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. ❤️
about 3 hours ago, Kanawha County Schools
A nursing home resident, sitting at a table, is holding up her finished painting project and laughing. A student is sitting beside her and looking at her and smiling.
Students working in the flower bed in front of their school. Students are using shovels and other garden tools to get the area ready for new flowers to be planted.
South Charleston high school students and staff, along with KCS superintendent Dr. Paula Potter, pose for a picture at the Ronald McDonald House after donating supplies there.
A student carrying two clear trash bags that are full of leaves and other debris.
One student is kneeling down in a flower bed under a tree digging a hole to plant flowers in. Two students, one bent over and the other standing, are beside him as he digs.
A group of students and nursing home residents are sitting around a table doing a painting project.
A student and a nursing home resident are sitting at a table doing a painting project. The student is in the middle of talking to the nursing home resident.
A group of students and their teacher smiling for a picture before starting their service project. There is a metal cart in front of the students that is holding different boxes and bags.
Two students are standing up talking to each other while doing a community service project. Behind them other students are digging in the dirt.
Group picture of students standing under a picnic shelter at a park in St. Albans.
🤝 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!
4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A group picture of students standing under a picnic shelter in a park.
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! 💯🔥
13 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS Spring 2026 Summative Assessment Calendar. Digital SAT School Day is April 15th, 2026 for 11th grade students. WV Alternate Summative Assessment is April 13 through May 15 for 3rd though 8th grade and 11th grade. WV General Summative Assessment is May 4-May 22 for 3rd through 8th grade and 11th grade. Good Luck.
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.
14 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A screenshot of the online safety course that West Virginia students must take. The course is set up as a game that allows students to make choices based on certain events. In this picture, the teacher in the game says, "It is when someone makes a fake message that looks real to trick you into giving up personal information." Below that quote block is two responses for students to pick from. The first says, "So the secret server was bait?" and the second says, " That's so sneaky. It looked totally real!"
🔔 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 👇
26 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Registration for KCS Third Base Program are now open.
☀️ 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 👇
27 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
A geometric graphic that has pictures of students in different boxes and fun summer colors in other boxes.
🍔 A quick update on school menus.

We’ve made a change to how Kanawha County Schools shares monthly menus. The previous setup worked well for most families, but it didn’t fully meet updated ADA accessibility requirements.

This new format ensures all families can access menu information, including those using screen readers or other assistive technology.

Everything is now organized on one webpage, with quick links to text based menus for each school level and program. You also have the option to download and/or screenshot a traditional view of the menu at the bottom of each individual menu page.

🛜 To find the updated page on our website:
🔹 Click on Menu in the top right corner of the KCS Homepage
🔹 Look under the Parent/Guardian column
🔹 Click on School Menus | Kanawha County Schools
🔹 From that page, you can search for the menu you need

👉 A link to the new page is in the comments of this post!
28 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
The new KCS Food Menus can be found on the KCS website by clicking on the Menu button in the upper right hand corner of the KCS homepage, looking under the parent/guardian column, and then clicking on School Menus | Kanawha County Schools.

The countdown is on 🎓✨

Graduation season is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026! Check out the full schedule below and start making plans to cheer on your favorite graduate. All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Charleston Coliseum.

📅 Graduation Schedule:
• Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM
• St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM
• South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM
• Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM
• Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM
• George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM
• Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM
• Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

Big moments. Bright futures. Let’s go, KCS! 🎉

about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
Sissonville High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM St. Albans High School — Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM South Charleston High School — Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM Riverside High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM Nitro High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 PM George Washington High School — Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM Herbert Hoover High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00 PM Capital High School — Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

KCS students are showing off some serious science knowledge!🧠🔬✨

Congratulations to all of our students who competed at the West Virginia State Science Fair! Your curiosity and innovation continue to make us proud. Overall, 10 students from KCS earned a top spot in their category!

And Iqraa Zaman, of George Washington High School, is headed to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to represent West Virginia! 🌎🏆

This is what the future looks like. 💡

👉 Check out the full list of awards on our website!

about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
A red banner with a geometric design on it, a yellow banner with a geometric design on it, a blue banner with gears on it, and a green banner with a equations on it. I is below the red banner. S is below the yellow banner. E is below the blue banner. F is below the green banner. Those initials stand for International Science and Engineering Fair.

KCS families, here’s some calendar news!

Kanawha County Schools has been granted a waiver by the West Virginia Department of Education for the 180-day instructional requirement.
❄️ Snow days that happened between:

August 15th, 2025 - March 16th, 2026 will NOT need to be made up this school year.

🗓️ That means, as of today (3/16), the last day of school will remain Friday, May 29.

If the district experiences another full districtwide closure between now and the end of the school year, the calendar could change. If that happens, we will share an update with families.

about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS has been granted a wavier from the WVDE for the 180 day instructional requirement. As of March 16th, no snow days will need to be made up and the last day of school for this year is May 29th, 2026.
Final Side Quest 🎯

Think back on your week.

What did you try?
What did you enjoy?
What surprised you?

Today’s secret word is CHANGE.

Now put all five words together.

Comment the full sentence to unlock ...The Final Step!
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
student holding his hand up to show off a lanyard he received. Behind him, another student is showing off her lanyard to a friend that is not in the picture.
Side Quest #4 🎨

Create something from nothing.

✍️ Draw
🧑‍🎨 Paint
🧑‍🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!

Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
Student sitting at an art table. He is painting a white sheet of paper that is sitting in front of him. He is dipping his sponge brush into paint that has been squirted on to a paper plate.
Side Quest #3 🤝

Send a message of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life.

📝 Write a letter
📱 Send a text
☎️ Call

Secret Word: Make
#KCSSideQuest
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
student sitting at his desk with his hands together looking at the camera.