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Get the Scoop on WV Sales Tax Holiday & Other BTS Prep Ideas
West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has announced that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money this weekend during the state’s back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday.
During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax, such as clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials, laptops and tablets, and sports equipment.
The Sales Tax Holiday will begin on Friday, August 4, 2023, and will continue through Monday, August 7, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
TAKE ACTION! Download the NEW Berkeley County Schools WV App
BCS has launched a NEW mobile app to help students, parents, and
community members be connected to their school and to the district. The latest announcements, upcoming events, celebrations and notifications will be delivered to the palm of your hand!
The Berkeley County Schools WV app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
BE REMINDED! School Supply Lists Posted
An exciting new school year is approaching and school supply list updates are available. The supply lists include represented suggested items which you may purchase at your discretion. If you have questions regarding the suggested supply lists, please contact your school.
*Please note High School students will receive information regarding supplies from teachers on the first day of school.
COME ALONG! Attend Your School Orientation
We're excited to welcome your student to back to school! Student orientation will be held on the following dates and times:
- Primary/Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 17, 2023, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Intermediate Schools: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- High Schools: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Berkeley County Schools, WV's second largest and fastest growing school district, boasts a diverse student population recognized statewide for great success in academics, the arts and athletics.
This newsletter is a publication of the Berkeley County Schools' Communications Office.
Email: info@berkeleycountyschools.org
Location: 1453 Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV, USA
Phone: 304-267-3500
www.berkeleycountyschools.org