Bus announcement for Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
Due to a lack of transportation bus aides, bus 105-22 on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running.
Bus announcement for today Monday, November 3, 2025:
Bus 120B on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running this afternoon.
Bus announcement for Friday October 31, 116B on the kasson end of the county will not be running the morning due to incident. Sorry for the inconvenience
Good Evening. Please know that when your child rides another bus home or needs to get off at a bus stop other than their own designated stop, a parental note is needed. The parental notes need to be signed and stamped by office staff at your child's respective school. Without this documentation presented to the driver when boarding the bus, students will be sent back inside the school to await parent pickup. Please help us to keep your students safe. Thank you
Bus announcement for tomorrow Wednesday, October 29, 2025:
Bus 114B and Bus 103B, on the Belington and Junior end of the county, will not be running tomorrow. There will not be transportation for the JES Shuttle run students.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Barbour County Schools Clarifies Flexibility in Transition to the Newly Renovated Belington Campus
Barbour County, WV –After careful consideration and extensive consultation with staff, families, and community stakeholders, Barbour County Schools believes it is necessary to clarify the transition from Belington Elementary School to Belington Middle School. As indicated in the Impact Statement, it is proposed that Junior Elementary School be closed at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and that its students merge into Belington Elementary School. The vote to close Junior Elementary School and merge into Belington Elementary school will still take place on November 10, 2025. As part of that plan, all students would then attend Belington Elementary School in the newly renovated Belington Middle School building. There is a distinct possibility that the renovations planned for the Belington Middle School building will not be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Therefore, the transition to the building will not take place until the start of the 2027-2028 school year.
Since the building will not be fully ready for students by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, current 4th graders at Junior Elementary will attend 5th grade at the Belington Elementary School campus for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring a seamless and stable experience for students as they matriculate to middle school the year after.
By adding flexibility into the schedule, Barbour County Schools will avoid the need for staff and students to be temporarily housed at Belington Elementary School and will prevent multiple classroom moves and loss of learning time during the school year. This decision ensures that transitions occur once, in a fully prepared and welcoming environment. Located within five miles of the Belington campus, Junior Elementary School is well positioned for a smooth and community-centered transition when the time comes. The flexibility supports the district’s commitment to thoughtful planning, stability, and continuity for both students and staff.
This flexibility reflects Barbour County Schools’ ongoing dedication to providing every child with access to certified teachers, full academic support, modern facilities, and enriched learning opportunities. The district remains steadfast in its mission to offer high-quality educational experiences while responsibly managing resources and facilities.
Barbour County Schools sincerely appreciates the continued support, understanding, and input of the community as these plans move forward.
Contact:
Eddie Vincent, Superintendent
Barbour County Schools
edvincen@k12.wv.us | 304.457.3030
Barbour County Schools Clarifies Flexibility in Transition to the Newly Renovated Belington Campus
Barbour County, WV –After careful consideration and extensive consultation with staff, families, and community stakeholders, Barbour County Schools believes it is necessary to clarify the transition from Belington Elementary School to Belington Middle School. As indicated in the Impact Statement, it is proposed that Junior Elementary School be closed at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and that its students merge into Belington Elementary School. The vote to close Junior Elementary School and merge into Belington Elementary school will still take place on November 10, 2025. As part of that plan, all students would then attend Belington Elementary School in the newly renovated Belington Middle School building. There is a distinct possibility that the renovations planned for the Belington Middle School building will not be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Therefore, the transition to the building will not take place until the start of the 2027-2028 school year.
Since the building will not be fully ready for students by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, current 4th graders at Junior Elementary will attend 5th grade at the Belington Elementary School campus for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring a seamless and stable experience for students as they matriculate to middle school the year after.
By adding flexibility into the schedule, Barbour County Schools will avoid the need for staff and students to be temporarily housed at Belington Elementary School and will prevent multiple classroom moves and loss of learning time during the school year. This decision ensures that transitions occur once, in a fully prepared and welcoming environment. Located within five miles of the Belington campus, Junior Elementary School is well positioned for a smooth and community-centered transition when the time comes. The flexibility supports the district’s commitment to thoughtful planning, stability, and continuity for both students and staff.
This flexibility reflects Barbour County Schools’ ongoing dedication to providing every child with access to certified teachers, full academic support, modern facilities, and enriched learning opportunities. The district remains steadfast in its mission to offer high-quality educational experiences while responsibly managing resources and facilities.
Barbour County Schools sincerely appreciates the continued support, understanding, and input of the community as these plans move forward.
Contact:
Eddie Vincent, Superintendent
Barbour County Schools
edvincen@k12.wv.us | 304.457.3030
Bus announcement for tomorrow Tuesday, October 28, 2025:
Bus 114B and Bus 103B, on the Belington and Junior end of the county, will not be running tomorrow. There will not be transportation for the JES Shuttle run students.
Bus announcement for today Monday, October 27, 2025:
Bus 22B, on the Kasson end of the county, will not be running today.
Bus announcement for today Monday, October 27, 2025:
Bus 114B, on the Belington and Junior end of the county, will not be running today. There will not be bus coverage for the JES Shuttle students this morning. Bus 103B will be able to transport the JES shuttle students in the afternoon
Bus 22B, on the Kasson end of the county, will not be running today.
Bus announcement for Monday, October 27, 2025:
Bus 119B, on the Belington end of the county, will not be running tomorrow. Bus 103B will transport it's own high school students this morning. Bus 123B will transport the high school transfers for 36-22 and 114B to their buses in the afternoon.
Bus announcement for Friday, October 24, 2005:
Bus 115B, on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running this afternoon.
Bus announcement for Friday, October 24, 2025:
Bus 25B, on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running this morning. It will be running this afternoon.
Due to no aide bus 105-22 Kent Phillips bus will not be running this afternoon sorry for the inconvenience.
Bus announcement for Wednesday, October 22, 2025:
Bus 119B, on the Belington end of the county, will not be running today. Bus 103B will transport it's own high school students this morning. Bus 123B will transport the high school transfers for 36-22 and 114B to their buses in the afternoon.
Bus announcement for tomorrow Monday, October 20, 2026:
Bus 25B on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running tomorrow.
Bus 114B, on the Belington and Junior end of the county will not be running tomorrow. Bus 103B will transport the JES Shuttle students.
Bus announcement for Friday, October 17, 2026:
Bus 113B, on the Kasson and Belington end of the county, will not be running tomorrow.
📚 Reminder, Barbour County Schools Families!
There will be no school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as staff will be participating in a Professional Learning Day.
We look forward to seeing all students back in class on Thursday, October 16th, ready to learn and grow! 🍎✨
#BarbourCountySchools #ProfessionalLearningDay #NoSchool #TeachingAndLearning
Bus announcement for Monday, October 13, 2025:
Bus 41-24, on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running tomorrow.
Bus announcement for tomorrow Thursday, October 9, 2025:
Bus 24, on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running tomorrow.
Bus announcement for tomorrow Wednesday, October 8, 2025:
Bus 124B, on the Philippi end of the county, will not be running tomorrow afternoon.
