Calhoun County Schools

Attention students who ride Bus 18: This morning, Bus 18 will be using Bus #3 and is running approximately 25 minutes behind schedule.

Calhoun County Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 6th, due to flooding. Today will be a non-traditional learning day, and students should complete Packet #5. Please stay safe and use caution in flooded areas!

Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Thursday, February 6th due to high water. Stay safe.

Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, 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 developmental, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event. All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2025, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school. All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2025, are enrolled in Kindergarten. Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM Please call Shannon Davis at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If School is canceled, registration will be rescheduled for March 14th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times. All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only) Immunization Record Preventative Health Screen Dental check Hemoglobin test (available through your physician) Pre-K Universal Application Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance) Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.

Exciting News for Calhoun Families! Save the Children's Early Steps to School Success Program is here to help families with children ages 0-5 get ready for school success! Our program supports early childhood education and family engagement to build strong foundations for learning. Program Features: ✔️ Home Visits ✔️ Maternal Child Health ✔️ "Transition to School" Activities ✔️ Book Bag Exchange ✔️ Monthly Parent-Child Groups ✔️ Developmental Screenings ✔️ Social-emotional, motor, thinking/cognition, early literacy, and language skill-building If you're expecting or have young children, let's connect! We’d love to share how we can support your family’s journey toward kindergarten readiness. Contacts: 📍 Debra Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator-Pleasant Hill 📞 304-354-6022 ext 450 📍 Suzanne Allen, Early Childhood Coordinator - Arnoldsburg Elementary 📞 304-655-8616 Reach out today!

Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing early at 12:30 PM due to high water. Stay safe, everyone!

Bus 10 will continue to run the alternate route for Friday, January 31st. Thank you.

The following buses will be running alternative routes on Thursday, January 30th: Bus 10 Bus 18 Bus 8 Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your patience!

The following buses will be running alternative routes on Wednesday January 29th: Bus 8, Bus 20, Bus 18 and Bus 10.

The following buses will be running alternative routes on Tuesday, January 28th: • 20 • 8 • 10 • 18 • 9 will be turning at Hughes Fork • 2 will not be running Little White Oak • 11 will not be running Back Fork or Klipstine Rd. Please plan accordingly.

Calhoun County Schools will start on time Monday, January 27th and will be using alternative routes for the following busses: Bus 26 Bus 2 Bus 10 Bus 18 Bus 20 Bus 9 turning at Hughes Fork Bus 8 Bus 11 no Back Fork or Klipstine Thank you and have a good evening.

Calhoun County Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 24th, due to inclement weather and water issues at Calhoun Middle High School. Today will be a non-traditional learning day, and students should complete Snow Packet #4. Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!

School will starting on time , we will be using Alternative Bus Routes for Friday, January 23rd. The following bus routes will be using alternative routes:     •    Bus 2     •    Bus 20     •    Bus 8     •    Bus 26     •    Bus 10     •    Bus 18     •    Bus 23     •    Bus 29     •    Bus 30     •    Bus 9     •    Bus 15 Additional Route Changes include the following:     •    Bus 11: Will not run on Back Fork or Kilpstine; it will turn at the water station on Nobe Rd.     •    Bus 6: Will not run on Broomstick and White Pine. Please plan accordingly. Thank you and have a good evening.

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3-Hour Delay on Thursday, January 23rd. Bus Route Changes: Bus 2, 20, 8, 26, 10, 18, 23, 29, 30, 9: Running alternative routes. Bus 11: Will not run Back Fork or Klipstine and will turn at the water station. Bus 6: Will not run Broomstick or White Pine. Please plan accordingly.

🌟 **Attention Calhoun County Residents!** 🌟 During a recent preschool planning meeting, Calhoun staff highlighted the ongoing shortage of quality child care in our community. We're excited to share that a representative from Choices was in attendance and expressed a commitment to discussing opportunities for individuals interested in becoming child care providers If you have a passion for working with children and are open to the idea of providing care in your home or business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 🏡👶 For more information and to explore your options, please reach out to Choices. Let's work together to ensure our children receive the quality care they deserve! 💖. Please share. #ChildCare #CalhounCounty #CommunitySupport #Choices

Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, due to inclement weather. This will be a Non-Traditional Day (Snow Packet #3). Code Blue is in effect for employees.

Due to inclement weather and secondary road conditions, Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st. This will be a Non-Traditional Day (Snow Packet #2) for students. Stay safe and warm!

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We have two chances for you to win some amazing prizes! 🎉 Enroll today in the Early Steps to School Success (ESSS) program for expecting mothers and children ages 0 to 3 and be entered to win: 🎁 A diaper bag full of goodies 🍼👶 🎁 A countertop ice maker 🧊✨ There are limited spots available in the Pleasant Hill School District for the ESSS program! 🏫✨ 🌟 Bonus Alert! 🌟 ➡️ Already enrolled or asked to sign up? You’re automatically included in the drawings! 🥳🙌 📞 Don’t wait—secure your spot today and join the fun! 🎉✨ Contact: Debra R Dawson-Smith 304-354-6022 ext 450

The following buses will be running their Alternate Routes on Friday, January 17th: • 26 • 10 • 11 • 2 • 20 • 29 • 18 • 28 (running in place of Bus 9) • 23

Due to impending weather conditions, Calhoun County Schools will be closed today, January 16th. This will be a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day, and students are required to complete Snow Packet #1. Please ensure your child completes their assigned work. Stay safe, and thank you for your cooperation.