Calhoun County Middle/High School

🎃 A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to these amazing students from Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center! (Skills USA)🎃 These students worked so hard this morning helping us get everything ready for our pumpkin patch! 🍂 We are so thankful for their time, hard work, and willingness to jump in and help make this event a success! ❤️ Thank you all so much for your hard work and dedication! We appreciate you more than you know! 🧡🙌 #CalhounGilmerCareerCenter #CommunitySupport #PumpkinPatch #MakingADifference

🏀 Calhoun Middle School Boys Basketball 🏀

Attention boys interested in playing middle school basketball! Flex practices will begin soon. Students must have a current sports physical completed before participating.

Flex Practice Dates
October 26-28 (Monday-Wednesday)
November 2, 4, and 5 (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Mandatory Tryouts
November 9-13 (Monday-Friday)

All practices and tryouts will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Coaches • Joe Helmick, Head Coach
• Derek Houchin, Assistant Coach

Please bring:
✅ Clean gym shoes
✅ A positive attitude
✅ A strong work ethic

We look forward to seeing everyone in the gym!

🏀❤️🖤 CALLING ALL FUTURE LADY RED DEVILS! 🖤❤️🏀
It's almost basketball season! 🏀
Calhoun Middle School Girls Basketball will be holding FLEX PRACTICES for girls in grades 6–8! Further information is provided in the flyer below.
IMPORTANT: Any girl who did NOT participate in a fall sport MUST have a sports physical in order to participate in practice.
Whether you're returning to the court or interested in giving basketball a try, we encourage you to come out, work hard, improve your skills, and have some fun!
We're excited to get back in the gym and start preparing for another season of Lady Red Devils basketball!

Flyer information:
🏀 Calhoun Middle School Girls Basketball Flex Practice 🏀
Calling all girls in grades 6-8 interested in basketball! Join us for Girls Basketball Flex Practice on October 21, 27, and 28 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Students who are not currently participating in a fall sport must have a sports physical on file in order to practice.
Coaches: Melissa Jarvis and Homer Wilson
We look forward to seeing our future Lady Red Devils on the court!

Make-up test for PSAT/SAT will be held at CMHS on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 staring at 8:00 AM. Virtual students who need to complete their PSAT/SAT testing are also welcome to participate. Thank you, and please plan accordingly.

Reminder: This Tuesday, October 20th from 4pm-6pm! Join Us for a Fun-Filled Family Night at the Pumpkin Patch! Date: 10/20/26 Time: 4:00-6:00 pm Location: Calhoun Middle High School Baseball Field We're excited to invite all families to a special evening of fall fun, learning, and connection! Come explore the pumpkin patch and enjoy a variety of engaging booths and activities designed for all ages: LI Story Walk - Enjoy the telling of "We're Going on a pumpkin hunt" Pumpkin Picking - Choose your perfect pumpkin to take home Snacks & Drinks - Refreshments for the whole family Costume Contest - Dress to impress for a chance to win! Games & Door Prizes - Fun challenges and exciting giveaways Art Station - Get creative with seasonal crafts Social Emotional Learning Booth - Activities to support your child's well-being Informational Vendors - Resources for families and students Attendance Session - Learn how attendance impacts student success FALL FUN FAMILY TIME MAKING MEMORIES! All

📣This week at CMHS!📣 OCTOBER 19TH - OCTOBER 23RD TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A SCHOOL WHERE EVERYONE FEELS INCLUDED, RESPECTED, AND VALUED. MONDAY MISMATCHED MONDAY Embracing differences and encouraging individuality. TUESDAY TWIN DAY Get together with a partner or a group of friends and wear the same outfit. WEDNESDAY WEAR ORANGE For Unity Day. THURSDAY DECADES DAY Leaving discrimination in the past. FRIDAY PJ DAY For putting hate to bed. KINDNESS IS ALWAYS IN STYLE *# BE KIND • BE RESPECTFUL • BE UNITED

🏃‍♀️🎉 LKC Championship Success! 🎉🏃‍♀️
Congratulations to Calhoun County High School freshman Brooke Tingler on an outstanding performance at the LKC Cross Country Championships! Brooke raced to a 5th-place finish with a time of 20:52, earning 1st Team All-LKC Honors.
What an incredible accomplishment for a freshman and a testament to the hard work and dedication she has shown all season. We are proud to see Brooke representing Calhoun County at such a high level!
💙💛 #CalhounProud #RedDevilXC #AllLKC #RunRedDevils #CrossCountrySuccess #LKCChampionships

We don’t know if you’ve heard, but the Calhoun County Marching Band is a big deal. They continue stacking up awards while performing in a higher class — and the Black Walnut Festival was no exception.

The band played the fight song in the parade and had an incredible competition night full of top‑tier results. They even performed in a cold downpour, but it didn’t dampen their spirit or their sound.

Awards Earned:
🏆 DIVISION 2 Competition Band Runner-Up!

Parade- Class C:
🥇 1st Place

Field Show Class C:
🥇 1st Place – Field Commander (Drum Major)
🥇 1st Place – Percussion
🥈 2nd Place – Field Competition Band

Overall Awards (out of all 19 bands):
🥈 Feature Twirler – 2nd Place

Miss Majorette Competition (37 majorettes):
👑 Miss Majorette 1st Runner-Up – Trinity Probasco
👑 Miss Majorette 2nd Runner-Up – Carissa Sands

These students have shown tremendous growth, discipline, and heart — and they continue to represent Calhoun County with pride everywhere they go.

📣 Next up:
The band travels this weekend for two competitions in Charleston — first at Riverside, then at South Charleston. Let’s cheer them on as they take the field again.

Special thanks to the parents who ran all the way back to the school to get the rain coats, parents for provding a cookout for the students, and Brad Stevens for the grilling.

photocredits:

Kayla Falls
Kara Starcher
Perspektiv Lens Photography, LLC (Andrea Stevens)
Dylan Graham Photography


❤️ #CalhounPride #RedDevilNation #StudentSuccess #MarchingBand #FeatureTwirlers #Majorette #BlackWalnutFestival #SmallTownBigTalent #BandLife #WVBand #Ilovepublicschools

"Your student is being asked to participate in a short survey named the Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative Youth Survey. This survey will help us understand what life is like for students in our community: what they enjoy, what they wish was different, and whether they feel supported by the people around them. The survey will help us understand what students in 7th-12th grades are experiencing and what they are exposed to in their communities. Their answers are anonymous and please encourage them to answer honestly so the community can learn what students truly need. Their responses cannot be traced back to them in any way. The information they share will help counties apply for grants that fund programs, activities, and opportunities for youth. Please find the attached Parent Letter with more information about the survey. Every student that participates in the survey is entered in a drawing to win an Ipad.“

-OCTOBER 19TH - OCTOBER 23RD TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A SCHOOL WHERE EVERYONE FEELS INCLUDED, RESPECTED, AND VALUED. MONDAY MISMATCHED MONDAY Embracing differences and encouraging individuality. TUESDAY TWIN DAY Get together with a partner or a group of friends and wear the same outfit. WEDNESDAY WEAR ORANGE For Unity Day. THURSDAY DECADES DAY Leaving discrimination in the past. FRIDAY PJ DAY For putting hate to bed. KINDNESS IS ALWAYS IN STYLE *# BE KIND • BE RESPECTFUL • BE UNITED

Due to ongoing water issues at Pleasant Hill Elementary (PHE) and Arnoldsburg Elementary (AES), there will be no school for students at PHE and AES on Wednesday, October 14. Calhoun Middle High School (CMHS) will operate on its regular schedule tomorrow.

Jostens will be at Calhoun Middle High School on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM to meet with Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores.

Representatives will provide information about graduation apparel and products, class jackets, class rings, and other accessories, as well as information about placing orders.

Please make sure students are aware of this upcoming visit.

Due to a lack of water at Pleasant Hill Elementary (PHE), students will be dismissed at 9:00 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 13.

Calhoun Middle High School (CMHS) and Arnoldsburg Elementary (AES) will operate on their regular schedules today.

After-school activities and activity buses will continue as scheduled today.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Due to water line work at the Y intersection in Arnoldsburg on Wednesday, October 14, there will be no school for students at Arnoldsburg Elementary School (AES). AES Students: No school on Wednesday. AES Staff: Please report to Calhoun Middle High School (CMHS). CMHS and Pleasant Hill Elementary (PHE): Will operate on their regular schedules.

Wirt County Wetlands Invitational Results

The Calhoun County Middle High School Cross Country team competed at the Wirt County Wetlands Invitational, turning in several strong performances against a competitive field.

Leading the way for the Red Devils were Jackson Clawson, who finished 9th place in 19:17, and Braidin Ferrell, who was right behind in 10th place with a time of 19:17. Eli Ferrell added a solid performance with a 15th-place finish in 20:37,.

Gabi Smith earned a Top-20 finish, placing 17th overall in the high school girls race.

For the middle school team, Silas Cunningham led the way with a 12th-place finish in 12:28.

This meet also marked the conclusion of the 2026 season for the Calhoun County Middle School Cross Country Team. Congratulations to all of our middle school runners on a fantastic season! Your hard work, dedication, and continued improvement throughout the year have made Calhoun County proud. Thank you for your commitment and for representing your school and community with pride.

A special thank you goes out to our coaches, families, and supporters for their encouragement all season long. Best of luck to our high school runners as they continue their postseason competition.

Congratulations to all of our runners on a great performance at Wirt County and to our middle school team on a successful season! #CalhounXC #RedDevilPride #RunRedDevils #CCMHSCrossCountry

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Family Night at the Pumpkin Patch! Date: 10/20/26 Time: 4:00-6:00 pm Location: Calhoun Middle High School Baseball Field We're excited to invite all families to a special evening of fall fun, learning, and connection! Come explore the pumpkin patch and enjoy a variety of engaging booths and activities designed for all ages: LI Story Walk - Enjoy the telling of "We're Going on a pumpkin hunt" Pumpkin Picking - Choose your perfect pumpkin to take home Snacks & Drinks - Refreshments for the whole family Costume Contest - Dress to impress for a chance to win! Games & Door Prizes - Fun challenges and exciting giveaways Art Station - Get creative with seasonal crafts Social Emotional Learning Booth - Activities to support your child's well-being Informational Vendors - Resources for families and students Attendance Session - Learn how attendance impacts student success FALL FUN FAMILY TIME MAKING MEMORIES! All

Don't forget, Seniors and Families! Come to CMHS to learn more about Financial Aid, pick up local scholarship forms, and receive expert help in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Good afternoon,
Please be advised that the Calhoun County Red Devils football game against Wahama has had a time change. The game will now begin at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM. Please make note of the updated start time and share this information as needed. Thank you!