2026 Student Applications Now Open
The West Virginia Department of Education is excited to announce that student applications are now open for 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students to apply for the 2026 Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE). Marshall University will host the residential program from July 17 to July 26, 2026. This FREE honors program is open to students who have an interest in business design, solving real-world problems, and entrepreneurship. Please visit our website for the application and trip details.
For any questions, please contact Dustin Lambert at dllambert@k12.wv.us or (304) 558-5325.
🚍 New! Direct Bus Text Alerts Begin Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow morning, KCS Transportation will begin texting parents/guardians directly about any bus number or route changes. If your child’s bus is affected, you’ll receive a text—no sign-ups or apps required.
📲 What to know:
• All parents/guardians of current bus riders will receive a welcome message tomorrow morning
• You can reply STOP to this message to opt out
• If you receive a bus change in the future, it will come directly via text
• Bus changes will still be posted on the KCS website—click the “Bus Changes” link at the top of our homepage
• If you don’t receive a text tomorrow and your child rides a bus, please call KCS Transportation. They’ll provide a quick form to get you enrolled.
We hope this makes staying up-to-date on bus changes easier and more convenient for families. Thank you for your continued support of KCS! 💙💛
Starting tomorrow morning, KCS Transportation will begin texting parents/guardians directly about any bus number or route changes. If your child’s bus is affected, you’ll receive a text—no sign-ups or apps required.
📲 What to know:
• All parents/guardians of current bus riders will receive a welcome message tomorrow morning
• You can reply STOP to this message to opt out
• If you receive a bus change in the future, it will come directly via text
• Bus changes will still be posted on the KCS website—click the “Bus Changes” link at the top of our homepage
• If you don’t receive a text tomorrow and your child rides a bus, please call KCS Transportation. They’ll provide a quick form to get you enrolled.
We hope this makes staying up-to-date on bus changes easier and more convenient for families. Thank you for your continued support of KCS! 💙💛
💛 World Kindness Day made beautiful! 💛
Thursday was World Kindness Day, and students from Carver Career Center knew exactly how to celebrate! ✨
Carver staff and students visited Anne Bailey Elementary School, where they spent time with 4th and 5th grade girls — teaching them how to style their hair and paint their nails — spreading kindness with every brush stroke and polish swirl. 💅✨
Smiles, laughter, confidence boosts… it was all there — kindness looks good on everyone. 💛🌟
Thursday was World Kindness Day, and students from Carver Career Center knew exactly how to celebrate! ✨
Carver staff and students visited Anne Bailey Elementary School, where they spent time with 4th and 5th grade girls — teaching them how to style their hair and paint their nails — spreading kindness with every brush stroke and polish swirl. 💅✨
Smiles, laughter, confidence boosts… it was all there — kindness looks good on everyone. 💛🌟
🇺🇸 Reminder: All Kanawha County Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
🎅✨ Sensory with Santa: A Holiday Meet & Greet for Students with Disabilities ✨🎄
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
📣 Calling all leaders!
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
❄️🚨 Weather Update – Sunday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. ❄️🚨
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
🥇 Grand Champions! 🥇
Congratulations to Carver Career Center’s Culinary Arts team for taking home Best Dish and Grand Champion honors at the West Virginia Jr. Cast Iron Cook-Off in Morgantown!
Chef Grant and Principal Lisa Dorsey joined students Lola Zamora, Amazing Tognoli, and Will Ellis in the kitchen as they impressed the judges with their winning menu — feta and spinach meatballs over rustic fall creamy orzo, topped with tomato coulis and micro-greens, and a delicious apple tart with meringue for dessert. 🍎
🤗 Are there any leftovers — asking for a friend!?
Congratulations to Carver Career Center’s Culinary Arts team for taking home Best Dish and Grand Champion honors at the West Virginia Jr. Cast Iron Cook-Off in Morgantown!
Chef Grant and Principal Lisa Dorsey joined students Lola Zamora, Amazing Tognoli, and Will Ellis in the kitchen as they impressed the judges with their winning menu — feta and spinach meatballs over rustic fall creamy orzo, topped with tomato coulis and micro-greens, and a delicious apple tart with meringue for dessert. 🍎
🤗 Are there any leftovers — asking for a friend!?
🔥👩⚕️ Our Therapeutic Services and Firefighting classes attended the CAMC Healthcare Career Showcase!
This was an awesome experience for our students — they explored a wide variety of career paths in healthcare, learned about educational opportunities, and even got to play games and win prizes! 🎯🎉
A big thank you to CAMC for hosting such a fun and informative event! 🙌
#CarverCareerCenter #HandsOnLearning #HealthcareCareers #Firefighting #FutureHealthcareHeroes #CareerShowcase
This was an awesome experience for our students — they explored a wide variety of career paths in healthcare, learned about educational opportunities, and even got to play games and win prizes! 🎯🎉
A big thank you to CAMC for hosting such a fun and informative event! 🙌
#CarverCareerCenter #HandsOnLearning #HealthcareCareers #Firefighting #FutureHealthcareHeroes #CareerShowcase
💡 Carver’s Adult Electrical Class is on the job!
Our students are spending the next couple of weeks at the Charleston Civic Center, which is currently undergoing a major renovation. All of the old seats have been removed and replaced, and our electrical students are helping with the installation of new lighting for the updated seating area. ⚡️💺
This real-world experience allows them to put their skills to work on a large professional project right in our community. 👷♂️🔧
We’re proud of their hard work and craftsmanship! 💪
#CarverPride #HandsOnLearning #ElectricalTechnology #CommunityProject
Our students are spending the next couple of weeks at the Charleston Civic Center, which is currently undergoing a major renovation. All of the old seats have been removed and replaced, and our electrical students are helping with the installation of new lighting for the updated seating area. ⚡️💺
This real-world experience allows them to put their skills to work on a large professional project right in our community. 👷♂️🔧
We’re proud of their hard work and craftsmanship! 💪
#CarverPride #HandsOnLearning #ElectricalTechnology #CommunityProject
🌿 When you choose the awesome career of a Massage Therapist… 🌿
You open the door to endless opportunities! 💆♀️✨
✅ Travel to fun and unique places
✅ Design your own relaxing space
✅ Be part of the healing process
✅ Even start your own business!
Ready to get started? Applications are now open for the next class beginning in January at Carver Career Center. Just complete the application form, and your next step is an interview with the instructor. 🎓
🔗 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfHoDUwx80.../viewform...
Don’t wait—your future as a healing professional starts now! ✨
#MassageTherapy #CarverCareerCenter #HandsThatHeal #CareerGoals #FutureTherapist
You open the door to endless opportunities! 💆♀️✨
✅ Travel to fun and unique places
✅ Design your own relaxing space
✅ Be part of the healing process
✅ Even start your own business!
Ready to get started? Applications are now open for the next class beginning in January at Carver Career Center. Just complete the application form, and your next step is an interview with the instructor. 🎓
🔗 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfHoDUwx80.../viewform...
Don’t wait—your future as a healing professional starts now! ✨
#MassageTherapy #CarverCareerCenter #HandsThatHeal #CareerGoals #FutureTherapist
Carver is holding a Holiday Food Drive from November 3rd through December 18th, organized and led by the Student Ambassadors from the Carpentry program.
The drive is split into two parts benefiting different local charities:
November 3 - November 20: Donations will go to Living Bread Outreach, located on Campbells Creek.
December 1 - December 18: Donations will be given to the Riverside Food Pantry.
Please help us make this a success! Every Friday, ask your students to bring their donated items to the Carpentry shop. The Carpentry students are constructing wooden pallets to display the collected goods and will be documenting the drive's progress along the way.
The drive is split into two parts benefiting different local charities:
November 3 - November 20: Donations will go to Living Bread Outreach, located on Campbells Creek.
December 1 - December 18: Donations will be given to the Riverside Food Pantry.
Please help us make this a success! Every Friday, ask your students to bring their donated items to the Carpentry shop. The Carpentry students are constructing wooden pallets to display the collected goods and will be documenting the drive's progress along the way.
The October edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3ruj2
Content includes:
🔬A forensics lesson at SCHS
📅 Important November events and reminders
🛠️ HVAC Levy Project Updates
... and more!
Watch Our New George goes to Carver Video in our NEWS Section
The CTE Multimedia Program, Visionary Video, at Carver Career Center undertook an imaginative project to create a video featuring their mascot, George the Skeleton, exploring different career paths offered at the center. The project provided students with valuable hands-on experience in video production, from initial concept to final editing. Students collaborated in teams to develop a cohesive storyline, scripting George's journey as he tried his hand at various programs across the campus. They then moved into the production phase, capturing footage of George exploring the different skills and opportunities Carver provides. Videographers included: Charlie Abbott, Nick Ardman, Conner Gray, Kelleigh Gresham, Emma Hackworth, Jacobi Hamrick, Callie Holbrook, Xander Hopkins, Izabella Jones, Liam Knapp, James Perkins, Nevaeh Sanford, George Sawyer, Andrew Singleton, Hollie Whitmore. The final stage of editing was expertly handled by students Conner Gray and George Sawyer, who pieced together the footage to tell George's career-finding adventure.
The CTE Multimedia Program, Visionary Video, at Carver Career Center undertook an imaginative project to create a video featuring their mascot, George the Skeleton, exploring different career paths offered at the center. The project provided students with valuable hands-on experience in video production, from initial concept to final editing. Students collaborated in teams to develop a cohesive storyline, scripting George's journey as he tried his hand at various programs across the campus. They then moved into the production phase, capturing footage of George exploring the different skills and opportunities Carver provides. Videographers included: Charlie Abbott, Nick Ardman, Conner Gray, Kelleigh Gresham, Emma Hackworth, Jacobi Hamrick, Callie Holbrook, Xander Hopkins, Izabella Jones, Liam Knapp, James Perkins, Nevaeh Sanford, George Sawyer, Andrew Singleton, Hollie Whitmore. The final stage of editing was expertly handled by students Conner Gray and George Sawyer, who pieced together the footage to tell George's career-finding adventure.
💙 Many of our schools operate food pantries to help students and families when extra support is needed. With more families seeking assistance right now, several schools are starting new pantries to meet the growing demand — and schools with existing pantries are continuing to accept donations.
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
📣 We’re looking for the real MVPs of flexibility — Substitute Teachers! 🏫✨
Like being called “Mr.” or “Ms.” by everyone in the room? ☕🍎
You might just be the substitute teacher we’re looking for!
Join KCS and help keep learning going strong while having fun along the way.
🔗: Apply Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/KCSSubs
Like being called “Mr.” or “Ms.” by everyone in the room? ☕🍎
You might just be the substitute teacher we’re looking for!
Join KCS and help keep learning going strong while having fun along the way.
🔗: Apply Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/KCSSubs
Reminder: No school for students tomorrow — it's a Professional Learning Day for staff! See you Thursday, students!
🎃👻 THURSDAY — Trunk or Treat with KCS! 👻🎃
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
📣 Reminder for KCS Families
There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th — it’s Parent/Teacher Conference Day! 🍎
Parent/Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with your student's teacher, learn more about how they’re growing, and hear ways you can support their success at home.
If you haven’t already, reach out to your student’s school or teacher to schedule your meeting. Every conversation helps strengthen the partnership that makes learning possible! 💬✨
There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th — it’s Parent/Teacher Conference Day! 🍎
Parent/Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with your student's teacher, learn more about how they’re growing, and hear ways you can support their success at home.
If you haven’t already, reach out to your student’s school or teacher to schedule your meeting. Every conversation helps strengthen the partnership that makes learning possible! 💬✨
🌟 Academic Support for Everyone
Every student deserves the tools to succeed.
Kanawha County Schools has launched a new webpage — Academic Support for Everyone — highlighting the ways we help students stay on track and graduate with their classmates.
From social and emotional learning and personalized education planning to mentoring, tutoring, career readiness, and dropout prevention — this page is your one-stop resource for student success.
If you’re a parent or guardian who simply wants to explore the built-in supports already woven into the KCS curriculum, this page also offers a great overview of what all students receive as part of their education.
Whether your student needs additional support, a mentor, or guidance for life after graduation, KCS is here every step of the way. 💙💚❤️ You can find the page by clicking the link below, or by going to the KCS website ➡️ click menu on the homepage ➡️ look under the Parents/Guardians section ➡️ click on Academic Support Opportunities.
🔗 Explore all available supports (including a list of certified KCS tutors):
https://bit.ly/KCSAcademicSupport
(This page will continue to grow as new programs and supports are added or expanded!)
