📱 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. 👇
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. 👇
📱🔋 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%.” 😅📚
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%.” 😅📚
💙💛 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! ❤️✨
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! ❤️✨
💙💚 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! 🙌💥
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! 🙌💥
✨ 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! 📚🚀
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! 📚🚀
🔹 “It’s what parents/guardians do. – Michael Scott (probably)”
🧾💻 Beginning of the Year forms: They’re kind of a big deal.
🎒 Be the Assistant to the Regional Parent of the Year—do it now.
✅ Quick
✅ Online
✅ Done before school starts
🔗 To get started 👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they’ve already filled out their school forms.” – You, probably
🧾💻 Beginning of the Year forms: They’re kind of a big deal.
🎒 Be the Assistant to the Regional Parent of the Year—do it now.
✅ Quick
✅ Online
✅ Done before school starts
🔗 To get started 👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they’ve already filled out their school forms.” – You, probably
🚍 Big News for KCS Families!
We’re excited to announce EZ A2B, a new school bus tracking app that gives parents and guardians real-time information about their student’s bus — 600 plus parents/guardians have already created their account!
With EZ A2B you can:
📍 Monitor the location of your student’s bus
🕒 See scheduled stop times and locations
🔔 Get notifications if the bus is running behind schedule
“We are always looking for ways to keep our families informed and our students safe. EZ A2B gives parents peace of mind and helps ensure a smooth start and end to every school day.” — Dr. Paula Potter, Superintendent of Kanawha County Schools
⬇️📱Download from your app store and get started today!
🔗 More info on the KCS Website — https://bit.ly/BusAppDirections
Stay connected. Stay informed. 💙 #KCSConnects #KCSBackToSchool #WeAreKCS
We’re excited to announce EZ A2B, a new school bus tracking app that gives parents and guardians real-time information about their student’s bus — 600 plus parents/guardians have already created their account!
With EZ A2B you can:
📍 Monitor the location of your student’s bus
🕒 See scheduled stop times and locations
🔔 Get notifications if the bus is running behind schedule
“We are always looking for ways to keep our families informed and our students safe. EZ A2B gives parents peace of mind and helps ensure a smooth start and end to every school day.” — Dr. Paula Potter, Superintendent of Kanawha County Schools
⬇️📱Download from your app store and get started today!
🔗 More info on the KCS Website — https://bit.ly/BusAppDirections
Stay connected. Stay informed. 💙 #KCSConnects #KCSBackToSchool #WeAreKCS
🎒✨ It’s almost time to head back to school, KCS families! ✨🎒
We always enjoy welcoming you into your schools before the first day. Open Houses are the perfect time to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get your kids excited for a great year ahead. 💙
We’ve put together a list of all KCS Open House dates to help you plan your visit. If your school’s date isn’t listed yet, don’t worry—we’ll keep updating as information comes in.
👉 Check out the full list here: https://bit.ly/KCSOpenHouseDates
We can’t wait to see you soon and kick off an amazing school year together! 🏫❤️
#KCSBackToSchool #WeAreKCS #OpenHouse2025
We always enjoy welcoming you into your schools before the first day. Open Houses are the perfect time to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get your kids excited for a great year ahead. 💙
We’ve put together a list of all KCS Open House dates to help you plan your visit. If your school’s date isn’t listed yet, don’t worry—we’ll keep updating as information comes in.
👉 Check out the full list here: https://bit.ly/KCSOpenHouseDates
We can’t wait to see you soon and kick off an amazing school year together! 🏫❤️
#KCSBackToSchool #WeAreKCS #OpenHouse2025
✨ An inspiring day for KCS! ✨
Today, our principals, assistant principals, and central office teams are meeting for the 2025 Superintendent’s Conference! 🙌📚 This event is one of our favorite traditions because it gives us the chance to connect 🤝, recharge 🔋, and focus on what matters most – our students 💙👩🎓👨🎓.
Dr. Paula Potter shared her excitement for the year ahead and reminded us:
“Everything we do comes back to one thing – giving every child their very best chance to succeed.” 🌟💬
There have already been plenty of laughs 😂, lots of learning 📝, and ideas being shared .💡 We love celebrating the incredible leaders who make our schools shine every day ✨. This school year is going to be amazing! 🎒🎉
📸 Check out some moments from this morning ⬇️, and stay tuned for our highlight video! 🎥👀
Today, our principals, assistant principals, and central office teams are meeting for the 2025 Superintendent’s Conference! 🙌📚 This event is one of our favorite traditions because it gives us the chance to connect 🤝, recharge 🔋, and focus on what matters most – our students 💙👩🎓👨🎓.
Dr. Paula Potter shared her excitement for the year ahead and reminded us:
“Everything we do comes back to one thing – giving every child their very best chance to succeed.” 🌟💬
There have already been plenty of laughs 😂, lots of learning 📝, and ideas being shared .💡 We love celebrating the incredible leaders who make our schools shine every day ✨. This school year is going to be amazing! 🎒🎉
📸 Check out some moments from this morning ⬇️, and stay tuned for our highlight video! 🎥👀
Can you believe it? The first day of school is just 15 days (+ a few hours) away — Friday, August 15th! 🎒📅
We’re getting so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for a brand new school year here in Kanawha County! 💛
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing some helpful tips, reminders, and a few fun things to help everyone get ready. So stay tuned — we can’t wait to kick off another great year together! 😊✨
We’re getting so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for a brand new school year here in Kanawha County! 💛
Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing some helpful tips, reminders, and a few fun things to help everyone get ready. So stay tuned — we can’t wait to kick off another great year together! 😊✨
This week, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is taking part in active threat training to ensure they are prepared for even the most difficult situations. While we hope such events never happen, their dedication to being ready shows how much they care about our students, staff, families, and communities.
We are grateful for the incredible partnership we share with the KCSD and all of our local law enforcement agencies. Their professionalism make our schools a place where learning can thrive. 💙
We are grateful for the incredible partnership we share with the KCSD and all of our local law enforcement agencies. Their professionalism make our schools a place where learning can thrive. 💙
Parents of kids 5 & under! 🧒👧
If you have a student starting PK this year, lead levels are a requirement for enrollment.
The WIC Office in North Charleston on Wednesday, July 30 from 10 AM – 3 PM for FREE lead testing!
🔵 Instant results
🔵 Free for children on Medicaid, CHIP, or uninsured
Keep your little ones safe and healthy 👉 see the flyer for details!
If you have a student starting PK this year, lead levels are a requirement for enrollment.
The WIC Office in North Charleston on Wednesday, July 30 from 10 AM – 3 PM for FREE lead testing!
🔵 Instant results
🔵 Free for children on Medicaid, CHIP, or uninsured
Keep your little ones safe and healthy 👉 see the flyer for details!
🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Huntington Bank for supporting KCS educators! 🙌💙 They provided funding for 96 teachers and administrators to attend the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta from July 14–16! 🚌📚✈️
The Ron Clark Academy, which serves students in grades 4–8, is known nationwide for its innovative teaching strategies and electric energy in the classroom ⚡️. Our team participated in hands-on workshops, observed live teaching, and learned powerful practices to boost student learning and social success 💡🎓.
Educators from 7️⃣ middle schools and 2️⃣ elementary schools represented KCS with passion and purpose! 💪
We can’t wait to bring these new ideas into our classrooms this school year—and our students are the ones who will benefit the most. 🧠💬✨
Thank you, Huntington Bank, for investing in our teachers. 👏🍎📖
📸 Check out some highlights below! ⬇️
The Ron Clark Academy, which serves students in grades 4–8, is known nationwide for its innovative teaching strategies and electric energy in the classroom ⚡️. Our team participated in hands-on workshops, observed live teaching, and learned powerful practices to boost student learning and social success 💡🎓.
Educators from 7️⃣ middle schools and 2️⃣ elementary schools represented KCS with passion and purpose! 💪
We can’t wait to bring these new ideas into our classrooms this school year—and our students are the ones who will benefit the most. 🧠💬✨
Thank you, Huntington Bank, for investing in our teachers. 👏🍎📖
📸 Check out some highlights below! ⬇️
📷 New State-of-the-Art Camera System Coming to All KCS Schools 🔒🏫
Kanawha County Schools is proud to begin the installation of a new, state-of-the-art camera system in every school across the district. This advanced technology will help enhance the safety and security of our students, staff, and school communities. 👩🏫👨🎓
This week, representatives from Verkada — the company providing the camera system — led a comprehensive training session at Metro 911. 🚓🚨 School Resource Officers from Nitro PD, South Charleston PD, Charleston PD, and the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, along with Metro 911 personnel, participated in the training to ensure seamless collaboration and response capabilities.
We’re grateful for the continued partnership with our local law enforcement agencies and emergency services as we work together to keep our schools safe. 🙌❤️
Kanawha County Schools is proud to begin the installation of a new, state-of-the-art camera system in every school across the district. This advanced technology will help enhance the safety and security of our students, staff, and school communities. 👩🏫👨🎓
This week, representatives from Verkada — the company providing the camera system — led a comprehensive training session at Metro 911. 🚓🚨 School Resource Officers from Nitro PD, South Charleston PD, Charleston PD, and the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, along with Metro 911 personnel, participated in the training to ensure seamless collaboration and response capabilities.
We’re grateful for the continued partnership with our local law enforcement agencies and emergency services as we work together to keep our schools safe. 🙌❤️
😎 Don't look now but high school administrators are meeting 🏫 for the first time in the 2025-2026 school year!
🗓️ 36 days and counting until a brand new school year full of opportunity begins!
🗓️ 36 days and counting until a brand new school year full of opportunity begins!
*July 7th Curriculum Board Meeting*
The Kanawha County Schools Board of Education will host its monthly curriculum meeting at 4 p.m. today (7/7). The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.
To watch the stream, use the link below 👇
🔗: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
The agenda is available on the KCS website 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3kw1h
🎉 We have a NEW website… and we built it just for YOU! 🎉
Kanawha County Schools is proud to launch a brand-new website that’s user-friendly, modern, and made to meet the needs of our community — from parents and students to staff and future families! 💻📱
✅ Easily find breakfast & lunch menus
✅ Find important announcements, like school closures
✅ Quickly locate important documents
✅ Submit absence excuses right from the website or the NEW KCS app
✅ Explore all the incredible programs KCS has to offer
✅ Stay up-to-date with district and school calendars
✅ Catch the latest announcements and celebrate student successes 🎓🌟
Our new website and app are designed to work together — so no matter where you are, everything you need is just a click or tap away!
Take a look around ➡️ https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/
We can't wait for you to explore! 💙❤️💚
Kanawha County Schools is proud to launch a brand-new website that’s user-friendly, modern, and made to meet the needs of our community — from parents and students to staff and future families! 💻📱
✅ Easily find breakfast & lunch menus
✅ Find important announcements, like school closures
✅ Quickly locate important documents
✅ Submit absence excuses right from the website or the NEW KCS app
✅ Explore all the incredible programs KCS has to offer
✅ Stay up-to-date with district and school calendars
✅ Catch the latest announcements and celebrate student successes 🎓🌟
Our new website and app are designed to work together — so no matter where you are, everything you need is just a click or tap away!
Take a look around ➡️ https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/
We can't wait for you to explore! 💙❤️💚
🍓 If you have registered for a meal distribution box at Mary Ingles or East Bank, they are being distributed until noon today — rain or shine!
☀️ FREE Summer Meals for Kids! 🥪🍎
Kanawha County Schools is proud to once again partner with the WVDE and the USDA to provide free breakfast and lunch to children across the county this summer!
📍 There are 11 locations offering meals this year
📆 Each site has specific dates and times for meal service.
👉 Click the link below to find the full list of sites, dates, and meal times:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3FXlBHz
🥳 We are loving our new📱app! Access documents, news, updates, urgent alerts and notifications, right from your pocket.
⬇️ Start your KCS App experience today!
🔗 Download for Android — https://aptg.co/Kfmv49
🔗 Download for iPhone — https://aptg.co/VJy0hm
🔵 If you have previously signed up for text messages from KCS, you will also be receiving this alert via text. The links in the text will take you to the App Store or Google Play Store.
