Calhoun County Schools

The following buses will be running their alternative routes on Monday, January 13th: Terri Allen Bus #26 Trish Harris Bus #20 Jasmine McGlothlin Bus #2 Janet Summers Bus #10 Barry Miller Bus #29 Chris Lacy Bus #11 Barb Norman Bus #9 William Mitchell Bus #23 will not be running Munday Road. We will continue to keep you posted if there are any additional routes or changes.

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025. Updates regarding alternative bus routes will be provided as needed.

Hi Calhoun families! Save the Children's Early Steps to School Success is here for families with kids 0-3! We offer home visits, parent-child groups, a book bag exchange (3-5), developmental screenings, and so much more to get your little ones ready for kindergarten. There are just a few openings left to fill—act now to enroll in this free program! If you're expecting or have young kids, let’s chat! I’d love to share how we can support your family. Reach out anytime!! Debra Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator 📞 304-354-6022 ext. 450

CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE BUS ROUTES SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 Alternate Bus Routes have been developed and maybe utilized for Calhoun County during inclement weather. When Alternate Bus Routes are utilized, parents will be notified through school messenger and local media. Routes listed below show secondary routes that will not be ran when utilizing Alternate Bus Routes: Bus Route 1- Chis Lacy (Bus # 11) Yellow Creek at 9:25 am, Dominion Station on Klipstine at 9:50 am, turn around on Nobe Road at Fingerboard Road at 10:12 am, PHE at 10:30 am, CCMHS at 11 am Bus Route 2-Jim Sullivan (Bus #6) Bus will turn at Horse Run Ridge Bus Route 3-Rick Sampson (Bus #30) This also applies to when we have high water. Bus will not run on Lower Leading Creek Road. This includes the section of the road from the Fred Jones to Bertha Jones residences. The affected families should meet the bus at Coal Fork Road at 10 am. Bus Route 4-Janet Summers (Bus # 10) Bus will turn on Walnut Road at Butler’s feed pad at approximately 9:40 am. Students on Crummies Creek Road will meet the bus at the mouth of Crummies Creek at 10am Bus Route 5-Greg Hawkins (Bus # 7) Bus will not run on Mt. Zion Road otherwise known as Pine Creek Road. Parents can bring students to the Mt. Zion church to board the bus at 10:25 am. Bus Route 6-Terri Allen (Bus # 26) Bus will start and pick up students at the mouth of Upper Nicut Road at 9:40 am, Mt Run Road at 9:45 am, turn and will not run Bear Run Road but pick up kids at the end of road at 10:10 am, will continue to Route 16, to AES at 10:35 am, to CCMHS at 10:50 am Bus Route 7-Barb Norman (Bus # 9) Bus will not run on Hughes Fork, students will need to meet the bus on top of the hill at Hur Church 10:00 am. Bus Route 8-Barry Miller (Bus # 29) Bus will start at Creston @ 10:05am Bus Route 9-Tricia Harris (Bus # 20) If weather does not permit, bus will not run on Beech Road. Students can board bus at 9:45 am at Milo end of road. Bus Route 10-John Griffiths (Bus #18) No changes required Bus Route 11-Jasmine McGlothlin (Bus # 2) Bus will not run Milo/Oka Road and Little White Oak Road. Bus will pick up students from these roads at the horse ring at 10:15 am Bus Route 12-Kenneth McCumbers (Bus #39) No changes required. Bus Route 13-DeWayne O’Neal (Bus #8) Bus will not run on Walker Road. Students can board bus at Chloe Hardware at 10 am. Bus Route 14-William Mitchell (Bus # 23) Students on Monday Road will meet at the mouth of Monday Road at 9:50am.

All schools in Calhoun County will be closed on Friday January 10th, 2025, due to inclement weather.

All schools in Calhoun County will be closed on Thursday January 9, 2025 due to inclement weather. Code Red for employees.

Calhoun County Schools will be closed on January 8th. We will be operating on a Code Blue. Bus drivers, please report to check and clean your buses. Stay safe, everyone!”

All Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th. Employees will be operating on a Code Red. Stay Safe!

All Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6th. Employees: Will be operating on a Code Red. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the SNOW!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

🎶 The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear 🎶 Day 5: Mr. Fitzwater agrees with Buddy the Elf and enjoyed listening to the elementary students singing during their Christmas Play.

Day 3: Mr. Fitzwater's Christmas "mooood" is starting to rub off on other staff members. #bestdressedsuperintendent

Day 2: Mr. Fitzwater is rocking the festive wear this week. #bestdressedsuperintendent

📣ATTENTION...THE PANCAKES AND PAJAMAS EVENT FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED, DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.

Important Announcement Due to a main water break at Pleasant Hill PSD, all Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing at 2:00 PM today. The Pancakes and Pajamas event scheduled for this evening is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. ⚠️ All sports activities at Calhoun Middle High School will still take place as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Mr. Fitzwater was feeling very festive today, and we love it.

🎉 Early Steps Kindergarten Readiness Events! 📚✨

🎉 You're Invited to Pancakes & Pajamas! 🎉 Join us on December 17 for a evening of family fun you won’t want to miss! 🥞✨ Come in your comfiest PJs and enjoy: 🎅 A visit with Santa 😈 A surprise appearance from The Grinch 🍴 Delicious pancakes for everyone It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with your loved ones! 🎄💖 📅 Date: December 17 📍 Where: Calhoun Middle High Time: 4 to 6 Bring your family, your smiles, and your holiday cheer—we can't wait to see you there! 🎁💚

🎉 Early Steps to School Success: Kindergarten Readiness Groups! 🧒📚 ✨ Free early childhood education services for children ages 3 to 5, plus support for their parents or caregivers! 💡 Why Join? Build early language, literacy, math, social, and emotional skills 🧠💖 Set your child up for a strong foundation of learning and school success 🎓🌟 Meet new friends and help your child bond with peers 👧👦 Enjoy fun parent-child activities like crafts and games 🎨🎵 Access community resources and support 🏡🤝 Dive into storybook hours and engaging group sessions 📖✨ 📅 When & Where: Tuesdays: Pleasant Hill Elementary, 4:30–6:00 PM Fridays: Arnoldsburg Elementary, 1:30–3:00 PM 🎄 This Month’s Theme: Gingerbread! 🍪🌟 Come join the fun and help your little one grow and thrive!