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.
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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.
Our Calhoun students took advantage of an opportunity to attend West Virginia State University's (WVSU) Annual Band Day in Dunbar on November 15th. Six Calhoun students joined 100 high schoolers from across WV and Ohio, representing 16 schools in the pregame and halftime show. Proud of all of our Calhoun students for representing our school so well!
The following students rocked their roles in the WVSU band:
Sarah Morehead-Hubbard - Feature Twirler
Lily Falls- Flute
Destiny Langford- Trumpet
Jasmyne Tingler- Clarinet
Lydia Starcher- Trumpet
Danika Starcher- Flute
You can watch their performances at the following links found on the WVSU music Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RSXA36tkq/?mibextid=wwXIfr.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A7cjpR4V1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BwwG4MFde/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17HY5k3oDV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
#calhounproud!
🎉 Huge Congrats to Colton Anderson!🎉
We’re excited to announce that Colton Anderson a student at CMHS, is the lucky winner of a FREE lunch from Miller's Kwik Stop for the month of October.🍔🥤
All students who had perfect attendance (or missed only one day) during October were entered into the Wheel of Names drawing, and Colton's name came out on top! 🏆
Great job, Colton, and a big thank you to Miller's Kwik Stop for supporting our students! Keep up the awesome work everyone, here's to staying on track for another month of success. 💪🎓
#CMHS #PerfectAttendance #MillerKwikStop #StudentSuccess #WinningBig
⸻
✨ 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
🎄 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!
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
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
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!
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
in Grantsville, WV.
Open to high school students
(grades 10–12)
3.0 GPA
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.
🎉 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.
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
🏐 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.
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.
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
🏁 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.
Reminder
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