🌟 Celebrating College Access & Success Champions! 🎓
CFWV recognized three Kanawha County high schools as College Access and Success Champions for the 2025-2025 school year!
🔵 George Washington
🔵 Riverside
🔵 St. Albans
In total, 71 high schools in the state earned this recognition. This honor highlights schools that work hard to guide students through college and career planning, helping them take the next step after graduation.
We’re grateful for the educators, counselors, and families who make this important work possible. Together, we’re helping every student build a strong future. 💙
CFWV recognized three Kanawha County high schools as College Access and Success Champions for the 2025-2025 school year!
🔵 George Washington
🔵 Riverside
🔵 St. Albans
In total, 71 high schools in the state earned this recognition. This honor highlights schools that work hard to guide students through college and career planning, helping them take the next step after graduation.
We’re grateful for the educators, counselors, and families who make this important work possible. Together, we’re helping every student build a strong future. 💙
🎶✨ Come support our amazing GW Choir at Kanawha County Schools' Swing Sing! 🎤❤️
📅 Sunday, November 16, 2025
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 The Clay Center
🎟️ Get your tickets here! - secure.theclaycenter.org/20260/20261
Join us as our Patriots share their passion for music and song!🎵🤍🩶
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #GWChoir #SwingSing
📣 We’re looking for the real MVPs of flexibility — Substitute Teachers! 🏫✨
Like being called “Mr.” or “Ms.” by everyone in the room? ☕🍎
You might just be the substitute teacher we’re looking for!
Join KCS and help keep learning going strong while having fun along the way.
🔗: Apply Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/KCSSubs
Like being called “Mr.” or “Ms.” by everyone in the room? ☕🍎
You might just be the substitute teacher we’re looking for!
Join KCS and help keep learning going strong while having fun along the way.
🔗: Apply Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/KCSSubs
Reminder: No school for students tomorrow — it's a Professional Learning Day for staff! See you Thursday, students!
⛳️ Huge congratulations to Jay Payne for being named to the AAAA All-State Team after shooting an impressive 157 over two days at the State Tournament in Wheeling! 👏
🏆 A big shoutout as well to the GW Golf Team for finishing 3rd in the state - what an incredible season for our Patriots on the green! 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWPatsGolf #AllStateGolfer
🐾 Huge thank you to all our amazing GW students for donating to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association! 🐶🐱 The Junior Civitans hosted this incredible drive and helped collect over 200 items to support our furry friends in need. The shelter was beyond grateful for your kindness and generosity! 🤍
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #JuniorCivitans #GWGivesBack
🎃👻 THURSDAY — Trunk or Treat with KCS! 👻🎃
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is excited to host a Trunk or Treat for all students with disabilities and their families! 🧡
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
📍 Location: Capital High School
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, candy, and community! 🍬✨ We can’t wait to see your costumes and celebrate together.
📣 Reminder for KCS Families
There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th — it’s Parent/Teacher Conference Day! 🍎
Parent/Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with your student's teacher, learn more about how they’re growing, and hear ways you can support their success at home.
If you haven’t already, reach out to your student’s school or teacher to schedule your meeting. Every conversation helps strengthen the partnership that makes learning possible! 💬✨
There will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th — it’s Parent/Teacher Conference Day! 🍎
Parent/Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with your student's teacher, learn more about how they’re growing, and hear ways you can support their success at home.
If you haven’t already, reach out to your student’s school or teacher to schedule your meeting. Every conversation helps strengthen the partnership that makes learning possible! 💬✨
🌟 Academic Support for Everyone
Every student deserves the tools to succeed.
Kanawha County Schools has launched a new webpage — Academic Support for Everyone — highlighting the ways we help students stay on track and graduate with their classmates.
From social and emotional learning and personalized education planning to mentoring, tutoring, career readiness, and dropout prevention — this page is your one-stop resource for student success.
If you’re a parent or guardian who simply wants to explore the built-in supports already woven into the KCS curriculum, this page also offers a great overview of what all students receive as part of their education.
Whether your student needs additional support, a mentor, or guidance for life after graduation, KCS is here every step of the way. 💙💚❤️ You can find the page by clicking the link below, or by going to the KCS website ➡️ click menu on the homepage ➡️ look under the Parents/Guardians section ➡️ click on Academic Support Opportunities.
🔗 Explore all available supports (including a list of certified KCS tutors):
https://bit.ly/KCSAcademicSupport
(This page will continue to grow as new programs and supports are added or expanded!)
🌟 Honoring Service, Supporting Students. 🇺🇸
In 2021—on Pearl Harbor Day—the West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partners proudly recognized the first class of Purple Star Schools and Districts across the Mountain State. What began with 130 schools and 3 districts has now grown to 315 schools and 17 districts dedicated to supporting military-connected students and families. 💜
Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thrive—no matter where their family’s service takes them.
The Purple Star Award is one of many ways the Common Ground Partnership helps make West Virginia one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. 🌄
In 2021—on Pearl Harbor Day—the West Virginia Department of Education and Common Ground Partners proudly recognized the first class of Purple Star Schools and Districts across the Mountain State. What began with 130 schools and 3 districts has now grown to 315 schools and 17 districts dedicated to supporting military-connected students and families. 💜
Kanawha County Schools is honored to be among them as a Purple Star District, continuing our commitment to helping students thrive—no matter where their family’s service takes them.
The Purple Star Award is one of many ways the Common Ground Partnership helps make West Virginia one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. 🌄
Mrs. Hensley’s AP U.S. History students stepped back in time for a speed dating showdown with the heroes 💥 and villains 😈 of the American Revolution! Sparks flew as history came alive 🇺🇸🔥
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APUSH #HistoryInAction
⚽️🥇 Congrats to our GW Girls Soccer team - Mountain State Athletic Conference CHAMPIONS! 🏆🔥 The Patriots brought skill, hustle, and #PatriotPride to the field 🤍🩶
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #MSACChampions #GirlsSoccer
✨ Save the Date ✨
🎓 Baccalaureate Ceremony 🎓
Class of 2026
📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #Classof2026 #Graduation
Big stage, big pride! 💥 Our GW JROTC Color Guard brought Patriot spirit to the Dirty Birds game as they presented the colors 🇺🇸🙌
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #JROTC #GameDay
✨🎶 What a night at the 2025 Gazette-Mail Kanawha County Majorette and Band Festival! ✨🎶
🔥 Highlights:
👑 Emma Elkins was crowned Miss Majorette!
💛 Twirler – Gold Medal
🤍 Color Guard – Silver Medal
🎺 Field Commander – Silver Medal
🥁 Percussion – Silver Medal
🎵 Music – Gold Medal
👣 Marching – Silver Medal
🌟 General Effect – Silver Medal
🏆 GW Marching Band earned 2nd Runner Up to Grand Champion!
The festival was all about heart, harmony, and Patriot pride. 🎶💫
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #MarchingBand #MajoretteMagic
⚖️ Debate Day in Mr. Towle’s AP Government & U.S. Politics class!
One of today’s topics:
Debate Question:
🗳️ The process of gerrymandering violates democracy.
👉 Yes or No?
Students brought the heat with strong arguments and sharp rebuttals 🇺🇸👨⚖️
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #APGov #debate
The September edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3qi3h
Content includes:
🚗 A trip to Safety City
📅 Important October events and reminders
🛠️ Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
🔗: https://5il.co/3qi3h
Content includes:
🚗 A trip to Safety City
📅 Important October events and reminders
🛠️ Two Roofing Project Updates
... and more!
🎥✨ GW Journalism students are busy behind the scenes today, putting together the very first GW News broadcast! 📰📺 Big things coming from our Patriots > stay tuned!
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWJournalism #StudentVoices
✨🎓 GW juniors & seniors attended the annual KCS College Fair at the University of Charleston! An exciting day of exploring future paths, meeting reps, and planning what’s next after high school 🚀🤍
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #CollegeFair #FutureReady
🎓✨ Today, 1,261 KCS juniors and seniors took their next steps toward the future at our annual KCS College Fair, hosted at the University of Charleston!
Students had the chance to connect with representatives from 52 colleges, universities, and post-secondary organizations across five states. From asking about majors and financial aid to exploring career paths, this event was all about discovering possibilities. 💡📚✈️
A huge thank you to our incredible school counselors and staff who prepared students to make the most of this opportunity, and to the organizations who showed up to support our students’ dreams. 👏
Together, we’re helping our students see just how many doors are open to them after graduation! 💙💚❤️
Students had the chance to connect with representatives from 52 colleges, universities, and post-secondary organizations across five states. From asking about majors and financial aid to exploring career paths, this event was all about discovering possibilities. 💡📚✈️
A huge thank you to our incredible school counselors and staff who prepared students to make the most of this opportunity, and to the organizations who showed up to support our students’ dreams. 👏
Together, we’re helping our students see just how many doors are open to them after graduation! 💙💚❤️
