
"Join our Kindergarten Readiness Group and embark on an exciting journey to prepare your little one for the adventure of school! Our engaging activities and supportive environment foster essential skills, from early literacy to social interactions. Let's build a strong foundation together for a confident and joyful start to the kindergarten experience!"
Calhoun Family Support Center Tuesday 4:30 p.m.
Arnoldsburg Elementary School
Thursday 1 p.m.
For more information, contact: Debra R Dawson-Smith at PHE 304-354-6022 ext. 450 or AES 304-655-8616 EXT 510



Busses 10,11,6,9,and 20 will run alternate routes on Tuesday January 23rd.

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay tomorrow January 22nd. Custodians, maintenance and mechanic's are to report at their normal time. The following buses are running alternate routes: 10, 26, 6, 20, 8, 5, 9,11.

All Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday January 19th. Enjoy the snow day go out said and play.

Bus #6 students will not be traveling up Crummies Creek this morning. Students will need to meet the bus at the end of Crummies Creek. Thank you.

Bus #8 will run his alterative route this morning.

The Kindergarten Readiness program aims to foster early childhood development and prepare children for their educational journey. Ambassadors work closely with parents, educators, and communities to provide resources, guidance, and activities that enhance crucial skills for a smooth transition into kindergarten. Through collaboration and support, the program strives to ensure every child enters school ready to learn and thrive.


Bus 20 and Bus 10 will be running there alternative routes tomorrow January 18th.

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay tomorrow January 18, 2024.

Calhoun County Schools wil be closed on Wednesday, January 17. We will be operating on a Code Red. Please stay safe and warm.

The Calhoun County BOE meeting, originally scheduled for this evening, January 16th, has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the board office.


Calhoun Schools will be cancelled on Tuesday January 16th 2024. We will operate on a Code Blue.

Parent workshop sessions are crucial as they provide parents with valuable insights, strategies, and resources to actively support their child's education. These sessions enhance communication between parents and educators, fostering a collaborative environment that positively impacts a child's academic and personal development.


Bus 5 is now about 30 minutes behind schedule. Bus 5 is stuck in route, once we get him moving again we will notify everyone.

Bus 5 is now running about 30 minutes behind schedule. We are stuck on route. Once we get a truck to him we will

We mailed three-, five-, and ten-day attendance letters 12/22/23.
Parents and Guardians ---
We have had several students ill over the past couple of weeks.
Please continue to ask doctor's offices to fax excuses to 304-655-8618.
We have some excuses in the office that aren't reflected on the letters that you received.
Please call the school when we return from break, if you have questions regarding excuses that have been received and entered -- the attendance report is updated frequently. 304-655-8616, press zero, when you hear the recording and ask for Brittany Parsons or Jackie Allen.
As a reminder, 10 parent notes per year are permitted. Any absence that is related to an illness, please ask the doctor's office to fax excuses.
We want to work together as a team (parents, students, teachers, and school support staff) to improve attendance."

As your students are getting ready to come back to school, please be mindful of illness. Please do not send students that are symptomatic of Covid, flu or other respiratory illness, any fever above 100.4, vomiting or diarrhea. If you are keeping your child home due to any of these symptoms, please contact Nurse Trudi at 354-6148 extension 219 or t.m.anderson@k12.wv.us. Please seek medical attention for any concerns at any time for your student!

Holiday Spirit Week for December 18-21. 2023


During each workshop, you will engage in meaningful conversations that acknowledge the caregivers interest, strengths and goals by aligning them with the topic of discussion. This will be followed by information sharing, practical activities and reflection.


Come join Freckles and Friends.
A Early Steps to School Success Kindergarten Readiness Groups
• Free early childhood education services to children 3 through 5 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.
Tuesday Calhoun Family Resource Network 4:30-6:30
Fridays Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1 to 3
This month's theme is Gingerbread.

