Side Quest #1 ✅
Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.
🤫 Secret Word: Small
#KCSSideQuest
Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.
🤫 Secret Word: Small
#KCSSideQuest
☀️ Quick Spring Break challenge.
Spring Break is here.
Which means two things:
⏰ No alarms.
💨 🐢 Time somehow moves both fast and slow at the same time.
So instead of letting the week just… disappear… we’re trying something simple.
Not homework.
Not a packet.
Not a 47-step challenge.
Just five small Side Quests.
One per day.
Quick. Doable. Anywhere.
Elementary, middle, high...everyone can play.
Each weekday we’ll post:
🔵 One Side Quest
🔵 One secret word
🔵 Zero pressure
Collect all five words and on Friday you’ll unlock the Main Quest.
No prizes.
No sign-ups.
Just bragging rights… and maybe a feature.
Spring Break starts Monday.
Let’s see who’s playing.
We’re also sharing a Side Quest Bingo board. Complete just one square or go for bingo and see how many you can check off this week. Which one will you try first?
Tag a friend, classmate, or family member who should try a Side Quest with you.
#KCSSideQuest
Spring Break is here.
Which means two things:
⏰ No alarms.
💨 🐢 Time somehow moves both fast and slow at the same time.
So instead of letting the week just… disappear… we’re trying something simple.
Not homework.
Not a packet.
Not a 47-step challenge.
Just five small Side Quests.
One per day.
Quick. Doable. Anywhere.
Elementary, middle, high...everyone can play.
Each weekday we’ll post:
🔵 One Side Quest
🔵 One secret word
🔵 Zero pressure
Collect all five words and on Friday you’ll unlock the Main Quest.
No prizes.
No sign-ups.
Just bragging rights… and maybe a feature.
Spring Break starts Monday.
Let’s see who’s playing.
We’re also sharing a Side Quest Bingo board. Complete just one square or go for bingo and see how many you can check off this week. Which one will you try first?
Tag a friend, classmate, or family member who should try a Side Quest with you.
#KCSSideQuest
🎒✨ Kindergarten starts with moments like this.
A little curiosity.
A little creativity.
And sometimes… a little mess.
If your child will be starting kindergarten this fall, Transition to Kindergarten Day is the perfect first step. Students and families will have the chance to visit their school, meet teachers, and start getting excited about the year ahead.
📅 Each elementary school has its own date and time.
Find your school’s Transition Day using the link in the comments.
✨ Tag a family getting ready for Kindergarten 2026!
A little curiosity.
A little creativity.
And sometimes… a little mess.
If your child will be starting kindergarten this fall, Transition to Kindergarten Day is the perfect first step. Students and families will have the chance to visit their school, meet teachers, and start getting excited about the year ahead.
📅 Each elementary school has its own date and time.
Find your school’s Transition Day using the link in the comments.
✨ Tag a family getting ready for Kindergarten 2026!
🔥 Bam!
Culinary students from Carver are dialing up the heat in Charleston this week at the State Culinary and Management Competition. Teams prepared a three-course meal in 60 minutes.
🌮 And they have to do all of that without running water or electricity. Teams cook everything using two butane burners. Part two of the competition is the management competition. Teams will present a proposal for a promising restaurant concept to a panel of industry judges.
Culinary students from Carver are dialing up the heat in Charleston this week at the State Culinary and Management Competition. Teams prepared a three-course meal in 60 minutes.
🌮 And they have to do all of that without running water or electricity. Teams cook everything using two butane burners. Part two of the competition is the management competition. Teams will present a proposal for a promising restaurant concept to a panel of industry judges.
Next level: unlocked. 🎮🐺
Each month, students at West Side Middle School who show growth on the GSA and middle of the year benchmark tests score an invite to the Wolf Den for the monthly Level Up Party.
The Wolf Den is the school's game room. Students who level up receive personalized Level Up cards engraved by students at Carver, lanyards, and other special perks. When students level up, they wear their progress proudly.
Leveling up is about progress, not perfection. At WSMS, hard work isn’t just recognized — it unlocks the next level. 💙📚
Each month, students at West Side Middle School who show growth on the GSA and middle of the year benchmark tests score an invite to the Wolf Den for the monthly Level Up Party.
The Wolf Den is the school's game room. Students who level up receive personalized Level Up cards engraved by students at Carver, lanyards, and other special perks. When students level up, they wear their progress proudly.
Leveling up is about progress, not perfection. At WSMS, hard work isn’t just recognized — it unlocks the next level. 💙📚
❄️ Two-Hour Delay – Tuesday, February 24 ❄️
Due to forecasted snow moving in overnight, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.
We hope to be open on the delay schedule.
🔹 Morning classes at Carver and Ben Franklin are canceled.
🔹 Afternoon classes at Carver and Ben Franklin will run as normal.
🔹 Employees report on time (notify your supervisor if travel is unsafe).
🔹 Families should use their best judgment if conditions are unsafe in your area.
🔹 Watch for possible bus route changes in the morning.
Please stay safe and give yourself extra time on the roads.
Due to forecasted snow moving in overnight, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.
We hope to be open on the delay schedule.
🔹 Morning classes at Carver and Ben Franklin are canceled.
🔹 Afternoon classes at Carver and Ben Franklin will run as normal.
🔹 Employees report on time (notify your supervisor if travel is unsafe).
🔹 Families should use their best judgment if conditions are unsafe in your area.
🔹 Watch for possible bus route changes in the morning.
Please stay safe and give yourself extra time on the roads.
Due to snowfall moving into our area and worsening road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23.
This is a traditional snow day. School-based staff do not report. All 261 employees may report up to two hours late. If you will be later than two hours, please contact your supervisor.
Because we have used all of our snow days, this closure will require a makeup day later in the school year. We will share that date once it is finalized.
We hope to see everyone back on Tuesday. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️
This is a traditional snow day. School-based staff do not report. All 261 employees may report up to two hours late. If you will be later than two hours, please contact your supervisor.
Because we have used all of our snow days, this closure will require a makeup day later in the school year. We will share that date once it is finalized.
We hope to see everyone back on Tuesday. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️
Due to winter weather and road conditions, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd.
This delay allows our transportation crews time to evaluate bus routes. If conditions worsen overnight, we will share an updated call Monday morning.
Please take your time traveling, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone two hours later than normal. ❄️
This delay allows our transportation crews time to evaluate bus routes. If conditions worsen overnight, we will share an updated call Monday morning.
Please take your time traveling, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone two hours later than normal. ❄️
❄️ 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.
