our fantastic third graders — Peyton Salmons and Baylee Barnett — who have made us so proud with their hard work and achievements.
Our students continue to shine, and we could not be prouder of the leadership, creativity, and excellence they display each and every day. Way to go, Panthers! 💙🖤
Spring is in the air at Maxwell Hill Elementary! 🌸
Spring pictures are coming to Maxwell Hill Elementary on March 6, 2026! We can’t wait to see all of our students dressed in their fanciest attire and biggest smiles. Get those outfits ready — it’s going to be a picture-perfect day! 📸✨
Spring pictures are coming to Maxwell Hill Elementary on March 6, 2026! We can’t wait to see all of our students dressed in their fanciest attire and biggest smiles. Get those outfits ready — it’s going to be a picture-perfect day! 📸✨
100th Day of School Dress-Up! 🎉
Mark your calendars, Thursday 2/12 is the 100th day of school!
Dress like you’re 100 years old (gray hair, glasses, suspenders, pearls, canes made from paper, etc.)
OR
Wear something that represents 100 days (a shirt with 100 dots, 100 stickers, 100 hearts, 100 stars, 100 pennies glued on, etc.)
We can’t wait to celebrate 100 days of learning! 💯📚
Mark your calendars, Thursday 2/12 is the 100th day of school!
Dress like you’re 100 years old (gray hair, glasses, suspenders, pearls, canes made from paper, etc.)
OR
Wear something that represents 100 days (a shirt with 100 dots, 100 stickers, 100 hearts, 100 stars, 100 pennies glued on, etc.)
We can’t wait to celebrate 100 days of learning! 💯📚
School Counseling Week is a timely reminder of the quiet, essential work happening in our schools every day.
This week, we recognize and thank our school counselors for the critical role they play in supporting students’ academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and future planning. Counselors are often the first to notice when a student is struggling—and the steady presence that helps them navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
From individual student support and crisis response to academic advising and career guidance, your work matters more than most people realize—and it truly changes lives.
If you see a school counselor today, take a moment to thank them.
Thank you to our school counselors for your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to students. Our schools are stronger because of you.
This week, we recognize and thank our school counselors for the critical role they play in supporting students’ academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and future planning. Counselors are often the first to notice when a student is struggling—and the steady presence that helps them navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
From individual student support and crisis response to academic advising and career guidance, your work matters more than most people realize—and it truly changes lives.
If you see a school counselor today, take a moment to thank them.
Thank you to our school counselors for your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to students. Our schools are stronger because of you.
Join us for our January PTO meeting to be held on 1/15/26 at 4:30!
Raleigh County Schools is proud to celebrate Trap Hill, Shady Middle, Liberty High, Ghent Elementary, Daniels Elementary, and Maxwell Hill Elementary for receiving PBIS Bronze Medals in recognition of their achievement of Bronze status!
We are incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment shown by all administrators, staff, and students who worked hard to earn this honor.
RCS will continue partnering with schools as we strive for 100% PBIS Bronze status across the district by the end of the 2025–2026 school year.
This year, we are also excited to begin rolling out Tier 2 PBIS practices as we move toward Silver status.
Congratulations to everyone involved—your hard work truly makes a difference!
Due to inclement weather and today’s remote learning day, please see the attached memo from Superintendent Dr. Starcher of the location change for
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.
the RCBOE’s scheduled meeting for today, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
We also ask that the principals of the schools for the LSIC Presentations and Student Recognitions to please notify the staff, students, parents and businesses
and let them know it will be rescheduled at a later date.
We are proud to announce our Spelling Bee participants, and a very special shout-out to our winner, Faaziah!
We are so proud of all of our students who represented Maxwell Hill with confidence and hard work. Congratulations to everyone who participated!
Parents, we’ve got exciting cheer—
Starting 12/4, our Teacher Tree is here!
Stop by the office and take a peek,
Choose an ornament that’s teacher-unique.
Each color tells you where to start:
Orange – PreK, a joyful heart
Red – Kindergarten, bright and sweet
Green – 1st, where learning’s neat
Purple – 2nd, full of fun
Pink – 3rd, where wonders run
Blue & Yellow – 4th and 5th, shining bright
Pick your teacher’s color just right!
Our teachers made their lists (they checked them twice!),
Find one for your child’s teacher—something nice!
Starting 12/4, our Teacher Tree is here!
Stop by the office and take a peek,
Choose an ornament that’s teacher-unique.
Each color tells you where to start:
Orange – PreK, a joyful heart
Red – Kindergarten, bright and sweet
Green – 1st, where learning’s neat
Purple – 2nd, full of fun
Pink – 3rd, where wonders run
Blue & Yellow – 4th and 5th, shining bright
Pick your teacher’s color just right!
Our teachers made their lists (they checked them twice!),
Find one for your child’s teacher—something nice!
December Attendance Challenge!
November Elementary Schools Calendar
November Secondary Schools Calendar
It’s finally here! 🎉 Join us TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 PM for our Fall Festival! Wear your costumes, bring your Panther spirit, and get ready for a night of fun and festivities! 🎃🐾
🎉🌼 Most Beautiful Campus – Elementary Division 🌼🎉
Congratulations to Maxwell Hill Elementary for earning 2nd place in the Elementary Division of the Most Beautiful Campus Award!
Your pride shows—from the welcoming entrances and blooming planters to the tidy walkways and student-created touches. Huge thanks to our students, staff, custodial team, families, and community partners who rolled up their sleeves to make Maxwell Hill shine. Your teamwork made beauty a daily experience for kids! 🌳✨
Drop a 💙 in the comments to celebrate the Maxwell Hill team!
#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #MaxwellHillElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #CommunityStrong #Beautification #TeamWork #RCSDWV
Congratulations to Maxwell Hill Elementary for earning 2nd place in the Elementary Division of the Most Beautiful Campus Award!
Your pride shows—from the welcoming entrances and blooming planters to the tidy walkways and student-created touches. Huge thanks to our students, staff, custodial team, families, and community partners who rolled up their sleeves to make Maxwell Hill shine. Your teamwork made beauty a daily experience for kids! 🌳✨
Drop a 💙 in the comments to celebrate the Maxwell Hill team!
#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #MaxwellHillElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #CommunityStrong #Beautification #TeamWork #RCSDWV
🎉🌼 Most Beautiful Campus – Elementary Division 🌼🎉
Congratulations to Maxwell Hill Elementary for earning 2nd place in the Elementary Division of the Most Beautiful Campus Award!
Your pride shows—from the welcoming entrances and blooming planters to the tidy walkways and student-created touches. Huge thanks to our students, staff, custodial team, families, and community partners who rolled up their sleeves to make Maxwell Hill shine. Your teamwork made beauty a daily experience for kids! 🌳✨
Drop a 💙 in the comments to celebrate the Maxwell Hill team!
#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #MaxwellHillElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #CommunityStrong #Beautification #TeamWork #RCSDWV
Congratulations to Maxwell Hill Elementary for earning 2nd place in the Elementary Division of the Most Beautiful Campus Award!
Your pride shows—from the welcoming entrances and blooming planters to the tidy walkways and student-created touches. Huge thanks to our students, staff, custodial team, families, and community partners who rolled up their sleeves to make Maxwell Hill shine. Your teamwork made beauty a daily experience for kids! 🌳✨
Drop a 💙 in the comments to celebrate the Maxwell Hill team!
#MostBeautifulCampus #ElementaryDivision #MaxwellHillElementary #ProudOfOurSchools #CommunityStrong #Beautification #TeamWork #RCSDWV
📢 Maxwell Hill Elementary Reminders:
Fall Pictures are tomorrow, 9/9!
Last chance for CERP training is tomorrow, 9/9 at 4:15 PM in the gymnasium.
Sports Tryouts (Wed, 9/10):
Cheer: 3:50–4:30 PM
Volleyball: 4:30–6:00 PM
Basketball: 6:00–8:00 PM
⚠️ You and your child MUST have completed the CERP training and he/she MUST have a sports physical to try out!
No Preschool on Friday, 9/12.
💙💛 Thanks for staying Panther Proud!
Fall Pictures are tomorrow, 9/9!
Last chance for CERP training is tomorrow, 9/9 at 4:15 PM in the gymnasium.
Sports Tryouts (Wed, 9/10):
Cheer: 3:50–4:30 PM
Volleyball: 4:30–6:00 PM
Basketball: 6:00–8:00 PM
⚠️ You and your child MUST have completed the CERP training and he/she MUST have a sports physical to try out!
No Preschool on Friday, 9/12.
💙💛 Thanks for staying Panther Proud!
🚀✨ Maxwell Hill Elementary Panthers! ✨🚀
Our Open House is this Monday, August 25th from 3:00–5:00 PM!
Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for an “Out of This World” year! 🌌🐾
We can't wait to see you there! 💫
Our Open House is this Monday, August 25th from 3:00–5:00 PM!
Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for an “Out of This World” year! 🌌🐾
We can't wait to see you there! 💫
🎉 Enrollment for Raleigh County Pre-K is still open! 📚🧸
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old before July 1st, 2025? It's time to apply for the 2025–2026 Raleigh County Pre-K Program!
✅ All-day classes (Monday–Friday)
✅ Play-based learning
✅ Outdoor play
✅ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✅ Caring, experienced teachers
Give your child the best start in a nurturing and engaging environment! 💛
📲 Scan the QR code below or visit:
🔗 www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten
#PreK #EarlyLearning #RaleighCountySchools #WVPreK #PreschoolEnrollment #PlayBasedLearning #EnrollNow #BackToSchool #RCSDWV
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old before July 1st, 2025? It's time to apply for the 2025–2026 Raleigh County Pre-K Program!
✅ All-day classes (Monday–Friday)
✅ Play-based learning
✅ Outdoor play
✅ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✅ Caring, experienced teachers
Give your child the best start in a nurturing and engaging environment! 💛
📲 Scan the QR code below or visit:
🔗 www.boe.rale.k12.wv.us/page/prek-and-kindergarten
#PreK #EarlyLearning #RaleighCountySchools #WVPreK #PreschoolEnrollment #PlayBasedLearning #EnrollNow #BackToSchool #RCSDWV
