👏💫 A board meeting full of good moments and well-deserved recognition.
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Congratulations to Jon Duffy, KCS Executive Director of Counseling & Testing, on receiving Mission West Virginia’s Power of One: Pathway Award!
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
Cedar Grove Elementary students added color and creativity to this year’s Teddy Bear Fair! 🧸🎨
As part of the annual community event at Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, schools were invited to take part in a coloring display contest...and Cedar Grove Elementary won!
Their artwork was displayed during the event, and the Teddy Bear Fair committee celebrated the students’ creativity and effort with a pizza party for the entire school.
👏 Way to go, Cedar Grove Elementary!
As part of the annual community event at Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, schools were invited to take part in a coloring display contest...and Cedar Grove Elementary won!
Their artwork was displayed during the event, and the Teddy Bear Fair committee celebrated the students’ creativity and effort with a pizza party for the entire school.
👏 Way to go, Cedar Grove Elementary!
🔔 LOCATION CHANGE: KCS Public Hearing – FY27 Budget
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
KCS students understood the assignment. 🎨
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
KCS students stepped outside the classroom and into their communities.
Last Friday, students across the county put their plans into action.
Cleaning up, giving back, and showing what student leadership looks like in real life.
From school grounds to city parks and community spaces, our students got to work. Some spent time with residents in nursing homes, others volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and some supported the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
To see a list of all the projects students took on, click the "KCS Students Lead County-Wide Service" article in the comments.
We are proud of the way they’re representing their schools and their communities. ❤️
Last Friday, students across the county put their plans into action.
Cleaning up, giving back, and showing what student leadership looks like in real life.
From school grounds to city parks and community spaces, our students got to work. Some spent time with residents in nursing homes, others volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and some supported the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
To see a list of all the projects students took on, click the "KCS Students Lead County-Wide Service" article in the comments.
We are proud of the way they’re representing their schools and their communities. ❤️
Good morning, this upcoming week is teacher/staff appreciation week and we are asking our students and parents to make it extra special for them. We sent this flyer out to students on Friday afternoon. Pls check book bags!
Last day for coin wars
🤝 KCS students are stepping up.
The KCS Student Leadership Team has organized service projects to give back to their communities in meaningful ways.
Hayes Middle School students cleaned up City Park, Roadside Park, Billy Dunn Field and Kirk Stadium in St. Albans.
To see all the projects students are doing this week, click on the link in the comments!
The KCS Student Leadership Team has organized service projects to give back to their communities in meaningful ways.
Hayes Middle School students cleaned up City Park, Roadside Park, Billy Dunn Field and Kirk Stadium in St. Albans.
To see all the projects students are doing this week, click on the link in the comments!
Today’s menu will be
Pizza
Mix veggies
Ice cream
Fruit and / salad bar
Milk and water
Coin wars
Juniors…this is your main character moment. 🎬📚
SAT School Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th.
No Saturday. No stress about signing up. Just pull up to school and do your thing.
Lowkey a big deal…highkey your chance to boost that score for college, scholarships, all of it.
Lock in. Stay calm. Cook. 🧠✏️
Class of 2027…do your thing! 💯🔥
SAT School Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th.
No Saturday. No stress about signing up. Just pull up to school and do your thing.
Lowkey a big deal…highkey your chance to boost that score for college, scholarships, all of it.
Lock in. Stay calm. Cook. 🧠✏️
Class of 2027…do your thing! 💯🔥
This school year, students in grades 3–12 will take part in an online safety lesson during the school day.
This comes from a West Virginia law (SB 466) passed in 2024, which requires all schools to provide this type of instruction and to use a state-approved platform. For our students, that platform is CyberSWAT/SKYLL.
The lessons are designed to help students better understand situations they may face online:
🔹 Protect their personal information
🔹 Recognize unsafe situations online
🔹 Avoid scams and manipulation
🔹Know when to reach out to a trusted adult
🔹Students will move through interactive, scenario-based experiences, referred to as stories.
Grades 3–5: Realm Quest
Grades 6–12: Miss Informed
We do want families to be aware that some of the situations presented in these lessons are more serious in nature and may introduce topics that you may prefer to approach in your own way or on your own timeline.
Because of that, we encourage families to review the materials ahead of time.
You can see what topics will be covered in the course and read a breakdown of each story in the parent guide,
https://wveis.k12.wv.us/cyberswat
While this instruction is required under state law, families do have the option to choose an alternative lesson for their child. The opt out form is available in the parent guide.
This comes from a West Virginia law (SB 466) passed in 2024, which requires all schools to provide this type of instruction and to use a state-approved platform. For our students, that platform is CyberSWAT/SKYLL.
The lessons are designed to help students better understand situations they may face online:
🔹 Protect their personal information
🔹 Recognize unsafe situations online
🔹 Avoid scams and manipulation
🔹Know when to reach out to a trusted adult
🔹Students will move through interactive, scenario-based experiences, referred to as stories.
Grades 3–5: Realm Quest
Grades 6–12: Miss Informed
We do want families to be aware that some of the situations presented in these lessons are more serious in nature and may introduce topics that you may prefer to approach in your own way or on your own timeline.
Because of that, we encourage families to review the materials ahead of time.
You can see what topics will be covered in the course and read a breakdown of each story in the parent guide,
https://wveis.k12.wv.us/cyberswat
While this instruction is required under state law, families do have the option to choose an alternative lesson for their child. The opt out form is available in the parent guide.
Cap and gown pics
Last day for our Easter raffle!! Drawing is at noon
Calling all upcoming kinders
Good morning,
Easter raffle today in cafeteria for $1
Kindergarten transition at 2:30 pm
1:00 pm Easter egg hunt
🔔 When the bell rings, your day doesn’t stop...we’ve got you covered.
Sign ups for KCS Third Base is officially OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year.
This isn’t just after-school care, it’s a safe, structured place where K–5 students can unwind, get homework done, and stay engaged until pickup.
📅 Registration opens April 1
📍 Multiple school locations across Kanawha County
🗓 Program begins August 19
Spots fill up fast and enrollment is first come, first served.
👉 Head to our website to download your enrollment packet.
We’ll drop the link + full details in the comments 👇
Sign ups for KCS Third Base is officially OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year.
This isn’t just after-school care, it’s a safe, structured place where K–5 students can unwind, get homework done, and stay engaged until pickup.
📅 Registration opens April 1
📍 Multiple school locations across Kanawha County
🗓 Program begins August 19
Spots fill up fast and enrollment is first come, first served.
👉 Head to our website to download your enrollment packet.
We’ll drop the link + full details in the comments 👇
Easter peep and bunny raffle today in cafeteria for $1.00 a ticket.
