Calhoun County Schools

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One lucky parent/caregiver will win a small door prize. During the weekly Parent Child Groups, we will be exploring the following Language, Literacy and Math Kindergarten Readiness skill areas: Knowing about the alphabet, books and print; talking and listening; understanding words and sounds; numbers, counting, patterns, sorting and classification; comparison, measurement and geometry. These are all critical skills that your child needs in order to be prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten. I look forward to meeting you and helping prepare your child for school success! Group location and dates for the month of March: Calhoun FRN on Tuesdays from 11-12 Upper West Fork Park on Wednesday from 1-2 Pleasant Hill Elementary on Thursday from 4:30-5:30 Arnoldsburg Elementary on Fridays from 2-3 Here’s a tip card to use with your littles. Use Your Words: Does your child get upset and start to cry or whine? Gently remind them to use their words to say what is bothering them or what they want. If they’re too upset to talk, try to guess what they want to say until they let you know you got it. Brainy Background: Helping your child learn to use words to share upset feelings is one of the best tools you can give them. This helps your child managing these feelings and express them in ways that others can understand and responded to. Ages 2 years - 3 years #152 If you have any questions, I can be reached at Pleasant Hill Elementary School at 304-354-6022 or Arnoldsburg Elementary School 304-655-8616, or email d.smith@k12.wv.us. Come and join the fun! Debra Smith, KRA

16th Annual WV Scholar Program - WV Metro News will award a full scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan. Deadline April 30, 2023.

Calhoun County Schools and WVACEEC Calling parents, families, educators and community members who are interested in the education of exceptional children in WV. Join us for our March meeting. Register below for a virtual link to the meeting which will be held on Thursday March 2, 6-8 pm and Friday March 3, 9-noon. Please contact Mrs. Jeannie Bennett-Yoak at jlbennett@k12.wv.us if you have questions. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F8hks3ee66u&data=05%7C01%7Cdembreyking%40k12.wv.us%7Caf2af5abb3284222558808db10730fc2%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C638121858585352205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sycpsBbNGfa2Ews19JCd3V3gv%2F1iqvHIOMBDzSuFmv4%3D&reserved=0

Congratulations Amelia Cain on receiving a Superior rating for your Timpani Solo by John Willmarth called "And They're Off". On behalf of the Calhoun County Board of Education, we salute your high standards of performance bringing great pride to your parents, school, and community. We would also like to congratulate Amelia for being selected to perform in the state honor recital.

Calhoun County students will be off on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20. Staff will be off on Monday, February 20. Enjoy your long weekend. Happy Valentine's Day

Bus 7 is running about 25 minutes behind schedule.

Calhoun County Schools provides homeschool or private school student in Calhoun County an opportunity to participate in our 3rd grade through 8th grade and 11th grade General Summative Assessment. If interested please click on the link and fill out the form. The window to sign up open now until February 12th at 11:59PM. If you have questions please contact Bonnie Sands at 304.354.7011 ext 317. https://forms.office.com/r/Kp8Y688qcx

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3 Hour Delay today. All Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay.

West Virginia Adult Education recently rolled out service personnel courses. These courses will help prepare individuals for the service personnel exam. Please contact Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center - Ken Cedar at 304-354-6151 Ext 106 or email kcedar@k12.wv.us for more information.

Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Groups • Free early childhood education services to children three through five years of age and support for their parents or caregivers • Assist children with early language, literacy, math, social, and emotional development • The result will be a strong foundation of learning for the child which will prepare him/her for success in school! • Help introduce your child to peers. • Fun parent-child activities! • Support and connections to community resources • Parent/child groups and story book hours Come join us at one of our weekly groups at the following locations and a times. Calhoun FRN (Grantsville) Tuesday 11-12 Upper West Fork Park Wednesday 1-2 Pleasant Hill Elementary 4:30-5:30 Arnoldsburg Elementary 2-3

Good evening, Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 13th and Monday, January 16th. Thanks and have a good evening,

Good morning Due to no water or low water pressure at AES and CMHS ALL SCHOOLS IN CALHOUN COUNTY will be closed. If your student is currently on the bus they will be returned home. Please be out to pick up your student. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks

Good evening, Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 13th and Monday, January 16th. Thanks and have a good evening,

Minnie Hamilton Health System is offering FREE EMT-B Classes two evenings a week at Calhoun Middle High School. Starting in February-March 2023.

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Arnoldsburg Elementary School and 2 other sites throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One lucky parent/caregiver will win a small door prize. During the weekly Parent Child Groups, we will be exploring the following Language, Literacy and Math Kindergarten Readiness skill areas: Knowing about the alphabet, books and print; talking and listening; understanding words and sounds; numbers, counting, patterns, sorting and classification; comparison, measurement and geometry. These are all critical skills that your child needs in order to be prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten. I look forward to meeting you and helping prepare your child for school success! Group location and dates for the month of January: 1/12 ,1/19, and 1/26- PHES 4:30-5:30 P.M. 1/10,1/17,1/24, and 1/31-Calhoun FRN 11 AM.-12P.M. 1/11and 1/25-Upper West Fork Park 1-2 p.m. 1/13- AES 11-12 1/27-AES 2-3P.M. If you have any questions, I can be reached at Pleasant Hill Elementary School at 304-354-6022 or Arnoldsburg Elementary School 304-655-8616, or email d.smith@k12.wv.us. Come and join the fun! Debra Smith, KRA

Welcome back Calhoun County Students! All schools will be operating on a regular schedule, tomorrow, January 4, 2023. We hope you had a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday season. We look forward to seeing you!

Student Services would like to thank the Health Plan for their donation of water bottles. Our Calhoun County students greatly appreciate it!

Good evening, On behalf of the Calhoun County Board of Education we would like to wish all of our students, parents, and staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas break will begin Thursday, December 22 to January 3,2023. Students will return to school on January 4,2023. See you in 2023.

Please be aware that Bus 14 is running about 20 minutes late due to a mechanical issue with the bus.

Our Kindergarten Readiness Groups have been busy the last couple of months learning about fun ways they can turn everyday chores into fun games they can play at home to help with letter recognition and math skills. If you haven't attended a group and would like to attend one they will be held this week at the following locations and times. Calhoun FRN Tuesday 11-12 Upper West Fork Park Wednesday 1-2 Pleasant Hill Elementary Thursday 4:30-5:50 Arnoldsburg Elementary Friday 2-3