Sissonville Elementary

KCS families, here’s some calendar news!

Kanawha County Schools has been granted a waiver by the West Virginia Department of Education for the 180-day instructional requirement.
❄️ Snow days that happened between:

August 15th, 2025 - March 16th, 2026 will NOT need to be made up this school year.

🗓️ That means, as of today (3/16), the last day of school will remain Friday, May 29.

If the district experiences another full districtwide closure between now and the end of the school year, the calendar could change. If that happens, we will share an update with families.

1 day ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS has been granted a wavier from the WVDE for the 180 day instructional requirement. As of March 16th, no snow days will need to be made up and the last day of school for this year is May 29th, 2026.

Final Side Quest 🎯

Think back on your week.

What did you try?
What did you enjoy?
What surprised you?

Today’s secret word is CHANGE.

Now put all five words together.

Comment the full sentence to unlock ...The Final Step!

4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student holding his hand up to show off a lanyard he received. Behind him, another student is showing off her lanyard to a friend that is not in the picture.

Side Quest #4 🎨

Create something from nothing.

✍️ Draw
🧑‍🎨 Paint
🧑‍🍳 Cook
💭 or anything else you can dream up!

Secret Word: Big
#KCSSideQuest

5 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Student sitting at an art table. He is painting a white sheet of paper that is sitting in front of him. He is dipping his sponge brush into paint that has been squirted on to a paper plate.

Side Quest #3 🤝

Send a message of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life.

📝 Write a letter
📱 Send a text
☎️ Call

Secret Word: Make
#KCSSideQuest

6 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student sitting at his desk with his hands together looking at the camera.

Side Quest #2 💥

⛹️‍♀️ Move for 20 minutes.
🛝 Anywhere.
🛹 Anytime.

Secret Word: Steps

#KCSSideQuest

7 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A young student is clapping his hands. He is wearing a gold medal around his neck. The medal has the number 1 on it. Behind him adults are clapping and other students are wearing medals.

Side Quest #1 ✅

Try something new today.
Doesn't have to be big.
Just different.

🤫 Secret Word: Small

#KCSSideQuest

8 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

student yelling in celebration after learning what house he will be in for the school's reward system. In the background, the school principal has her hands up in celebration as well.

☀️ 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

9 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

🎒✨ 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!

11 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

A young student sitting at her school table, smiling at the camera, and has both of her arms in the air. Her arms and table are covered in shaving cream that was used for a writing lesson.

We will have our Kindergarten Transition meeting on April 7 at 2:45 in our cafeteria. All students beginning kindergarten for the 26-27 school year are invited.

11 days ago, Amber Schneider Keller

Sissonville Elementary embraced their inner child on Wednesday as we celebrated Be a Kid Day! From math lessons to math games, parents and students were engaged in learning new ways to teach math.

19 days ago, Amber Schneider Keller

Last Tuesday, we had Friends and Family Night and the Clay Center! We are thankful for awesome families who came out to support, learn, and celebrate together. Thank you for all who joined us!

20 days ago, Amber Schneider Keller

Congratulations to our Eagle of the Month students who have soared above and beyond inside and outside of the classroom! Thank you for working hard, showing dedication to learning, and having a positive attitude each day. Today we celebrated these students with sweet chocolate fountain snacks and creative lego bouquets!

21 days ago, Amber Schneider Keller

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. 💙📚

21 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

Four students taking a break from playing the arcade games to smile at the camera for a picture.

Three students are standing around a table playing jenga. Two students are watching as the third student is placing one of the wooden blocks on top of the stack of blocks.

A huge group of students is sitting around a table in the Wolf Den posing for a picture. There are snacks and drinks sitting on the table.

The school principal is playing arcade like mini basketball game with a student trying to see who can make more baskets in a period of time. A third student is standing to the side of the game watching.

Three girls are doing Karaoke. One student is holding the mic and signing and the other two are dancing.

Two students are playing a game of pool on a mini pool table. A third student standing to the left of the pool table, is also holding a pool cue and smiling while one student lines up for a shot.

Three students sitting at an arts and crafts table, and one student standing up behind the three sitting down. They are working on an art project and there are beads and glitter covering the table.

Students playing basketball on a mini basketball hoop in the game room.

Five arcade games lining the wall in the game room at west side middle school. These are the old school, 90s era, type arcade games.

A student sitting at an arts and crafts table that is covered in glitter. She is holding up a dream catcher that she designed with glitter and beads.

❄️ 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.

22 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS on a two hour delay Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 due to weather.

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. ❄️

22 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS closed today, Monday, February 23rd due to weather.

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. ❄️

23 days ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS is on a two hour delay Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

Last Tuesday we had our December "Eagle of the Month" activity! For this activity, we had a snowball fight and hot chocolate! Special shout out to our awesome cooks and custodians for helping with this event and making our hot chocolate!

We are SO proud to recognize our Eagles of the Month! These students have shown outstanding leadership, responsibility, and kindness inside and outside of the classroom. They make great choices, help others, and give their best efforts every day. Congratulations to these students!

28 days ago, Amber Schneider Keller

F is for friends who do stuff together,
U is for you and me,
N is for anywhere and anytime at all…at Bridgeview Elementary

Elementary P.E. teachers brought the FUN to yesterday’s Professional Learning Day! 🎈🏃‍♂️

They shared their favorite games, activities, and ideas for keeping kids active and smiling. There was lots of movement, teamwork, and laughter as teachers jumped right in and tried everything out together.

Now they’re heading back to their schools with fresh ideas and tons of excitement to help our students stay healthy, confident, and full of energy! 💙👟

about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools

The teachers are in a huge circle in the gym, with one teacher leading the exercise standing at half court.

Two gym teachers are standing in front of the bleachers in the gym. They are playing rock paper scissors. The teacher on the right has his left leg extended backwards.

There are six, evenly spaced out, rows of hula hoops on a gym floor with four hula hoops in each row. Teachers are taking turns running in and out of the hula hoops.

Teachers are in pairs in a line from one baseline to the other baseline.

Teachers are spread out across the gym floor doing an exercise.

Congratulations to Elise Campbell for proudly representing our school at Math Field Day! Your hard work, perseverance, and positive attitude made us incredibly proud. Thank you for being an outstanding role model and showing what dedication to learning looks like. Way to go!

about 1 month ago, Amber Schneider Keller

🐝 Spelling Bee Update

Due to weather, the spelling bee, that was scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 11th at South Charleston High School.

🕔 Registration: 5:00 p.m.
🐝 Competition begins: 5:30 p.m.

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and can’t wait to cheer on our spellers!

about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools

KCS Spelling Bee scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, has been postponed due to weather. The new date is Wednesday, February 11th at South Charleston High School. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and the competition begins at 5:30 p.m.