The September edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3qi3h

Content includes:
🚗 A trip to Safety City
📅 Important October events and reminders
🛠️ Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
3 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student driving a go kart at safety city.
🎓✨ Today, 1,261 KCS juniors and seniors took their next steps toward the future at our annual KCS College Fair, hosted at the University of Charleston!

Students had the chance to connect with representatives from 52 colleges, universities, and post-secondary organizations across five states. From asking about majors and financial aid to exploring career paths, this event was all about discovering possibilities. 💡📚✈️

A huge thank you to our incredible school counselors and staff who prepared students to make the most of this opportunity, and to the organizations who showed up to support our students’ dreams. 👏

Together, we’re helping our students see just how many doors are open to them after graduation! 💙💚❤️
4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
hundreds of students walking around the university of charleston gymnasium talking with recruiters from 52 universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions.
a high school student smiles at the camera while she talks with representatives from west virginia state university.
a student listening to a rep from west virginia university during the college fair.
a student listens in as reps from marshall university discuss what options are available at the school.
high school juniors and seniors walking around the gymnasium at the university of charleston speaking with representatives from universities.
two high school students talking with a rep from West Virginia State University.
a student laughs with a university rep during the college fair.
two representative from the united states navy speaking with high school students.
two students speaking with a representative from west virginia university.
student at the college fair speaking to a representative from the marshall university lewis college of business.
🎃👻 Trunk or Treat with KCS! 👻🎃

The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
11 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS office of exceptional students trunk or treat event at Capital high school on thrusday october 16th from 5:00pm-6:30pm open to all students with disabilities and their families.
HOCO Dance 2025
16 days ago, Niki Demartino
hoco dance
HOCO 2025
16 days ago, Niki Demartino
HOCO 2025
Wear gold 9/16/25
18 days ago, Niki Demartino
wear gold 9/16/25
We will have a class of 2026 parent meeting on Thursday, September 18th to discuss:

Graduation Orders, Important Dates, Honors Recognition, Promise Eligibility, FASFA Nights, College visits and other important senior information
21 days ago, Keri Walker
senior parent meeting flyer

Give blood. Help save lives.

Sissonville High School MCJROTC is sponsoring a Blood Drive in the SHS gymnasium on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Appointment Set Up

22 days ago, Keri Walker
MCJROTC Blood Drive
💡📘 Students out — teachers in.

At Herbert Hoover High School, teacher leaders and administrators from every school launched the brand-new KCS Instructional Playbook. This playbook has six “plays” (lessons) designed to boost student confidence, spark engagement, and get everyone involved in learning. These leaders will share the plays back at their schools on the next PL Day so all teachers can put them into action. 🙌 As the year goes on, more "plays" will be added to the playbook!

Meanwhile, our Student Support Services team met at South Charleston High School to collaborate on best practices and strategies that help ensure every KCS student has a healthy, safe, and successful education.

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. 💙💚❤️

📸 Check out today’s collaboration in action:
23 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
student support services staff at a meeting at south charleston high school listening to a presentation about helping students stay healthy.
group shot of the entire student support services staff, which include school counselors, social workers, attendance, and school nurses.
📚💡Calendar Reminder — PL Day

No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
24 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Wednesday, September 10th is a PL Day, no school for students.
See the tutoring schedule
26 days ago, Niki Demartino
tutoring schedule
🚍 New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes 🚍

We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!

✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.

👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.

We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
picture showing the new bus changes tab on the kcs website which is located on the top right of the homepage.
🎉📚 They’re baaaack! 📚🎉

The first day of school is in full swing and our halls are buzzing with energy, laughter, and fresh new beginnings. 💙 Here’s to a year of learning, friendship, and unforgettable moments!
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
young giving a high five to a teacher as she walking into school.
teacher hugging students as they walk into school on the first day.
students at sissonville high school talking in the commons area on the first day of school.
a young girl and her mom saying goodbye as the daughter walks into school.
sissonville high school students posing with signs outside of school.
a young boy posing for a picture for his mom before walking into school.
student hugging her principal before walking into school on the first day.
high school student posing with administrators on the first day of school.
a woman walking her son into school on the first day.
student getting off the bus on the first day of school.
📱 New KCS App: Tips for Parents!

Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:

1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.

2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.

3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!

Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
On the home screen of the KCS app you can change schools, favorite schools, change the default school, and find important documents.
You are able to favorite multiple schools in the app so you can move back and forth between schools easily.
to set your default organization in the app, click on the gear icon located on the top right of the menu page
to find the app menu, click on the blue box with three white lines in the top left corner of the screen.
🎥🎓 Livestream Info for 2025 KCS Graduation Ceremonies 👩‍🎓🔗 In 2012 ⏪, phones still flipped, TikTok didn't exist, and the 💡Class of 2025 began their educational journey as preschoolers with tiny backpacks, crayon names🖍️, and big dreams. They grew up with changing technology, shifting trends, and a world that seemed to spin faster every year. ⏩ Fast forward 13 years, those preschoolers have turned into young adults and are about to earn their high school diploma! There will be tears 🥹, smiles 😃, and high fives 🫸🫷. Reaching this point is a team effort, and we want to make sure everyone who has played apart in this journey can join in on the celebration! 🥳 🔴 All eight KCS High School Graduation Ceremonies will be available to watch live using link below. 👇 🔗: videoproductions.com/watch 📅: 2025 KCS High School Graduation Schedule 🟣 Riverside High School, May 21st — 1:00 PM 🟠 South Charleston High School, May 21st — 7:00 PM ⚪️ George Washington High School, May 22nd — 1:00 PM ⚫️ Nitro High School, May 22nd — 7:00 PM 🔵 Capital High School, May 23rd — 1:00 PM 🔴 Herbert Hoover High School, May 23rd — 7:00 PM 🔴 St. Albans High School, May 27th — 1:00 PM 🔴 Sissonville High School, May 27th — 7:00 PM 🎥: Livestreaming provided by — Video Productions
5 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
high school student wearing her cap and gown giving the peace sign and smiling after receiving her diploma.
🎓 Graduation Week is Almost Here! 🚴‍♂️ ⚠️ Heads up! The City of Charleston has shared some helpful info about the best routes to use when heading to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center between Monday, May 19 – Monday, May 26. During that time, the city will be hosting the USA Cycling Pro Road Races, which means some roads will be closed around Charleston. At the same time, six of our Kanawha County high schools will be celebrating graduation at the Coliseum! To help make sure everyone gets to their ceremonies on time (and without too much stress), we encourage families and guests to use the routes provided on the flyer. 🎉 Let’s make graduation week a smooth ride for everyone — and a time to celebrate all our amazing grads! 📍Check out the flyer for all the details, and feel free to share with anyone who might be heading downtown.
5 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
flyer about accessing the charleston coliseum and convention center during the USA Cycling Pro Road races.
🎶 Big shoutout to all of our amazing middle and high school bands across Kanawha County Schools! 🎺🥁 We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, heart, and talent you’ve shown this season. Out of our 20 KCS middle and high school bands: 🏆 11 earned a Superior rating (the highest!) 🌟 6 earned an Excellent rating 🎶 3 earned a Good rating Every group gave it their all, and it shows. From early morning rehearsals to late-night practices, your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Huge thanks to our directors, students, and families who make it all happen. You make KCS proud! 💛🖤
6 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
kcs middle school band ratings scores
kcs middle school band ratings scores
kcs middle school band ratings scores
kcs high school band ratings scores