📣 KCS Community Town Hall with Dr. Paula Potter — South Charleston Feeder Area

Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.

🗓 Thursday, August 28th
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 South Charleston High School

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS

We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the South Charleston High School feeder area at this important event!
about 17 hours ago, Kanawha County Schools
south charleston feeder area town hall with kcs superintendent dr. paula potter is on august 28th at schs high school at 6:00 p.m.
👏 Learning From Leaders

🇺🇸👏 Students from Nitro High School’s ROTC visited Nitro Elementary to work with 5th graders on the importance of flag etiquette. The group also practiced properly raising and lowering the American flag. This student led lesson in leadership is a wonderful example of schools working together! 💙❤️🤍
about 21 hours ago, Kanawha County Schools
nhs rotc students showing nes students how to raise and lower the american flag.
nes students practicing folding the american flag while nhs rotc students look on.
nhs rotc student showing nes students what the american flag looks like when properly folded.
nhs rotc students folding the american flag while nes 5th grade students watch.
nhs rotc students raising the american and west virginia flag.
📣 KCS Community Town Hall with Dr. Paula Potter — Nitro Feeder Area

Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.

🗓 Today, August 26th
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Nitro High School

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS

We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the Nitro High School feeder area at this important event!
2 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
nitro feeder area town hall meeting with dr. paula potter
👨‍🍳✨ Chef Report Day! ✨👩‍🍳

Carver Culinary students traded in their aprons for research papers! 📚 Each student was randomly assigned a world-famous chef to study—diving into bios, career highlights, industry impact, and even some surprising fun facts.

Their teacher was so proud watching them present with confidence and connect today’s lessons to tomorrow’s culinary industry. 🙌 Who knows… maybe one day their names will be the ones future students are researching! 🔥👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
3 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
carver culinary students presenting their research on world famous chefs.
carver culinary students presenting their research on world famous chefs.
carver culinary students presenting their research on world famous chefs.
carver culinary students presenting their research on world famous chefs.
carver culinary students presenting their research on world famous chefs.
🌟 Overbrook Elementary 5th Grade Mentors 🌟

These Kindergarten Wildcats are off to a strong start thanks to some awesome 5th grade mentors! This week, the 5th graders stepped up as mentors for kindergarten students during lunch—modeling cafeteria procedures, practicing responsibility, and showing what it means to be safe, kind, and proud. 💙💚

Way to lead with kindness, Wildcats—you’re setting the tone for a great year ahead! 🐾👏
6 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students talking in the lunchroom.
a 5th grade student is helping a kindergarten student with her lunch tray.
5th grade and kindergarten students at overbrook elementary smile for a picture in the lunch room.
🍭 Science got a little squishy in Ms. Jenny’s class at Kanawha City Elementary! 💙💚 Students made their own Play-Doh! They mixed, mashed, and molded their very own creations—proving that learning can be hands-on and colorful. 👩‍🔬✨🧑‍🔬
6 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
students at kanawha city elementary making their own playdoh during science class.
👩‍🎓🔥 Breaking barriers at Nitro High!
Drew, a student who is visually impaired, is using The Monarch — a revolutionary device that lets him read braille text and tactile graphics at the same time. And a new app "Wing It" is leveling up the potential of this device!

🌟 Innovation in Action at Nitro High School! 🌟

Drew is putting the Monarch to work in his engineering class, exploring complex concepts through touch and gaining instant access to the same materials as his peers.

The Monarch is a first-of-its-kind, multi-line braille display with a library of more than 1,800 tactile graphics. It’s opening doors to new ways of learning, problem-solving, and creating. 💡👏

Even more exciting? With the new Monarch Wing It app, teachers and students can draw graphics on their devices and watch them instantly appear on the Monarch — giving visually impaired students immediate access to the same visuals as their classmates.

This week, Drew came in with a request: a tactile graphic of Nitro High School’s football field — complete with textures showing the bleachers, track, and more — for an engineering project. Without the Monarch and Wing It app that request could have taken hours (or even a week!) to create — but was ready in seconds.

In the photos below, Drew is working with his teacher, Mr. Wolfe, as they review the dimensions of the school’s scoreboard in engineering class.

This is inclusion and innovation at its very best. 💙
7 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
visually impaired student at nitro high school using the monarch with his teacher for an engineering project.

Kanawha County Schools Board of Education, Regular Session — August 21st

The Kanawha County Schools Board of Education will host its monthly regular session meeting at 5 p.m. today. The meeting is open to the public.

This meeting will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at the link here 👇

https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream

The agenda is available on the KCS website 👇

https://5il.co/3ny1v

7 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
kanawha county schools logo
☁️ Watch out, Weather Channel—Alum Creek 3rd graders are coming for your job! 🌦️

Today, these budding forecasters learned how to spot different cloud types and even predict when a storm might roll in. Cirrus, stratus, or cumulonimbus…they’ve got it covered!

Forecast for Alum Creek: 100% chance of learning, with scattered giggles throughout the day. 😄🌤️
8 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students at alum creek looking at the clouds in the sky as part of their science lesson.
students at alum creek looking at the clouds in the sky as part of their science lesson.
📣 KCS Community Town Hall with Dr. Paula Potter

Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.

🗓 Tomorrow, August 19
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Capital High School

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS

We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the Capital High School feeder area at this important event!
10 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
capital high school feeder area town hall with dr. potter is on august 19th at capital high school at 6:00pm.
👟💙 We are so grateful for Kids of Kanawha!

Before the first bell of the school year rang, they made sure students across Kanawha County were prepared by donating brand-new shoes to:

Pratt Elementary • Riverside High • Dupont Middle • Malden Elementary • Edgewood Elementary • West Side Middle • Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary • Flinn Elementary • Capitol High • Hayes Middle • Cedar Grove Elementary

Their generosity is a wonderful reminder of how strong our community is when we come together to support students. Thank you, Kids of Kanawha, for investing in our children and helping them start the year with confidence! 🙌✨
10 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
Kids of Kanawha donating shoes to kcs schools.
📣 KCS Community Town Hall with Dr. Paula Potter

Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.

🗓 Tomorrow, August 18
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Riverside High School

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS

We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the Riverside High School feeder area at this important event!
11 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
rhs feeder area meeting with kcs superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter is on august 18th at 6:00pm.
✅ Day 1
13 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
father and daughter walking into school.
🎉📚 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!
13 days 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.
🚀 First day alert! Students, grab your backpacks and your curiosity— today’s the day to learn, laugh, and shine. Make this year unforgettable! 📚✨
13 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students smiling during a computer lesson at 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. 👇
14 days 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.
📱🔋 You know how Zoom, Teams, or that one game always wants to update right before you need it?
iPads love doing that too — help your student avoid that problem tomorrow.

Charge & update your student’s iPad today so the first day of school starts smooth, not “Installing Update… 12%.” 😅📚
14 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
charge and update your student's iPad before the first day of school.
💙💛 An EXCITING day for the KCS Office of Exceptional Students

This morning, all KCS Special Education teachers & aides met at Riverside High to learn, share ideas, and level up their skills. 💡🙌 It was wonderful watching these educators work together with the same goal in mind — providing a first-class education for all students! ❤️✨

15 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
special education teachers and aides at their beginning of the year meeting at Riverside High School on August 13th, 2025.
💙💚 The countdown to the first day of school is ON — and Dr. Potter is making the rounds to all 8️⃣ high school feeder areas this week!

These meetings are all about:
✅ Welcoming staff back 🎉
✅ Preparing for the new school year 🚀
✅ Giving staff from different schools in the same community a chance to meet, collaborate, and build relationships 💬🤝

It’s a great way to start the year as ONE team, with one goal — making this the best year yet for our students! 🙌💥
17 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
KCS staff welcome back meeting at Sissonville High School.
✨ KCS middle and high school counselors gathered for their beginning-of-the-year meeting today to share ideas, connect, and learn about exciting opportunities for our students.

One highlight — Our partnership with Marshall University 💚🏫 — including the 🟢 Direct Admit option for high school seniors in Kanawha County Schools and the 🟢 HERD Academy, which lets KCS high school students take college courses while still in high school and earn college credit! 🎓

Our counselors are ready to hit the ground running to help students succeed this year — and beyond! 📚🚀
20 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.
kcs middle and high school counselors at their beginning of the year meeting at the edison training center in south charleston.