Raleigh County WV School Dates, Board Meetings, Enrollment & Parent Help
Raleigh County Board of Education searches often mix old school calendars, individual school pages and Raleigh, North Carolina results. This guide covers Raleigh County Schools in Beckley, West Virginia and organizes the current Board, office, meeting and 2026–27 school-year information in one place.
Use the task sections below to check the school calendar, speak at a Board meeting, find current Board members, register for Pre-K or Kindergarten, compare virtual-school options, handle transfers, locate bus help, request transcripts, reach Special Programs, pay school items and find the right district department.
Raleigh County Board of Education WV quick facts
District
Raleigh County School District, West Virginia.
Main office
105 Adair Street, Beckley, WV 25801.
Main phone
Main fax
304-256-4739
Superintendent
Dr. Serena Starcher.
Board size
Five members.
District size
About 10,600 students across 27 schools.
Employees
Approximately 1,500.
Wrong-Raleigh warning: this article is for Raleigh County Schools in Beckley, West Virginia. It is not the school system for Raleigh, North Carolina.
The official About Us page publishes the Beckley address, district size and attendance-area guidance.
Verify Raleigh County Schools district information →When should you contact the Board instead of the school?
| Issue | Start with | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Board meeting or Board policy | Board resources | This is district-governance business. |
| Teacher, class or grades | Teacher / school | The school has student-specific information. |
| Attendance or dismissal | School / Attendance | These are daily student-service matters. |
| Bus route | School / Transportation | Route, stop and address details may be required. |
| 504 or special education | School / Special Programs | Dedicated procedures and staff apply. |
| Transfer request | Pupil Services | Current transfer forms are maintained there. |
The Board’s own guidance encourages residents to work with district administration to resolve problems or differences when appropriate before escalating an individual matter to the Board.
Raleigh County Board of Education members
Current Board leadership and membership checked August 14, 2026:
Larry Ford
President
Richard V. Snuffer II
Vice-President
Dr. Charlotte Hutchens
Board Member
Marie Hamrick
Board Member
Marsha K. Smith
Board Member
Before formal correspondence: recheck the Board page because member roles and leadership titles can change.
Raleigh County BOE meeting schedule and location
Choose the 2026–27 folder
Do not accidentally use an archived school-year meeting document.
Identify regular vs special meeting
A special meeting does not have to follow the normal second/fourth Tuesday pattern.
Confirm time and location
Check the current notice before traveling, especially during bad weather.
Use the right document
Personnel recommendations, agendas and regular/special meeting records answer different questions.
The official Board page maintains school-year meeting folders and current Board information.
Open Raleigh County Board meeting resources →How to speak at a Raleigh County Board meeting
Written agenda route
Call the superintendent’s office two weeks before a regular meeting to seek a place on the written agenda.
Same-day registration route
Citizens may register to address the Board beginning 30 minutes before each regular meeting.
Speaking time
Five minutes per speaker at regular meetings.
Use one clear request
State the problem, relevant facts and the action you want considered.
Protect student privacy
Do not read confidential medical, discipline or education records into public comment.
Call the main district number and ask for the superintendent’s office, then reconfirm the process for your specific meeting.
Call 304-256-4500 →Raleigh County Schools 2026–27 calendar: important dates
The district published its approved 2026–27 calendar on April 9, 2026. Match the exact school year before planning childcare, travel or appointments.
First student day
August 26, 2026
Thanksgiving closure
November 23–27, 2026
Spring break
March 29–April 2, 2027
Last student day
June 4, 2027
| Date | Calendar item | Family planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19–25, 2026 | Staff preparation / professional days | Students have not started yet. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | First student day | Recheck school-level arrival instructions. |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Schools closed. |
| Oct. 14, 2026 | Conference / Faculty Senate | No students. |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Election Day | Schools closed. |
| Nov. 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Schools closed. |
| Nov. 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving closure | Schools closed. |
| Dec. 23, 2026 | Professional Learning / Faculty Senate | No students. |
| Dec. 24, 2026–Jan. 1, 2027 | Winter closure | Schools closed. |
| Jan. 4, 2027 | Professional Learning | No students. |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Schools closed. |
| Feb. 25, 2027 | Conference / Faculty Senate | No students. |
| Mar. 29–Apr. 2, 2027 | Spring break | Schools closed. |
| Apr. 14, 2027 | Professional Learning / Faculty Senate | No students. |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Schools closed. |
| June 4, 2027 | Last student day | Verify weather-related revisions first. |
West Virginia weather can change planning. Do not treat one downloaded calendar as permanent. Check current district notices after significant missed instructional days or emergency closures.
The district’s April 9 announcement provides the approved 2026–27 calendar and text-only access.
Open the approved 2026–27 Raleigh County calendar →How to find your child’s Raleigh County school
The district says new Raleigh County families should contact Raleigh County Schools for current attendance-area information.
Elementary
17 schools
Middle
5 schools
High school
4 schools
Career technical
1 center
Raleigh County Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for 2026–27
Raleigh County Schools opened both application routes on April 10, 2026.
Pre-K
District messaging says children who turn 4 before July 1, 2026 are eligible to apply for the 2026–27 Pre-K program.
Kindergarten
District registration messaging uses the age 5 before July 1 cutoff for Kindergarten.
Application is not the same as final placement. Complete the current district process and follow any later school-assignment or documentation instructions.
These application routes were published by Raleigh County Schools for the 2026–27 registration cycle.
Open 2026–27 Pre-K application →Open 2026–27 Kindergarten application →
Raleigh County virtual-school options for K–12 students
K–5 Elementary Virtual Academy
Free online option
Raleigh County describes the new K–5 Academy as free.
Raleigh County teachers
Live instruction and daily interaction are promoted as program features.
Device and support
Technology device and technical support are provided.
Materials
Textbooks and online tutoring support are included.
Home-school connection
Students may participate in activities at their home school.
2026–27 status
The district is actively promoting enrollment for this school year.
Grades 6–12 Virtual Learning Program
Grades 6–12
Open to eligible students within Raleigh County Schools.
Flexible coursework
The district describes online access to virtual coursework.
School connection
Program information includes participation in school activities, athletics and graduation.
Attendance excuses, home school and McKinney-Vento help
Attendance excuse
The district maintains an electronic Attendance Excuse Submission Form.
Home school
The district Home School page provides its policy and Notice of Intent to Home School route.
McKinney-Vento
District navigation includes McKinney-Vento information for eligible children and families experiencing homelessness.
Absence tip: do not assume that a phone call or verbal message completes every attendance requirement. Use the current attendance process and confirm documentation requirements with the school when needed.
School transfers, student work permits and complaint forms
In-County Transfer
Use when requesting another Raleigh County school instead of the normal assigned school.
Out-of-County Transfer
A separate form is published for requests involving another county school system.
Work Permit: ages 14–15
Pupil Services provides a dedicated permit form.
Work Permit: ages 16–17
A separate form is available for this age range.
Complaint Investigation Form
Pupil Services also publishes an RCS Complaint Investigation Form.
Pupil Services
Theresa Lewis, Director
304-256-4500 ext. 3307
A transfer request is not automatic approval. Wait for the district decision before changing transportation, childcare or school-start plans.
Raleigh County Schools office and department phone numbers
| Department | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Central Office | 304-256-4500 | General district routing. |
| Auxiliary Services | 304-256-4660 | Auxiliary-service direction. |
| Child Nutrition | 304-256-4660 | Meal and nutrition routing. |
| Health Services | 304-256-4660 | School health routing. |
| Special Programs | 304-256-4555 | Special Programs and 504 direction. |
| Maintenance | 304-256-4565 | Facility/maintenance routing. |
| Technology | 304-256-4741 | District technology routing. |
| Transportation | 304-256-4560 | Bus and transportation help. |
Raleigh County school bus schedules and Transportation contact
Normal route
Use the current district bus-schedule link instead of an old screenshot.
Weather day
Check delays and closing information before assuming normal pickup time.
Address change
Confirm the new school assignment and transportation setup after moving.
Before calling: have the student’s school, grade, home address, route/stop if known and a callback number ready.
Raleigh County transcripts and education-record help
Transcript route
The district Parent/Guardian page says to call 304-256-4500 ext. 3310 for transcripts.
Current student
School staff or the counselor may be the quickest first contact for current-school record questions.
Privacy
Do not upload transcripts, custody documents, IDs or medical records to an unofficial records service.
SchoolCash Online for Raleigh County school fees and items
Raleigh County Schools identifies SchoolCash Online as its preferred online method for parents and guardians to pay student fees and school items.
Add each child
Link students to see school-specific items.
Notifications
Linked accounts can receive notifications for new available items.
History
Parents can review charge and payment history.
Payment-scam check: reach SchoolCash from the district or the district-published SchoolCash domain. Do not pay through a copied social-media or message link.
Raleigh County school meals, menus and 2026–27 status checking
The district’s Child Nutrition page links current menu resources and SchoolCafe. Its clearly dated countywide CEP announcement on the site is for 2025–26, so do not automatically treat that announcement as a permanent statement for every later school year.
Current menus
Use the My School Menus resource linked by Child Nutrition.
SchoolCafe
The Child Nutrition page links SchoolCafe for applicable meal-payment functions.
Verify school-year benefit status
Check the current 2026–27 district announcement before relying on a previous-year CEP release.
504, Special Programs, SAT/MTSS and parent resources
Section 504
The district publishes local 504 policies, procedural safeguards, forms and West Virginia guidance.
Autism resources
Office of Special Programs maintains a dedicated autism-resource area.
SAT / MTSS
Use the district Special Programs route for Student Assistance Team and multi-tiered support resources.
Post-secondary transition
Transition resources are available for students preparing for life after high school.
Open Raleigh County 504 resources →
Other Raleigh County parent resources worth knowing
Educational records rights
The Parent/Guardian area links the annual records-rights notice.
7th & 12th grade immunizations
The district links school immunization requirements for these grade transitions.
Student Code of Conduct
Use the current district document for student behavior expectations.
Technology rules
Parent resources include Acceptable Use forms and an iPad policy for new students.
Homebound application
A dedicated application route is linked from Parent/Guardian resources.
Cyberbullying
The district Parent/Guardian area includes a Report Cyberbullying resource.
Raleigh County Schools jobs, applications and salary schedules
Electronic applications
Human Resources says applications have been accepted only electronically since July 1, 2017.
Current jobs
Use the professional/service posting system linked by Human Resources.
2026–27 salary schedules
HR currently lists professional, service and substitute salary schedules for 2026–27.
Certification
The HR page links TeachWV and West Virginia educator certification resources.
HR Director
Amy Semonco
304-256-4500 ext. 3322
Old job posts
Verify that a vacancy still appears in the current district-linked system before submitting personal information.
Raleigh County, West Virginia is not Raleigh, North Carolina
This guide
Raleigh County Schools
Beckley, West Virginia
105 Adair Street
304-256-4500
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina public-school searches commonly relate to Wake County Public School System, a completely different district.
Before submitting student or payment information: verify Beckley, WV and the Raleigh County Schools domain.
Common Raleigh County school problems and what to do next
📅 You found an old calendar
Fix: use the April 9, 2026 approved 2026–27 calendar page.
🗓️ You need tonight’s Board meeting
Fix: check the current 2026–27 Board folder and meeting notice.
🎤 You want to speak
Fix: use the two-week agenda route or register 30 minutes before a regular meeting.
🏠 You just moved
Fix: call with the current residential address to confirm attendance area.
🔁 You want another school
Fix: submit the correct current transfer request through Pupil Services.
🚌 Bus information looks wrong
Fix: recheck Transportation and delay information before relying on an old screenshot.
🎓 You need a transcript
Fix: call 304-256-4500 ext. 3310.
💳 You need to pay a fee
Fix: use the district-linked SchoolCash system.
♿ You need 504 help
Fix: start with the school and Raleigh County 504/Special Programs resources.
💻 You want virtual school
Fix: choose K–5 Virtual Academy or grades 6–12 Virtual School based on grade level.
Other West Virginia Board of Education resources
Kanawha County Board of Education
Useful when your school question belongs to Charleston and Kanawha County rather than Raleigh County.
Fayette County Board of Education WV
Use for Fayette County Schools calendar, meetings, office and parent information.
Raleigh County Board of Education FAQs
What is the Raleigh County Board of Education phone number?
The main Raleigh County School District phone number is 304-256-4500. The main fax number is 304-256-4739.
Where is the Raleigh County Board of Education office?
The main district and Board office is at 105 Adair Street, Beckley, WV 25801.
When does the Raleigh County Board of Education meet?
Regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Munson Hall conference room. Always confirm the current meeting notice.
How can I speak at a Raleigh County Board meeting?
Call the superintendent’s office about two weeks before a regular meeting to seek written agenda placement, or register beginning 30 minutes before the regular meeting. Regular-meeting speakers receive five minutes.
Who is the current Raleigh County Board President?
As checked August 14, 2026, the district lists Larry Ford as President and Richard V. Snuffer II as Vice-President.
When is the first day of Raleigh County Schools in 2026–27?
The approved 2026–27 calendar lists August 26, 2026 as the first student day.
When is Raleigh County Schools spring break in 2027?
The approved schedule lists spring break from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
How do I register for Raleigh County Pre-K or Kindergarten?
Raleigh County Schools published separate 2026–27 Pre-K and Kindergarten applications. Pre-K messaging uses a four-before-July-1, 2026 age cutoff, while Kindergarten messaging uses age five before July 1.
Does Raleigh County Schools offer virtual school?
Yes. Raleigh County is enrolling for a K–5 Virtual Academy for 2026–27 and also maintains its Virtual Learning Program for eligible students in grades 6–12.
What is the Raleigh County Schools Transportation phone number?
The Transportation Department phone is 304-256-4560. Its office is at 151-B Cranston Drive in Beckley.
Final Raleigh County Schools verification checklist
Correct district?
Confirm Beckley, West Virginia—not Raleigh, North Carolina.
Correct school year?
Use the 2026–27 calendar for current school-year planning.
Current status?
Recheck meetings, weather, bus routes, jobs and program applications immediately before acting.
Official submission route?
Verify the district-linked destination before entering student, health, payment or employment data.
Unsure who handles it?
Start with 304-256-4500 for district routing.
Student-specific issue?
Start with the student’s school when the matter is classroom, attendance, pickup or another campus-level issue.
Last source audit: August 14, 2026. This guide was rebuilt using Raleigh County Schools’ Board of Education, approved 2026–27 calendar, About Us, Administration, Parent/Guardian, Pupil Services, Transportation, Human Resources, Pre-K/Kindergarten, Virtual School, Office of Special Programs, 504, Child Nutrition and district directory resources.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an informational guide and is not Raleigh County Schools, the Raleigh County Board of Education or the West Virginia Department of Education. Official notices, policies, calendar revisions, meeting documents and administrative decisions take priority.