Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment Information
Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, DOHS or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families in getting the necessary documentation for starting school. We will conduct, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event and have stations for students to visit.
All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2026, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school.
All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2026, are enrolled in Kindergarten.
Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates:
Friday, March 6th, 2026, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 9AM-2:30 PM
Please call Saundra Ballengee at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If school is canceled or delayed, registration will be rescheduled for March 13th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times.
All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
· Pre-K Universal Application
· Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only)
· Immunization Record
· Preventative Health Screen (Well Child)
· Dental check
· Hemoglobin test (available through your physician)
· Lead Screen
· Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance)
Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Packets will be accepted after the fair, however classroom preference is honored by dates of received application.
Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.
Enrollment Information
Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, DOHS or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families in getting the necessary documentation for starting school. We will conduct, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event and have stations for students to visit.
All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2026, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school.
All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2026, are enrolled in Kindergarten.
Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates:
Friday, March 6th, 2026, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 9AM-2:30 PM
Please call Saundra Ballengee at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If school is canceled or delayed, registration will be rescheduled for March 13th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times.
All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
· Pre-K Universal Application
· Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only)
· Immunization Record
· Preventative Health Screen (Well Child)
· Dental check
· Hemoglobin test (available through your physician)
· Lead Screen
· Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance)
Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Packets will be accepted after the fair, however classroom preference is honored by dates of received application.
Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.
Good evening,
Afterschool will begin on Monday, September 14, for all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Be sure to sign up for your child to attend. Buses will depart at 6 pm from CMHS and run along main routes.
Please contact your child's school for more information or email tgungle@k12.wv.us.
🐝 ATTENTION, GRANDPARENTS & GRANDPARENTS DAY ATTENDEES! 🐝
We’d love for you to bring a copy of one of your favorite family recipes to Grandparents Day!
Your recipe will be copied onto a Stingers recipe card and collected to create the Stingers Family Cookbook, which will be available for purchase during the holidays.
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
📍 Arnoldsburg Elementary School Cafeteria
Grandparents Day times:
• Grades 2, 3 & 4: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• Grades Pre-K, K & 1: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
❤️ All proceeds from the Stingers Family Cookbook will go back into Arnoldsburg Elementary School to support students and staff through assemblies, student activities, classroom resources, and special events.
Thank you for sharing your recipes and being a part of our Stinger Family! 🐝💛
🐝 Arnoldsburg Elementary PTO Meeting — All Are Welcome!
Parents, grandparents, guardians, and community members are invited to join us for our next AES PTO Meeting!
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Arnoldsburg Elementary Library
Meeting Agenda
• Finalize Grandparents Day events and schedule
• Discuss Molasses Festival preparation and ordering
• Sign up volunteers for upcoming events
• Review final details for upcoming activities
Your ideas, time, and support help make great things happen for our students and staff. We’d love to see you there!
Together, we can make a difference. 💛
AES Picture Day is September 16th
Bus 24 is back on route and is currently running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Bus 24 is currently on Walker Road due to a tree across the road. Crews are working to get the tree cleared.
Once the tree is cut and Bus 24 is able to get back on the road, we will provide an update.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🎉 2026 Molasses Festival Candidates 🎉
Please join us in supporting the 2026 Molasses Festival King and Queen candidates from Arnoldsburg Elementary School!
👑 King Candidates
• Ivan Woodring
• Kaden Marks
• Rylan Arthur
• Zander McCumbers
• Grayden Detweiler
👑 Queen Candidates
• CallieAnn Yoak
• Kimber Siers
• Korrah Reip
• Gracie Houchin
• Kaycee Conley
• Carolina Blosser
💰 All monies must be turned in to AES by 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2026.
👑 Coronation: 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026.
All candidates will receive a trophy, and the 2026 King and Queen will be crowned at the coronation.
🎪 All candidates are invited to ride on the AES Parent Teacher Organization float on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Molasses Festival parade will line up at AES.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make the 2026 Molasses Festival special! ❤️
MISSING SCHOOL = MISSING OUT.
Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up!
WHEN A STUDENT MISSES...
2 DAYS A MONTH...
They will miss 20 DAYS a year.
They will miss 30 HOURS of math over the school year.
They will miss 60 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year.
They will miss over 1 YEAR of school by graduation.
4 DAYS A MONTH..
They will miss 40 DAYS a year.
They will miss 60 HOURS of math over the school year.
They will miss 120 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year.
They will miss over 2 YEARS of school by graduation.
BE HERE. ACHIEVE HERE. — SUCCEED EVERYWHERE!
Volunteer
TRAINING
Make a Difference. Be a Volunteer!
Join us for volunteer training and help make a positive impact in our schools!
ARNOLDSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-August 19th at 2:30pm
PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -August 20th at 8am
Your Time. Their Future.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
OUR STUDENTS!
VOLUNTEER TRAINING HAS TO BE DONE YEARLY.
Reminder!
All incoming 7th and 12th grade immunizations must be up to date in order to return to school on Monday August 17.
In addition any student that has emergency medication needs to have the medication brought to the school on or before Monday with provider orders. This is to ensure student safety.
If you have any questions please reach out to Nurse Trudi at CMHS or Nurse Autumn at PHE/AES
Good morning,
Due to inclement weather and no electricity, the back to school bash at CMHS has been cancelled. Supplies will be available during the first week of school.
Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Good evening, just a reminder that our annual county-wide Back to School Bash will be held Tuesday, August 11 from 4-6 pm at Calhoun Middle High School. Due to construction, please use the back high school gym door entrance and exit. No other doors should be used. Thank you!
Important School Calendar Update
Due to ongoing construction at Calhoun Middle High School, we have adjusted the start dates for staff and students.
Staff First Day: Tuesday, August 11 at Arnoldsburg Elementary School (AES)
Students' First Day: Monday, August 17
We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work to ensure our facilities are ready for a safe and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!
Good evening and good news. Calhoun County Summer School Camps will continue at Arnoldsburg Elementary School tomorrow. Just as a reminder, Art Cart will be here Wednesday through Friday of this week with fun and engaging art lessons for grades 6 through 11. If you didn't get a chance to sign up there is still room. We look forward to seeing you there. Also, as a reminder there will be Hunter's Safety classes at AES on July 28th and 29th. There is also still room for students to attend Hunter's Safety.
Due to a water line break, summer school will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, July 21.
Due to a water line break, there is no water at Arnoldsburg Elementary School (AES). As a result, summer school is canceled today.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Calhoun County Schools is excited to offer online registration for Summer School. If you would like your child to attend Summer School, please use either the link or QR code provided. We can’t wait to see you there.
2026 Calhoun County Summer School Registration Elementary K-5 – Fill out form
🌞📣 SUMMER BOOST & SOAR 2026 – CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS 🚀🎉
Looking for a fun, engaging, and meaningful summer experience for your child?
👉 We've got you covered!
🌈 SUMMER BOOST (Grades K–5)
📍 Arnoldsburg Elementary
Hands-on learning + FUN!
🎨 Art & Music
📚 Reading & Math
🏃 Physical Activity
💛 Social-Emotional Learning
🚌 Field Trips
🎭 ART CART & MORE!
🚀 SOAR (Grades 6–11)
📍 CMHS & AES
🌟 Weekly Camp Experiences:
🌄 June 22–26 – Expedition WV (field trips leaving from CMHS)
🎭 June 29–July 2 – Cooking & Canning + Performing Arts (location TBD)
🌎 July 6–10 – Change Makers (AES)
🌲 July 13–17 – Outdoor Adventures + Cooking/Canning (field trips leaving from CMHS and TBD)
🎨 July 20–24 – ART CART at AES
❓ July 27–31 – To Be Determined
👉 New experiences every week!
📅 Program Details
🗓️ June 22 – July 31, 2026
🚫 No School July 3
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🦌🎯 Special Opportunity
WVDNR Hunter Safety Course
📅 June 25–26
📌 Register with Calhoun Schools & DNR
✅ REGISTER NOW
Spots are limited — don't wait!
👉 Register for Summer Boost & SOAR
K-5 Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/neKuAv8Hid
6-11 Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/dC7JCAE5nM
Hunter Safety Registration: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/244845
📞 Need More Information?
Principal Jeremy Johnson
📧 jmjohnso@k12.wv.us
📞 304-655-8616 ext. 111
💥 WHY JOIN?
✔ Keep learning over summer
✔ Build friendships
✔ Stay active
✔ Try new things
✔ HAVE FUN!
🌟 DON'T JUST ATTEND… BOOST & SOAR! 🌟
🤝 Sponsored by:
Calhoun County Schools • Federal Programs • Save the Children • Local Levy Funds
Transportation provided along the main routes and based on enrollment.
Looking for a fun, engaging, and meaningful summer experience for your child?
👉 We've got you covered!
🌈 SUMMER BOOST (Grades K–5)
📍 Arnoldsburg Elementary
Hands-on learning + FUN!
🎨 Art & Music
📚 Reading & Math
🏃 Physical Activity
💛 Social-Emotional Learning
🚌 Field Trips
🎭 ART CART & MORE!
🚀 SOAR (Grades 6–11)
📍 CMHS & AES
🌟 Weekly Camp Experiences:
🌄 June 22–26 – Expedition WV (field trips leaving from CMHS)
🎭 June 29–July 2 – Cooking & Canning + Performing Arts (location TBD)
🌎 July 6–10 – Change Makers (AES)
🌲 July 13–17 – Outdoor Adventures + Cooking/Canning (field trips leaving from CMHS and TBD)
🎨 July 20–24 – ART CART at AES
❓ July 27–31 – To Be Determined
👉 New experiences every week!
📅 Program Details
🗓️ June 22 – July 31, 2026
🚫 No School July 3
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🦌🎯 Special Opportunity
WVDNR Hunter Safety Course
📅 June 25–26
📌 Register with Calhoun Schools & DNR
✅ REGISTER NOW
Spots are limited — don't wait!
👉 Register for Summer Boost & SOAR
K-5 Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/neKuAv8Hid
6-11 Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/dC7JCAE5nM
Hunter Safety Registration: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/244845
📞 Need More Information?
Principal Jeremy Johnson
📧 jmjohnso@k12.wv.us
📞 304-655-8616 ext. 111
💥 WHY JOIN?
✔ Keep learning over summer
✔ Build friendships
✔ Stay active
✔ Try new things
✔ HAVE FUN!
🌟 DON'T JUST ATTEND… BOOST & SOAR! 🌟
🤝 Sponsored by:
Calhoun County Schools • Federal Programs • Save the Children • Local Levy Funds
Transportation provided along the main routes and based on enrollment.
Arnoldsburg Elementary will be having a planned Evacuation Drill at 12:30pm today. Please be aware and use caution if you are traveling in the area at that time. Thank you.