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
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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!
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
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
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
Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing today, December 8th, at 12:00 PM.
Calhoun County Schools are closed today, December 2nd.
🌟 Career Café Spotlight 🌟
Today we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Kayla Bain, a talented and inspiring licensed cosmetologist, at our Career Café!
Kayla shared her journey into the cosmetology world, offering valuable insight into the art, creativity, and dedication behind the profession. From building client relationships to mastering new techniques, her passion truly shined and left our students feeling motivated and excited about opportunities in the beauty industry. 💇♀️✨
A huge thank-you to Kayla for taking the time to pour into our students and show them what’s possible when you follow your passion. 💛
#CareerCafe #CareerSpotlight #Cosmetology #Inspiration #StudentSuccess
Missing School = Missing Out!
📚 2025–2026 School Year Incentive
Students who miss 5 days or fewer during the school year will be entered into a drawing to win an amazing prize:
🏊 A Season Pool Pass to the Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center!
Why?
Good attendance helps you succeed—and now it could help you splash into summer fun!
How to Qualify:
✔ Be enrolled for the full 2025–2026 school year
✔ Keep absences at 5 days or less
Drawing Date: End of the school year
🎉 Thank you to the 1982 Foundation for your generous donation!
📚 2025–2026 School Year Incentive
Students who miss 5 days or fewer during the school year will be entered into a drawing to win an amazing prize:
🏊 A Season Pool Pass to the Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center!
Why?
Good attendance helps you succeed—and now it could help you splash into summer fun!
How to Qualify:
✔ Be enrolled for the full 2025–2026 school year
✔ Keep absences at 5 days or less
Drawing Date: End of the school year
🎉 Thank you to the 1982 Foundation for your generous donation!
🎉 A Night of Recognition! 🎉
Tonight, our XC team and Band were officially recognized at the Calhoun County Commission meeting for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements this season.
We couldn’t be more proud of these students—showing excellence! 🏃♂️🎶
Thank you to our commissioners for honoring the incredible talent and commitment of our kids. ❤️👏
#ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #CommunitySupport #XC #Band #bestbanddirectors #bestcoaches
🎄 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
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
🎄 10 Days of Christmas Pajamas! 🎄
Get ready to sleigh the season in cozy style!
📅 Dates:
Week 1: Monday, Dec 1 – Friday, Dec 5
Week 2: Monday, Dec 8 – Friday, Dec 12
✨ Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and celebrate the season in comfort!
Let’s make these two weeks merry, bright, and full of school spirit!
Reminder: Pajamas must be school-appropriate.
🎅 Stay cozy, stay festive!
Get ready to sleigh the season in cozy style!
📅 Dates:
Week 1: Monday, Dec 1 – Friday, Dec 5
Week 2: Monday, Dec 8 – Friday, Dec 12
✨ Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and celebrate the season in comfort!
Let’s make these two weeks merry, bright, and full of school spirit!
Reminder: Pajamas must be school-appropriate.
🎅 Stay cozy, stay festive!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Calhoun Middle High School!
Halls are decorated, spirits are bright, and holiday cheer is everywhere!
Halls are decorated, spirits are bright, and holiday cheer is everywhere!
Calhoun County Schools is excited to announce that Jeff Hunt has joined our team as the new (SSO)!
Under WV Code, SSOs play a vital role in keeping our schools safe by monitoring security, deterring threats, and coordinating with law enforcement. While they cannot make arrests, they can intervene in emergencies and ensure rapid response.
Jeff brings extensive experience from his 25 years with the West Virginia State Police and working closely with the local Sheriff’s Department. His background and dedication to student safety make him an outstanding addition to our district.
Welcome, Jeff! Together, we’re committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for every student.
Under WV Code, SSOs play a vital role in keeping our schools safe by monitoring security, deterring threats, and coordinating with law enforcement. While they cannot make arrests, they can intervene in emergencies and ensure rapid response.
Jeff brings extensive experience from his 25 years with the West Virginia State Police and working closely with the local Sheriff’s Department. His background and dedication to student safety make him an outstanding addition to our district.
Welcome, Jeff! Together, we’re committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for every student.
Calhoun County Schools would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Tina Persinger with the FRN for her tremendous dedication and support. Thanks to Tina’s hard work in organizing the Mountaineer Food Bank partnership, 100 complete meals were delivered and sent home with Calhoun families for the Thanksgiving break. Her commitment to caring for our students and community embodies the true spirit of service and compassion. We are incredibly thankful for her leadership and for the Mountaineer Food Bank’s generosity. Because of this collaboration, many of our families will enjoy a warm, nourishing holiday meal together. Thank you, for making a meaningful difference in Calhoun County. We are grateful for you today and every day.
Current students can pick up yearbooks in the commons area during their normal lunch times ONLY!!! No one is to pick up yearbooks during class time!!!
Class of 2025 Seniors, you can pick your yearbooks up at the new front office with Sierra beginning on 11/20/2025. *If any graduates have siblings in the school that they want to pick up their yearbook, please send a note in stating who is to pick the yearbook up!*
Any further questions or to arrange pick up, please email krystina.stewart@k12.wv.us
Class of 2025 Seniors, you can pick your yearbooks up at the new front office with Sierra beginning on 11/20/2025. *If any graduates have siblings in the school that they want to pick up their yearbook, please send a note in stating who is to pick the yearbook up!*
Any further questions or to arrange pick up, please email krystina.stewart@k12.wv.us
📸 Seniors – Baby Pictures Needed!
We’re collecting baby pictures for the Class of 2026!
✅ Deadline: February 6, 2026
📧 Email your photo to: krystina.stewart@k12.wv.us
📷 If you have a physical copy, you can bring it in too.
Image Description for Accessibility
A graphic shows a smartphone with a teddy bear in the center. Above the bear is the text “20:26” in pastel colors. Below the bear are two pink buttons: one says “Baby Pictures” and the other says “Due Feb. 6th 2026.” Around the phone, the word “SENIORS” is spelled vertically in pastel letters with baby-themed icons like a bottle and pacifier.
We’re collecting baby pictures for the Class of 2026!
✅ Deadline: February 6, 2026
📧 Email your photo to: krystina.stewart@k12.wv.us
📷 If you have a physical copy, you can bring it in too.
Image Description for Accessibility
A graphic shows a smartphone with a teddy bear in the center. Above the bear is the text “20:26” in pastel colors. Below the bear are two pink buttons: one says “Baby Pictures” and the other says “Due Feb. 6th 2026.” Around the phone, the word “SENIORS” is spelled vertically in pastel letters with baby-themed icons like a bottle and pacifier.
