Calhoun County Schools

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 this week: 11/9/22 Parent-Child Group 4:30-5:30p.m PHES 11/10/22 Parent-Child Group 4:30-5: 30p.m AES

Good evening, Please remember NO school for students on Monday, November 7th, and Tuesday, November 8th. November 8th is election day, please remember to vote. All staff will follow their regular schedule on Monday, November 7th. Bus drivers need to report to the Board of Education Office at 8:00. Thanks,

Good morning! Please, check out the November edition of the Student Services newsletter. Have a great day!

On Tuesday, November 1, from 1 PM to 6 PM, Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley will be partnering with Calhoun County Schools to showcase their virtual reality career exploration initiative: ‘Seeing Your Future Through a Different Lens’. From 4:00-6:00 PM the community, students and parents are invited to come out and experience the Oculus VR and talk to the Trade representatives. Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Coyote Beautiful will be providing appetizers for the evening event. This virtual reality experience enables students to gain hands-on insight into various trades, enabling them to get a better grasp of potential career interests. Calhoun EMS will be having a Truck or Treat from 4:00-6:00 PM as well. Oculus VR, come and experience virtual reality!

Important bus changes beginning November 1, 2022: Bus #10 will start at the head of Walnut Road (foot of Kendall Mountain) at 6:30 am. Bus #6 Will start their route at 6:45 am at the Horse Ring on Oka Road. Bus #6 will be adding Crummies Creek to its route. The estimated time to begin Crummies Creek is 7:05. We will continue to look at routes and adjust them to do what is best for the students. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness! 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. This week will be held at the Calhoun Family Resource Network in Grantsville on Tuesday November 1 from 11 a.m. to 12. To enroll or to find out more information contact: Debra Smith, Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador at P.H.E (304) 354-6022 or A.E.S (304) 655-8616

Good Evening, please be advised that Bus #10 will be turning at the feed pad on Walnut Road this week.

On Tuesday, November 1, from 1 PM to 6 PM, Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley will be partnering with Calhoun County Schools to showcase their virtual reality career exploration initiative: ‘Seeing Your Future Through a Different Lens’. From 4:00-6:00 PM the community, students and parents are invited to come out and experience the Oculus VR and talk to the Trade representatives. Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Coyote Beautiful will be providing appetizers for the evening event. This virtual reality experience enables students to gain hands-on insight into various trades, enabling them to get a better grasp of potential career interests. Calhoun EMS will be having a Truck or Treat from 4:00-6:00 PM as well. Oculus VR, come and experience virtual reality!

Kindergarten Readiness is getting ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Party Friday at Pleasant Hill Elementary 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Arnoldsburg Elementary from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come out and join us. Wear your costume, play some games and have a snack. Hope to see lots of ghouls out and about.

STUDENT ORNAMENT COMPETITION: First Lady Cathy Justice is inviting all West Virginia students to participate in the 18th annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition. All kindergarten through 12th-grade students who are public, private, or home-schooled are encouraged to create a “Nutcracker” themed ornament for the tree, which will be on display at the Culture Center in Charleston during the holiday season. Ornaments must be received by November 18, 2022, to be eligible for judging. Click here for competition details.

Military Holiday Card Challenge - Schools across West Virginia are invited to participate in the Military Holiday Card Challenge. Classes and students from around the U.S. will write holiday greetings or personal notes that will be sent to soldiers overseas to share goodwill. Click here for the website that contains the guidelines and information about how to send cards. The deadline for all submissions is November 18, 2022.

Good evening, Calhoun Middle/High school will not have after-school on Thursday, October 27. The after-school schedule for next week will look like this Thursday, October 27th, After-school at AES and PHE only

Good morning, We received notification from the state police about a possible threat. CMHS went on a preventive lockdown while the issue was being investigated. It was determined that NO threat was directed at any Calhoun County schools person. Thanks for your understanding and help. Our student and employees safety is our number one priority. Thanks

Save the Children Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Pleasant Hill Elementary 9:30 - 10:30 Arnoldsburg Elementary 1:30-2:30

Good evening, Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, we will not have after-school at Arnoldsburg and Pleasant Hill schools on Tuesday, October 25. The after-school schedule for next week will look like this Monday, October 24th, After-school at all locations Tuesday, October 25th, After-school at CMHS only Wednesday, October 26th, After-school at all locations Thursday, October 27th, After-school at AES and PHE only

Good evening, Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, we will not have after-school at Arnoldsburg and Pleasant Hill schools on Tuesday, October 25. Calhoun Middle/High school will not have after-school on Thursday, October 27. We will have afterschool as scheduled on Monday and Wednesday. The after-school schedule for next week will look like this Monday, October 24th, After-school at all locations Tuesday, October 25th, After-school at CMHS only Wednesday, October 26th, After-school at all locations Thursday, October 27th, After-school at AES and PHE only

Please be aware that bus 9 is running about 30 min behind schedule due to an air leak. We appreicate your patience.

Please be aware that bus 9 is running about 30 min behind schedule due to an air leak. We appreicate your patience.

You are invited to the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Halloween Open House! October 28th 6-8PM Costume Contest for ages 12 and under at 7pm Candy will be given out to 12 and under Haunted classroom for ages 12 and under Facepainting

Good evening, Parent-Teacher conferences will take place at Arnoldsburg, and Pleasant Hill schools on Tuesday, October 25th, from 4:00-7:00. Calhoun Middle/High school will have Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday, October 27th, from 4:00-7:00. Please come out meet with your child's teachers. Have a great evening.