Calhoun County, WV — Calhoun County Middle School delivered an outstanding all‑around performance at the Sidney Boggs Memorial Invitational, earning multiple event championships, personal bests, and historic record‑breaking achievements. The meet showcased the depth, talent, and competitive spirit of Calhoun’s young athletes.
BOYS RESULTS
Event Champions & Top Performances
Eighth‑grader Mark Plumby led the boys’ team with a dominant triple‑win performance:
1st — 100m Dash: 12.20 (PB)
1st — 400m Dash: 56.70
1st — 100m Hurdles: 15.65 (PB)
Plumby’s sweep of the sprints and hurdles marked one of the strongest all‑around showings of the meet.
Additional Boys Highlights
7th — 200m: 28.97 (PB) — Braidin Ferrell
4th — 800m: 2:36.81 (PB) — Braidin Ferrell
5th — Long Jump: 14' 0" — Braidin Ferrell
Thrower Samuel Snider added depth in the field events:
9th — Shot Put: 18' 10" (PB)
12th — Discus: 35' 2"
16th — 100m: 17.78
GIRLS RESULTS
The Calhoun girls team delivered a remarkable performance highlighted by three event championships and multiple record‑breaking achievements from eighth‑grader Brooke Tingler, who turned in one of the most historic meets in Calhoun County Middle School history.
Record‑Breaking Achievements — Brooke Tingler
Brooke Tingler’s performance rewrote the record books:
Long Jump: 14' 5" (PB)
Broke the Calhoun County Middle School record
Broke the Sidney Boggs Memorial Invitational meet record
800m Run: 2:33.23
Broke the meet record
400m Dash: 1:00.84
Broke the Roane County High School track record, previously held since 2011 by a Junior in High School.
Tingler’s triple‑record performance stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the invitational.
Event Champions
1st — 400m Dash: 1:00.84 — Brooke Tingler
1st — 800m Run: 2:33.23 — Brooke Tingler
1st — Long Jump: 14' 5" (PB) — Brooke Tingler
Relay Success
4th — 4x100 Relay: 1:01.08
Kaylee Sampson, Reagan Morgan, Adrianna Griffin, Brooke Tingler
3rd — 4x200 Relay: 2:28.84
Baeli Frum, Mackenzie Tingler, Mercy Starcher, Adrianna Griffin
Additional Girls Highlights
Sprints
11th — 100m: 15.56 — Adrianna Griffin
14th — 100m: 15.93 (PB) — Kaylee Sampson
17th — 100m: 16.29 (PB) — Baeli Frum
18th — 100m: 16.46 (PB) — Reagan Morgan
10th — 200m: 34.38 (PB) — Kaylee Sampson
16th — 200m: 37.30 — Baeli Frum
Distance
12th — 400m: 1:32.21 — Mercy Starcher
9th — 800m: 3:51.78 (PB) — Mackenzie Tingler
10th — 1600m: 10:04.45 — Mackenzie Tingler
Throws
8th — Shot Put: 22' 8.5" — Reagan Morgan
11th — Shot Put: 21' 11" — Kylee Stewart
12th — Shot Put: 21' 10" (PB) — Kaylee Sampson
20th — Shot Put: 16' 7" (PB) — Ella Yeager
22nd — Shot Put: 12' 11.5" — Mackenzie Tingler
8th — Discus: 50' 2" — Kylee Stewart
A Strong Showing for Calhoun County
Calhoun County coaches praised the athletes for their determination, sportsmanship, and continued improvement throughout the season.
“The Sidney Boggs Memorial Invitational is a special event for our community,” the coaching staff shared. “Our athletes rose to the occasion and represented Calhoun County with pride.”
Calhoun County Schools congratulates all competitors and thanks the families, volunteers, and supporters who made the event possible.
Photo credit: Assistant Coach Sarah Tingler
Ellenboro, WV — The Calhoun County High School Track & Field team delivered a determined and competitive showing at the Ritchie County WV Insurance Invitational, one of the region’s most challenging early‑season meets. Facing large fields and strong programs from across West Virginia, the Red Devils recorded numerous personal bests, top‑15 finishes, and continued growth across all event groups.
BOYS RESULTS
Sprints & Relays
Freshman Kyrian Mounts led the sprint squad with a strong performance in the 100m and a top‑10 finish in the long jump:
15th — 100m Prelims: 12.05 (PB) — Kyrian Mounts
35th — 100m Prelims: 13.34 (PB) — Dayvon Mitchell
30th — 200m Prelims: 27.64 (PB) — Dayvon Mitchell
In the 4x100 relay, Calhoun placed 9th with a season‑best time:
9th — 4x100 Relay: 50.40
Kristian Frederick, Dayvon Mitchell, Gavin Hicks, Kyrian Mounts
Mid‑Distance & Distance
Freshman Eli Ferrell turned in one of the strongest all‑around distance performances of the meet, earning personal bests in all three of his events:
15th — 400m: 56.19 (PB) — Eli Ferrell
18th — 800m: 2:21.93 (PB) — Eli Ferrell
13th — 1600m: 5:05.94 (PB) — Eli Ferrell
Sophomore Gavin Hicks also delivered two strong mid‑distance races:
21st — 400m: 57.64 (PB)
24th — 800m: 2:29.71
In the longer distances, Calhoun showed depth and consistency:
24th — 1600m: 5:22.16 — Jackson Clawson
29th — 1600m: 5:36.64 (PB) — Levi Sillaman
14th — 3200m: 11:41.91 — Jackson Clawson
18th — 3200m: 12:26.38 — Levi Sillaman
23rd — 3200m: 13:37.54 — Zac Smith
Field Events
Junior Kristian Frederick led the boys’ field events with a top‑15 finish in the discus:
11th — Discus: 118' 10" — Kristian Frederick
28th — Shot Put: 31' 8" — Kristian Frederick
Additional field results:
34th — Discus: 73' 10" (PB) — Colin Grogg
35th — Discus: 70' 2" — Zac Smith
39th — Shot Put: 24' 5" — Dayvon Mitchell
40th — Shot Put: 24' 4" — Colin Grogg
In the long jump, freshman Kyrian Mounts placed inside the top 10:
7th — Long Jump: 18' 9.75" — Kyrian Mounts
GIRLS RESULTS
Sprints & Relays
The girls’ sprint group showed continued improvement, highlighted by personal and season bests:
29th — 100m Prelims: 15.64 — Khloe Cobbett
33rd — 100m Prelims: 16.46 — Mariah Taylor
In the 200m:
32nd — 200m: 34.61 — Mariah Taylor
33rd — 200m: 34.67 (SB) — Addie Collins
36th — 200m: 38.65 (SB) — Kassidy Frederick
The girls’ 4x100 relay team placed 11th:
11th — 4x100 Relay: 1:05.56
Mariah Taylor, Kassidy Frederick, Addie Collins, Khloe Cobbett
Field Events
Senior Faith McClain led the girls’ field squad with strong season‑best throws:
21st — Shot Put: 24' 0" (SB) — Faith McClain
15th — Discus: 71' 6" (SB) — Faith McClain
Additional field results:
33rd — Shot Put: 19' 7.25" (SB) — Gabi Smith
31st — Discus: 54' 0" (SB) — Gabi Smith
In the long jump:
14th — Long Jump: 12' 7.25" (PB) — Khloe Cobbett
Kassidy Frederick — ND
A Strong Showing for Calhoun County
The coaching staff praised the team’s effort, noting the large number of personal and season bests across all event groups.
“This meet always brings out tough competition, and our athletes stepped up,” the staff shared. “We’re seeing improvement every week, and performances like these show the direction our program is heading.”
Calhoun County High School will continue its season at Roane County High School for the Lindsey Mann Memorial Invitational, which will be Senior Night for the Red Devils on April 24, 2026, where the Red Devils look to build on their momentum.
Calhoun County Schools congratulates all athletes and thanks the families, volunteers, and supporters who continue to fuel the success of the track and field program.
Photographs by Coach Kayla Ware
Our Students had a fabulous SAT school day last week. We wanted to share this informational sheet about the scores.
Students should receive their scores by Thursday, May 14, 2026 in their College Board Accounts.
Title: 2025–26 Understanding the Multiple Benchmarks of SAT School Day
The chart explains how SAT School Day Reading/Writing (RW) and Math scores (range 200–800) are used for three different benchmarks in West Virginia:
A. West Virginia Grade 11 Proficiency Scores
Reading/Writing (RW): 470
Math: 520
Meaning:
Students in Grade 11 meet or exceed standard when their RW and Math scores are at or above these cuts.
RW scores at or above 470 meet or exceed the expectations of the state’s standards for English Language Arts (ELA).
Math scores at or above 520 meet or exceed the expectations of the state’s standards for Math.
These ELA and Math proficiency scores are used in WVDE accountability calculations as part of school accountability.
Standard setting took place in June 2018 in Charleston, WV, using 2018 student test data.
How set:
Rigorous technical standard-setting process.
Judgement of a panel of West Virginia educators, administrators, community members, and parents.
B. SAT College- and Career-Readiness Benchmark
Reading/Writing (RW): 480
Math: 530
Meaning:
Students are considered college and career ready when their SAT section scores meet both the RW and Math benchmarks.
RW scores at or above 480 mean a student has a 75% chance of earning at least a C in first-semester, credit-bearing college courses in history, literature, social sciences, or writing.
Math scores at or above 530 mean a student has a 75% chance of earning at least a C in first-semester, credit-bearing college courses in algebra, statistics, pre-calculus, or calculus.
Institutions of Higher Education may use these RW or Math scores for college admissions and placement into freshman courses, or may set higher entrance requirements. Students should check each institution’s entrance requirements.
Benchmarks were set in 2016 by College Board using data from the 2009 high school graduating class SAT scores and first-semester college grades.
How set:
Sample of students’ SAT scores and first-year GPAs.
Data analyzed and weighted to be generalizable to the overall college-going population of SAT takers.
C. West Virginia 2025–2026 PROMISE Scholarship Scores
Reading/Writing (RW): 510
Math: 510
Meaning:
Students are considered eligible for the PROMISE Scholarship when they score at least 510 in RW and 510 in Math, with a combined score of 1080.
The PROMISE Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program for West Virginia residents. SAT scores are one component in determining PROMISE eligibility.
The Higher Education Student Financial Aid Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding PROMISE eligibility.
The current scores are set to serve the maximum number of students within the available budget.
How set:
Concordance study linking ACT and SAT.
Available budget.
High School track attended the Roane Small Meet #2 held at Roane County High School on 4/14/26 and the following athletes placed at the meet:
Kyrian Mounts 2nd place Long Jump with a jump of 19'3, setting a new school record!
Kyrian Mounts 2nd Place 100 meters
Gavin Hicks 3rd Place 400 meters
Gavin Hicks 3rd Place 800 Meters
Jackson Clawson 4th place 1600 meters
Levi Sillaman 6th place 1600 meters
Jackson Clawson 2nd place 3200 meters
Levi Sillaman 3rd place 3200
Zac Smith 5th place 3200
Eli Ferrell 3rd place 1600
Eli Ferrell 4rd place 800
Regan Smith 6th place 400 meters
Regan Smith 5th place 800 meters
Destiney Langford 5th place 1600 meters
Faith McClain 4th place Shot Put
Teams:
3rd place 4x100 meters- Kristian Fredrick, Gavin Hicks, Dayvon Mitchell, Kyrian Mounts
5th place 4x100 meters, Mariah Taylor, Lilly Falls, Addie Collins, Khloe Cobbett
Special thanks to Kayla Falls and Drew Caldwell for being the wonderful pictures and graphics.
Mark your calendars and be sure to plan to hit a few Red Devils Football games this upcoming season! Season passes will go on sale July 1, 2026.
Mark Plumby 3rd Place 100 meters
Mark Plumby 1st Place 400 Meters with a time of 57.26, setting a new school record
Mark Plumby 1st Place 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.00, setting a new school record
Brooke Tingler 1st Place 100 meters with a time of 13.84, setting a new school record
Brooke Tingler 1st Place 400 meters with a time of 1:01, setting a new school record
4x100 Meter Relay 2nd Place- Kaylee Sampson, Reagan Morgan, Adrianna Griffin, Brooke Tingler, with a time of 1:01 setting a new school record
4x200 meter relay 5th place- Baeli Frum, Mackenzie Tingler, Mercy Starcher, Temperance Caldwell with a time of 2:29 setting a new school record
We’d love your input as we plan our upcoming summer camp opportunities. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts—your feedback truly matters!
Thank you for helping us create the best possible experience for our students!
2026 CCS Summer Camp Survey
As our Juniors prepare for SAT School Day, here’s a quick look at the three key score benchmarks that matter for West Virginia students:
• WV Grade 11 Proficiency – Scores that show students are meeting WV State Standards
• SAT College & Career Readiness – Scores linked to success in first‑year college courses, and career fields that require strong reading, writing, and quantitative reasoning ( technical programs, apprenticeships, workforce training, military pathways.)
• PROMISE Scholarship Eligibility – Scores required for West Virginia’s merit‑based scholarship
These benchmarks help families, students, and educators understand progress, plan next steps, and celebrate achievements.
Remember to support our Juniors as they work toward their goals this spring!
Aspire Update: In order to help make up the days missed and to be closer to the 110-day requirement,
afterschool will extend after the original end day of April 30 to include: May 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14.
Please help us celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our Calhoun County High School basketball student-athletes this season.
👏 Chase Schoolcraft has earned 1st Team LKC honors for his outstanding performance on the court.
👏 Cooper Morris and Micah Allen have both been named LKC Honorable Mention, recognizing their dedication, skill, and contributions to the team.
We are proud of these students for their commitment, teamwork, and representation of Calhoun County High School. Congratulations to all three on a well-deserved achievement!
🏀🎉
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#LKCRecognition
Contact: Brandi Sampson, School Counselor
CMHS
(304)354-6148
brsampson@k12.wv.us
Calhoun Middle/High School to Host Financial Aid Workshop
CMHS will offer a free financial aid workshop to help students and parents learn more about aid to pay for college. The workshop will be held March 24th from 8:00 to 8:30 at CMHS in the College & Career Room.
Experts will be available to discuss state and federal financial aid options, including West Virginia’s PromiseScholarship Program, West Virginia Invests Grant, and the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program.
Workshop presenters will also discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and assist families in preparing to complete financial aid applications. Any student planning to earn a trade certificate, a two-year college degree, or a four-year college degree should attend the free workshop.
Students planning to attend college in the fall of 2026 should try to complete the FAFSA before April 15 to be considered for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant. To be considered for the Promise Scholarship.
Students and parents can learn more about financial aid by visiting the state’s free college and career-planning website at CFWV.com.
📢 Parent Update: CyberSWAT Online Safety Lessons
West Virginia now requires all public schools to provide annual online‑safety instruction for students in grades 3–12 under Senate Bill 466. Parents who would like to read the bill can find it here:
Senate Bill 466
To meet this requirement, our students will be completing CyberSWAT Skyll lessons—interactive, age‑appropriate sessions that teach safe and responsible technology use.
These lessons address several important topics, including:
Recognizing online predators
Understanding the risks of sexting or sharing explicit materials
Cyberbullying prevention
Human trafficking awareness
Safe use of online communication platforms
How to identify, avoid, and report dangerous or illegal online behavior
The parent letter has been sent home with 6-12th grade students and will be sent home with grades 3-5 next week. It explains that the SWAT program provides interactive lessons focused on digital literacy and online safety.
Parents can preview a sample lesson here:
CyberSWAT Sample Lesson
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep students safe as they navigate today’s digital world.
