Due to two main water breaks on Mt. Zion Ridge, Calhoun County Schools will dismissing at 12:30.
Due to a tree blocking the intersection of Beech Road, Bus 20 will be running Alternative Route. Bus 2 will meet students at the intersection of Beech and Oka Road at 6:45am.
Bus 20 on Beech will be running an alternate route due to a tree across the road.
In partnership with Save the Children, 21st Century Learning Centers, and Communities in Schools, Calhoun County Schools is pleased to offer Summer Camp at CMHS beginning June 23, 2025 through July 25, 2025. Students currently enrolled in grades K-5 may enroll now. Summer camp will consist of reading, writing, math, science, fine art, music, physical activity, healthy choices, field trips, STEM, etc. Please click the link below if you wish to enroll your K-5 Student.
https://tinyurl.com/calhounschoolssummercamp2025
Parental input is essential in shaping the educational experience for their children. The feedback collected will be used to identify areas of improvement, celebrate successes, and implement changes that benefit our students and school community.
A very nice article by WCHSTV : "Calhoun County Schools as the first school system in West Virginia to go solar as two of its schools now rely on more than 1,000 solar panels to help offset electricity costs". Check it out with the link below.
https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginias-first-solar-powered-schools-create-savings-and-research-for-students#
Registation for Calhoun County 4-H is now open, contact jamie.mullins@mail.wvu.edu for more information.
Preschool's End of Year Celebration - May 15th, 2025
If you have a pre-K student at AES and have a red Raising a Reader bag, please return it on Thursday. Thank you for your participation.
Preschool Mother's Day Tea - May 8th at 2:00 pm
🌞 Sustainability in Action: Exciting Updates! 🌞
We’re thrilled to share some incredible strides in renewable energy within our community:
1️⃣ Solar Panels at Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🏫
Pleasant Hill Elementary is now harnessing the power of the sun with newly installed solar panels. This initiative not only reduces energy costs but also provides students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about renewable energy and its environmental impact. 🌱⚡ https://pubdisplay.alsoenergy.com/kiosk/18014398509551117?dashkey=2a5669734b64576a4441673d3d&tag=8700973
2️⃣ Solar Panels at Calhoun County Middle High School! 🌟
Calhoun County Middle High School has joined the solar energy movement! With solar panels now in place, the school is making a significant contribution to sustainability while inspiring students to explore the potential of renewable energy. Check out their solar energy data in real time https://pubdisplay.alsoenergy.com/kiosk/18014398509552066?dashkey=2a5669734c66476e4941773d3d&tag=8700972. 🌍✨
3️⃣ Real-Time Learning Through Solar Energy Data! 📚
Students at all schools can integrate solar energy data into their classroom activities, using the kiosks to analyze real-world energy production and consumption. This hands-on approach brings STEM subjects to life, fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills while empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. ⚡📊
4️⃣ Explore Our Solar Energy Data Kiosk! 📊
Join us by checking out the links above and dive into real-time solar energy data with our innovative Solar Energy Data Kiosk. See how solar power is being utilized and making a difference in our community. ⚡🌟
These exciting initiatives showcase how our community is coming together to embrace sustainability and educate future changemakers. Let’s celebrate these milestones and inspire even greater impact! 🌟
#SolarEnergy #Sustainability #EducationForTheFuture #STEM #RenewableEnergy
🌟 Attention Parents: Important School Calendar Updates! 🌟
We wanted to let you know about some changes to our school calendar for this year:
June 2, 2025: OS Day will now be a Full Instructional Day.
June 3, 2025: OS Day will now be a Faculty Senate/Prep Day.
June 5, 2025: Faculty Senate/Prep Day will now be an OS Day.
June 9, 2025: This day will now be an OS Day.
Please mark these changes on your calendars and adjust your plans accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Thank you for your continued support!
Family Engagement Survey 🐝
Please complete the short survey and be entered into a drawing for a prize. Your feedback helps us strengthen the partnership between families and our school. Thank you!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaqWgXaK0NdVCtqc4kjQ8Y55URVZZQUxJN0dSQ09JSlpHOTNCV1o0OU1ZOS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Hope you can join us! 🤩
🎨 Calling All Art Enthusiasts! 🎨
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Art Cart, as we search for a passionate and talented Art Teacher ! If you love inspiring creativity and want to make a difference through art education, we have an opportunity for you!
Art Cart, funded through our School Levy, will provide additional creative support in our elementary schools, fostering artistic growth and enrichment for young learners.
📌 Apply now : https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ee7137d2bcaf1fe&from=shareddesktop_copy
*This position is hired and employed by ArtCart. Visit https://www.artcart.com/ to learn more.
Arnoldsburg Elementary School would like to thank everyone who came out to our Bingo, or helped out in any way to make it a success. A special thank you goes out to Beth Harris and Pam Murphy for working so hard to organize and gather donations for the bingo, as well as all of the volunteers, faculty, and staff who put so much time and effort into this event. We greatly appreciate the community's continued support of our activities and events at AES. 🐝
If your child attends Arnoldsburg Elementary or Pleasant Hill Elementary, please take a couple minutes to help our partner in education, Save the Children with the following survey. We value your input as we partner to bring additional educational programs to Calhoun County. Thank you for your continued support of your child, our schools, and Save the Children.
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2F7HZFCY3&data=05%7C02%7Cjlbennett%40k12.wv.us%7C9857b15be2334212f1c308dd737cc3ce%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C638793701898935762%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ur0qy4abE32VE56n4dEBhHnrinsbiM5r8Ge1jKTL4qI%3D&reserved=0
Bus #10 (Janet Summers) is running 20-25 minutes behind schedule this morning. Please plan accordingly.
Due to rising water levels and another band of rain expected around 1:00, Calhoun Schools will be dismissing early at 1:30 PM. The Parent-Teacher Conference at Calhoun Middle High School will be rescheduled. Stay safe!
The Calhoun Board meeting will be at 5 pm.
Due to a low power line on Rt. 16 near Little Kanawha Bus, our North End bus will be rerouting this morning. We will be traveling via Sycamore to return to Rt. 16. Please be patient with us.
Additionally, Bus 19 and Bus 22 will not be picking up students past Mt. Zion Church to the High School at this time. If there are any updates, we will keep you informed.