All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County schools will be open Friday, offer excused absences if students stay home

As of September 26, 2020, Upshur County was “Green” on the W.Va. School Alert System Education Map (that system which guides school attendance).

Today, October 1, the W.Va. Department of Health and Human Resources County Alert System map moved our county from “Gold” to “Orange.” According to that map, Upshur County’s daily incidence rate, based on a seven-day average and adjusted per a population of 100,000, is 15.95. Upshur County Schools is monitoring the situation closely and maintains regular contact with the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department.  

We will have school tomorrow, Friday, October 2 and Group B will attend.  If families decide to keep children at home, it will be an excused absence.  Again, please remember, if children do not feel well, do not send them to school.

If Upshur County is orange on Saturday, October 3, when the West Virginia Department of Education releases its School Alert System map, Upshur County Schools will be required to transition to full remote instruction for the next week. If we move to orange, athletics and extra-curricular activities will be limited to conditioning only, as defined by the WVSSAC. 

Food delivery will remain on Wednesday according to the afternoon bus run schedule. Back packs will be delivered on Friday. Please monitor our website and social media for updates on times for these deliveries.

As always, our Upshur County Schools custodial staff will perform a daily deep cleaning and disinfection of our facilities. Bus drivers will continue to disinfect buses after all runs.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all navigate these challenging times. Remember to follow all CDC, WVDHHR, and Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department guidelines, and do your part to slow or stop the spread.  With everyone working together, we can lower the numbers of positive cases in Upshur County.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Upshur County Relay for Life aims to raise $35,000 for cancer research on July 19

The Upshur County Relay for Life will host its annual event July 19 at Jawbone Park, aiming to raise $35,000 for cancer research while celebrating survivors and bringing the community together through activities and remembrance ceremonies.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital team members engage in statewide healthcare leadership program

Two WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital employees were honored by the West Virginia Hospital Association Leadership Academy, with Paula Cutright graduating and Matthew Scott selected for future participation in the statewide healthcare leadership program.

Post 7 drops outings to Doddridge and Morgantown

Buckhannon Post 7 suffered consecutive road defeats, falling 10-2 to Doddridge County and 11-0 to Morgantown Post 2, dropping their season record to 2-15.

Summer basketball league begins week two

The Upshur County Summer Basketball League entered its second week with standout performances from top scorers including Cory Harper, Dalton Hamrick, Cordell Nicola, and Vinny Snuffer leading their teams across multiple games.

Buckhannon City Council Special Meeting Agenda: July 15, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council has released the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025.

BCT to light up the stage with Mamma Mia starting this weekend

Buckhannon Community Theatre will present the musical Mamma Mia! at the Colonial Arts Center starting July 12, featuring ABBA hits, lively performances, and a cast assembled from across the region.

St. Joseph’s Hospital supports healthy habits with mile-long midday walks

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has launched a noon walk initiative, inviting staff and community members to join daily one-mile walks to promote physical activity and improve health outcomes.

John Paul Ingram

John Paul Ingram, 83, a beloved Buckhannon resident, ordained minister, and avid outdoorsman who shared his faith and kindness with many, died July 6, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Wesleyan finishes seventh in MEC Commissioners Cup standings

West Virginia Wesleyan finished seventh in the 2024-25 Mountain East Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings, while the University of Charleston captured its eighth consecutive and tenth overall title for all-around athletic excellence.