The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is hosting a Sensory with Santa Night on Thursday, December 4th, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Edison Staff Development Center in South Charleston!
This event is open to all students with disabilities and their families, and the night has been designed with comfort, joy, and accessibility in mind so every child has the chance to participate. 💙💚❤️
There are SO many fun things planned — and of course, Santa will be there for a calm, sensory-friendly holiday experience. 🎄🤗
🗓️ 2026-2027 KCS Calendar At a Glance 👌
We meant to share next year's calendar highlights this morning, but the vibes were immaculate , despite the snow — and we didn't want to mess with the vibes.
📚 So, for some nighttime reading enjoyment — Your 2026-2027 KCS School Year Highlights are below!
👀 Ready to download and get it on the fridge? 🔗👇
📅 The 2026–2027 KCS School Calendar Is Official!
Thank you to everyone who reviewed the four proposed calendar options and shared feedback during the open comment period. Nearly 1,500 comments were submitted, and both KCS and the Board of Education are extremely appreciative of the community’s input.
After careful consideration, the KCS Board of Education approved Version 2 for the 2026–2027 school year.
✨ Key Dates:
➡️ First Day of School: August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
➡️ Last Day of School: May 28, 2027 (Friday)
We’re sharing the full calendar graphic below. Tomorrow, we’ll also post an easy-to-read highlight version with important dates such as holidays, Professional Learning Days, and Spring Break.
Thank you for helping shape the school year!
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! 💙💛
Our next LSIC/PTO meeting will be on December 16 at 6:00. Our chorus will be presenting some Christmas songs with Mr. Milam.
We hope to get a Santa's Workshop schedule out the first of next week for those that have volunteered. We can always use extra help if you are available, just send me an email.
All Thanksgiving Lunch tickets have been purchased. Tickets will be passed out by your childs' teacher the day of the event.
Don't forget about our Family Night evening of fun on November 14, 5:00-7:30. You may visit any time between those hours for food, fun, and learning.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
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.
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.
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!
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. 💛
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
