At last night’s Board of Education meeting, the KCSBOE recognized Tracy White for her seven years of service to Kanawha County Schools. Tracy recently resigned from the Board, and Board President Ric Cavender shared words of appreciation for her commitment to students and to her community.
President Cavender also presented Tracy with a special plaque crafted by Nitro High School to honor her years of service.
Thank you, Tracy, for your leadership and the lasting impact you’ve had on KCS. ❤️📚
President Cavender also presented Tracy with a special plaque crafted by Nitro High School to honor her years of service.
Thank you, Tracy, for your leadership and the lasting impact you’ve had on KCS. ❤️📚
🚍 Did We Miss You?
If you have not received the text updates for bus changes — click the link below!
Parents, guardians, and students who want to get bus change alerts by text can sign up here:
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If you have not received the text updates for bus changes — click the link below!
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📲 Get updates straight to your phone—quick and easy
🚍 New! Direct Bus Text Alerts Begin Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow morning, KCS Transportation will begin texting parents/guardians directly about any bus number or route changes. If your child’s bus is affected, you’ll receive a text—no sign-ups or apps required.
📲 What to know:
• All parents/guardians of current bus riders will receive a welcome message tomorrow morning
• You can reply STOP to this message to opt out
• If you receive a bus change in the future, it will come directly via text
• Bus changes will still be posted on the KCS website—click the “Bus Changes” link at the top of our homepage
• If you don’t receive a text tomorrow and your child rides a bus, please call KCS Transportation. They’ll provide a quick form to get you enrolled.
We hope this makes staying up-to-date on bus changes easier and more convenient for families. Thank you for your continued support of KCS! 💙💛
Starting tomorrow morning, KCS Transportation will begin texting parents/guardians directly about any bus number or route changes. If your child’s bus is affected, you’ll receive a text—no sign-ups or apps required.
📲 What to know:
• All parents/guardians of current bus riders will receive a welcome message tomorrow morning
• You can reply STOP to this message to opt out
• If you receive a bus change in the future, it will come directly via text
• Bus changes will still be posted on the KCS website—click the “Bus Changes” link at the top of our homepage
• If you don’t receive a text tomorrow and your child rides a bus, please call KCS Transportation. They’ll provide a quick form to get you enrolled.
We hope this makes staying up-to-date on bus changes easier and more convenient for families. Thank you for your continued support of KCS! 💙💛
🎄Santa’s got elves… but Nitro has art students! 🎅🎨
Nitro High School artists have taken over storefront windows all across town with holiday-themed designs — from snowmen to winterscapes there is magic in every brushstroke. 🖌️🌟
We love seeing our students creativity shine in their community! ☃️
Nitro High School artists have taken over storefront windows all across town with holiday-themed designs — from snowmen to winterscapes there is magic in every brushstroke. 🖌️🌟
We love seeing our students creativity shine in their community! ☃️
💛 World Kindness Day made beautiful! 💛
Thursday was World Kindness Day, and students from Carver Career Center knew exactly how to celebrate! ✨
Carver staff and students visited Anne Bailey Elementary School, where they spent time with 4th and 5th grade girls — teaching them how to style their hair and paint their nails — spreading kindness with every brush stroke and polish swirl. 💅✨
Smiles, laughter, confidence boosts… it was all there — kindness looks good on everyone. 💛🌟
Thursday was World Kindness Day, and students from Carver Career Center knew exactly how to celebrate! ✨
Carver staff and students visited Anne Bailey Elementary School, where they spent time with 4th and 5th grade girls — teaching them how to style their hair and paint their nails — spreading kindness with every brush stroke and polish swirl. 💅✨
Smiles, laughter, confidence boosts… it was all there — kindness looks good on everyone. 💛🌟
🏆 As cool as the other side of the pillow 🏆
Fall sports season is wrapping up, and KCS athletes are finishing strong across the board — including two state titles!
🔥 AAA Cross Country State Champion
Huge congratulations to Maysen Fletcher, a sophomore at Herbert Hoover High, for winning the 2025 AAA State Championship with a time of 18:16.36! What a race. What a moment. 🥇🏃♀️💨
As a team, the Huskies also earned a spot on the podium — finishing their 2025 campaign as State Runner-Up! 👏💪
🏐 AAA Volleyball State Champions
The Herbert Hoover Volleyball Team made history today, bringing home the school’s first-ever volleyball state title after a hard-fought 3–2 win over Shady Spring. The Huskies showed heart every step of the way. 🏆🐾
💙❤️ And a shout-out to more KCS teams who competed on the state level this fall:
• Capital, GW, and Sissonville in the State Golf Tournament ⛳
• Nitro’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer — both AAA State Runner-Ups ⚽
• GW Women’s Soccer — AAAA State Runner-Up ⚽
🏆 The fall action is not over just yet — several more KCS teams will be vying for a state title over the next few weeks!
Athletics are just one of the many experiences that make Kanawha County Schools such a special place for students — and we’re proud of every single athlete who competed this season.
🔧🌟 Future Engineers at Work!
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary students teamed up to build all kinds of bridges during a recent STEM lesson. Math, science, problem-solving… they used it all! 🙌
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary students teamed up to build all kinds of bridges during a recent STEM lesson. Math, science, problem-solving… they used it all! 🙌
🇺🇸 Reminder: All Kanawha County Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
🎅✨ Sensory with Santa: A Holiday Meet & Greet for Students with Disabilities ✨🎄
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
📣 Calling all leaders!
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
❄️🚨 Weather Update – Sunday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. ❄️🚨
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
🥇 Grand Champions! 🥇
Congratulations to Carver Career Center’s Culinary Arts team for taking home Best Dish and Grand Champion honors at the West Virginia Jr. Cast Iron Cook-Off in Morgantown!
Chef Grant and Principal Lisa Dorsey joined students Lola Zamora, Amazing Tognoli, and Will Ellis in the kitchen as they impressed the judges with their winning menu — feta and spinach meatballs over rustic fall creamy orzo, topped with tomato coulis and micro-greens, and a delicious apple tart with meringue for dessert. 🍎
🤗 Are there any leftovers — asking for a friend!?
Congratulations to Carver Career Center’s Culinary Arts team for taking home Best Dish and Grand Champion honors at the West Virginia Jr. Cast Iron Cook-Off in Morgantown!
Chef Grant and Principal Lisa Dorsey joined students Lola Zamora, Amazing Tognoli, and Will Ellis in the kitchen as they impressed the judges with their winning menu — feta and spinach meatballs over rustic fall creamy orzo, topped with tomato coulis and micro-greens, and a delicious apple tart with meringue for dessert. 🍎
🤗 Are there any leftovers — asking for a friend!?
🚑 Dr. Grammar is in! 👨⚕️🩺
Cedar Grove Elementary second graders suited up for Contraction Surgery — learning how to bring two words together to make one. The hands-on lesson made grammar unforgettable and full of laughter! ❤️
Cedar Grove Elementary second graders suited up for Contraction Surgery — learning how to bring two words together to make one. The hands-on lesson made grammar unforgettable and full of laughter! ❤️
🦜From scales to feathers to fur — students at Cross Lanes Elementary met them all! 🦎🦜🐇
Zoodles Animal Education Program brought the animal kingdom to life, giving students a hands-on lesson in habitats, adaptations, and conservation. 🐾🌍
Zoodles Animal Education Program brought the animal kingdom to life, giving students a hands-on lesson in habitats, adaptations, and conservation. 🐾🌍
🗓️ Review and comment on the proposed 2026–2027 KCS School Calendars!
Visit our homepage and click “2026–2027 Calendar Options” to share your feedback.
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-calendar-options
📱You can also submit comments on the KCS App by selecting "Kanawha County Schools" in your Feed.
Visit our homepage and click “2026–2027 Calendar Options” to share your feedback.
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-calendar-options
📱You can also submit comments on the KCS App by selecting "Kanawha County Schools" in your Feed.
💚 The Herd rolled into South Charleston! 🖤
Today, Marshall University President Brad Smith, KCS Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter, Marco the mascot, and SCHS alum & Marshall med student Gabrielle Potter visited South Charleston High to celebrate the Direct Admit Partnership between Kanawha County Schools and Marshall University!
Through this partnership, any KCS senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher is automatically admitted to Marshall — no separate application or fees required. 🙌
President Smith encouraged students to dream big, and Gabrielle reminded them that you don’t have to have it all figured out — just take the next right step.
One more reason KCS students have so many paths to success! 💚🖤
Today, Marshall University President Brad Smith, KCS Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter, Marco the mascot, and SCHS alum & Marshall med student Gabrielle Potter visited South Charleston High to celebrate the Direct Admit Partnership between Kanawha County Schools and Marshall University!
Through this partnership, any KCS senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher is automatically admitted to Marshall — no separate application or fees required. 🙌
President Smith encouraged students to dream big, and Gabrielle reminded them that you don’t have to have it all figured out — just take the next right step.
One more reason KCS students have so many paths to success! 💚🖤
The October edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3ruj2
Content includes:
🔬A forensics lesson at SCHS
📅 Important November events and reminders
🛠️ HVAC Levy Project Updates
... and more!
🎃 From superheroes 🦸♂️ to storybook characters 👸, our schools are full of Halloween magic today! 🎃✨
🧡 We’re loving all the photos and videos coming in from around KCS — keep them coming! Share your favorite staff or student costumes below! 👇🧡
📸: Pictured below — Lakewood Elementary Staff
🧡 We’re loving all the photos and videos coming in from around KCS — keep them coming! Share your favorite staff or student costumes below! 👇🧡
📸: Pictured below — Lakewood Elementary Staff
💙 Many of our schools operate food pantries to help students and families when extra support is needed. With more families seeking assistance right now, several schools are starting new pantries to meet the growing demand — and schools with existing pantries are continuing to accept donations.
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
🤝 Real-World Lessons from Industry Leaders 🔧💡
Herbert Hoover High School students in The Shop had the opportunity to learn from someone who’s built success in the skilled trades from the ground up.
Local contractor and businessman Jerry Hinzman spent the day with students, touring the shop, watching production in action, and sharing valuable insights — from work ethic and professionalism to what it really takes to thrive in today’s workforce.
Mr. Hinzman was joined by a 2024 Nitro High School graduate, now employed with his company, who offered an inspiring peer perspective on entering the job market and meeting employer expectations.
We also appreciated Delegate Dean Jeffries for stopping by and supporting this conversation about the future of West Virginia’s skilled workforce. 👏
Herbert Hoover High School students in The Shop had the opportunity to learn from someone who’s built success in the skilled trades from the ground up.
Local contractor and businessman Jerry Hinzman spent the day with students, touring the shop, watching production in action, and sharing valuable insights — from work ethic and professionalism to what it really takes to thrive in today’s workforce.
Mr. Hinzman was joined by a 2024 Nitro High School graduate, now employed with his company, who offered an inspiring peer perspective on entering the job market and meeting employer expectations.
We also appreciated Delegate Dean Jeffries for stopping by and supporting this conversation about the future of West Virginia’s skilled workforce. 👏
