Do you have a picky eater that would still benefit from a no cost school meals? Let us help! You pack their favorites and we'll provide the rest for free! Students need to take 3 components to create a "meal".
Park Middle School is proud to celebrate five talented Roadrunner artists whose work was selected for display in the Arts in the Parks exhibit.
This incredible program, hosted by the National Park Service at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, highlights student artwork inspired by the beauty and ecology of our region and connects young artists to their community through creative expression.
Congratulations to:
Alexis Sears, 8th grade
Reagan Moore, 8th grade
Chloe Yancey, 8th grade
Ella Beals, 7th grade, Best in Show Middle School Wildflower
Mila Roop, 6th grade, Best in Show Digital Critter
We are so proud of these students for sharing their creativity and representing Park Middle through their outstanding artwork. Their work not only showcases artistic talent, but also helps celebrate and protect the natural beauty of our Appalachian region.
Ella and Mila will have their work in the main Tamarack Gallery for sale until May 10th! All the art will be on permanent display on the National Parks website starting April 17th!
Learn more about the exhibit: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/photosmultimedia/arts-in-the-park.htm
This incredible program, hosted by the National Park Service at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, highlights student artwork inspired by the beauty and ecology of our region and connects young artists to their community through creative expression.
Congratulations to:
Alexis Sears, 8th grade
Reagan Moore, 8th grade
Chloe Yancey, 8th grade
Ella Beals, 7th grade, Best in Show Middle School Wildflower
Mila Roop, 6th grade, Best in Show Digital Critter
We are so proud of these students for sharing their creativity and representing Park Middle through their outstanding artwork. Their work not only showcases artistic talent, but also helps celebrate and protect the natural beauty of our Appalachian region.
Ella and Mila will have their work in the main Tamarack Gallery for sale until May 10th! All the art will be on permanent display on the National Parks website starting April 17th!
Learn more about the exhibit: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/photosmultimedia/arts-in-the-park.htm
Happy Assistant Principal Week to Mr. Hedinger. He is dedicated to our school, staff and students. We appreciate everything you do!
What the Superintendent is Reading, March 2026
View Youtube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D36QWwmOGmA
Good Afternoon! Please know that Wednesday, April 8th will be the last day to apply for Raleigh County Virtual School for the 25-26 school year.
Have a wonderful spring break!
On March 20-21, 15 students of the Roadrunner Band represented Park Middle School at the Southern West Virginia Honor Band at the WWHS Auditorium. The following students represented Park at the Honor Band concert:
Shylah Wheeler - Silver Band - 4th Chair Flute
Bella Walling - Silver Band - 8th Chair Clarinet
Cordaro Laster - Silver Band - 10th Chair Clarinet
Nathan Horn - Silver Band - 1st Chair Alto Saxophone
Stellan Tonelli - Silver Band - 3rd Chair Trumpet
Kobi Wright - Silver Band - 4th Chair Trumpet
Levi Wood - Silver Band - 10th Chair Trumpet
Trinaty Maxwell - Silver Band - 14th Chair Trumpet
Harlee Pinter - Silver Band - 15th Chair Trumpet
Savannah Calvert - Silver Band - 3rd Chair French Horn
Eli Whitehead - Silver Band - 7th Chair Trombone
Maxwell Sexton - Silver Band - 2nd Chair Tuba
Addyson Blevins - Silver Band - 4th Chair Tuba
Tristan Truman - Silver Band - 7th Chair Snare Drum
Donovan Mullins-Cook - Silver Band - 4th Chair Mallet Percussion
We want to congratulate these students for their hard work.
Shylah Wheeler - Silver Band - 4th Chair Flute
Bella Walling - Silver Band - 8th Chair Clarinet
Cordaro Laster - Silver Band - 10th Chair Clarinet
Nathan Horn - Silver Band - 1st Chair Alto Saxophone
Stellan Tonelli - Silver Band - 3rd Chair Trumpet
Kobi Wright - Silver Band - 4th Chair Trumpet
Levi Wood - Silver Band - 10th Chair Trumpet
Trinaty Maxwell - Silver Band - 14th Chair Trumpet
Harlee Pinter - Silver Band - 15th Chair Trumpet
Savannah Calvert - Silver Band - 3rd Chair French Horn
Eli Whitehead - Silver Band - 7th Chair Trombone
Maxwell Sexton - Silver Band - 2nd Chair Tuba
Addyson Blevins - Silver Band - 4th Chair Tuba
Tristan Truman - Silver Band - 7th Chair Snare Drum
Donovan Mullins-Cook - Silver Band - 4th Chair Mallet Percussion
We want to congratulate these students for their hard work.
Roadrunner Artists SHINE at the Raleigh County Youth Art Month Show!
We are so proud of our students for their outstanding achievements and for representing Park Middle with creativity, skill, and heart!
Drawing (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Juniper Stewart, 8th
Painting (Grades 6–8)
Honorable Mention: Kenley Miller, 8th
Mixed Media (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Ava Collins, 7th
2nd Place: Trinity Clay (Felting), Alexiz Ugorji (Collage)
3rd Place: Jamayya Manns (Collage), Alexia Ugorji (Trillium)
3D (Grades 6–8)
3rd Place: Alexis Ugorji
Digital/Photography (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Mila Roop, 7th
3rd Place: Terrence Harby Andrew, 6th
Best of Show (Middle School)
Shawna Lane, 8th (Bloodroot)
Congratulations to all the artists whose work is on display through March 26th at the Beckley Art Center! Please stop by and admire their work and creativity!
Your creativity is powerful, your voices matter, and your artwork is making an impact! Keep creating, Roadrunners! 🖌️✨
#ParkProud #YouthArtMonth2026 #WVAEAYAM26
We are so proud of our students for their outstanding achievements and for representing Park Middle with creativity, skill, and heart!
Drawing (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Juniper Stewart, 8th
Painting (Grades 6–8)
Honorable Mention: Kenley Miller, 8th
Mixed Media (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Ava Collins, 7th
2nd Place: Trinity Clay (Felting), Alexiz Ugorji (Collage)
3rd Place: Jamayya Manns (Collage), Alexia Ugorji (Trillium)
3D (Grades 6–8)
3rd Place: Alexis Ugorji
Digital/Photography (Grades 6–8)
1st Place: Mila Roop, 7th
3rd Place: Terrence Harby Andrew, 6th
Best of Show (Middle School)
Shawna Lane, 8th (Bloodroot)
Congratulations to all the artists whose work is on display through March 26th at the Beckley Art Center! Please stop by and admire their work and creativity!
Your creativity is powerful, your voices matter, and your artwork is making an impact! Keep creating, Roadrunners! 🖌️✨
#ParkProud #YouthArtMonth2026 #WVAEAYAM26
Park Middle School is proud to recognize our Roadrunner Artists whose artwork has been selected to represent our school in the Raleigh County Youth Art Month Show at the Beckley Art Center.
Their artwork will be on display March 17 through March 27, celebrating the creativity and artistic talent of students across Raleigh County. A public Awards Reception will be held on March 17 from 5:30–7:00 PM, and families and community members are warmly invited to attend.
Please join us in congratulating these talented Park Middle School Roadrunner Artists for their creativity and for representing our school with pride:
6th graders: Anna Milligan, Mila Roop, Noah Diaczenko, Rylee Shelton
7th: Ava Collins, Ella Beals, Emonie Cross, Evelyn Lowery, Harper Hedinger, Jacob MacDonald, Sadie Williams, Sara Castanon, Terrence Harby Andres
8th: Alexia Ugorji, Alexis Sears, Ayden Penn, Brenna Stump, Helena Laraba, Juniper Stewart, Kenley Miller, Michael Tyree, Shawna Lane, Trinity Clay, Wren Gayhart
#ParkProud #RoadrunnerArtists #YouthArtMonth #youthartmonth2026 #wvaeayam26
Their artwork will be on display March 17 through March 27, celebrating the creativity and artistic talent of students across Raleigh County. A public Awards Reception will be held on March 17 from 5:30–7:00 PM, and families and community members are warmly invited to attend.
Please join us in congratulating these talented Park Middle School Roadrunner Artists for their creativity and for representing our school with pride:
6th graders: Anna Milligan, Mila Roop, Noah Diaczenko, Rylee Shelton
7th: Ava Collins, Ella Beals, Emonie Cross, Evelyn Lowery, Harper Hedinger, Jacob MacDonald, Sadie Williams, Sara Castanon, Terrence Harby Andres
8th: Alexia Ugorji, Alexis Sears, Ayden Penn, Brenna Stump, Helena Laraba, Juniper Stewart, Kenley Miller, Michael Tyree, Shawna Lane, Trinity Clay, Wren Gayhart
#ParkProud #RoadrunnerArtists #YouthArtMonth #youthartmonth2026 #wvaeayam26
Youth Art Month Spotlight!
Our Park Middle School Roadrunner artists were featured on a national stage!
Last weekend, several students had their artwork displayed at the National Art Education Association Convention in Chicago, where thousands of art educators gather to celebrate creativity and student voice. Seeing our students represent West Virginia was an incredible honor!
Congratulations to these talented artists:
Sara Castanon – White-tailed Deer
Harper Hedinger – Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Terrence Harby Andres – Eastern Bluebird
Mila Roop – Red Fox
Skylar Toler – Flame Azalea
💚 Help us celebrate these amazing Roadrunner artists for Youth Art Month!
#YouthArtMonth #ParkProud #RoadrunnerArtists #wvaeayam26
Our Park Middle School Roadrunner artists were featured on a national stage!
Last weekend, several students had their artwork displayed at the National Art Education Association Convention in Chicago, where thousands of art educators gather to celebrate creativity and student voice. Seeing our students represent West Virginia was an incredible honor!
Congratulations to these talented artists:
Sara Castanon – White-tailed Deer
Harper Hedinger – Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Terrence Harby Andres – Eastern Bluebird
Mila Roop – Red Fox
Skylar Toler – Flame Azalea
💚 Help us celebrate these amazing Roadrunner artists for Youth Art Month!
#YouthArtMonth #ParkProud #RoadrunnerArtists #wvaeayam26
Congratulations to our Roadrunner Spotlight students for the month of March!
Congratulations to Park Middle School History Bowl Team and their coach Mr Oakes for Qualifying to the State Competition. They placed 2nd at James Monroe High School! Let’s go Road Runners!!
Our Roadrunner Artists Are on Display!
Park Middle School is proudly represented in the State Youth Art Month Show! Our talented Roadrunner artists have work on exhibit alongside student artists from across West Virginia.
Stop by the Beckley Art Center and celebrate their creativity now through March 14th.
Come see the incredible talent growing right here at Park and across our beautiful state!
#ParkProud #YouthArtMonth
Park Middle School is proudly represented in the State Youth Art Month Show! Our talented Roadrunner artists have work on exhibit alongside student artists from across West Virginia.
Stop by the Beckley Art Center and celebrate their creativity now through March 14th.
Come see the incredible talent growing right here at Park and across our beautiful state!
#ParkProud #YouthArtMonth
After further review… even the Roadrunner has officially frozen solid. ❄️🐦
Raleigh County Schools
Park Middle School is CLOSED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Stay warm, stay safe, and let’s all collectively manifest SPRING. 🌷☀️
Raleigh County Schools
Park Middle School is CLOSED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Stay warm, stay safe, and let’s all collectively manifest SPRING. 🌷☀️
Our wrestlers will be at Independence tonight! We want to wish the the best of luck! 🤼
Raleigh County Attendance Challenge for the Month of March
Good Afternoon,
Parents, please know that afternoon dismissal for parent pickup students may take a few more minutes than usual. Extra staff will be on hand to help students across the parking lot and to their cars. Please be careful driving on Park Avenue and through the parking lot as there are piles of snow and ice. Please remember there are also students that walk home. We appreciate your help with this. Have a good afternoon.
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.
Parents of 8th Grade Athletes: please remind students to return their Student Athlete Information Sheet to Mr. Hedinger or Mrs. Houck when we return to school. These are important and will be used when we recognize our 8th grade wrestlers, cheerleaders, and boys' and girls' basketball players at our Future Flying Eagles event!
Parents of 8th grade winter athletes: your child will receive a fact sheet today to complete with your help for our 8th grade night. We are asking that they bring it home this evening and return it to school tomorrow! They can give these forms to Mrs. Houck or Mr. Hedinger. Thank you for your help with this!