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.
11 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
Colorful flyer announcing Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Day on March 6 at CCMHS. Includes contact numbers for Pleasant Hill Elementary and Arnoldsburg Elementary to schedule appointments. Lists locations where registration packets are available: Pleasant Hill, Arnoldsburg, Headstart, DHHR, and CCS Board Office. Notes that if school is canceled or delayed, registration will move to March 13 at CCMHS with the same appointment times.
REMINDER: Spring pictures are tomorrow 2/25/2026.
4 days ago, Jessica Hardway
Spring Pictures Reminder
Alternate Route Buses for today : Buses 24, 10, 21, 19, 23, and 2 will not run Hollywood or Little White Oak. Bus 11 will not run Klipstine and will turn at the water plant on Nobe Road. Please plan accordingly.
4 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, February 24.
4 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
📚❤️ Dr. Seuss Week – March 2–March 6 ❤️📚 Join us as we celebrate reading with a fun spirit week! Daily Themes: • Monday: Sleep Book – Wear your pajamas • Tuesday: Green Eggs and Ham – Wear something green • Wednesday: The Lorax – Wear orange • Thursday: Cat in the Hat – Wear stripes and/or your favorite hat • Friday: Fox in Socks – Wear wacky socks We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative outfits as we celebrate reading together! 📚
5 days ago, Laura Webb
Dr. Seuss Flyer
All Calhoun County Schools will be closed Monday, February 23rd.
5 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Monday, February 23rd.
5 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
👏 Shoutout to our PBIS Prize Winners! 🎉 Thank you for following expectations, making positive choices, and leading by example. We’re so proud of you—keep up the great work! 🌟
7 days ago, Laura Webb
Students with prizes
student with a prize
students with prizes
Congratulations to our AES Young Writers winners! 📝 1st/2nd Grade Winners 🥇 1st Place – Abigail Hicks 🥈 2nd Place – Hadley Propst 🥉 3rd Place - Natalia Bremar 3rd/4th Grade Winners 🥇 1st Place – Gracelynn Baker 🥈 2nd Place – Kinsley Burch 🥉 3rd Place - Paislie Jarvis We are so proud of you! 🐝💛🖤 Abby and Gracelynn will advance to the county level! Good luck girls! 🎉
7 days ago, Laura Webb
three students with certificates
three students with certificates

🎉 Celebrating Our Calhoun County Math Field Day Champions! 🎉
Across all schools in the county, the following students have made their schools, their families, and their community very proud with this year’s County Math Field Day Assessment. Their hard work, determination, and love of learning were on full display, and our county is stronger because of the young people who step up, challenge themselves. Today, we proudly recognize the students who earned top honors across each grade level throughout all schools in Calhoun County.

On March 24th they will travel to the Regional County Fair in Wood County.


🧮 4th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Thorin Gungle( not Pictured)
- 2nd Place: Axton White
- 2nd Place: Kyson Sampson
🧮 5th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Willis Gainer‑Pittman (not pictured)
- 2nd Place: Case Lewis McCumbers
- 3rd Place: Jayden Edward Boyd
🧮 6th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Daisy Gibson
- 1st Place: Kenlie Jarvis
- 2nd Place: Mason Sampson
🧮 7th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Allianna Hill
- 2nd Place: Jacob Lake Gumm
- 2nd Place: Parker Hoskins
🧮 8th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Emma Frail (not pictured)
- 2nd Place: Paisley Harper
- 2nd Place: Payton Quick
🧮 9th Grade – County
- 1st Place: Brody Rowe (not pictured)
- 2nd Place: Kyle Christman
- 3rd Place: Dagan Gainer‑Pittman

🏆 Senior High Team – County
Clay Allison
Madison Cunningham (not pictured)
Raylee Cunningham
Camden Carpenter (not pictured)
Wyatt McCumbers(not pictured)
Evan Burch(not pictured)
Addison Collins
Raonna Stamper
Lance Grogg(not pictured)
Maddox Siwicki

👏 Congratulations to all of our County Math Field Day winners and participants!
Your hard work and commitment to learning make your parents , staff and community of Calhoun County proud.

Thank you to our teachers, families, and staff for supporting these students every step of the way.

8 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
High School Team
9th grade
8th grade
7th grade
6th grade
5th grade
4th Grade County Winners

🎉 Congratulations to Our Math Field Day Winners! 🎉
We are incredibly proud of our Arnoldsburg Stingers who showcased outstanding Math solving skills at this year’s Math Field Day. Every participant tested with excellence — and today, we celebrate our top performers.

🏆 4th Grade Winners
- 1st Place: Thorin Gungle (not pictured)
- 2nd Place (Tie): Axton White
- 2nd Place (Tie): Kayson Sampson
👏 Congratulations to these students for their hard work and impressive achievement. Your dedication to learning shines brightly, and you’ve made your school and community proud.
A special thank‑you to our teachers, families, and staff who supported and encouraged these students along the way. Moments like this remind us of the power of curiosity, perseverance, and a love for learning.
Keep reaching for new challenges — great things happen when you believe in your abilities.

8 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
4th Grade      Kyson Sampson  (L) Axton White (R)
Bus 24 is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule this morning.
15 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
The following buses will be running alternate routes tomorrow: 25, 10, 21, and 2.
17 days ago, Michael Fitzwater

🎉 SS FAIR WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉
Our students brought outstanding creativity, curiosity, and hard work to this year’s Social Studies Fair.
Join us in celebrating our winners!
This year, 45 students showcased 25 impressive projects, making it one of our most engaging fairs yet.
Students placed 1st will move onto the Regional Fair in March.
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🏆 DIVISION II – GROUP WINNERS
Anthropology – 1st
• Elizabeth Collins & Alianna Hill — Man O’ War
Economics – 1st
• Silas Cunningham & Bentley Snodgress — The Business Behind the Bar
Sociology – 1st
• Reagan Morgan & MaKenna Cunningham — Fyodor Dostoevsky
State & Local Studies – 2nd
• Judd Helmick, Mason Sampson & Gabriel Cunningham — Mothman
U.S. History – 2nd
• Haley Nicholas & Kylee Stewart — Why Did the Revolutionary War Happen?
Sociology – 3rd
• Annie Nelson & Elana Harris — The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sociology – Honorable Mention
• Sadie McGlothlin, Aubry Richards, Adrianna Griffin & Colbie Wilson — History of Taco Bell
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🏅 DIVISION II – INDIVIDUAL WINNERS
Anthropology – 1st
• Evan Griffin — The Cultural Phenomenon of Pizza
Psychology – 2nd
• Harlow Sarratori — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Sociology – 2nd
• Ariana Bremar — The History of Softball
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🌟 DIVISION I – INDIVIDUAL WINNERS
Sociology – 2nd
• Talia Mayle — How Music Icons/Artists Affect Fashion Culture
U.S. History – 2nd
• Sophia Goodrich — The Battle of Gettysburg
World History – 2nd
• Halynn Whytsell — The History of Makeup
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🌍 DIVISION I – GROUP WINNERS
World History – 1st
• Henley Cunningham & Scarlett Probasco — One World, Five Rings: Mapping the Olympics
Sociology – 1st
• Chase Parsons & Isaac Fitzwater — Randy Moss: An NFL Legend
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👏 Huge congratulations to all participants!
Your hard work and passion made this year’s fair unforgettable.

18 days ago, Calhoun County Schools
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
Social Studies Fair Project
The following buses will be on an alternate route tomorrow: 24, 10, 2, 21, 25. Bus 11 will be turning at the water plant on Nobe Road.
18 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
The following buses will be on an alternate route tomorrow: 24, 2, 26, 10, 25, and 21. • Bus 11 will turn at the water plant on Nobe Road. • Bus 19 will turn at Hughes Fork. • Bus 23 will turn at Leaf Bank.
19 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
The following buses will be on alternate routes: 24, 2, 26, 10, 25, 21, and 23. Bus 11 will be turning at the water plant on Nobe Road. Bus 19 will be turning at Hughes Fork.
19 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
Calhoun County Schools will be operating on a 3-hour delay on Monday, February 9th.
20 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
The following buses will be running alternate routes: 21, 2, 10, 25, 24, 19, 26 Bus 23 will turn at Munday Road at 9:25 Bus 11 will turn at Knobe Road Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
23 days ago, Michael Fitzwater
Calhoun County Schools will be operating on a 3-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
24 days ago, Michael Fitzwater