š Honoring Service, Supporting Students. šŗšø
In 2021āon Pearl Harbor Dayāthe West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partners proudly recognized the first class of Purple Star Schools and Districts across the Mountain State. What began with 130 schools and 3 districts has now grown to 315 schools and 17 districts dedicated to supporting military-connected students and families. š
Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thriveāno matter where their familyās service takes them.
The Purple Star Award is one of many ways the Common Ground Partnership helps make West Virginia one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. š
In 2021āon Pearl Harbor Dayāthe West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partners proudly recognized the first class of Purple Star Schools and Districts across the Mountain State. What began with 130 schools and 3 districts has now grown to 315 schools and 17 districts dedicated to supporting military-connected students and families. š
Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thriveāno matter where their familyās service takes them.
The Purple Star Award is one of many ways the Common Ground Partnership helps make West Virginia one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. š
The September edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available š
š: https://5il.co/3qi3h
Content includes:
š A trip to Safety City
š Important October events and reminders
š ļø Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
š: https://5il.co/3qi3h
Content includes:
š A trip to Safety City
š Important October events and reminders
š ļø Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
šš» Trunk or Treat with KCS! š»š
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! š§”
š Date: Thursday, October 16th
š Location: Capital High School
š Time: 5:00 ā 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! š¬āØ We canāt 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! š§”
š Date: Thursday, October 16th
š Location: Capital High School
š Time: 5:00 ā 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! š¬āØ We canāt wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
š”š Students out ā 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 āplaysā (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. š 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.
š©āš«šØāš« PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools ā When our teachers grow, our students win. ššā¤ļø
šø Check out todayās 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 āplaysā (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. š 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.
š©āš«šØāš« PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools ā When our teachers grow, our students win. ššā¤ļø
šø Check out todayās collaboration in action:
šš”Calendar Reminder ā PL Day
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
š New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes š
Weāve added a āBus Changesā quick link at the top of the KCS website!
ā This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
ā Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
ā Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
š Be sure to check the āBus Changesā link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
Weāve added a āBus Changesā quick link at the top of the KCS website!
ā This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
ā Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
ā Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
š Be sure to check the āBus Changesā link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
š£ 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.
š Tomorrow, August 19
ā° 6:00 p.m.
š Capital High School
This is your opportunity to:
ā Meet Dr. Potter
ā Ask questions
ā 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.
š Tomorrow, August 19
ā° 6:00 p.m.
š Capital High School
This is your opportunity to:
ā Meet Dr. Potter
ā Ask questions
ā 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!
š± New KCS App: Tips for Parents!
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your childās school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1ļøā£ Favorite Your Studentās School ā Make sure your childās 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.
2ļøā£ Set the Default School ā Change your default school so when you open the app, your childās school appears first instead of the district page.
3ļøā£ Explore the Menu ā Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse formāall in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. š
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your childās school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1ļøā£ Favorite Your Studentās School ā Make sure your childās 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.
2ļøā£ Set the Default School ā Change your default school so when you open the app, your childās school appears first instead of the district page.
3ļøā£ Explore the Menu ā Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse formāall in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. š
āļø FREE Summer Meals for Kids! š„Ŗš
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!
š There are 11 locations offering meals this year
š Each site has specific dates and times for meal service.
š Click the link below to find the full list of sites, dates, and meal times:
š https://bit.ly/3FXlBHz
