💡📘 Students out — teachers in.
At Herbert Hoover High School, teacher leaders and administrators from every school launched the brand-new KCS Instructional Playbook. This playbook has six “plays” (lessons) designed to boost student confidence, spark engagement, and get everyone involved in learning. These leaders will share the plays back at their schools on the next PL Day so all teachers can put them into action. 🙌 As the year goes on, more "plays" will be added to the playbook!
Meanwhile, our Student Support Services team met at South Charleston High School to collaborate on best practices and strategies that help ensure every KCS student has a healthy, safe, and successful education.
👩🏫👨🏫 PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. 💙💚❤️
📸 Check out today’s collaboration in action:
At Herbert Hoover High School, teacher leaders and administrators from every school launched the brand-new KCS Instructional Playbook. This playbook has six “plays” (lessons) designed to boost student confidence, spark engagement, and get everyone involved in learning. These leaders will share the plays back at their schools on the next PL Day so all teachers can put them into action. 🙌 As the year goes on, more "plays" will be added to the playbook!
Meanwhile, our Student Support Services team met at South Charleston High School to collaborate on best practices and strategies that help ensure every KCS student has a healthy, safe, and successful education.
👩🏫👨🏫 PL Days are all about sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and building stronger schools — When our teachers grow, our students win. 💙💚❤️
📸 Check out today’s collaboration in action:
📚💡Calendar Reminder — PL Day
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
No school for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th.
🎓✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🎓
GWHS Class of 2026 Graduation ⭐
📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Charleston Convention Center – West Virginia
Let’s celebrate our Patriots as they cross the stage and step into their future! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay
GWHS Class of 2026 Graduation ⭐
📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Charleston Convention Center – West Virginia
Let’s celebrate our Patriots as they cross the stage and step into their future! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay
🚍 New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes 🚍
We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!
✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!
✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.
👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.
We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
🎓✨ Introducing: Path to the Stage ✨🎓
At Kanawha County Schools, our goal is simple but powerful: every student graduates high school on time with their cohort.
That journey doesn’t just begin senior year—it starts the moment a student walks through our doors. To celebrate the big steps and the small ones, we’re launching a new weekly feature called Path to the Stage. Each week, we’ll share stories of students across KCS who are building their futures one milestone at a time.
📍 Our first spotlight takes us to Carver Career Center, where first-year students in the Carpentry program (high school juniors) kicked off with an icebreaker lesson. Using a simple tape measure, students practiced teamwork and communication—and even learned the importance of a professional handshake.
Because Career & Technical Education (CTE) is more than just mastering a trade. It’s about building the soft skills—like confidence, professionalism, and communication—that will carry students from the classroom to graduation… and beyond.
👏 Congratulations for taking this important step on your Path to the Stage!
At Kanawha County Schools, our goal is simple but powerful: every student graduates high school on time with their cohort.
That journey doesn’t just begin senior year—it starts the moment a student walks through our doors. To celebrate the big steps and the small ones, we’re launching a new weekly feature called Path to the Stage. Each week, we’ll share stories of students across KCS who are building their futures one milestone at a time.
📍 Our first spotlight takes us to Carver Career Center, where first-year students in the Carpentry program (high school juniors) kicked off with an icebreaker lesson. Using a simple tape measure, students practiced teamwork and communication—and even learned the importance of a professional handshake.
Because Career & Technical Education (CTE) is more than just mastering a trade. It’s about building the soft skills—like confidence, professionalism, and communication—that will carry students from the classroom to graduation… and beyond.
👏 Congratulations for taking this important step on your Path to the Stage!
⚾🥎 Excess Levy Update – Turfing Projects 🥎⚾
Big progress is happening on our high school baseball and softball fields! Thanks to the support of Kanawha County voters through the excess levy, our students are gaining access to top-quality facilities that will benefit athletes of all ages for years to come.
✅ Completed:
George Washington High School baseball field (fencing work will begin in September)
George Washington High School & John Adams Middle School shared softball field (fencing work will begin in September)
Capital High School baseball & softball fields
Herbert Hoover High School baseball & softball fields
🚧 In Progress:
South Charleston High School fields — earthwork is scheduled to begin next week!
St. Albans High School fields — work is scheduled to begin later this fall!
We’re proud to provide our student-athletes with safe, modern, and durable playing surfaces—and it’s possible because of the community’s continued investment in our schools through the excess levy. 💙💚❤️
To stay up-to-date with how the excess levy money is being used, check out the excess levy page on the KCS website.
🔗: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-excess-levy-projects
📸 Check out the drone shots of the newly completed GWHS baseball/softball fields.
Big progress is happening on our high school baseball and softball fields! Thanks to the support of Kanawha County voters through the excess levy, our students are gaining access to top-quality facilities that will benefit athletes of all ages for years to come.
✅ Completed:
George Washington High School baseball field (fencing work will begin in September)
George Washington High School & John Adams Middle School shared softball field (fencing work will begin in September)
Capital High School baseball & softball fields
Herbert Hoover High School baseball & softball fields
🚧 In Progress:
South Charleston High School fields — earthwork is scheduled to begin next week!
St. Albans High School fields — work is scheduled to begin later this fall!
We’re proud to provide our student-athletes with safe, modern, and durable playing surfaces—and it’s possible because of the community’s continued investment in our schools through the excess levy. 💙💚❤️
To stay up-to-date with how the excess levy money is being used, check out the excess levy page on the KCS website.
🔗: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-excess-levy-projects
📸 Check out the drone shots of the newly completed GWHS baseball/softball fields.
🎓 Attendance Reminder 🎓
Students who participate in school, county, or state-approved curricular or extracurricular activities will have an EXCUSED absence ✅
⚠️ However, activities outside of GWHS (club sports, dance, outside teams, etc.) are considered UNEXCUSED ❌
Let’s keep those attendance records strong, Patriots! 💪📚
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StayOnTrack
Students who participate in school, county, or state-approved curricular or extracurricular activities will have an EXCUSED absence ✅
⚠️ However, activities outside of GWHS (club sports, dance, outside teams, etc.) are considered UNEXCUSED ❌
Let’s keep those attendance records strong, Patriots! 💪📚
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StayOnTrack
📣 Freshman Parents! 📣
We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with your students at George Washington High School! 🎓✨
🌟 Discover Your Future Classes 🌟
All freshmen will take this first-period course designed to spark interest in science 🔬 and math 📊 careers.
✅ Attendance matters! Students with 3 or fewer absences per nine weeks (excused or unexcused) will be rewarded for their commitment. 🎉
📅 Attendance tracking begins Tuesday, August 26th.
⏰ Please try to schedule appointments after school to help your student meet their goals!
Let’s make it a great year, Patriots! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
🏈🎉 It’s almost time for Patriot Football — and we can’t wait! 🎉🏈
We’re also excited about the upgrades to our softball & baseball fields this year. ⚾🥎
🚗 Important Parking Update for Football Games:
The lots in front & behind the school will be closed to general parking. These are reserved for School Staff, Handicap, Officials, and Visitor Transportation.
Handicap parking requires a valid plate or tag.
Overflow parking at JAMS: $5 per vehicle.
🚌 To make it easy for everyone, two free shuttle buses will run between JAMS and GWHS from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting our Patriots — let’s make this a great season! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWFootball #GameDay
Reminder to GWHS parents: we will have our open house on Tuesday, August 26th from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a meeting for senior parents at 6pm in the auditorium. In addition, juniors and seniors taking college classes from West Virginia state university will be able to talk with representatives who will be present to answer questions. Welcome back and see you Tuesday evening.
🎉 Big News, Patriots! 🎉
George Washington High School has been ranked the #1 High School in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report! 🏆✨
We’re also proud to be ranked #697 nationally among thousands of schools across the country — a true testament to the hard work of our students, staff, and community. 💪📚
Check out the full report here:
🔗 https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/west-virginia/districts/kanawha-county-schools/george-washington-high-school-21368#test_scores_section
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ExcellenceInEducation #TopRanked
📅 Student success begins with attendance! 🎓✨
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
If you have questions about attendance, contact our GW Attendance Director, Ms. Combs:
📧 tcombs@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
⛳️ The GW Golf Team is on fire! 🔥
What a weekend for our Patriots:
🏆 Lee took 1st place at the Marion County Invitational with a low score of 72!
👏 William tied for 9th with a solid 76.
💥 Chastyn sank a HOLE IN ONE during Sunday’s practice round!
🥇 And on Monday, William, Lee, Chastyn & Jay brought home the team win at The Pines in Morgantown with a score of 312 against Morgantown, Cabell Midland & Peters Township!
Keep swinging, Patriots — we’re so proud of you! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWGolf #PatriotAthletes
Parents and guardians: When picking up students after school, please use the middle lane of the parking lot or park across the street to wait for your student. The lane closest to the building is reserved for the buses. This should help alleviate congestion and allows the buses to get in and out of the lot quicker. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
📱 New KCS App: Tips for Parents!
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:
1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.
2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.
3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!
Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
📢 Attendance matters, Patriots! 📅
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Check out this KCS flyer for tips on preventing chronic absenteeism and truancy — and how you can help your student succeed all year long. 🏫✨
📄 https://5il.co/3oa0r
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
📸✨ Say cheese, Patriots! ✨📸
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes
The first day of school — Friday, August 15, 2025 — is also Picture Day! 🎓
Dress your best and bring your brightest smile so we can kick off the year in style! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #FirstDayVibes
📢 Attention Class of 2026! 🎓
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed
Please check out this important letter from KCS regarding WVDE Policy 2423 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 🩺✨
🔗 Read it here: https://5il.co/3nl66
Let’s stay informed and ready for an amazing senior year! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #ClassOf2026 #StayInformed
💼 Juniors & Seniors — Got a job?
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn
Consider joining the CWST Work Program!
✨ Perks:
✅ Early release from school every day
✅ Graduation cord for completing the program 🎓
📧 Questions? Email Heidi Vandall at hvandall@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📅 Ready to join? See your counselor to sign up!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CWST #WorkAndLearn
📚 Need Schoology Access as a GW Parent/Guardian? 🖥️
Email Mrs. Fisher at afisher@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
📌 Include your student’s full name and birthdate in the email.
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #SchoologyAccess #ParentInfo
