They laughed, they danced, they ate, and...
They met the Big Guy!
Students and their families had a blast getting into the holiday spirit last night at the KCS Office of Exceptional Students Sensory with Santa Thursday night.
We all had an absolute BLAST! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this night so special.
They met the Big Guy!
Students and their families had a blast getting into the holiday spirit last night at the KCS Office of Exceptional Students Sensory with Santa Thursday night.
We all had an absolute BLAST! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this night so special.
🌦️ Weather Update for Friday, December 5
During our 8:00 p.m. weather briefing with the National Weather Service, we were advised there is a 50/50 chance of snow beginning around 3:00 a.m.
🚨 As of now, Kanawha County Schools is planning to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and into the early morning. If a change to the schedule is needed, an alert will be sent around 5:00 a.m.
📲 No alert in the morning = normal school day.
During our 8:00 p.m. weather briefing with the National Weather Service, we were advised there is a 50/50 chance of snow beginning around 3:00 a.m.
🚨 As of now, Kanawha County Schools is planning to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and into the early morning. If a change to the schedule is needed, an alert will be sent around 5:00 a.m.
📲 No alert in the morning = normal school day.
🎅✨ Sensory with Santa Night is almost here! ✨🎅
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. 🎄🤗
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!
I am extremely proud of the robotics team and their performance at our second competition today! They showed perseverance when both robots were not cooperating early in the day, showed teamwork when other schools needed assistance (they did not hesitate to jump in and help others), and showed improvement in our overall scores from last competition.
Special congratulations to Robotics Team A: Bionic Bulldogs for winning the innovation award at today’s competition! 🏆 This award is given to one team that created a unique modification to their robot to help them succeed in completing challenges. In order to win the award, students from the team had to imagine and build the modification, as well as document and explain the process step-by-step in their engineering notebook. BULLDOG PRIDE! 🐶🐾
Special congratulations to Robotics Team A: Bionic Bulldogs for winning the innovation award at today’s competition! 🏆 This award is given to one team that created a unique modification to their robot to help them succeed in completing challenges. In order to win the award, students from the team had to imagine and build the modification, as well as document and explain the process step-by-step in their engineering notebook. BULLDOG PRIDE! 🐶🐾
🚍 New! Direct Bus Text Alerts Begin Tomorrow
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! 💙💛
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! 💙💛
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students had the privilege of experiencing a wonderful performance by the West Virginia Dance Company yesterday. Thank you, West Virginia Dance Company, for providing our students with the opportunity to learn more about the art of dance with a school time performance at Pinch Elementary!
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Last week, our school proudly hosted a Veteran’s Day program to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 💙❤️
A heartfelt thank you to all veterans for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. We were honored to recognize our guest of honor, First Sergeant Michael Fairon Proctor, and proud of both our fifth grade keynote speakers and student performances from kindergarten and second grade, who delivered inspiring messages that reflected gratitude, respect, and patriotism. ✨
The program also featured a powerful solo performance of “God Bless the U.S.A.” by one of our talented staff members which made the ceremony even more special. 🎶🇺🇸
Your service—and the words of our young leaders—remind us all of the true meaning of honor, commitment, and community. 🌟
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BulldogPride
Last week, our school proudly hosted a Veteran’s Day program to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 💙❤️
A heartfelt thank you to all veterans for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. We were honored to recognize our guest of honor, First Sergeant Michael Fairon Proctor, and proud of both our fifth grade keynote speakers and student performances from kindergarten and second grade, who delivered inspiring messages that reflected gratitude, respect, and patriotism. ✨
The program also featured a powerful solo performance of “God Bless the U.S.A.” by one of our talented staff members which made the ceremony even more special. 🎶🇺🇸
Your service—and the words of our young leaders—remind us all of the true meaning of honor, commitment, and community. 🌟
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BulldogPride
🇺🇸 Reminder: All Kanawha County Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
💙 Pinch Elementary School Food Pantry 💙
Our school’s Food Pantry is here to support families in our community!
🍎 Families in need:
If you could use a little extra help with groceries or household essentials, our pantry is open and available to you — no questions asked. Please reach out to 304-348-1943.
🛒 Families who wish to donate:
We are always grateful for donations! Donations can be dropped off at the school office or sent to school with your child.
Together, we can make sure every family in our school community has what they need. 💛
Our school’s Food Pantry is here to support families in our community!
🍎 Families in need:
If you could use a little extra help with groceries or household essentials, our pantry is open and available to you — no questions asked. Please reach out to 304-348-1943.
🛒 Families who wish to donate:
We are always grateful for donations! Donations can be dropped off at the school office or sent to school with your child.
Together, we can make sure every family in our school community has what they need. 💛
Pinch Elementary has just been approved as a Common Sense School, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. The recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to helping students build skills that are essential for their well-being today—and for the opportunities they'll have tomorrow.
This honor is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
For more information about Pinch Elementary, go to https://pinch.kana.k12.wv.us/o/pinch. To learn more about the criteria Pinch Elementary met to become recognized as a Common Sense School, visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognition-schools.
This honor is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
For more information about Pinch Elementary, go to https://pinch.kana.k12.wv.us/o/pinch. To learn more about the criteria Pinch Elementary met to become recognized as a Common Sense School, visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognition-schools.
🎅✨ Sensory with Santa: A Holiday Meet & Greet for Students with Disabilities ✨🎄
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.
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.
❄️🚨 Weather Update – Sunday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. ❄️🚨
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.
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!
💙 Many of our schools operate food pantries to help students and families when extra support is needed. With more families seeking assistance right now, several schools are starting new pantries to meet the growing demand — and schools with existing pantries are continuing to accept donations.
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. 💛
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. 💛
📣 We’re looking for the real MVPs of flexibility — Substitute Teachers! 🏫✨
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
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
Reminder: No school for students tomorrow — it's a Professional Learning Day for staff! See you Thursday, students!
🌐💙 Happy Digital Citizenship Week! 💙🌐
Our students have been learning how to be smart, safe, and kind online! 💻✨
We’re celebrating the importance of using technology responsibly — showing respect, protecting privacy, and making positive choices in our digital world.
Let’s work together to help our Bulldogs become responsible digital citizens and build healthy digital habits!
👉 Check out helpful family tips and activities here: https://www.commonsense.org/system/files?file=pdf/2023-09/kids-and-tech-video-series.pdf
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #BeKindOnline #ElementaryTech #SafeSmartKind
Our students have been learning how to be smart, safe, and kind online! 💻✨
We’re celebrating the importance of using technology responsibly — showing respect, protecting privacy, and making positive choices in our digital world.
Let’s work together to help our Bulldogs become responsible digital citizens and build healthy digital habits!
👉 Check out helpful family tips and activities here: https://www.commonsense.org/system/files?file=pdf/2023-09/kids-and-tech-video-series.pdf
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #BeKindOnline #ElementaryTech #SafeSmartKind
🎃👻 THURSDAY — Trunk or Treat with KCS! 👻🎃
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t 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! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
