Bus 2 will not run Little White Oak today.
Calhoun County Schools will be operating on a 3-hour delay today, Friday, September 25th.
Hello, families and community,
With rising water and flooding in the area, we hope everyone is safe. Please take care as you travel. We will continue to monitor conditions across the county.
The Arnoldsburg Elementary Molasses Festival coronation ceremony is still scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. at Arnoldsburg Park. The Pretty Baby Contest will be held immediately following the coronation ceremony.
Molasses Festival Kid Day activities for students are canceled for Friday.
The Park Board has asked us to share that the music events will continue as scheduled. Vendors for Friday and Saturday will be set up in front of the park building.
We know these events are important to our students and families, and we appreciate your understanding as conditions change. Please continue to put your safety first. Thank you.
Bus 22 is running about 20 minutes behind schedule.
Buses 10,17 and 25 will be running alternate routes today, September 21.
Calhoun County Schools will be operating on a three-hour delay today.
📢 Join Us at The Gathering Spot!
Parents and caregivers of Pre-K students are invited to attend The Gathering Spot, our monthly opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build a stronger school community together. ❤️
📅 September 28
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Calhoun County BOE Conference Room
This welcoming gathering is a place where your voice matters, your experiences are valued, and meaningful connections are made.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Rhea
📱 Call or Text: 304-962-4210
📧 rrideout@appcouncil.org
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟
#TheGatheringSpot #HeadStart #FamilyEngagement #PreK #AppalachianCouncil #CalhounCounty #EarlyLearning #iloveWVpublicschools
Looking for ways to support your child’s learning at home?
Our elementary students are working hard on their social-emotional learning through the Second Step® program! Each week, students will bring home a Home Link activity. These quick, fun activities give you a peek into what they’re learning in class. These activities are designed for you and your child to complete together. They’re a wonderful way to connect, chat about their day, and reinforce the skills being taught in the lesson. Let’s help our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom!
Thank you!
Tiffany Mace
Expanded School-Based Mental Health Provider
Tiffany.mace@mhhs.healthcare
💙 Save the Children has an opening! 💙
If you live in Calhoun County, are expecting a baby, or have a child under the age of 5, you may be eligible to participate in this wonderful program!
If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to:
📍 Suzanne Bennett-Allen at Arnoldsburg Elementary School
📍 Debra Smith at Pleasant Hill Elementary School
We’d love to help you learn more and get connected with this great opportunity! 💙
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.