Doddridge County Elementary School

📣 Check out the flyer below for an awesome opportunity! The Doddridge County Family Resource Network is launching its “Caught Volunteering” initiative this summer! 🌟 Local youth are encouraged to step up, get involved, and make a positive impact right here in our community. Whether it’s lending a hand to a neighbor, helping at an event, or pitching in around town—every act of kindness counts. Let’s inspire the next generation of community leaders! 💪💚 #UnitedToMakeADifference

📢 Community Resource Alert! We’re sharing this important flyer from one of our valued community partners, the Doddridge County Family Resource Center, to help support individuals and families facing food insecurities. 🥕🍞 If you or someone you know could benefit from food assistance, please check out the details below and reach out—you are not alone. 💚 Together, we can build a stronger, more supported community. #UnitedToMakeADifference

Looking for something to do this weekend, join one of our community partners, the Doddridge County Family Support Center, for a fun-filled event happening this Saturday! 💚 #UnitedToMakeADifference

June 2025 Newsletter - Mental Health Series from the Cook Center/Parent Guidance.

🎉 Congratulations, Aiden! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Aiden is the winner of the final Attendance Challenge of the 2024–25 school year at Doddridge County Elementary School! 🏆 As a reward, Aiden will enjoy a special gift from our Holistic Child/Communities in Schools team and a Family Pool Pass courtesy of Doddridge County Park! ☀️💦 A big thank-you to Doddridge County Park for partnering with us to recognize and celebrate students who show up and shine all year long. Have an amazing summer, Bulldogs! 🐾🌻 #AttendanceMatters #UnitedToMakeADifference

Our friends at the Wellness Center are here to help you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year! Don’t miss the upcoming Immunization Clinics, a convenient way to keep your child’s health on track before the first day.

📣 Community Spotlight! We’re excited to highlight some amazing opportunities from one of our valued community partners! 🌟 Looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out these engaging activities happening this summer! 🎨🏀📚 Wishing all our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! 🌴💛 #UnitedToMakeADifference

Attention Bulldog Country! Doddridge County is bringing home the gold! The DCHS boys and girls track teams have claimed first place at the WV State Track Meet! Let’s show them how proud we are. Fire trucks will meet our state champions at the county line and parade through West Union, followed by celebratory photos at the football field. Estimated arrival: 9:15 PM-Toll Gate/County Line Let’s welcome our champions home in true Bulldog fashion!

🌞 Summer is Almost Here! 🌞 As the school year winds down, our Holistic Child / Communities In Schools team is excited to share some fun and enriching summer activities happening in our community! 📅 Here are some great options for the month of June – perfect for keeping minds active and spirits high. ✨ Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing more updates and activities as the calendar moves towards July! Wishing all our students and families a happy, healthy, and safe summer! 🌻💙

Hayden Dotson, a first-grade student at Doddridge County Elementary School, proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Doddridge County Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 19. Hayden enjoys reading and art, and stays active through softball, basketball, and gymnastics. She dreams of becoming a pop star or a doctor one day, and we believe she can do both! #UnitedToMakeADifference

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿 A gentle reminder: You are enough. 💚 Your feelings are valid, and you don’t have to go through anything alone. There is help, there is hope, and there are people who care. If you're struggling, support is available. Please reach out — your mental health matters.

Attention parents and guardians, you wil be able to see their students' (Grades 3-8) West Virginia General Summative Assessment results online this spring in the View My results site (https://wv.portal.cambiumast.com/). For most students, the results of each test will be available 24 hours after completing the ELA, Math or Science tests. Once on the View My Results site, you will need to enter your student's 6 character unique code. Another letter will be sent home at the beginning of the week that contains your unique access code, in the case that you cannot locate yours. Use this link: https://wv.portal.cambiumast.com/ to gain access to your student's results.

District Recognizes Holistic Child Champions During National Mental Health Awareness Week Doddridge County, WV – May 12–16 marks National Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to highlight the importance of mental well-being and to honor those who go above and beyond to support it. In recognition of this vital week, the Doddridge County Schools Holistic Child Team is proud to celebrate five exceptional staff members who have been named the 2025 Holistic Child Champions for Mental Health. These individuals have shown outstanding dedication to student wellness by serving as advocates, role models, and trusted adults within their school communities. Their commitment helps foster safe, supportive environments where students feel comfortable seeking guidance and mental health support. 🏅 2025 Holistic Child Champions for Mental Health: • Countywide – Cole Griffin • DCELA – Lisa Talkington • DCES – Myra Lipscomb • DCMS – Nicole Davis • DCHS – Rhonda Travis These staff members were nominated for consistently showing empathy, taking initiative to support students in need, and working closely with the Holistic Child Team to advance student mental health initiatives across the district. “We are incredibly grateful for the work these individuals do every day,” said Scott Cochran, Superintendent. “Their commitment to student well-being plays a critical role in creating safe, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive.” As we observe Mental Health Awareness Week, Doddridge County Schools extends heartfelt thanks to these champions—and to all staff who support the mental and emotional health of our students each and every day. We would also like to thank the Doddridge County Family Resource Center for their donation of gifts to our nominees.

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Thank you to our Holistic Child Department for nurturing the whole student-emotionally, socially, and academically. #UnitedToMakeADifference

🎉 Doddridge County Schools May Attendance Award! 🎉 The finish line is in sight, but we’re not slowing down! 🏁 At Doddridge County Schools, we’re encouraging all students to finish the year strong—and we’ve got some awesome incentives to keep you going! Thanks to our partnership with Doddridge County Parks, students have the chance to win a 1-Day Family Pool Pass 💦 and a Goodie Bag from our amazing Holistic Child/Communities in Schools Team and the Doddridge County Family Resource Network! 🎟️ How to win? Every day you're present in May = 1 entry into the raffle. ✅ The more days you’re here, the more chances you have to win! 🗓️ Winners will be drawn on May 30, 2025, at each school building. 📍 You must be present to win! Let’s finish the school year strong and show the state what #BulldogsInTheBuilding really means! 🐾 #UnitedToMakeADifference

SUPERINTENDENT'S CHALLENGE COIN Congratulations to the following Doddridge County students who were awarded the Superintendent’s Challenge Coin today in recognition of their exceptional character and commitment to the #UnitedToMakeADifference mission: DCHS – Payton Currey, DCMS – Reed Modesitt, DCES – Raelynn Turk, and DCELA – Sabastyen Miller

May 2025 Newsletter - Mental Health Series from the Cook Center/Parent Guidance.

Just as spring brings a bloom of hope after long winters, parenting too can blossom with the right support. As educators and staff, you see the joys and struggles families face every day. Parent Coaching is here to help parents in our district find encouragement, tools, and renewed confidence—so they can experience the beauty in their parenting journey. Together, we can support stronger families and brighter futures.

Band & Show Choir Take Center Stage at DCHS! Today, students across Doddridge County High School came together during the school day for a special in-school performance featuring our talented band and show choir, a chance to cheer on the musicians and vocalists who so often show their support at athletic competitions. Whether performing on the sidelines or on the stage, these students bring energy, pride, and heart to everything they do. Today, we returned the favor by putting the spotlight on them and celebrating their incredible talent. It was their time to shine and they did not disappoint! #UnitedToMakeADifference

SUPERINTENDENT'S CHALLENGE COIN Congratulations to the following Doddridge County students who were awarded the Superintendent’s Challenge Coin today in recognition of their exceptional character and commitment to the #UnitedToMakeADifference mission: DCHS – Gunner Kimball DCMS – Sawyer Adams DCES – Madison Hively DCELA – Hope Lipscomb