🔔 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 👇
about 7 hours ago, Kanawha County Schools
Registration for KCS Third Base Program are now open.
☀️ Summer plans = handled

KCSCEP Summer Camp is back for 2026, and it’s packed with fun, friends, and full-day care for our K–5 students. 🎒

From field trips (pool, movies, bowling 🎳) to hands-on activities, good meals, and a full day of supervised fun...this is more than childcare, it’s a place for kids to make core summer memories.

📍 Locations: Central, Elk, Flinn, Overbrook (these locations are open to everyone, not just students living in these school districts)
📅 June 8 – August 7
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:40 PM

Spots fill up fast and registration opens April 1.
👉 Head to our website to get started.

We’ll drop the full details + link in the comments 👇
1 day ago, Kanawha County Schools
A geometric graphic that has pictures of students in different boxes and fun summer colors in other boxes.
🍔 A quick update on school menus.

We’ve made a change to how Kanawha County Schools shares monthly menus. The previous setup worked well for most families, but it didn’t fully meet updated ADA accessibility requirements.

This new format ensures all families can access menu information, including those using screen readers or other assistive technology.

Everything is now organized on one webpage, with quick links to text based menus for each school level and program. You also have the option to download and/or screenshot a traditional view of the menu at the bottom of each individual menu page.

🛜 To find the updated page on our website:
🔹 Click on Menu in the top right corner of the KCS Homepage
🔹 Look under the Parent/Guardian column
🔹 Click on School Menus | Kanawha County Schools
🔹 From that page, you can search for the menu you need

👉 A link to the new page is in the comments of this post!
2 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
The new KCS Food Menus can be found on the KCS website by clicking on the Menu button in the upper right hand corner of the KCS homepage, looking under the parent/guardian column, and then clicking on School Menus | Kanawha County Schools.

The countdown is on 🎓✨

Graduation season is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026! Check out the full schedule below and start making plans to cheer on your favorite graduate. All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Charleston Coliseum.

📅 Graduation Schedule:
• Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM
• St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM
• South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM
• Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM
• Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM
• George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM
• Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM
• Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

Big moments. Bright futures. Let’s go, KCS! 🎉

14 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

KCS families, here’s some calendar news!

Kanawha County Schools has been granted a waiver by the West Virginia Department of Education for the 180-day instructional requirement.
❄️ Snow days that happened between:

August 15th, 2025 - March 16th, 2026 will NOT need to be made up this school year.

🗓️ That means, as of today (3/16), the last day of school will remain Friday, May 29.

If the district experiences another full districtwide closure between now and the end of the school year, the calendar could change. If that happens, we will share an update with families.

16 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS has been granted a wavier from the WVDE for the 180 day instructional requirement. As of March 16th, no snow days will need to be made up and the last day of school for this year is May 29th, 2026.
Nitro High School LSIC will meet in the Commons on Monday, March 23 at 5:30 PM. This meeting serves as the make-up session for the originally scheduled January 26 meeting. We hope to see you there!
16 days ago, Brian Barth
Final Side Quest 🎯

Think back on your week.

What did you try?
What did you enjoy?
What surprised you?

Today’s secret word is CHANGE.

Now put all five words together.

Comment the full sentence to unlock ...The Final Step!
19 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student holding his hand up to show off a lanyard he received. Behind him, another student is showing off her lanyard to a friend that is not in the picture.
Side Quest #4 🎨

Create something from nothing.

✍️ Draw
🧑‍🎨 Paint
🧑‍🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!

Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
20 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Student sitting at an art table. He is painting a white sheet of paper that is sitting in front of him. He is dipping his sponge brush into paint that has been squirted on to a paper plate.
Side Quest #3 🤝

Send a message of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life.

📝 Write a letter
📱 Send a text
☎️ Call

Secret Word: Make
#KCSSideQuest
21 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student sitting at his desk with his hands together looking at the camera.
Side Quest #2 💥

⛹️‍♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.

Secret Word: Steps

#KCSSideQuest

22 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A young student is clapping his hands. He is wearing a gold medal around his neck. The medal has the number 1 on it. Behind him adults are clapping and other students are wearing medals.
Side Quest #1 ✅

Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.

🤫 Secret Word: Small

#KCSSideQuest
23 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student yelling in celebration after learning what house he will be in for the school's reward system. In the background, the school principal has her hands up in celebration as well.
☀️ Quick Spring Break challenge.

Spring Break is here.

Which means two things:

⏰ No alarms.

💨 🐢 Time somehow moves both fast and slow at the same time.

So instead of letting the week just… disappear… we’re trying something simple.

Not homework.
Not a packet.
Not a 47-step challenge.

Just five small Side Quests.

One per day.
Quick. Doable. Anywhere.

Elementary, middle, high...everyone can play.

Each weekday we’ll post:
🔵 One Side Quest
🔵 One secret word
🔵 Zero pressure

Collect all five words and on Friday you’ll unlock the Main Quest.

No prizes.
No sign-ups.
Just bragging rights… and maybe a feature.

Spring Break starts Monday.

Let’s see who’s playing.

We’re also sharing a Side Quest Bingo board. Complete just one square or go for bingo and see how many you can check off this week. Which one will you try first?

Tag a friend, classmate, or family member who should try a Side Quest with you.

#KCSSideQuest
24 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS Bingo Card.
🎒✨ Kindergarten starts with moments like this.

A little curiosity.
A little creativity.
And sometimes… a little mess.

If your child will be starting kindergarten this fall, Transition to Kindergarten Day is the perfect first step. Students and families will have the chance to visit their school, meet teachers, and start getting excited about the year ahead.

📅 Each elementary school has its own date and time.
Find your school’s Transition Day using the link in the comments.

✨ Tag a family getting ready for Kindergarten 2026!
26 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A young student sitting at her school table, smiling at the camera, and has both of her arms in the air. Her arms and table are covered in shaving cream that was used for a writing lesson.
Growth worth celebrating 📈🍎

We recently recognized several of our secondary teachers whose students showed the most growth on mid-year benchmark testing, and that growth doesn’t happen by accident.

Our teachers are always refining lessons, trying new strategies, and finding what works best for their students. Walk into classrooms across the county and you’ll see learning that’s active, engaging, and focused on helping every student move forward.

Elementary teachers and service personnel will be recognized at an upcoming meeting, too. When our whole school community works together, students grow. 💙

👩‍🏫 A full list of the teachers who were recognized is on our website. The link is in the comments!
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
A group picture of all the teachers who were recognized.
A teacher is smiling after receiving his certificate of recognition.
A teacher is walking up the aisle to receive his certificate of recognition.
A wide shot of the board meeting where teachers were recognized. The picture is taken from the back of the room, behind all of the audience seating. Most of the seats are full. In front of the audience, the teachers are lined up. In the middle of the teachers is KCS Superintendent, Paula Potter, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Gene Smith, and Deputy Superintendent, Missy Ruddle.
A teacher is walking up the aisle at the board meeting to receive her certificate of recognition.
Next level: unlocked. 🎮🐺

Each month, students at West Side Middle School who show growth on the GSA and middle of the year benchmark tests score an invite to the Wolf Den for the monthly Level Up Party.

The Wolf Den is the school's game room. Students who level up receive personalized Level Up cards engraved by students at Carver, lanyards, and other special perks. When students level up, they wear their progress proudly.

Leveling up is about progress, not perfection. At WSMS, hard work isn’t just recognized — it unlocks the next level. 💙📚
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
Four students taking a break from playing the arcade games to smile at the camera for a picture.
Three students are standing around a table playing jenga. Two students are watching as the third student is placing one of the wooden blocks on top of the stack of blocks.
A huge group of students is sitting around a table in the Wolf Den posing for a picture. There are snacks and drinks sitting on the table.
The school principal is playing arcade like mini basketball game with a student trying to see who can make more baskets in a period of time. A third student is standing to the side of the game watching.
Three girls are doing Karaoke. One student is holding the mic and signing and the other two are dancing.
Two students are playing a game of pool on a mini pool table. A third student standing to the left of the pool table, is also holding a pool cue and smiling while one student lines up for a shot.
Three students sitting at an arts and crafts table, and one student standing up behind the three sitting down. They are working on an art project and there are beads and glitter covering the table.
Students playing basketball on a mini basketball hoop in the game room.
Five arcade games lining the wall in the game room at west side middle school. These are the old school, 90s era, type arcade games.
A student sitting at an arts and crafts table that is covered in glitter. She is holding up a dream catcher that she designed with glitter and beads.
❄️ Two-Hour Delay – Tuesday, February 24 ❄️

Due to forecasted snow moving in overnight, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.

We hope to be open on the delay schedule.

🔹 Morning classes at Carver and Ben Franklin are canceled.
🔹 Afternoon classes at Carver and Ben Franklin will run as normal.
🔹 Employees report on time (notify your supervisor if travel is unsafe).
🔹 Families should use their best judgment if conditions are unsafe in your area.
🔹 Watch for possible bus route changes in the morning.

Please stay safe and give yourself extra time on the roads.
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS on a two hour delay Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 due to weather.
Due to snowfall moving into our area and worsening road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23.

This is a traditional snow day. School-based staff do not report. All 261 employees may report up to two hours late. If you will be later than two hours, please contact your supervisor.

Because we have used all of our snow days, this closure will require a makeup day later in the school year. We will share that date once it is finalized.

We hope to see everyone back on Tuesday. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS closed today, Monday, February 23rd due to weather.
Due to winter weather and road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd.

This delay allows our transportation crews time to evaluate bus routes. If conditions worsen overnight, we will share an updated call Monday morning.

Please take your time traveling, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone two hours later than normal. ❄️
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS is on a two hour delay Monday, February 23rd, 2026.
Another big day for math in KCS! 🧮👏

Congratulations to our middle and high school participants from the 2026 KCS Secondary Math Field Day. These students took on some serious challenges and represented their schools with pride. We’re proud of each of you! Below are the final results.

6th Grade
1st — Evan Cumberledge, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Simon Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Ian Alhamwi, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Juliana Fields, Dunbar Middle School

7th Grade
1st — Collin Gertz, DuPont Middle School
2nd — Charlie Davis, John Adams Middle School
3rd — Reed Pell, Elkview Middle School
Alternate — Madison Leport, Charleston Catholic

8th Grade
1st — Hayden Zhang, Andrew Jackson Middle School
2nd — Eli Hale, Horace Mann Middle School
3rd — Nadia Cicenas, Charleston Catholic
Alternate — Harper Bartlett, Sissonville Middle School

9th Grade
1st — Hope Wu, George Washington High School
2nd — Shrija Malkaram, George Washington High School
3rd — Vibhuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
Alternate — Beau Hale, Capital High School

High School Team Results
1st — Anshuman Haricharan, George Washington High School
2nd — Ellie Hoblitzell, Charleston Catholic
3rd — Colin Brown, Charleston Catholic
4th — Andrew Vogelaar, Nitro High School
5th — Luca DiCocco, Charleston Catholic
6th — Isaac Franck, George Washington High School
7th — Ben Smith, George Washington High School
8th — Isaiah Vellaithambi, George Washington High School
9th — Saja Huggi, George Washington High School
10th — Audree Born, Herbert Hoover High School

Alternates
1st — Christopher Shickchen, Cross Lanes Christian
2nd — Jerry Stover, Riverside High School
3rd — Dakota Taylor, Capital High School
4th — Christian Shamblin, Cross Lanes Christian
5th — Vivian Zhang, Nitro High School

🏆 Highest overall scoring middle school team: Horace Mann Middle School
🏆 Highest overall scoring high school team: Charleston Catholic

Great work to all who competed—your dedication, focus, and problem-solving were on full display. We’re proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next! 🎉
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS Math Field Day Winners, 6th Grade, from left to right - Alternate, Juliana Fields, Dunbar Middle - 3rd Place, Ian Alhamwi, Charleston Catholic - 2nd Place, Simon Hale, Horace Mann - 1st Place, Evan Cumberledge, Cross Lanes Christian.
KCS Math Field Day Winners, 7th Grade, from left to right - Alternate, Madison Leport, Charleston Catholic - 3rd Place, Reed Pell, Elkview Middle - 2nd Place, Charlie Davis, John Adams - 1st Place, Collin Gertz, DuPont Middle..
KCS Math Field Day Winners, 8th Grade, from left to right - Alternate, Harper Bartlett, Sissonville Middle - 3rd Place, Nadia Cicenas, Charleston Catholic - 2nd Place, Eli Hale, Horace Mann - 1st Place, Hayden Zhang, Andrew Jackson Middle.
KCS Math Field Day Winners, 9th Grade, from left to right - Alternate, Beau Hale, Capital High School - 3rd Place, Vibhuman Haricharan, George Washington High School - 2nd Place, Shrija Malkaram, George Washington High School- 1st Place, Hope Wu, George Washington High School.
2026 KCS Math Field Day High School winners. 15 students total.
2026 KCS Math Field Day overall top scoring middle school team, Horace Mann.
2026 KCS Math Field Day overall top scoring high school team, Charleston Catholic.
You might do a double take walking past Nitro High’s art room 👀🍩

Students created Food Realism Sculptures that look good enough to eat . By focusing on color, texture, and tiny details...each piece feels real 🎨🧁 It’s the kind of work that would make Duff Goldman proud 👏

Really cool creativity and craftsmanship from these talented artists.
Imagination 🤝 Skill ✨🖌️
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
Art sculpture made to look like the iconic hot dogs from Spring Hill Pastry Shop.
Art sculpture made to look like a strawberry cake. At the base of the cake sculpture are white balls. On top of the cake sculpture are strawberry sculptures. There is also a fork to the left of the cake and a fork leaning against the cake.
A smore sculture.
A hand is holding an art sculpture that looks like a banana split.
An art sculpture that looks like a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. There is also a sculpture on the side of the plate that looks like garlic bread.
A sculpture made to resemble sushi.
A sculpture made to look like tomato soup with noodles. The noodles are in the shapes of different letters of the alphabet.
A sculpture made to look like pepperoni pizza.
A sculpture made to look like pepperoni pizza.
A sculpture made to look like a blueberry waffle covered in chocolate sauce in syrup.