💡📘 Students out — teachers in.
At Herbert Hoover High School, teacher leaders and administrators from every school launched the brand-new KCS Instructional Playbook. This playbook has six “plays” (lessons) designed to boost student confidence, spark engagement, and get everyone involved in learning. These leaders will share the plays back at their schools on the next PL Day so all teachers can put them into action. 🙌 As the year goes on, more "plays" will be added to the playbook!
Meanwhile, our Student Support Services team met at South Charleston High School to collaborate on best practices and strategies that help ensure every KCS student has a healthy, safe, and successful education.
👩🏫👨🏫 PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. 💙💚❤️
📸 Check out today’s collaboration in action:
At Herbert Hoover High School, teacher leaders and administrators from every school launched the brand-new KCS Instructional Playbook. This playbook has six “plays” (lessons) designed to boost student confidence, spark engagement, and get everyone involved in learning. These leaders will share the plays back at their schools on the next PL Day so all teachers can put them into action. 🙌 As the year goes on, more "plays" will be added to the playbook!
Meanwhile, our Student Support Services team met at South Charleston High School to collaborate on best practices and strategies that help ensure every KCS student has a healthy, safe, and successful education.
👩🏫👨🏫 PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. 💙💚❤️
📸 Check out today’s collaboration in action:
📚💡Calendar Reminder — PL Day
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
🌟 Path to the Stage: Week 2 Spotlight! 🌟
At Kanawha City Elementary, we were reminded this week that the further you go on your path, the more chances you have to guide and inspire others. 💙
One of the older students at KCE walked hand-in-hand with two younger classmates, leading them down the hallway to their classroom—just like older students once did for them a few short years ago.
That’s what Path to the Stage is all about: building confidence, giving back, and creating a community where every step forward makes it easier for someone else to begin their journey. 🎭✨
👏 We’re proud of these students and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine—on stage and in life!
At Kanawha City Elementary, we were reminded this week that the further you go on your path, the more chances you have to guide and inspire others. 💙
One of the older students at KCE walked hand-in-hand with two younger classmates, leading them down the hallway to their classroom—just like older students once did for them a few short years ago.
That’s what Path to the Stage is all about: building confidence, giving back, and creating a community where every step forward makes it easier for someone else to begin their journey. 🎭✨
👏 We’re proud of these students and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine—on stage and in life!
🚍 New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes 🚍
We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!
✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!
✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
🍭 Science got a little squishy in Ms. Jenny’s class at Kanawha City Elementary! 💙💚 Students made their own Play-Doh! They mixed, mashed, and molded their very own creations—proving that learning can be hands-on and colorful. 👩🔬✨🧑🔬
📣 KCS Community Town Hall with Dr. Paula Potter
Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.
🗓 Tomorrow, August 19
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Capital High School
This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS
We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the Capital High School feeder area at this important event!
Kanawha County Schools invites parents, students, and community members to join us for a Town Hall Meeting with our new superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter.
🗓 Tomorrow, August 19
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Capital High School
This is your opportunity to:
✅ Meet Dr. Potter
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas to help improve KCS
We hope to see families and community members from all schools in the Capital High School feeder area at this important event!
📱 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. 👇
☀️ 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
🦋 Mrs. Owens’ class at Kanawha City Elementary had a wonderful time releasing the painted lady butterflies they’ve been raising and learning about in science class! 🐛➡️🦋 The students got to watch the whole life cycle—from tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies—and earlier this month, they released them! 🌸🌿 Such a fun and hands-on way to learn about nature and science! 🧠🌞 Great job, scientists! 👏💛
🌿🌱 A few months ago, students at Kanawha City Elementary planted tiny coleus seeds and have been patiently watching them sprout and grow. 🌟Now that their plants are thriving, each student created their own terrarium! 🪴✨
👩🔬🔬They’ll spend the next few weeks caring for their mini ecosystems, learning firsthand about responsibility, growth, and the magic of nature. 🧠
We’re so proud of these young scientists! 💚
