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 morning, Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 due to current conditions around the county and additional impending weather. Please be safe.
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17th.
There is a tree across the road on Leading Creek, Bus 8 will be turning at Coal Fork Rd this afternoon March 16, 2026
Exciting news! 🎉
Our 180-day waiver request for Calhoun County has been approved by the West Virginia Department of Education. This means we will not have to make up any additional days that were missed due to weather.
The students’ last day of school will remain the same as the approved 2025–2026 school calendar.
📅 The last day for students will be May 29th.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to your school’s main office.
Our 180-day waiver request for Calhoun County has been approved by the West Virginia Department of Education. This means we will not have to make up any additional days that were missed due to weather.
The students’ last day of school will remain the same as the approved 2025–2026 school calendar.
📅 The last day for students will be May 29th.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to your school’s main office.
Staff at Calhoun County Schools were notified by Law Enforcement that the soft lockdown can be lifted at this time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
We have been made aware of a situation within the county that is unrelated to the school system. Out of an abundance of caution, all Calhoun County Schools are currently on a soft lockdown until further notice.
During a soft lockdown, all students and staff remain safely inside the building, and normal classroom instruction continues. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Bus 2 will not be running up Little White Oak this evening March 6, 2026
Bus 2 will not be running Little White Oak on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Bus 2 will not be running Little White Oak this evening March 4, 2026
Bus 2 will not be going up Little White Oak Road this morning.
✍️🌟 Celebrating Our WV Young Writers!
Calhoun County is proud to recognize our outstanding WV Young Writers contestants whose creativity, imagination, and storytelling shined across every grade level. Our judges shared that they truly enjoyed every story submitted this year. These selected entries stood out based on a rubric that considered grammar, language usage, plot development, overall flow, and—most importantly—creativity.
- Grades 1–2: Abigail Hicks
- Grades 3–4: Gracelynn Baker
- Grades 5–6: Willis Gainer‑Pittman
- Grades 7–8: Harlow Sarratori
- Grades 9–10: Jasmyne Tingler
- Grades 11–12: Madison Cunningham
These young authors represent the heart and talent of our students. Their dedication to writing and their willingness to share their voices make us incredibly proud. We also want to recognize Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Stewart, and Dr. Gainer, whose encouragement and guidance helped these writers find the confidence to tell their stories
These students will have the opportunity to participate in Young Writers Day at the University of Charleston in May, where their creativity will be honored alongside students from across the state. ❤️
For Surplus Bus 4
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2011
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 157,710
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bids through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2011
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 157,710
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bids through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
For Surplus Bus 24
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2007
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 190,620
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bid through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2007
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 190,620
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bid through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
For Surplus Bus 16
Make/Model: International
Year: 2009
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 180,950
Current condition: does run
Accepting bid through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
Make/Model: International
Year: 2009
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 180,950
Current condition: does run
Accepting bid through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
For Surplus Bus 3
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2011
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating Capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 185,705
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bids through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
Make/Model: Thomas Freightliner
Year: 2011
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: automatic
Seating Capacity: 77
Mileage when removed from fleet: 185,705
Current condition: does not run
Accepting bids through March 13, 2026
Calhoun County Board of Education
540 Alan B Mollohan Dr
Mount Zion, WV 26151
304-354-7011 ext. 315
email: opaxton@k12.wv.us
The following buses that ran alternate route this morning will be running their regular routes this afternoon February 24, 2026, Bus 23, Bus 24, Bus 19 and Bus 21.
The following buses will still be running alternate routes this afternoon February 24, 2026, Bus 2, Bus 10 and Bus 11.
The following buses will still be running alternate routes this afternoon February 24, 2026, Bus 2, Bus 10 and Bus 11.
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.
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, February 24.
All Calhoun County Schools will be closed Monday, February 23rd.