Staffing season is one of the hardest things to do in the public school system.
These decisions are never easy, and they affect people we know, work with, and care about. We do everything we can to limit the number of cuts while continuing to support students and keep our schools running strong.
We’re sharing this to help explain the “why” behind the changes and to make sure our staff and community have clear, accurate information.
These decisions are never easy, and they affect people we know, work with, and care about. We do everything we can to limit the number of cuts while continuing to support students and keep our schools running strong.
We’re sharing this to help explain the “why” behind the changes and to make sure our staff and community have clear, accurate information.
We LOVED seeing Lakewood Elementary filled with smiles, laughter, and kindness this morning 💛🎉
5th graders hosted a “Love Language Fair,” inviting every grade level to come play, create, dance, and just enjoy being together. From board games and crafts to gift-making and laughter with friends, kindness was everywhere you looked.
Shoutout to these awesome 5th grade leaders for planning this event and showing that kindness can be creative, silly, and full of heart 💫
5th graders hosted a “Love Language Fair,” inviting every grade level to come play, create, dance, and just enjoy being together. From board games and crafts to gift-making and laughter with friends, kindness was everywhere you looked.
Shoutout to these awesome 5th grade leaders for planning this event and showing that kindness can be creative, silly, and full of heart 💫
F is for friends who do stuff together,
U is for you and me,
N is for anywhere and anytime at all…at Bridgeview Elementary
Elementary P.E. teachers brought the FUN to yesterday’s Professional Learning Day! 🎈🏃♂️
They shared their favorite games, activities, and ideas for keeping kids active and smiling. There was lots of movement, teamwork, and laughter as teachers jumped right in and tried everything out together.
Now they’re heading back to their schools with fresh ideas and tons of excitement to help our students stay healthy, confident, and full of energy! 💙👟
U is for you and me,
N is for anywhere and anytime at all…at Bridgeview Elementary
Elementary P.E. teachers brought the FUN to yesterday’s Professional Learning Day! 🎈🏃♂️
They shared their favorite games, activities, and ideas for keeping kids active and smiling. There was lots of movement, teamwork, and laughter as teachers jumped right in and tried everything out together.
Now they’re heading back to their schools with fresh ideas and tons of excitement to help our students stay healthy, confident, and full of energy! 💙👟
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! 🎉
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! 🎉
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 ✨🖌️
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 ✨🖌️
Congrats to our elementary winners from the 2026 KCS Math Field Day! 🧮✨
These students showed off some seriously sharp thinking and problem-solving skills! Next stop for this crew, the regional Math Field Day competition. 👏
4th Grade:
🥇 Leo Goffreda — Point Harmony Elementary
🥈 Vivaan Haricharan — Holz Elementary
🥉 Tate Bock — Weberwood Elementary
⭐ Alternate: Grayson Lodge — St. Francis
5th Grade:
🥇 Will Emrick — Overbrook Elementary
🥈 Roger Lin — Central Elementary
🥉 Ella Alhamwi — Sacred Heart
🏅 Alternate: William Ghareeb — Cross Lanes Christian
Way to go!! We’ll be cheering you on at regionals. The calculations continue tomorrow with our 2026 KCS Secondary Math Field Day!
These students showed off some seriously sharp thinking and problem-solving skills! Next stop for this crew, the regional Math Field Day competition. 👏
4th Grade:
🥇 Leo Goffreda — Point Harmony Elementary
🥈 Vivaan Haricharan — Holz Elementary
🥉 Tate Bock — Weberwood Elementary
⭐ Alternate: Grayson Lodge — St. Francis
5th Grade:
🥇 Will Emrick — Overbrook Elementary
🥈 Roger Lin — Central Elementary
🥉 Ella Alhamwi — Sacred Heart
🏅 Alternate: William Ghareeb — Cross Lanes Christian
Way to go!! We’ll be cheering you on at regionals. The calculations continue tomorrow with our 2026 KCS Secondary Math Field Day!
The faces say it all. 😆❄️
South Charleston High School raised $932 for Special Olympics of West Virginia and brought the energy (and the bravery!) to this year’s Polar Plunge. The water was extra polar this year, and those split-second expressions when students hit the water were priceless.
Cold water, warm hearts, and lots of school spirit — way to go, SCHS! 🧡👏
South Charleston High School raised $932 for Special Olympics of West Virginia and brought the energy (and the bravery!) to this year’s Polar Plunge. The water was extra polar this year, and those split-second expressions when students hit the water were priceless.
Cold water, warm hearts, and lots of school spirit — way to go, SCHS! 🧡👏
🐝 Spelling Bee Update
Due to weather, the spelling bee, that was scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 11th at South Charleston High School.
🕔 Registration: 5:00 p.m.
🐝 Competition begins: 5:30 p.m.
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and can’t wait to cheer on our spellers!
Due to weather, the spelling bee, that was scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 11th at South Charleston High School.
🕔 Registration: 5:00 p.m.
🐝 Competition begins: 5:30 p.m.
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and can’t wait to cheer on our spellers!
❄️ KCS Weather Update - Remote Learning ❄️
Due to snow that is forecasted to begin falling by mid-morning and making dismissal unsafe, Kanawha County Schools is going to err on the side of caution and use our last remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, February 6th.
Students should have already been given work that can be completed offline. If the work was not downloaded, it is available in Schoology. If a student is unable to access their work due to no power or internet, the work may be completed later and turned in as makeup work.
Teachers will be available during normal school hours to provide assistance as needed.
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support this week. Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see everyone Monday. Have a great weekend.
Due to snow that is forecasted to begin falling by mid-morning and making dismissal unsafe, Kanawha County Schools is going to err on the side of caution and use our last remote learning day tomorrow, Friday, February 6th.
Students should have already been given work that can be completed offline. If the work was not downloaded, it is available in Schoology. If a student is unable to access their work due to no power or internet, the work may be completed later and turned in as makeup work.
Teachers will be available during normal school hours to provide assistance as needed.
Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support this week. Stay safe, stay warm, and we hope to see everyone Monday. Have a great weekend.
❄️ KCS Weather Update 2-Hour Delay ❄️
Due to poor road conditions in parts of the county, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5.
The two-hour delay allows our transportation department additional time to assess road conditions across the county and eliminates the need for an early-morning call.
There is a possibility this could change to a remote learning day. If that happens, families will receive an update Thursday morning (but not at 4:55 a.m.)
Our hope is to remain on a two-hour delay. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ❄️🚌
Due to poor road conditions in parts of the county, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5.
The two-hour delay allows our transportation department additional time to assess road conditions across the county and eliminates the need for an early-morning call.
There is a possibility this could change to a remote learning day. If that happens, families will receive an update Thursday morning (but not at 4:55 a.m.)
Our hope is to remain on a two-hour delay. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ❄️🚌
❄️ Huge thanks to the City of South Charleston crews who were out bright and early today clearing snow and ice from our schools in South Charleston - because winter is clearly feeling very committed this year. ☃️
They do this just about every time it snows, and we can’t say thank you enough. With more than 60 buildings across the district and snow showing up like it’s on a schedule, that extra help is a big deal.
Their support helps our KCS maintenance teams keep it moving and head on to other schools, so more sidewalks, lots, and entrances get cleared faster. Teamwork for the win. 💪❄️
They do this just about every time it snows, and we can’t say thank you enough. With more than 60 buildings across the district and snow showing up like it’s on a schedule, that extra help is a big deal.
Their support helps our KCS maintenance teams keep it moving and head on to other schools, so more sidewalks, lots, and entrances get cleared faster. Teamwork for the win. 💪❄️
❄️ Remote Learning Day – Weather Update ❄️
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology.
Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology.
Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
Curriculum Board Meeting - Different Meeting Location
The Kanawha County Schools Board of Education will host its monthly curriculum board meeting at 4 p.m. today. The meeting is open to the public.
This meeting will be held at the Edison Staff Development Center in South Charleston.
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 can be found using the link below👇
❄️ 2-Hour Delay - Monday, February 2nd ☀️
KCS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.
Temperatures aren’t expected to warm much during the delay, the purpose of the delay is to allow travel in daylight rather than early morning darkness.
Our maintenance staff has been working all weekend to clear parking lots and sidewalks, but icy spots may still be present. Please use caution getting in and out of vehicles and entering school buildings.
Some areas of the county may still have unsafe roads. Families should use their best judgment, and if travel isn’t safe, please don’t risk it. Bus route changes will be posted on the KCS website this evening and text messages will be sent out in the morning.
Staff, please report at your normal time. If you are not able to safely do so, please contact your supervisor.
We’re excited to see everyone back!
KCS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.
Temperatures aren’t expected to warm much during the delay, the purpose of the delay is to allow travel in daylight rather than early morning darkness.
Our maintenance staff has been working all weekend to clear parking lots and sidewalks, but icy spots may still be present. Please use caution getting in and out of vehicles and entering school buildings.
Some areas of the county may still have unsafe roads. Families should use their best judgment, and if travel isn’t safe, please don’t risk it. Bus route changes will be posted on the KCS website this evening and text messages will be sent out in the morning.
Staff, please report at your normal time. If you are not able to safely do so, please contact your supervisor.
We’re excited to see everyone back!
❄️ Remote Learning – Friday, January 30 ❄️
5-for-5 is great… when you’re at the plate.
This week? Not so much.
It’s been a long and chilly week, and we know everyone is ready for clearer roads and more familiar routines. We truly miss seeing our students in our classrooms and hallways!
Due to ice still covering roadways in parts of the county, KCS will continue with remote learning tomorrow, Friday January 30th. Students have offline work available, with assignments also accessible in Schoology. If power or internet is an issue, work can be completed and turned in later.
Here’s hoping the ice gives us a break this weekend so we can welcome everyone back on Monday. Stay warm and safe, KCS families 💙
5-for-5 is great… when you’re at the plate.
This week? Not so much.
It’s been a long and chilly week, and we know everyone is ready for clearer roads and more familiar routines. We truly miss seeing our students in our classrooms and hallways!
Due to ice still covering roadways in parts of the county, KCS will continue with remote learning tomorrow, Friday January 30th. Students have offline work available, with assignments also accessible in Schoology. If power or internet is an issue, work can be completed and turned in later.
Here’s hoping the ice gives us a break this weekend so we can welcome everyone back on Monday. Stay warm and safe, KCS families 💙
❄️ Remote Learning Day – Weather Update ❄️
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology. Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology. Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
❄️ Remote Learning Day – Weather Update ❄️
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology. Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
Due to weather conditions, Kanawha County Schools will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th.
Students should have been assigned work that can be completed offline. If students do not have their work downloaded, it is available to download in Schoology. Teachers will be available during school hours to help and answer questions.
If you are without power or internet, students can complete and turn in their work later as makeup work.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe.
🎓 FAFSA FAIR for KCS Seniors & Families 🎓
Getting ready for college? We’re here to help! Kanawha County Schools seniors and their parents are invited to attend a FAFSA Fair on Thursday, February 5, 2026, anytime between 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Choose the location that works best for you:
📍 Marshall University – South Charleston Campus (Room GC-135)
📍 University of Charleston (Clay Tower Building, Room 210)
📍 West Virginia State University (Wilson University Union)
📍 BridgeValley CTC (Building 2000, Testing Center)
Financial aid experts will be on hand to walk you through the FAFSA and answer questions one-on-one.
📝 Parents & students, please bring:
✔️ FSA ID (must be completed at least 3 days prior)
✔️ Social Security numbers for parent and student
✔️ Cell phone and email access
🔗 Appointments are encouraged. Sign up using the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to sign up online!
FAFSA Fair Appointment Link 👉 https://forms.gle/joUuJTnDGc2GrquU6
This is a great step toward making college more affordable and less stressful—we hope to see you there!
❄️ Weather Update - KCS Closed ❄️
Kanawha County Schools will be closed and observing a snow day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. This is a true snow day and students do not need to log in to Schoology.
🔵 Tomorrow is our last true snow day for this school year. All future snow days will be remote learning days.
🔵 Non-261 and school based employees do not report unless contacted by your supervisor for an essential duty.
🔵 261-employees report on a two-hour delay. Please contact your immediate supervisor if travel is not possible.
Kanawha County Schools will be closed and observing a snow day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. This is a true snow day and students do not need to log in to Schoology.
🔵 Tomorrow is our last true snow day for this school year. All future snow days will be remote learning days.
🔵 Non-261 and school based employees do not report unless contacted by your supervisor for an essential duty.
🔵 261-employees report on a two-hour delay. Please contact your immediate supervisor if travel is not possible.
Kanawha County Schools will be closed and observing a snow day tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. This is a true snow day and students do not need to log in to Schoology.
All school-based and non-261-day employees should stay at home unless contacted by a supervisor for an essential duty.
All 261-day employees may arrive anytime within two hours of their normal start time, or contact their immediate supervisor if travel is not possible.
If your job is essential for snow removal, please check with your supervisor.
