🎉 We’re excited to celebrate three incredible members of the Kanawha County Schools family! 🎉
These individuals bring their best to their schools every single day—and now, we get to say thank you in a big way. 💙
🏆 Principal of the Year: Karen Messinger
Karen leads Pinch Elementary with heart, energy, and a deep love for her students and staff. Her passion for education is easy to see—and felt by everyone lucky enough to walk through the doors at Pinch.
🏆 Service Person of the Year: Norman Dotson
Norman keeps Richmond Elementary shining—literally and figuratively. His hard work and positive attitude make a big difference every day, and the school wouldn’t be the same without him.
🏆 Teacher of the Year: Meleah Fisher
Meleah brings the music to life at Herbert Hoover High School. As band director, she’s helping her students find their rhythm—and inspiring them to grow in and out of the classroom.
Take a look at these moments of celebration as Karen, Norman, and Meleah received their well-deserved awards. We’re so proud of them—and grateful for everything they do to make KCS a better place for our students. 💛
🎉 Leadership Day at Pinch Elementary! 🌟
Today, Pinch Elementary celebrated their annual Leadership Day, and this year’s theme was all about LEGACY! 💫
👧👦 Students took the lead, delivering inspiring speeches about the legacies they’re building and giving presentations on the legacy of many inspiring West Virginians like:
✈️ Chuck Yeager
🧠 Katherine Johnson
🎬 Jennifer Garner
🎶 The 5th grade choir sang several beautiful songs throughout the event!
This year's guest speaker was, KCS Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams, who shared a heartfelt message about what it means to leave a lasting legacy. He reminded students that even the smallest acts of kindness can create a big impact over time. 💖🌱
📸 Check out some highlights from this inspiring day below! 👇
