News From the Nest
November 12, 2020
WV's School Alert System: Saturday Education Map
As always, Berkeley County Schools will provide notification of any changes in the school schedule, along with school meal information, via their web site, NTouch messaging, and local media outlets.
Welcome Back Click Students
FAFSA Filing Workshop
Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/yxml4ww9
Nine Weeks & Semester Grades
Cardinal Closet
Rotary Interact Thanksgiving Baskets
Picture Day Is On the Way!
2020 School Photos
Information, and the downloadable form, are also available on the SMHS website: https://tinyurl.com/y2cre7dt
Emailing Teachers
Technology Resources for Berkeley County Students
Microsoft Office
Are your click students using your home device to complete assignments? Don't have, or need to update your Microsoft Office platform? Every Berkeley County Schools student has access to five (5) FREE downloads of Microsoft Office. These can be installed on your family device, a device at a relative's home where students may do homework, or on the student's personal device. Visit https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/domain/5310 and look for the "Download Microsoft Office for your student here." link on the right hand side of the page. You will need your student's k12 credentials to install the software.
FREE Wifi Spots:
Students without Wi-Fi, or spotty internet access at home, can access FREE Wi-Fi from the following places:
- SMHS has KidsConnect Wi-Fi blasting out from our building to the parking lot between the main school building and the stadium. Information on using that can be found here: https://wvkidsconnect.net/ If parents, or students who drive, park in any lot near the building, they should be able to connect to this Wi-Fi, or even to BCSWireless with their student credentials to log on.
- McDonalds
- Tractor Supply Information on this was provided through WDVM news: https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/select-tractor-supply-company-stores-to-offer-free-wifi-in-parking-lots/#:~:text=(WDVM)%20%E2%80%94%20West%20Virginia%20Attorney,parking%20lots%20of%20their%20stores.
Xfinity WiFi Hot Spots
Everyone can now access 1.5 million out-of-home Xfinity WiFi hotspots for FREE: These hotspots are normally located in business areas, retail locations and transit areas. To find your nearest hotspot, enter your zip code on an interactive map found here: https://wifi.xfinity.com/#find-a-hotspot.
Once you are at the location, follow the instructions at xfinity.com/wifi to join the hotspot. These 1.5 million hotspots are now FREE for all who need them through this challenging time.
Comcast Internet Essentials
Did you know that if you live in the Comcast service area, and do not currently have Internet, you may be eligible for Comcast Internet Essentials? You may qualify if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. Learn how to get connected today! Visit https://www.internetessentials.com/ for more information.
$9.95
Per Month + Tax
- 25 Mbps
- No Term Contract
- No Credit Check
- In-Home WiFi
Hot Spots
Each school has a limited number of hot spots; those families with no Internet connectivity receive first priority for these devices. If there are students at multiple schools within a family, one hot spot from any school should allow access for up to five students. All students within the family will use the password for the hot spot provided from that school.
If you are in need of a hot spot, please contact your child's teacher so that arrangements can be made for pickup.
Schoology / Log In
Reminder for students, to log in daily on Schoology. We are operating on our normal schedule. If you have not heard from your teacher via email, Remind, or Schoology, please use Schoology to message those teachers and check in.
If your student(s) need log in information for Schoology, please email any of their classroom teachers OR Mrs. Stegall at pstegall@k12.wv.us OR Mrs. Fleming at tfleming@k12.wv.us .
*The student website for Schoology access is: http://bcs.schoology.com
*The parent website for Schoology access is http://www.schoology.com
**If students are logged into their parent's/guardian's Schoology account, they will not be able to contribute to discussion boards, view assignments, or submit assignments.
Any parents needing the access code to create their parent Schoology account should email any one of the student's classroom teachers or Mrs. Stegall at pstegall@k12.wv.us.
Device Repairs for Students
Click Students
Should you have an issue with your device, please email pstegall@k12.wv.us to arrange a date for a device exchange while your device is repaired.Click students may be missing important updates to their school issued Chromebooks. Shut the device completely down. Wait 30 seconds and turn it back on and have your student log back in. That should prompt updates to load. You may have to complete this process a couple of times for the updates to take effect. You may not even notice them, but they will install on their own.
Brick Students
If your school issued Chromebook needs repair, please notify one of your classroom teachers; be detailed in the problems you are having with your device. Your teacher will complete an online work order and it will attended to as soon as possible.
2020-2021 Senior Yearbook Ads
FUNDRAISERS
SMHS Lady Cardinals Softball - ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
Our season was cancelled last year along with many of our fundraising opportunities due to Corona Virus. This year we are kicking it into high gear to raise money for several things: Equipment upgrades, Indoor Batting Cage, Travel Expenses, and more. COVID is still having a huge impact on fundraising for this year as we are limited to what fundraisers we can do and could really use your help. Our masks would make awesome Christmas gifts for your favorite Cardinals!
We are selling face masks and they are a good quality made with performance material. There are 4 sizes to choose from and you can pay cash or credit. Click the shopping link below to place your order.
SMHS Baseball
Discount cards for local businesses are available for $10. Please see Coach Barrett or any SMHS baseball player to purchase. You may also email Coach Barrett for more information: jbbarrett@k12.wv.us