Park Middle

We appreciate our Park athletes who participated in the Back to School Fair today!

Come see us at the Back to School Fair! Some of our Park athletes will also be there as well! Beep beep!

CERP training will take place on August 5th, August 6th, and August 7th at 7:00pm in the Park gymnasium. All fall athletes and parents must attend a session to be eligible to participate.

Park NJHS assisting with Stuff the Bus at the MacAurthur and Beckley Walmart until 5:00 today.

Hello Roadrunner Families! Park’s Open House is scheduled for Monday, August 24th from 3:30-5:30 for new students and 6th graders. If you need assistance please email Mrs. Houck at mhouck@k12.wv.us. Our roof is currently being replaced, so an email is the best way to make sure someone can assist you promptly. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

This is the final week to purchase yearbooks. They are $40.00.

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

Happy Assistant Principal Week to Mr. Hedinger. He is dedicated to our school, staff and students. We appreciate everything you do!

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.

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! 🖌️✨

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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

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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!

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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!!