šŸ“£ Reminder for KCS Families

There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th — it’s Parent/Teacher Conference Day! šŸŽ

Parent/Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with your student's teacher, learn more about how they’re growing, and hear ways you can support their success at home.

If you haven’t already, reach out to your student’s school or teacher to schedule your meeting. Every conversation helps strengthen the partnership that makes learning possible! šŸ’¬āœØ
3 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
no school for kcs students on monday, october 13th due to parent/teacher conferences.

🌟 Academic Support for Everyone

Every student deserves the tools to succeed.
Kanawha County Schools has launched a new webpage — Academic Support for Everyone — highlighting the ways we help students stay on track and graduate with their classmates.

From social and emotional learning and personalized education planning to mentoring, tutoring, career readiness, and dropout prevention — this page is your one-stop resource for student success.

If you’re a parent or guardian who simply wants to explore the built-in supports already woven into the KCS curriculum, this page also offers a great overview of what all students receive as part of their education.

Whether your student needs additional support, a mentor, or guidance for life after graduation, KCS is here every step of the way. šŸ’™šŸ’šā¤ļø You can find the page by clicking the link below, or by going to the KCS website āž”ļø click menu on the homepage āž”ļø look under the Parents/Guardians section āž”ļø click on Academic Support Opportunities.

šŸ”— Explore all available supports (including a list of certified KCS tutors):
https://bit.ly/KCSAcademicSupport

(This page will continue to grow as new programs and supports are added or expanded!)

4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students arms reaching for chalk that is sitting in a box on top of a picnic table.
🌟 Honoring Service, Supporting Students. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

In 2021—on Pearl Harbor Day—the 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. šŸ’œ

Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thrive—no matter where their family’s 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. šŸŒ„
5 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Kanawha County Schools is a Purple Star District
The September edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available šŸ‘‡
šŸ”—: https://5il.co/3qi3h

Content includes:
šŸš— A trip to Safety City
šŸ“… Important October events and reminders
šŸ› ļø Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
13 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student driving a go kart at safety city.
šŸŽƒšŸ‘» Trunk or Treat with KCS! šŸ‘»šŸŽƒ

The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧔

šŸ“… Date: Thursday, October 16th
šŸ“ Location: Capital High School
šŸ•” Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! šŸ¬āœØ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
21 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS office of exceptional students trunk or treat event at Capital high school on thrusday october 16th from 5:00pm-6:30pm open to all students with disabilities and their families.
šŸ’”šŸ“˜ 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 ā€œplaysā€ (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. šŸ™Œ 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.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ«šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. šŸ’™šŸ’šā¤ļø

šŸ“ø Check out today’s collaboration in action:
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
teachers in a meeting at herbert hoover high school learning new lessons to engage students.
student support services staff at a meeting at south charleston high school listening to a presentation about helping students stay healthy.
group shot of the entire student support services staff, which include school counselors, social workers, attendance, and school nurses.
šŸ“ššŸ’”Calendar Reminder — PL Day

No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
Wednesday, September 10th is a PL Day, no school for students.
šŸš New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes šŸš

We’ve added a ā€œBus Changesā€ quick link at the top of the KCS website!

āœ… This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
āœ… Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
āœ… Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.

šŸ‘‰ Be sure to check the ā€œBus 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!
about 1 month ago, Kanawha County Schools
picture showing the new bus changes tab on the kcs website which is located on the top right of the homepage.
šŸ“£ 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.

šŸ—“ Tomorrow, August 19
ā° 6:00 p.m.
šŸ“ Capital High School

This is your opportunity to:
āœ… Meet Dr. Potter
āœ… Ask questions
āœ… 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!
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
capital high school feeder area town hall with dr. potter is on august 19th at capital high school at 6:00pm.
šŸ“± 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:

1ļøāƒ£ 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.

2ļøāƒ£ 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.

3ļøāƒ£ 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. šŸ‘‡
about 2 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
On the home screen of the KCS app you can change schools, favorite schools, change the default school, and find important documents.
You are able to favorite multiple schools in the app so you can move back and forth between schools easily.
to set your default organization in the app, click on the gear icon located on the top right of the menu page
to find the app menu, click on the blue box with three white lines in the top left corner of the screen.
ā˜€ļø FREE Summer Meals for Kids! šŸ„ŖšŸŽ 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! šŸ“ There are 11 locations offering meals this year šŸ“† Each site has specific dates and times for meal service. šŸ‘‰ Click the link below to find the full list of sites, dates, and meal times: šŸ”— https://bit.ly/3FXlBHz
4 months ago, Kanawha County Schools
kcs summer food program flyer.