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✨ Cozy Career Café Spotlight! ✨
Today, Calhoun students gathered for a warm and inspiring session at our Cozy Career Café, featuring special guest Family Nurse Practitioner, Jessica Fitzwater! 🩺💙
Students learned first-hand what it’s like to build a career in Health Sciences, explored pathways into nursing, and gained valuable insight into the compassion, dedication, and commitment it takes to care for others.
A huge thank you to Jessica for sharing her journey and encouraging our students to dream big in the world of healthcare! 🌟
#CalhounCares #CareerCafe #HealthSciences #FutureNurses #InspireTheFuture
about 13 hours ago, Communities/Schools Facilitator
🎄 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!
1 day ago, Communities/Schools Facilitator
Communities In Schools at Calhoun Middle High School would like to give a huge shoutout to our local Family Resource Network (FRN) for generously purchasing food for our Backpack Program! 🥫🍎
Your support helps us ensure that students have the nourishment they need to stay focused, healthy, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your continued partnership and dedication to our kids and community! 💛💙
#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #CIS #FRN #BackpackProgram #CalhounStrong
1 day ago, Communities/Schools Facilitator
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Calhoun County Community in Schools (CIS) staff joined hundreds of other educators at Marshall Flight School to be presented with a generous donation of $1,500 to help support our students and families in need. This funding was made possible for CIS schools through the generous donations by Shawn and Angela Ball/L&S Toyota, the Pack Family Foundation and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation for their contribution of more than $1,000,000 to the Communities In Schools (CIS) virtual pantries throughout West Virginia. Working with the WVDE and the United Way of Central West Virginia, the donation will help all public schools in the state address the extensive needs of students. This funding will be used to help buy essentials such as shoes, backpacks, hygiene items, school supplies, etc. for students at all three schools.
Calhoun County Schools would like to say thanks for putting students first!
3 days ago, Communities/Schools Facilitator
Gain real-world experience through in-person hands-on shadowing opportunities at Minnie Hamilton Health System
in Grantsville, WV.
Open to high school students
(grades 10–12)
3.0 GPA
3 days ago, Brandi Sampson
Calhoun High School Girls Basketball will begin mandatory practices on November 10th at 3:45-6pm. All athletes MUST have current physical before practice. Contact Head Coach Katie Jones for more information.
9 days ago, Whitney Butler
🎉 It's Bingo Time!! 🎉
Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 5 pm. Bingo starts at 6 pm.
🎶 20 games for $20
🎵 Raffle
🎶 75
🎵Auction
Come hungry! Concessions available including hot dogs, nachos, baked potatoes, and spaghetti.
Funds raised support the CMHS Marching Red Devils and the band program.
9 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
Veterans Day Assembly Announcement
Calhoun Middle/High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the school auditorium. This event is an opportunity for our school and community to come together to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of our local veterans.
If you would like to recognize a veteran in your life, please complete the provided Veteran Recognition Form. Veterans who are able to attend the assembly are warmly invited to join us for lunch and refreshments following the program.
Please submit all forms by Wednesday, November 5, to ensure inclusion in the presentation.
For questions, additional information, or to submit a Veteran's picture, please contact Mrs. Batton at wcottrill@k12.wv.us.
https://tinyurl.com/CMHSVeteransDay
11 days ago, Dana Ferrell
🏐 November 1st: What a day to remember! 🏆
Eight of our middle school girls volleyball team, wanted to attend Youth Day at the WVU game — celebrating their conference championship in style!
🎉 Thanks to Clayton Barnhart for reaching out to the WVU Volleyball team to sign the girls up for youth day, sharing the team's success, which resulted in fabulous memories for all!
Special shoutout to Coach Charlie Starcher for handling the details and securing tickets for players, coaches, and families.
Four of the girls had attended WVU’s volleyball camp this summer, so it was extra special seeing familiar faces on the court.
After the game, the girls got to meet the players, snap some pics, and collect autographs — memories they’ll never forget 💛💙
#YouthDay #WVUVolleyball #FutureMountaineers #MiddleSchoolChampions #VolleyballFamily
Media: courtesy of Erin Barnhart, pictures of girls attending WVU Volleyball game.
11 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
A special shoutout for our tuba player, Bret Richards, who had the incredible opportunity to perform with Marshall’s Marching Thunder at Saturday's performance. Tubas and bari sax players from participating high schools joined the Thunder on the field for an unforgettable performance of “Swag Surfin’.” 🎵
Media: pictures of tubas preforming on college stadium field.
13 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
On Saturday, November 1st, the Calhoun Middle High School Band proudly represented our community at the Tri-State Marching Championships held at Marshall University. Competing among 41 bands from Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia — including 13 in Class A — our students closed out their season with pride, passion, and determination. Our feature twirlers continued their impressive streak, earning 2nd place overall! 🎉 While the full band didn’t secure a top placement this time, their growth, unity, and progress throughout the season were truly inspiring. This championship performance marked a strong finish to the 2025 season, and we’re already looking forward to an exciting 2026 season ahead! ❤️🎵
Media: pictures of band playing and awards. Courtesy of Kayla Falls and Trudi Anderson
13 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
🏁 State Meet Success! 🏁
Huge congratulations to our Running Red Devils at the WV Single A State Cross Country Meet! They gave it their all and made us proud.
👑 Special shoutout to Paige Sterns — WV Single A State winning placement! She placed 8th with a time of 21:56.60 earning a place on the podium!
👟 Women's Results:
• Carissa Sands – 28th (24:36.21 PR!)
• Gabi Smith – 38th (26:23.47)
• Khloe Cobbett – 46th (27:35.85)
👟 Men's Results:
• Jackson Clawson – 21st (18:36.60)
• Levi Silliman – 40th (20:02.71)
• Zac Smith – 47th (20:17.11)
• Eli Ferrell – 58th (20:50.45)
Way to go, team! 💪 #StateChamp #CrossCountryPride #GoTeam
Media: pictures of Wv State Track Meet winners 1-10, and athletes running.
13 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
Reminder
14 days ago, Jeannie Bennett-Yoak
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
We have been asked to let you know that the National Guard will be at DHHR at 10 AM on Sunday, November 2nd, to give out food boxes!
At the DHHR lot!
1 per car
14 days ago, Jeannie Bennett-Yoak
Sharing local resources.
14 days ago, Jeannie Bennett-Yoak
Cozy Career Cafe
☕✨ Our Cozy Career Café was buzzing with excitement today as 36 high school students joined us to explore future pathways and connect over warm drinks and meaningful conversations! 💬🎓
We love seeing our students dreaming big and taking steps toward their goals! 🌟 #CareerCafe #FutureReady #StudentSuccess
17 days ago, Communities/Schools Facilitator
Veterans Day Assembly Announcement
Calhoun Middle/High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the school auditorium. This event is an opportunity for our school and community to come together to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of our local veterans.
If you would like to recognize a veteran in your life, please complete the provided Veteran Recognition Form. Veterans who are able to attend the assembly are warmly invited to join us for lunch and refreshments following the program.
Please submit all forms by Tuesday, November 4, to ensure inclusion in the presentation.
For questions, additional information, or to submit a Veteran's picture, please contact Mrs. Batton at wcottrill@k12.wv.us.
https://tinyurl.com/CMHSVeteransDay
18 days ago, Dana Ferrell
Students in grades 9-12, it's time to explore different careers that are just right for you! Join us in the CMHS Library for our first event in our Career Exploration series. Curl up with a cozy drink, your computer, and start planning your future today!
19 days ago, Brandi Sampson
🎉🎶 The wins keep rolling for Calhoun County Middle High School today! The Marching Red Devils hand an amazing performance at the battle of the bands held at Point Pleasant. 💥
🥇 1st Place Overall Twirlers
🥇 1st Place Color Guard – Class
🥈 2nd Place Percussion – Class D
❤️🤍🖤 1st Place Band – Class D 🖤🤍❤️
Every flag waved, every beat dropped, every twirl spun — these students brought the fire and the finesse. 🔥💫
Join the band at the last competition of the season next Saturday , at the Tri-State Marching Championships, Contest of Champions. The band will preform at Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards Stadium @ 1:02PM.
To our students, directors, and supporters: THANK YOU for your passion, dedication, and heart. Calhoun County is marching proud! 🚩🎺 #CalhounPride #BandChampions #ColorGuardGoals #TwirlersRock #PercussionPower
Media: Still shots of band preforming on football field, courtesy of Kayla Falls.
20 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Calhoun County XC Team Shines at Single A Regionals! 🌟
Our Red Devils showed up and showed out at the High School Regional Meet held at Wirt County on 10/25/25! Every single member of the cross county team is headed to states! 🎉 🎉❤️🖤🖤❤️
👟 Girls Results:
Paige Sterns – 3rd place (22:46)
Gabi Smith – 6th place (25:48)
Carissa Sands – 8th place (26:15)
Khloe Cobbett – 12th place (27:30)
👟 Boys Results:
Jackson Clawson – 7th place (18:58)
Levi Sillaman – 9th place (19:48)
Eli Ferrell – 12th place (20:28)
Zac Smith – 14th place (20:48)
🔥 Huge congratulations to these athletes for their hard work and determination. Let’s go Red Devils! Next Friday our team travels to Huntington, Wv for the state meet. ❤️🖤 #CalhounXC #StateBound #RedDevilPride #CrossCountry
Media:
back row : L-R Jackson Clawson, Levi Sillaman, Zac Smith, Eli Ferrell
Front row: L-R Gabi Smith(2 time state qualifier), Khloe Cobbett, Carissa Sands, Paige Sterns
21 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
