+215 for the Thundering Herd 💚
🦬 Through the KCS–Marshall University direct admission partnership, 215 KCS seniors in the Class of 2026 were directly admitted to Marshall University...with no application and no fees.
This is one more way KCS is working to connect students with options that support their goals after graduation. We’re grateful to Marshall University for this partnership that removes college admission barriers for students and families.
We are excited to continue the direct admit program with Marshall and are working to add additional universities around the state.
🎓 Congratulations to these students and every student who earned their KCS diploma this year. We can't wait to see where your path takes you next!
🦬 Through the KCS–Marshall University direct admission partnership, 215 KCS seniors in the Class of 2026 were directly admitted to Marshall University...with no application and no fees.
This is one more way KCS is working to connect students with options that support their goals after graduation. We’re grateful to Marshall University for this partnership that removes college admission barriers for students and families.
We are excited to continue the direct admit program with Marshall and are working to add additional universities around the state.
🎓 Congratulations to these students and every student who earned their KCS diploma this year. We can't wait to see where your path takes you next!
Families of students who receive special education services may soon receive the Indicator 8 Parent Survey from the West Virginia Department of Education.
If your family is selected to participate, we encourage you to please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share honest feedback about your experience.
This survey gives families an important opportunity to provide input on communication, collaboration, and support. Your feedback helps schools and districts better understand what is working well and where improvements can be made.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and help support continued growth for students and families across Kanawha County Schools.
If your family is selected to participate, we encourage you to please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share honest feedback about your experience.
This survey gives families an important opportunity to provide input on communication, collaboration, and support. Your feedback helps schools and districts better understand what is working well and where improvements can be made.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and help support continued growth for students and families across Kanawha County Schools.
🌿 Trails, bridges, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitats, and student creativity...this is STEAM learning in action!
Students in the Riverside feeder area recently wrapped up an incredible year-long environmental education project made possible through a STEAM Grant from WV Tourism and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Students helped design two hiking trails, built a bridge and ponds, created pollinator gardens, installed bird, squirrel, bee and bat houses and feeders, developed a wildlife market and created award-winning environmental art.
A huge thank you to the many people and organizations who helped make this project possible, including WVDEP, WV DNR, WVSU 4-H, WV State Police, Morris Creek Watershed, Riverside High School student groups, DuPont Middle School, Marshall University, WVU, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, school staff, families and so many others who gave their time, talents and support.
Congratulations to our Eco Warriors! You showed what can happen when students, schools and the community come together to take care of the place we call home. 🌎💚
Students in the Riverside feeder area recently wrapped up an incredible year-long environmental education project made possible through a STEAM Grant from WV Tourism and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Students helped design two hiking trails, built a bridge and ponds, created pollinator gardens, installed bird, squirrel, bee and bat houses and feeders, developed a wildlife market and created award-winning environmental art.
A huge thank you to the many people and organizations who helped make this project possible, including WVDEP, WV DNR, WVSU 4-H, WV State Police, Morris Creek Watershed, Riverside High School student groups, DuPont Middle School, Marshall University, WVU, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, school staff, families and so many others who gave their time, talents and support.
Congratulations to our Eco Warriors! You showed what can happen when students, schools and the community come together to take care of the place we call home. 🌎💚
🎓 It’s graduation season!
The Class of 2026 is ready to walk across the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate our high school graduates.
Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
💻 🔗 Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
WV Video Productions will be livestreaming every ceremony, so family and friends who can’t be there in person can still watch the big moment.
The livestream link is in the comments.
Class of 2026...You have put in the work, and we’re so proud of you! 🎓
The Class of 2026 is ready to walk across the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate our high school graduates.
Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
💻 🔗 Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
WV Video Productions will be livestreaming every ceremony, so family and friends who can’t be there in person can still watch the big moment.
The livestream link is in the comments.
Class of 2026...You have put in the work, and we’re so proud of you! 🎓
☀️🍔 KCS Summer Meals available for children ages 2–18 through the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children.
This summer, in partnership with the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Program for Children, 10 sites across Kanawha County will offer breakfast and/or lunch during specific dates and times. Families do not need to register for those open meal sites...children can come during the posted meal time.
🔵 Meals are for children ages 2-18
KCS will also offer a separate meal box pickup program at two USDA-approved locations. Registration is required for meal box pickup, and the meal box form is now live. The registration link will be in the comments of this post, and is available on our website.
Full schedules, locations, meal times, and meal box registration details are available on the KCS website.
This summer, in partnership with the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Program for Children, 10 sites across Kanawha County will offer breakfast and/or lunch during specific dates and times. Families do not need to register for those open meal sites...children can come during the posted meal time.
🔵 Meals are for children ages 2-18
KCS will also offer a separate meal box pickup program at two USDA-approved locations. Registration is required for meal box pickup, and the meal box form is now live. The registration link will be in the comments of this post, and is available on our website.
Full schedules, locations, meal times, and meal box registration details are available on the KCS website.
🚀 AI, coding, cybersecurity, and....Minecraft?
The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with Prodigy Learning and Microsoft, is offering the AI Ready Skills Credential Program to middle and high schools across West Virginia at no cost.
The program gives students a chance to build foundational skills in artificial intelligence, coding, and cybersecurity while working through Minecraft Education worlds and earning credentials that show what they know.
This opportunity also includes free access to Coding in Minecraft and Cyber in Minecraft, along with professional development options for teachers.
KCS is sharing this information to help make sure our families, students, and educators are aware of this statewide opportunity.
🔗 To learn more or sign up, click on the link in the comments.
👏💫 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.
🔔 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. ❤️
🤝 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!
From classroom to real world…just like that. 🧪➡️🏭
Herbert Hoover High students got an inside look at science in action during a visit to the Dow West Virginia Operations in South Charleston!
For the past several weeks, a Dow Production Engineer—and Hoover alum, Josh, has been in their classroom teaching the chemistry behind making soap…then helping them actually make it. 🧼
On the tour, students saw those same processes on a much larger scale, explored Dow’s operations, and learned about career opportunities right here in West Virginia.
Real lessons. Real opportunities. 👀
Herbert Hoover High students got an inside look at science in action during a visit to the Dow West Virginia Operations in South Charleston!
For the past several weeks, a Dow Production Engineer—and Hoover alum, Josh, has been in their classroom teaching the chemistry behind making soap…then helping them actually make it. 🧼
On the tour, students saw those same processes on a much larger scale, explored Dow’s operations, and learned about career opportunities right here in West Virginia.
Real lessons. Real opportunities. 👀
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.
⚾️ “If you build it, they will come…”
And Herbert Hoover High School wood shop students definitely delivered. 👏
🛠️ Designed it.
🪵 Built it.
📦 Installed it.
These students stepped up to the plate and knocked this project out of the park for George Washington High School, creating brand new baseball lockers that look as good as they are solid.
This is what KCS teamwork looks like 💙
One school helping another.
Students doing real work.
Results you can be proud of.
Home run, HHHS. 🧢⚾️
And Herbert Hoover High School wood shop students definitely delivered. 👏
🛠️ Designed it.
🪵 Built it.
📦 Installed it.
These students stepped up to the plate and knocked this project out of the park for George Washington High School, creating brand new baseball lockers that look as good as they are solid.
This is what KCS teamwork looks like 💙
One school helping another.
Students doing real work.
Results you can be proud of.
Home run, HHHS. 🧢⚾️
🔔 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 👇
☀️ 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 👇
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 👇
Big smiles. Bright balloons. And a whole lot of heart. 💙🥚
Students from the Herbert Hoover feeder area came together today for an Exceptional Egg Hunt.
A morning created for students in ID, Autism, and Hearing & Vision programs.
🤝 HHHS students teamed up with younger students
🥚 Egg hunts + goodies everywhere
🧪 Elephant toothpaste experiment done by two HHHS students = crowd favorite
🍽️ Lunch, laughter, and real connection
It wasn’t just fun, it was students showing up for each other and making sure everyone felt included. 💛
Students from the Herbert Hoover feeder area came together today for an Exceptional Egg Hunt.
A morning created for students in ID, Autism, and Hearing & Vision programs.
🤝 HHHS students teamed up with younger students
🥚 Egg hunts + goodies everywhere
🧪 Elephant toothpaste experiment done by two HHHS students = crowd favorite
🍽️ Lunch, laughter, and real connection
It wasn’t just fun, it was students showing up for each other and making sure everyone felt included. 💛
