CMHS Athletic Schedule this week! Go Red Devils!
Attention, Calhoun community! Please be aware that Calhoun Middle High School will be conducting practice safety drills today around noon. These drills are a crucial part of ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Calhoun County Schools Levy on November 5th
Calhoun County Schools will be running an excess school levy on November 5th. Here are some key points about what the levy will support:
1. School Safety and Security: The levy will provide funding for, but not limited to, a school nurse, a preventative resource officer, and a Technology System Specialist.
2. Facilities and Equipment: Funds will go toward playground equipment for CMHS, improvements and maintenance of county-wide athletic facilities, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, it will support maintenance and custodial supplies.
3. Extracurricular Support: The levy will help fund extracurricular trips, providing more opportunities for our students.
4. Summer School: Funding will be available to support summer school programs.
5. Supplemental Salaries: The levy will offer supplemental salaries for all staff members.
6. Elementary Art Programs: The levy will provide an art cart for elementary students at PHE and AES, enhancing creative opportunities for our youngest learners.
CMHS Athletic Schedule for the week! Let's Go Red Devils!
CHS Girls Wrestling will be holding a FLEX practice on Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:30. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The CHS Student Council would like to invite everyone to wear pink on Wednesday, October 16th to show our support for anyone who has ever been affected by breast cancer!
Parents, as mentioned previously our suicide prevention component is being completed this week. Please be on the look out for this letter within the next couple of days to be sent home with your student. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out. The back of the letter has crucial information on how to keep you, your families, and students safer from suicide. ❤️
CMHS Revised Athletic Schedule for the week!
Next Week our Middle & High School students will be participating in the Keepers of Life Recognize Respond REACH Program for their annual Suicide Prevention education.
The students will learn how to learn how to have a safe, honest and meaningful conversation about mental health & preventing suicide. This will be done on an age appropriate level with language rooted in evidence, based on national best practice guidelines, as a result of Jamie’s Law in an effort to save lives being lost to suicide. Parent/Guardians: Be on the lookout for the informational component your student will bring home of how you can continue this conversation within your family.
Please join us for the CMHS PTO meeting tonight in the Commons Area at 5pm. Volunteer training will follow at 6pm. All are welcome!
Lock down at CCMHS has been lifted. The school is returning to normal activities.
Calhoun County Middle High School is being placed on a lockdown as a preventative measure due to a police situation in close proximity to the school.
CMHS Athletic Schedule this week! Let's Go Red Devils!
On Saturday September 28th, the Calhoun Middle High School Band competed at the Jim Kessel Marching Band Festival held at Parkersburg High School.
Our band was in class D, the largest class of 9 bands. Calhoun band placed in the following categories.
Music 3rd place
Marching 2nd place
General effect 3rd place
Percussion 2nd place
Drum Major 5th place
Colorguard 1st place
Overall 2nd place
Congratulations to the Calhoun County Middle High School Marching Band!
Homecoming 2024 dance picture prices. This year pictures will be delivered digitally.
🌧️ Important Update: Unfortunately, the weather hasn't cooperated with us today, so the Homecoming Parade will not be held.
Elementary students will leave the Molasses Festival at 1 PM and return to their respective schools. Evening dismissal will proceed at the normal time.
The game and evening homecoming activities will continue as scheduled.
Please share this update. Stay dry and safe, everyone!
GAME DAY!
First Lady Justice
Friends With Paws celebrates therapy dog at Calhoun County Middle High School
MOUNT ZION, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that one of the state’s newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program is thriving and doing incredible work at Calhoun County Middle High School.
Coco is a male Chocolate Labrador Retriever and was celebrated during a Pup Rally held at the school. Representatives from the First Lady’s Office, along with students, faculty, staff, and several other local leaders, were in attendance.
While Coco is the 29th dog placed through the program, a total of 38 Friends With Paws therapy dogs have been placed throughout the state.
"We are thrilled to celebrate Coco at Calhoun County Middle High School," First Lady Cathy Justice said. "Therapy dogs like Coco offer so much more than just a friendly face—they provide comfort, reduce stress, and create a calming environment for our students. These dogs are making a real difference, offering support when it's needed most, helping children feel safe, and encouraging emotional well-being. Coco will be a cherished companion and an important part of this school's journey toward a brighter, healthier future."
The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in several schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for students in need of a boost.
Therapy dogs are specially trained to provide comfort and support to people in various tense environments. They can help people feel at ease, improve their mood, relieve anxiety, and remove social barriers. Therapy dogs are highly trained and certified to show their ability to work in stressful environments, ignore distractions, and provide therapy to people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
"Coco fosters meaningful relationships and provides comfort to both students and staff, showing us that compassion and connection can profoundly enhance our school community," Michael Fitzwater, Superintendent of Calhoun County Schools, said.
Following today's assembly, students and staff had the chance to spend extra time with Coco.
"Calhoun Middle High School believes that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive,” Michelle Paxton, Principal at Calhoun Middle High School said. “Therapy dogs, such as Coco, provide unique emotional support, and we are excited to see how this initiative can positively impact our students at Calhoun Middle High School.”
The Friends With Paws program is a partnership between the Governor’s Office, West Virginia Communities In Schools (CIS) Nonprofit, and the West Virginia Department of Education. Therapy dogs are placed in schools within CIS counties where students are disproportionately affected by poverty, substance misuse, or other at-risk situations, and are in the greatest need of a support animal. The dogs serve as a healthy and friendly outlet for these students to address trauma and other social-emotional issues.
“Coco has made an incredible impact at Calhoun Middle High School,” Assistant Superintendent of Calhoun County Schools Jeannie Bennett-Yoak said. “His presence brings joy, comfort, and a sense of calm to our students and staff alike. We are immensely grateful to First Lady Justice, her dedicated staff, Ultimate Canine, and Communities in Schools for providing such a valuable resource. The bond Coco has formed with our school community is truly uplifting and has significantly enhanced the emotional well-being of everyone here.”
Calhoun County Middle/High School Homecoming Royalty 👑❤️🖤
Get your Dancing Shoes On! Homecoming Dance 2024 will be on Saturday September 28th, 2024 from 7pm-10pm for grades 9-12 here at CCMHS. This is a formal dance, no jeans, dirty boots or casual attire will be allowed.