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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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.
Bus 21 will be delayed due to a line down on Sassafras. This will require the bus to back track, creating a 30 min delay for students who live on Russett/Rt 7.
📅 Calhoun County Schools 2026–27 Calendar Is Now Available!
We’re excited to share our official 2026–27 school calendar with families, students, and staff. This calendar outlines key dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, professional learning days, and important milestones.
✨ What’s Inside:
First and last day of school
Scheduled breaks and holidays
Faculty Senate and Professional Learning days
Emergency make‑up day information
Graduation Date
Having the calendar early helps everyone plan ahead — from family vacations to community events — and ensures a smooth start to the new school year.
📌 View the full 2026–27 calendar here: 2026-2027 Calendar
We appreciate our families and staff for staying engaged and informed. Here’s to a great year ahead for our Red Devil community!
