Our Eagles of the Month are also members of our Helping Hands Club, and they found a wonderful way to spread kindness throughout our school!
These students delivered beautiful bouquets of flowers to all of our staff members as a special surprise. 💐 Their thoughtful gesture brought smiles to faces and reminded us how powerful a simple act of kindness can be.
We are so proud of these students for demonstrating kindness, generosity, and leadership in our school community! ❤️🦅
Thank you, Eagles, for making our staff feel so appreciated! 🌷
We are so proud to celebrate our Eagles of the Month! These students have been recognized for consistently following our school rules, making positive choices, and giving their best effort in academics. Their hard work and positive attitudes are a wonderful example to others!
As part of our celebration, our Eagle of the Month students enjoyed a fun apple tasting with their parents and families. Students and their families sampled different varieties of apples and completed a fun apple-tasting questionnaire together. 🍏🍎
Thank you to our families for joining us and helping make this celebration so special. We are incredibly proud of all of our Eagles! 🦅❤️
As part of our celebration, our Eagle of the Month students enjoyed a fun apple tasting with their parents and families. Students and their families sampled different varieties of apples and completed a fun apple-tasting questionnaire together. 🍏🍎
Thank you to our families for joining us and helping make this celebration so special. We are incredibly proud of all of our Eagles! 🦅❤️
We are so proud to celebrate our Eagles of the Month! These students have been recognized for consistently following our school rules, making positive choices, and giving their best effort in academics. Their hard work and positive attitudes are a wonderful example to others!
As part of our celebration, our Eagle of the Month students enjoyed a fun apple tasting with their parents and families. Students and their families sampled different varieties of apples and completed a fun apple-tasting questionnaire together. 🍏🍎
Thank you to our families for joining us and helping make this celebration so special. We are incredibly proud of all of our Eagles! 🦅❤️
As part of our celebration, our Eagle of the Month students enjoyed a fun apple tasting with their parents and families. Students and their families sampled different varieties of apples and completed a fun apple-tasting questionnaire together. 🍏🍎
Thank you to our families for joining us and helping make this celebration so special. We are incredibly proud of all of our Eagles! 🦅❤️
College plans. Career possibilities. Real conversations.
Interested high school students will visit the KCS College and Career Fair during the school day today.
✅ For the first time, parents, guardians and community members are also invited tonight from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at West Virginia State University’s downstairs gym.
Come meet representatives from universities and businesses, ask questions and explore what may be next. Your student does not need to be present to attend.
Interested high school students will visit the KCS College and Career Fair during the school day today.
✅ For the first time, parents, guardians and community members are also invited tonight from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at West Virginia State University’s downstairs gym.
Come meet representatives from universities and businesses, ask questions and explore what may be next. Your student does not need to be present to attend.
📖🌟 Growing our practice, one training at a time!
First grade teachers from Sissonville Elementary and Flinn Elementary joined together for professional learning with Dr. Staci Bain. We love having opportunities to collaborate with fellow educators, learn new strategies, and strengthen our knowledge to better support our young readers.
Our students deserve teachers who never stop learning! 🍎❤️
Yesterday, students and staff across Kanawha County Schools wore gold to raise awareness of childhood cancer and show support for children and families affected by it. 💛
We’re sharing a few photos from two of our schools, with thanks to everyone who wore gold for a meaningful reason.
We’re sharing a few photos from two of our schools, with thanks to everyone who wore gold for a meaningful reason.
Our first graders had a very special visitor today… but they didn’t know who it would be! 🤫📖
Our Mystery Reader joined us for a special story, and our students were SO excited to see who was behind the surprise! Their smiles, excitement, and love for reading made this a moment to remember. 💕📚
Thank you to our Mystery Reader for helping make reading extra special! We love filling our classroom with stories, surprises, and a little bit of mystery! 🕵️♀️📖✨
Keep reading, first graders! You never know who might show up for story time!
💛 Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness! 💛
Today, our staff proudly wore gold to show our support for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
Gold is the color of childhood cancer awareness, and wearing it is a simple way for our school family to help spread awareness, show support, and remind our students that even small acts can make a big difference.
Thank you to our amazing staff for going gold and shining bright for childhood cancer awareness! 💛✨
🗓️ Calendar Reminder!
Schools and offices are closed, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th.
Schools and offices are closed, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th.
👟 4,300 pairs of shoes made their way to KCS schools this year thanks to Kids of Kanawha...that is double the number donated last year!
Kids of Kanawha raised the funds to provide shoes to every KCS middle and high school, along with 28 elementary schools. A huge thank-you goes to the local businesses, companies, and individuals who gave to this shoe drive to help make it happen.
Things like this matter. It’s a reminder to our students that people all across Kanawha County are in their corner. Rooting for them and supporting them. We’re so thankful for Kids of Kanawha and for a community that continues to show up for our schools.
Kids of Kanawha raised the funds to provide shoes to every KCS middle and high school, along with 28 elementary schools. A huge thank-you goes to the local businesses, companies, and individuals who gave to this shoe drive to help make it happen.
Things like this matter. It’s a reminder to our students that people all across Kanawha County are in their corner. Rooting for them and supporting them. We’re so thankful for Kids of Kanawha and for a community that continues to show up for our schools.
🚌🚨 Bus number or route number? Start with the letters.
Every KCS route begins with a **two-letter abbreviation** identifying the high school feeder area. The numbers that follow identify the specific route.
🔴 Example route magnets (one from each feeder area) are pictured below.
SA - St. Albans High School feeder area
RH - Riverside High School feeder area
NH - Nitro High School feeder area
SH - Sissonville High School feeder area
CH - Capital High School feeder area
HH - Herbert Hoover High School feeder area
GW - George Washington High School feeder area
SC - South Charleston High School feeder area
This applies to every route in that feeder area, even if your child attends an elementary or middle school.
📍 **The KCS route number tells students which bus to board.**
🚌 **The bus number identifies the physical vehicle.**
➡️ On the right side of the bus, the passenger-door side, the permanent bus number is displayed near the front. Directly behind that number, students will see one or more **white KCS Route Number magnets.**
Every route magnet has a **white background.** The route’s letters and numbers are printed in a color representing the high school for that feeder area. The color is an additional visual cue, but students should match their complete route...both the letters and numbers.
🔢 The permanent bus number must remain visible, which is why both numbers appear on the bus.
👀 What if a bus has several magnets?
That means routes have been combined or the bus is transporting students to another bus. Students should look for their assigned route among the displayed magnets and follow directions from school staff.
Why did KCS make this change?
The bus number stays with the physical vehicle, but the route number stays with the route. If a different bus is needed because of maintenance, a breakdown, or another transportation need, students can continue looking for the same route instead of having to learn a different bus number.
This reduces the number of afternoon changes students, families and staff must track and helps dismissal run more smoothly.
The easiest reminder:
🔵 Start with the letters. Find the white magnet. Match the complete route. 🔵
Every KCS route begins with a **two-letter abbreviation** identifying the high school feeder area. The numbers that follow identify the specific route.
🔴 Example route magnets (one from each feeder area) are pictured below.
SA - St. Albans High School feeder area
RH - Riverside High School feeder area
NH - Nitro High School feeder area
SH - Sissonville High School feeder area
CH - Capital High School feeder area
HH - Herbert Hoover High School feeder area
GW - George Washington High School feeder area
SC - South Charleston High School feeder area
This applies to every route in that feeder area, even if your child attends an elementary or middle school.
📍 **The KCS route number tells students which bus to board.**
🚌 **The bus number identifies the physical vehicle.**
➡️ On the right side of the bus, the passenger-door side, the permanent bus number is displayed near the front. Directly behind that number, students will see one or more **white KCS Route Number magnets.**
Every route magnet has a **white background.** The route’s letters and numbers are printed in a color representing the high school for that feeder area. The color is an additional visual cue, but students should match their complete route...both the letters and numbers.
🔢 The permanent bus number must remain visible, which is why both numbers appear on the bus.
👀 What if a bus has several magnets?
That means routes have been combined or the bus is transporting students to another bus. Students should look for their assigned route among the displayed magnets and follow directions from school staff.
Why did KCS make this change?
The bus number stays with the physical vehicle, but the route number stays with the route. If a different bus is needed because of maintenance, a breakdown, or another transportation need, students can continue looking for the same route instead of having to learn a different bus number.
This reduces the number of afternoon changes students, families and staff must track and helps dismissal run more smoothly.
The easiest reminder:
🔵 Start with the letters. Find the white magnet. Match the complete route. 🔵
Let’s talk all things KCS! Parents and guardians are invited to join KCS Superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter and school leaders for a town hall meeting from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the high school in their feeder area.
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026 - Sissonville Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Capital Feeder Area and Chandler
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - St. Albans Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Herbert Hoover Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - George Washington Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Nitro Feeder Area
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 - South Charleston Feeder Area and Ben Franklin
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Riverside Feeder Area and Carver
Bring your questions...we hope to see you there!
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026 - Sissonville Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Capital Feeder Area and Chandler
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - St. Albans Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Herbert Hoover Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - George Washington Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Nitro Feeder Area
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 - South Charleston Feeder Area and Ben Franklin
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Riverside Feeder Area and Carver
Bring your questions...we hope to see you there!
🦅❤️🖤 What a SUCCESSFUL First Week! 🖤❤️🦅
What a fantastic start to the school year! We are so proud of our Eagles for coming back ready to learn, grow, and give their best each day. The energy, enthusiasm, and Eagle pride throughout our school have made this first week a great one!
A special thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for making the first week so successful. When we work together, support one another, and put forth our best effort, there is no limit to what our Eagles can achieve!
Eagles Achieve Greatness through Learning, Effort, and Support.
Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead! ❤️🖤
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅
What a fantastic start to the school year! We are so proud of our Eagles for coming back ready to learn, grow, and give their best each day. The energy, enthusiasm, and Eagle pride throughout our school have made this first week a great one!
A special thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for making the first week so successful. When we work together, support one another, and put forth our best effort, there is no limit to what our Eagles can achieve!
Eagles Achieve Greatness through Learning, Effort, and Support.
Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead! ❤️🖤
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅
Welcome back to school! 🎉📚
We are so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another wonderful school year! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer and is ready for a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and new opportunities.
Let’s make this school year our best one yet! 💙
Welcome back, and let’s have an amazing year! 🍎✏️
We are so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another wonderful school year! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer and is ready for a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and new opportunities.
Let’s make this school year our best one yet! 💙
Welcome back, and let’s have an amazing year! 🍎✏️
First assignment of the year: walk through the door. ✅
Next assignment: discover just how far you can go. 💙
We spent the morning at Lakewood Elementary, South Charleston Middle and Nitro High, where the smiles were bright and that unmistakable first-day energy was everywhere.
There are questions waiting to be asked, goals waiting to be set, talents still to be discovered and memories no one knows about yet. That’s the best part of a first day: so much of the year is still full of possibility.
Welcome back, KCS. We can’t wait to see what comes next. ✨
Next assignment: discover just how far you can go. 💙
We spent the morning at Lakewood Elementary, South Charleston Middle and Nitro High, where the smiles were bright and that unmistakable first-day energy was everywhere.
There are questions waiting to be asked, goals waiting to be set, talents still to be discovered and memories no one knows about yet. That’s the best part of a first day: so much of the year is still full of possibility.
Welcome back, KCS. We can’t wait to see what comes next. ✨
The night before school has finally arrived
For some, it’s tomorrow; for others, close behind.
But all across KCS, a new year is in sight,
And first-day excitement is building tonight.
Backpacks are packed, or soon they will be.
There are teachers to meet and old friends to see.
The countdown is on, and plans are taking shape
For a year full of moments just waiting to be made.
Familiar hallways will fill once again
With footsteps and laughter and old and new friends.
There will be questions, discoveries and more,
With brand-new possibilities behind every door.
So rest up, KCS. This year is brand new,
With memories to make and great things to do.
Tomorrow or soon, when your first day begins,
We’ll be ready and waiting to welcome you in. 💙
For some, it’s tomorrow; for others, close behind.
But all across KCS, a new year is in sight,
And first-day excitement is building tonight.
Backpacks are packed, or soon they will be.
There are teachers to meet and old friends to see.
The countdown is on, and plans are taking shape
For a year full of moments just waiting to be made.
Familiar hallways will fill once again
With footsteps and laughter and old and new friends.
There will be questions, discoveries and more,
With brand-new possibilities behind every door.
So rest up, KCS. This year is brand new,
With memories to make and great things to do.
Tomorrow or soon, when your first day begins,
We’ll be ready and waiting to welcome you in. 💙
That feeling when the attendance excuse is submitted and you can get on with your morning. 🕺
When your student is absent, you have an online option...no early-morning phone call or paper note to keep track of.
📱 Find the attendance excuse form in the KCS app on your device.
💻 Or visit your child’s school website and select Attendance Form in the top-right corner of the homepage.
One less thing to handle before the coffee kicks in. ☕
When your student is absent, you have an online option...no early-morning phone call or paper note to keep track of.
📱 Find the attendance excuse form in the KCS app on your device.
💻 Or visit your child’s school website and select Attendance Form in the top-right corner of the homepage.
One less thing to handle before the coffee kicks in. ☕
🎟️ KCS 65+ Tickets
Kanawha County residents age 65 and older can receive free admission to many school sporting events, concerts, musicals, plays and art shows with a KCS 65 and Older Club Card.
Applications and additional details are available on the KCS website. Some exclusions apply, including postseason playoffs and banquets.
Kanawha County residents age 65 and older can receive free admission to many school sporting events, concerts, musicals, plays and art shows with a KCS 65 and Older Club Card.
Applications and additional details are available on the KCS website. Some exclusions apply, including postseason playoffs and banquets.
Technology update!
⏰ School Start and End Times for 2026–2027
Most KCS schools will follow the same schedule as last year, but start or dismissal times have changed at a few schools as part of updates to help bus routes flow more smoothly across the county.
Before the first day, please find your child’s school in the graphics below and double-check its start and end times...even if the schedule was the same last year.
Please note that these are school bell times, not when doors open for students. We’ll see our students Wednesday! 💙
Most KCS schools will follow the same schedule as last year, but start or dismissal times have changed at a few schools as part of updates to help bus routes flow more smoothly across the county.
Before the first day, please find your child’s school in the graphics below and double-check its start and end times...even if the schedule was the same last year.
Please note that these are school bell times, not when doors open for students. We’ll see our students Wednesday! 💙
