Calhoun County Schools

From Student Services…

Please add Academy Day 2022 to your calendar. Last year, approx. 16 students from various WV counties (Berkeley Co., Cabell Co., Greenbrier Co., Harrison Co., Jefferson Co., Kanawha Co., Mercer Co., Mingo Co., Monongalia Co., Preston Co., Putnam Co., etc.) accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies and prep schools! One key to a student’s success (besides academic, physical, and extracurricular achievements) is being informed about potential opportunities at these educational institutions and starting the information gathering process as early as possible. An appointment to a U.S. Service Academy is a fully funded education opportunity valued from $240,000 to more than $400,000. Academy Day 2022 will be held for any and all students, parents and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval). We will also have representatives from local ROTC programs on hand to discuss ROTC scholarship opportunities and a representative from the Dept. of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will join us on Saturday, September 24, 2022 and Sunday, September 25, 2022. Academy Day is an opportunity for students, parents, and school officials to ask questions and obtain information regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy as well as the ROTC scholarship process. No Registration Required. Students who want to attend a prestigious U.S. Service Academy are generally more successful when they begin planning courses and extracurricular activities early in their academic career. Please attend. Representatives will be ready to answer questions regarding the educational, physical and recreational requirements to attend these prestigious institutions or obtain an ROTC scholarship as well as address the nomination process. I have attached a flyer regarding Academy Day 2022.

Good morning! Please, check out the September 2022 edition of our Student Services Newsletter. Have a great day!

This announcement is for Pleasant Hill students, parents, and staff. We are excited to announce that Kelly Paving will be at Pleasant Hill School on Wednesday, August 31, to finish paving the parking lot. They will start after the students arrive and hopefully end before the students are released. Staff will need to park at Pleasant Hill Church on Wednesday. I know this is a minor inconvenience, but it will be worth it once the paving is completed. Thank you for your understanding. If any student needs to be picked up during the day Wednesday, the parents will need to call the school so someone can walk the student to the road. Thanks,

This announcement is for Pleasant Hill students, parents, and staff. We are excited to announce that Kelly Paving will be at Pleasant Hill School on Tuesday, August 30, to finish paving the parking lot. They will start after the students arrive and hopefully end before the students are released. Staff will need to park at Pleasant Hill Church on Monday. I know this is a minor inconvenience, but it will be worth it once the paving is completed. Thank you for your understanding. If any student needs to be picked up during the day Monday, the parents will need to call the school so someone can walk the student to the road. The parking lot will be closed this weekend for prep. work. Thanks,

Good evening, This announcement is for Pleasant Hill students, parents, and staff. We are excited to announce that Kelly Paving will be at Pleasant Hill School on Monday, August 29, to start paving the parking lot. They will start after the students arrive and hopefully end before the students are released. Staff will need to park at Pleasant Hill Church on Monday. I know this is a minor inconvenience, but it will be worth it once the paving is completed. Thank you for your understanding. If any student needs to be picked up during the day Monday, the parents will need to call the school so someone can walk the student to the road. The parking lot will be closed this weekend for prep. work. Thanks,

This announcement is for Pleasant Hill students, parents, and staff. We are excited to announce that Kelly Paving will be at Pleasant Hill School on Monday, August 29, to start paving the parking lot. They will start after the students arrive and hopefully end before the students are released. Staff will need to park at Pleasant Hill Church on Monday. I know this is a minor inconvenience, but it will be worth it once the paving is completed. Thank you for your understanding. If any student needs to be picked up during the day Monday, the parents will need to call the school so someone can walk the student to the road. The parking lot will be closed this weekend for prep. work. Thanks,

This year, the goal that our Communities in Schools (CIS) team is working on for each school is to improve attendance. Check out these 10 facts about school attendance. Attendance is a pivotal component of our students education. Let’s work together to ensure our students attend regularly.

Calhoun County Schools would like to thank Michael Fitzwater, Richard Parsons, JP Posey, Rusty Richards, Jim Helmick, and Brent Anderson for their hard work on the new sidewalk at PHE. They worked in the hot and humid weather to get the new sidewalk completed. The next step is the parking lot paving that will take place soon. Please continue to be patient with us as we finish up this project. Mother nature has not been kind with all the rain.

Our Student Services team would like to thank FBLA for their generous donation of care kits for students who enter foster care. THANK YOU!

Student Services is looking for donations for pants hangers for the new school store, "The Red Devil Exchange." If you would like to make a donation of pants hangers, please drop off during normal school hours or contact Charlotte Squires (304) 354-6148 ext. 220, and we can arrange a pick-up. Thank you!

Join Early Steps to Kindergarten Readiness this Friday at Pleasant Hill Elementary from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Arnoldburg Elementary School from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Each week we have a fun parent-child activity. This week we will be talking about cooperative play and playing board games to help understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. Our take home book this week will be "Peter's Chair". Open to all Calhoun residents with children ages 3-5 years old. For more information contact: Debra Smith, Community Ambassador (304) 354-6022/(304) 655-8616

Good morning Due to flooding Bus 12 will not be running this morning.

Good morning Chris Lacy’s bus will be approximately 12 minutes late this morning. Thanks

Good morning, Chris Lacy’s bus 11 will be delayed this morning due to a tree in the road. We do not have an estimated delay at this time.

Early Steps to School Success  Free early childhood education services to children birth 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! Program Activities:  Two home visits each month from an early childhood educator o Fun parent-child activities! o Developmental screenings. o Support and connections to community resources.  Parent/child groups and story book hours.  A book bag exchange program for children  Brain building tips for everyday moments.  Children ages birth to 24 months of age and/or pregnant women. *Free of charge To enroll or to find out more information contact: Suzanne Allen, E.C.C AES (304) 655-8616 Michele Hipp, E.C.C Pleasant Hill School (304) 354-6022 • Spaces are limited so we encourage you to enroll today.

Calhoun County Schools has left over Surplus items in the auxiliary gym at CMHS. These items are FREE on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like any of these items, you must come to the front entrance of CMHS and check in at the office. Items include metal desks, chairs, tables, and miscellaneous.

Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Program  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! Program Activities  Weekly In-person groups are held at PHE every Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and at AES every Friday from 2:00-3:00 p.m.  o Fun parent-child activities! o Developmental screenings o Support and connections to community resources  Parent/child groups and story book hours.  A book bag exchange program for children  Brain building tips for everyday moments. To enroll or to find out more information contact: • Spaces are limited so we encourage you to enroll today. You should register if: • Your child is 3—5 years old • If you are interested in preparing your child for kindergarten! • Help introduce your child to peers and school setting. • Help with transitioning into school setting. Children ages 3 to 5 years of age. *Free of charge Debra Smith, Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador at P.H.E (304) 354-6022 or A.E.S (304) 655-8616

Good evening, On Thursday, August 18th we will welcome back the following grades; 1 ,2 ,3, 6, 8, 10 and 12th On Friday, August 19th all grades except preschool will attend. Please be understanding with us, the state has transitioned to a new information system. We are working hard to get our programs to talk to the new system. Please be early to the bus stop. Bus times are approximate. Welcome Back

Good Evening, On Tuesday, August 16th we will have the annual Back to School Bash at CMHS from 4:00-6:00. Calhoun County Schools along with several vendors will be passing out school supplies. Please come out and get all of the school supplies you will need for a great school year. 5th and 9th-grade orientation will take place during the Back to School Bash. I hope to see you at these events. The first day of school is on Wednesday, August 17 for students in grades; K, 4, 5,7, 9, and 11. The first day of school is on Thursday, August 18 for students in grades; 1, 2, 3, 6 ,8, 10, and 12. On Friday, August 19th all grades except preschool will attend. Happy School Year Kelli Whytsell.