Carver Career and Technical Education Center will have a LSIC Annual Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 5:00 PM at Carver. Parents and community members are invited to attend. If you plan on attending, please email lmcnabb@mail.kana.k12.wv.us by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
👏💫 A board meeting full of good moments and well-deserved recognition.
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Congratulations to Jon Duffy, KCS Executive Director of Counseling & Testing, on receiving Mission West Virginia’s Power of One: Pathway Award!
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
🔔 LOCATION CHANGE: KCS Public Hearing – FY27 Budget
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
KCS students understood the assignment. 🎨
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
💈 A fresh haircut can do more than change how you look. It can help you walk into a room feeling a little more ready.
Carver Beauty Academy students were proud to be part of Kanawha County American Job Center's 4th Annual Prepped & Polished event. Students offered haircuts and styles Monday for community members preparing for the On-the-Spot Hiring Event...which is taking place today.
💇♀️ For our students, it was also a meaningful chance to put their skills to work outside the classroom while being part of something focused on helping others take their next step.
Carver Beauty Academy students were proud to be part of Kanawha County American Job Center's 4th Annual Prepped & Polished event. Students offered haircuts and styles Monday for community members preparing for the On-the-Spot Hiring Event...which is taking place today.
💇♀️ For our students, it was also a meaningful chance to put their skills to work outside the classroom while being part of something focused on helping others take their next step.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
🤝 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!
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!
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! 💯🔥
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! 💯🔥
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.
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.
🔔 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 👇
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 👇
☀️ 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 👇
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 👇
🍔 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!
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!
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! 🎉
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.
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!
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!
Side Quest #4 🎨
Create something from nothing.
✍️ Draw
🧑🎨 Paint
🧑🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!
Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
Create something from nothing.
✍️ Draw
🧑🎨 Paint
🧑🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!
Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest
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
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
Side Quest #2 💥
⛹️♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.
Secret Word: Steps
#KCSSideQuest
⛹️♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.
Secret Word: Steps
#KCSSideQuest
