Calhoun County Middle/High School

Thank You to Minnie Hamilton Health System! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partner, Minnie Hamilton Health System, for their generous donation of water bottles for each of our schools for the upcoming school year. Your continued support helps ensure our students stay healthy, hydrated, and ready to learn. We are grateful for your commitment to the well-being of our school community and for always stepping up to make a difference. Thank you for being such a valued partner! #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MinnieHamiltonHealth #SchoolPartnerships

Welcome back, Calhoun County Students! Dear Students, Parents, and Families, It is my pleasure to welcome you to a brand-new school year here in Calhoun County Schools! Our teachers, staff, and administrators have been working tirelessly over the summer to prepare classrooms, plan lessons, and create opportunities for a year filled with learning, growth, and success. To our amazing students welcome back! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces, hear your laughter in the hallways, and watch the excitement you bring into our classrooms each day. This is your time to shine, to explore new ideas, and to challenge yourselves to achieve even more than you thought possible. To our dedicated parents and families thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Your encouragement, guidance, and involvement are a vital part of our students’ success, and together, we can make this a year to remember. Let’s make 2025–2026 a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and community. Here’s to a safe, productive, and inspiring school year for every student in Calhoun County! Here’s to making this our best year yet! #CalhounPride #BackToSchool #GoRedDevils #GoEagles #GoStingers Sincerely, Michael Fitzwater Superintendent, Calhoun County Schools

🎉 What an Incredible Back to School Bash! 🎉 Such an amazing Back to School Bash — and it’s all thanks to YOU! A huge thank you to all of our vendors who showed up and showed out with fantastic products, services, and support. Your contributions truly helped make the event memorable for everyone who attended. To our dedicated employees — your hard work, energy, and teamwork made this event a smashing success. From planning to clean-up, you went above and beyond, and it showed in every smiling face we saw. Together, we created an unforgettable day filled with community spirit, fun, and back-to-school excitement. Here's to kicking off the new school year on a high note! 📚✏️🎒 #BackToSchoolBash #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #Teamwork #SchoolReady

Come enjoy an evening at CMHS on August 12th, from 4-6pm. Free school supplies, music and snacks! We're excited to see our students and their families after a long summer break. Hope to see you there 📚✏️

Check out these awesome door prizes we will have at the Back to School Bash‼️ August 12th at CMHS from 4-6 p.m. We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing local businesses for their generous donations: 💥 Hometown Roots 💇‍♀️ Mountain Soul Beauty Salon 💇‍♀️ Hillary’s Hair Salon 💇‍♀️ Salon 33 💇‍♀️ The Wispy Willow 💈 Pena’s Barber Shop 🐾 Cedar Paws Pet Grooming Your support makes our community stronger and this event even more exciting! 💖 Don’t miss your chance to win — see you there! 📚✏️ #BackToSchoolBash #DoorPrizes #CommunitySupport #ThankYouLocalBusinesses

📢 Volunteer Training/Megan’s Law 🗓 Thursday, August 7th | 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Calhoun Middle High School – Commons Area

🌟 Exciting Week for Calhoun County Staff! 🌟 This week marked the return of our dedicated team as they kicked off **Calhoun County STRIVE: Special Education Edition** professional development! 🎓✨ On Day 1, our amazing substitutes, elementary, middle, high school general education, and special education teachers came together for an enriching experience aimed at enhancing our students' learning journeys. Throughout the day, participants dove deep into: Specially-Designed Instruction📚: Learning how to tailor education to meet diverse student needs. Behavior Components🤝: Exploring positive behavior strategies to create a supportive environment. De-escalation Strategies🧘: Equipping themselves with tools to effectively manage challenging situations. Effective IEP Writing📝: Crafting individualized education plans that truly reflect our students' strengths and needs. Conducting Meaningful Meetings 📋: Building the skills to facilitate productive discussions with families and stakeholders. Relationship Building❤️: Fostering connections that help our students thrive both academically and socially. Day 1 was a fantastic opportunity for growth and collaboration, setting the tone for a successful Day 2 ahead. We can’t wait to see the positive impact this training will have on our classrooms and the incredible experiences it will create for our students! 🚀 #CalhounCountySTRIVE #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #SpecialEducation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #LifelongLearning #CalhounProud Let’s keep striving for excellence together! 💪✨

Come enjoy an evening at CMHS on August 12th, from 4-6pm. Free school supplies, music and snacks! We're excited to see our students and their families after a long summer break. Hope to see you there 📚✏️

Any high school student interested in playing golf, please come to the high school for practice tomorrow from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Don't forget to bring your sports physical paperwork with you.

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📣 Device Distribution Information for CMHS & Elementary Students 📱

🎉 Back to School Bash – You're Invited! 🎉 Calhoun families and students! 🎒👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 It's that time of year again – school is just around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a BANG! Join us for our Back to School Bash to celebrate the start of a brand new year! 📅 Date: August 12th ⏰ Time: 4-6 p.m. 📍 Location: Calhoun Middle High School We’ve got something for everyone! Whether you're a first-time kindergartener or a high school senior, this event is for YOU! Bring your whole family, and let's kick off the year with fun, laughter, and excitement. 🎉 Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! #BackToSchoolBash #SchoolYearKickoff #FamilyFun

Please mark your calendars. Any girl entering in the 9-12 grade who may be interested in playing high school volleyball this school season for Calhoun High School - our MANDATORY try outs will be held August 6, 7, and 8, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m!!! You must have a Sports Physical BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE in any physical activity. Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking/Vaping will NOT be tolerated. We are excited for the start of a new season and hope to continue improving our volleyball program here at Calhoun Middle High School. ~Head Coach Phyllis Nutter Email- pnutter@k12.wv.us

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🎉 Join Us for Buddy Up Camp! 🎉
🗓 July 21st – July 25th
📍 A week of connection, creativity, and growth!
At Buddy Up Camp, we’re all about building strong hearts and minds! Each day, we’ll dive into one of the 5 Core Components of Social Emotional Health & Wellness:
🌟 Self-Awareness
🌟 Self-Management
🌟 Social Awareness
🌟 Relationship Skills
🌟 Responsible Decision-Making
Through games, group activities, art, and authentic sharing, campers will Buddy Up to explore what it means to BE OUR BEST—for ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
Whether your child is outgoing or more reserved, Buddy Up Camp is a safe, supportive space where every camper can shine.
👫 Let’s grow together—one buddy at a time!

🎨🎶 Fine Arts & Band Camp – Happening This Week!
Join us for an exciting week of creativity and music at our Fine Arts & Band Camp! Campers will dive into painting, sculpture, and mixed media while also exploring the world of music through fun and engaging band activities. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or sharpening your skills, there's something for every young artist and musician!

🛒 Art Cart – July 16 & 17!
The Art Cart is back and rolling into town on July 16 and 17! Stop by for free, hands-on art activities, creative supplies, and fun for all ages. Come make something amazing with us!

Summer School will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd. In accordance with the Governor's Office decision, our office will also be closed for the day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7th.

Summer School will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd. In accordance with the Governor's Office decision, our office will also be closed for the day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7th.

Last Thursday, our Summer School Travel WV group stepped into a world of wonder at the Clay Center in Charleston, WV—and it was unforgettable! From the moment they walked through the doors, they were surrounded by creativity, science, and excitement. They explored hands-on exhibits that let them build, experiment, and imagine. The planetarium show was like a journey through space, and the art gallery inspired them with its vibrant colors and powerful stories.
One of the best parts was getting to learn by doing—whether they were launching paper rockets, creating their own art, or solving puzzles in the science exhibits. The staff made everything fun and engaging, and they left with their minds buzzing and hearts full. This trip wasn’t just a break from the classroom—it was a chance to see how learning comes alive in the real world.

Join us at CMHS June 30-July 3 to learn all about Hunter Safety! The traditional hunter education course is offered for free, and topics include gun safety, wildlife management, ethics, survival/first aid, game identification, and how to hunt safely and ethically. You will enjoy listening to volunteer instructors and natural resources police officers pass on their expertise and hunting experiences, talking with your fellow hunters during class breaks, and getting familiar with the total hunting experience.