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.
SMART529 Fund the Future Sweepstakes Opportunity
The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) announced the Fund the Future Sweepstakes on May 1, 2026. One lucky West Virginia child will win a $10,000 SMART529 College Savings account. Children must be 17 years of age or younger to enter. Deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The entry form and official sweepstakes rules can be found at www.wvtreasury.gov/fundthefuture.
•Entries must be completed by a parent or legal guardian •Child must be 17 or younger •Child AND parent or legal guardian must be a resident of West Virginia •Only one entry per eligible child permitted •Multiple children in a household may be entered to win *See Official Sweepstakes Rules for eligibility requirement details and other contest rules.
Research shows that children, with even a small amount of college savings, are 2.5 times more likely to graduate from college. We hope our sweepstakes inspires families to learn about the SMART529 College Savings Program and start planning for their child’s educational future. Funds saved in a SMART529 account aren’t just limited to paying for college – the funds can also be used for apprenticeship programs as well as vocational and trade schools across the United States and even some foreign institutions.
Families are important partners in education. Please join us to learn, ask questions, and share your voice.
📅 Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: CCS Board Office
🍎 Light refreshments will be provided.
✅ Topics Include:
• Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• School–Parent Compact
• How families can support student success
• Understanding student assessments
• Supporting learning in reading and mathematics
• Preview of the FY 2026–2027 school calendar
• Strategic/Consolidated Planning
• Questions and answers
• Callhoun Advisory Team meeting at 1:00 p.m.
📩 RSVP / Contact:
Jeannie Bennett‑Yoak: jbennett@k12.wv.us
Kelley O’Harrow: khsampson@k12.wv.us
Patty Haught: phaught@k12.wv.us
💛 Your participation matters. We hope to see you there!
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
Friday, April 10th, Kindergarten through Fourth grade AES students will attend Student Interest Day at Pleasant Hill Elementary.
Students will board buses at 8:15am to travel to Pleasant Hill Elementary. Buses will leave PHE at 11:50am.
Dismissal and buses will be at AES as normal.
Thank you,
AES Principal, Jeremy Johnson
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.
Springtime is here, Time for some baseball!! Parents, we are sending home pre-schools today and will be send K-4th home tomorrow. Please return them by Thursday March 26, 2026. Thank you!
📢 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!
The Calhoun County Board of Education proudly recognized several outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and academic success at the March 16th Board of Education meeting!
Please join us in congratulating the following students for their achievements:
Wrestling
🏅 Cooper Summers – 12U 125 lbs Class
State Champion & Region 1 Champion
🏅 Charlotte Bain – 6U 50 lbs Class
State Champion
Science Fair
🏅 Henley Cunningham – Division I, Physics & Astronomy
“Bounce to the Heat Beat”
🏅 Scarlett Probasco – Division I, Chemistry I
“Layered Logic” – Regional 3rd Place
Social Studies Fair
🏅 Henley Cunningham & Scarlett Probasco – Division I, World History
“One World Five Rings: Mapping the Olympic”
🏅 Elizabeth Collins – Division II, Anthropology, Group
“Man O’ War”
🏅 Silas Cunningham & Bentley Snodgress – Division II, Economics, Group
“The Business Behind the Bar”
Math Field Day
🏅 Thorin Gungle – 1st Place (Fourth Grade)
🏅 Axton White – 2nd Place (Fourth Grade)
🏅 Daisy Gibson – 1st Place (6th Grade)
🏅 Addison Collins – Senior High Team Member
Students Not Pictured
Science Fair
• Sophia Bartelt – Division II, Chemistry II
“Which Candies Will Dissolve?” – Regional Attendee
Social Studies Fair
• Evan Griffin – Division II, Anthropology, Individual
“The Cultural Phenomenon of Pizza: Why Does It Exist?”
• Reagan Morgan & MaKenna Cunningham – Division II, Sociology, Group
“Fydor Dostoevsky”
• Allianna Hill – Partner with Elizabeth Collins for
“Man O’ War”
• Chase Parsons & Isaac Fitzwater – Division I, Sociology, Group
“Randy Moss: An NFL Legend”
Math Field Day
4th Grade:
• Kyson Sampson – 2nd Place
5th Grade:
• Willis Gainer‑Pittman – 1st Place
• Case McCumbers – 2nd Place
• Jayden Boyd – 3rd Place
6th Grade:
• Kenlie Jarvis – 1st Place
• Mason Sampson – 2nd Place
7th Grade:
• Allianna Hill – 1st Place
• Paisley Harper – 2nd Place
• Parker Hoskins – 2nd Place
8th Grade:
• Emma Frail – 1st Place
• Paisley Harper – 2nd Place
• Payton Quick – 2nd Place
9th Grade:
• Kyle Christmas – 2nd Place
• Dagan Gainer‑Pittman – 3rd Place
10th–12th Grades (Senior High Team Members):
• Clay Allison
• Madison Cunningham
• Raylee Cunningham
• Camden Carpenter
• Wyatt McCumbers
• Evan Burch
• Raeonna Stamper
• Lance Grogg
• Maddox Siwicki
