Calhoun County Middle/High School

🏆🎺 DIVISION II GRAND CHAMPIONS! 🎺🏆

What an amazing weekend for the students of Calhoun County! Saturday evening, The Pride of Calhoun returned home as the Division II Grand Champions, from the Jim Porter Invitational in Ravenswood.

OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS

🏆 DIVISION 2 GRAND CHAMPIONS!

CATEGORY AWARDS, Class C
🥇 1st Place, Percussion
🥇 1st Place, Music
🥇 1st Place, Visual
🥇 1st Place, General Effect
🥈 2nd Place, Drum Major

INDIVIDUAL HONORS
✨ Best Soloist, Lilly Falls
✨ Overall Best Twirlers



This achievement didn't happen overnight. After a season filled with hard work, determination, and several runner-up finishes, these students never gave up. They continued to practice, improve, and support one another week after week. Their perseverance and dedication paid off in a big way, and we couldn't be prouder.

A special thank you goes to the Mr. and Mrs. McHenry, Jenna Millron, and Renee Varnell, for their unwavering commitment and leadership. Calhoun is truly fortunate to have some of the finest band directors. A heartfelt thank you to our parents and community members who always find a way to support these students. Your encouragement, generosity, and commitment make all the difference. We truly love our Calhoun Village! ❤️🖤


Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students on an incredible accomplishment! 🎉

Photo Credit:
Perspektive Lens Photography, LLC
Kayla Falls

#PrideOfCalhoun #DivisionGrandChampions #CalhounCountyProud #BandExcellence #MarchingBand #OneCalhoun #HardWorkPaysOff #ChampionsOnAndOffTheField 🎺🏆✨

Applications are now open for the 16th cohort of the Moving Onward and Upward program at Minnie Hamilton Health System for students in grades 10-12.

Through clinical shadowing and career exploration activities, students can learn about healthcare careers, connect with health professionals, and gain firsthand experience in a clinical setting. The program offers students an opportunity to explore their interests and make informed decisions about their education and career goals.

Since 2011, Northern WV Area Health Education Center and Minnie Hamilton Health System have partnered to help local high school students explore pathways into healthcare. We are excited to continue this partnership with another cohort!

Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89FHBWM
Application deadline: November 8, 2026

❤️🖤 STATE BOUND! 🖤❤️

Congratulations to our Calhoun County cross country runners on their performances at the October 24 regional meet! All seven runners qualified for states! 👏 A special shout out to Brooke Tingler Single A Region IV champion!

🏃‍♀️ Girls’ Results
🥇 Brooke Tingler — Regional Champion! 20:45.0
• Carissa Sands — 16th, 25:45.7
• Gabi Smith — 18th, 26:11.3

🏃 Boys’ Results
• Braidin Ferrell — 4th, 18:22.5
• Eli Ferrell — 6th, 18:38.4 ⭐ Personal Best!
• Jackson Clawson — 10th, 18:44.2
• Zac Smith — 11th, 19:14.9 ⭐ Personal Best!

Your hard work and determination have made Calhoun proud! Help us congratulate these runners and wish them luck as they head to states! ❤️🖤

#CalhounProud #RedDevils #CrossCountry #StateBound

Please be advised that Bus 17 will be picking up Bus 26’s students tomorrow morning, Monday, October 26. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🏃‍♂️🏅 Regional Meet Bound! 🏅🏃‍♀️

As we celebrate the end of another successful cross-country season, we're proud to recognize our Calhoun athletes and all they have accomplished through their hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

These athletes recently participated in a special Media Day to commemorate the season and capture memories of their achievements. Check out more photos from Media Day here: https://tinyurl.com/xcmediaday

Good luck to our team as they compete at the Regional Meet on October 24 at the YMCA Kennedy Center in Huntington, WV!

#CalhounProud #CalhounXC #RegionalMeet #RedDevilPride #StudentAthletes #EndOfSeasonCelebration #GoRedDevils

Parents of K-5 students, here's a great opportunity to encourage your child to think about their future while competing for college savings!

The SMART529 "When I Grow Up" Essay Contest asks students to write 200 words or less about what they want to be when they grow up. Participants have the chance to win up to $5,000 toward their future education.

📅 Entries are due by December 11, 2026.
📍 Visit SMART529.com for contest details and submission information.

#FutureReady #SMART529 #CalhounCountySchools #StudentOpportunities

Bus 26 is running 40 minutes late.

We are excited to announce that all CMHS students will receive FREE admission to the High School Football and Volleyball games on Friday, October 23, 2026. We hope our students will come out, support our teams, and show their CMHS school spirit!

Free virtual opportunity.

🎃 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