Calhoun County Middle/High School

Keep Your Student on Track in Middle and High School. Pay Attention to Attendance. Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's social and academic development. Even as children grow more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school and understand how attendance benefits their health and success in school and beyond. Did you know? • Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged and on track to graduation. • Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty. • By 6th grade, chronic absence (missing 10%, or 2 days each month) is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school. • By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. What you can do - Make school attendance a priority • Talk about the opportunities available when your teen or preteen shows up to school every day. • Help your middle and high schoolers maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting enough sleep. • Consider limiting use of devices if they interfere with sleep. • Try not to schedule nonurgent medical appointments during the school day. • Help your student to stay healthy. •If your children must stay home because they are sick, make sure they have asked teachers for materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom. Help your student stay engaged • Find out if your children feel engaged by their classes and whether they feel safe from bullies and other threats. • Make sure your students are not missing class because of challenges with behavioral issues or school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, contact the school and work with them to find a solution. • Monitor your child's academic progress and seek help from teachers, school counselors or tutors when necessary. Provide teachers with your contact information. • Stay on top of your child's social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated. • Encourage your child to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs. • If you notice signs of anxiety, support your middle and high schoolers, and if needed, seek advice from your school or health-care provider. Communicate with the school • Know the school's attendance policies both incentives and penalties. • Check on your preteen/teen's attendance to make sure absences are not adding up. • Seek help from school staff, other parents or community agencies if you need resources and support.

Due to slick roads, Calhoun County schools will be closed Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Due to quickly changing inclement weather and road conditions, Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay today, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

When Is Sick Too Sick for School?
Knowing when to keep your child home helps protect their health and the well‑being of others.

✅ Send my child to school if:

They have a runny nose or mild cough with no other symptoms.
Sores are dry, healing, or covered.
They have had no fever for 24 hours and have not taken fever‑reducing medication during that time.
They have not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.

🚫 Keep my child at home if:

They have a temperature over 100.4°F, even after medication.
They have untreated, oozing sores that cannot be covered.
They are vomiting or have diarrhea.
Their eyes are pink, crusty, or have white or yellow discharge.
They are injured or too ill to take part in normal school activities.

💡 Tips from your school nurses:

Make sure your child gets 8–10 hours of sleep each night.
Encourage breakfast every morning.
Ensure glasses are worn daily if prescribed.
Keep emergency contacts up to date with the school.
Confirm your child meets West Virginia immunization requirements.

If you have health concerns or questions, please contact your school nurse.
CMHS: Trudi Anderson, t.m.anderson@k12.wv.us, 304-354-6148 EXT: 219
PHE & AES: Autumn Lilly, autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us, AES - 304-655-8616 EXT 115, PHE - 304-354-6022 EXT 407

The following buses will be running alternative routes today, January 16th: Bus 2, Bus 24, Bus 19, Bus 25, Bus 10, Bus 21, and Bus 11 will be turning at the water plant on Nobe Road.

Calhoun County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

On‑Site Therapy Services Available at Your School
OVP Health is proud to offer on‑site, evidence‑based therapy services for students, right where they learn. Our licensed providers partner with schools to support students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
Services include:
• Play therapy
• Parent‑child interaction support
• ADHD strategies
• Anxiety and depression management
• Health and wellness support
• Evidence‑based approaches, including CBT and DBT
Services focus on child development, solution‑focused counseling, and family support.
In addition, our outpatient clinics offer:
• Walk‑in medical visits
• Primary care appointments
• Mental health therapy for children and adults
• Medication‑assisted treatment (MAT)
• Telehealth options
Enrollment is simple. Families can speak with their school administrator to pick up a referral packet or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.
📍 Support. Care. Services where it matters most.
Image description: A blue and green informational flyer promoting OVP Health’s on‑site school therapy services, listing mental health and wellness supports, outpatient clinic services, and telehealth availability.

Our HSTA students completed the second half of their project and then put their creativity to the test by building gingerbread houses! After finishing their builds, students took it a step further by clearly describing the process, explaining exactly how their gingerbread houses were constructed—from the base to the final decorations. This activity helped strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills while being fun and festive! Great job to our students for their hard work and creativity!

Pancakes & Pajamas Family Engagement Event

What a joy it was to see families come together and celebrate during our Christmas Family Engagement Event! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day full of laughter, warmth, and holiday cheer. Seeing all the smiling faces truly made the day special.

A huge thank you to our amazing staff, dedicated vendors, and supportive community for making this event possible. Your efforts created a warm and joyful experience for everyone!

Pictures with Santa will be posted as soon as they are ready, stay tuned!

We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success. 💙

Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday, December 19 due to widespread power outages across the county.

🎄 Join Us for a Family Engagement Christmas Event! 🎄
Pancakes & Pajamas – A fun evening of music, food, and activities for the whole family!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Calhoun Middle High School
50 Underwood Circle, Mount Zion, WV 26151
✨ Special Feature: Pictures with Santa!
This event is free and open to all families. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

There is a mud/rock slip blocking the road on Rowles Run. Bus 19 will be turning around at Miller’s Shop at 7:00 a.m. on Rowles Run.

Great news, Calhoun County families! 🎒 Food bags will be sent home with every student across Calhoun County Schools. This is made possible by our CHANGEMAKERS, generous donors, volunteers and dedicated staff—thank you for caring for our kids and community. Please check your student’s backpack and share as needed. 💙 #CalhounCountySchools #CHANGEMAKERS #Community #NoChildHungry

The following buses will be running on alternate routes: 21, 26, 25, 24, 2, 10, 23 Additional notes: • Bus 17 will turn after the first stop at the bottom of the hill at Joker. • Bus 11 will meet at the water plant on Nobe

Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th. This will be an NTI Day. Students should complete Snow Packet #1. Administrators and 240-day staff will report at 9:00 AM.

🎄 Join Us for a Family Engagement Christmas Event! 🎄
Pancakes & Pajamas – A fun evening of music, food, and activities for the whole family!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Calhoun Middle High School
50 Underwood Circle, Mount Zion, WV 26151
✨ Special Feature: Pictures with Santa!
This event is free and open to all families. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🎄 Snow Much Spirit Week – December 15–19, 2025 🎄

Get ready to celebrate the season with festive fun every day! Here’s what’s happening:
✅ Monday – Holiday Hair or Hats
Start the week with festive flair—crazy hats or wild hair, show you care!
✅ Tuesday – Ugly Sweater Day
The uglier the better, don’t delay—rock that sweater in a tacky way!
✅ Wednesday – Holiday Socks
From head to toe, let cheer unlock—show your spirit with holiday socks!
✅ Thursday – Holiday Pajamas
Comfy and cozy, that’s the way—wear your jolly PJs all day!
✅ Friday – Wacky Tacky Holiday Edition
Mix and match in a holiday spree—go wacky, go tacky, let’s party with glee!

📅 Dates: December 15–19, 2025

Calhoun County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Friday, December 12th.

📢 Kids Feeding Kids – Holiday Break Food Drive!
A student-led effort because anyone can be a changemaker by helping others.
🗓 Donations Accepted:
December 8 – December 16, 2025
Drop off donations at the front desk of any school.
Last day to donate: December 16, 2025
🎯 Goal:
Help us fight hunger by filling a backpack for every student to cover missed school meals during holiday break.
✅ Items to Donate (Single-Serve Meals):

Pop-top canned pasta meals (SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc.)
Easy mac or macaroni & cheese singles
Pop-top canned soups (kid-friendly)
Ramen noodles (chicken or beef flavored)
Fruit cups (non-refrigerated)
Pudding cups, applesauce singles (non-refrigerated)
Pop-top canned meats, breakfast bars, Pop-Tarts
Small cereal boxes, individual flavored oatmeal
Gummy snacks, beef sticks, granola bars
Crackers, cheese, etc.

✨ Easy & simple things kids can eat on their own!
📍 Where to donate: Any Calhoun County school
📞 Questions? Call 304-354-7683
Sponsored by:
Changemaker Students – Help Because YOU Matter | I Matter
Calhoun County High School