New date. Same conversation.
Tonight’s Town Hall Meeting has been rescheduled for September 16 due to today’s maintenance closure.
📍 GWHS Auditorium
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
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South Region Champions. ⛳️🏆
GW Girls Golf brings home the WVSSAC South Region Championship. Another win on the Hill.
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👟 4,300 pairs of shoes made their way to KCS schools this year thanks to Kids of Kanawha...that is double the number donated last year!
Kids of Kanawha raised the funds to provide shoes to every KCS middle and high school, along with 28 elementary schools. A huge thank-you goes to the local businesses, companies, and individuals who gave to this shoe drive to help make it happen.
Things like this matter. It’s a reminder to our students that people all across Kanawha County are in their corner. Rooting for them and supporting them. We’re so thankful for Kids of Kanawha and for a community that continues to show up for our schools.
Kids of Kanawha raised the funds to provide shoes to every KCS middle and high school, along with 28 elementary schools. A huge thank-you goes to the local businesses, companies, and individuals who gave to this shoe drive to help make it happen.
Things like this matter. It’s a reminder to our students that people all across Kanawha County are in their corner. Rooting for them and supporting them. We’re so thankful for Kids of Kanawha and for a community that continues to show up for our schools.
Class of 2027 — this one’s for you.
Senior Parent Meeting
Monday, August 31 , 2026 - 5:30 PM
GWHS Auditorium
We’ll cover all things senior year, including financial aid and scholarships.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ClassOf2027 | #SeniorYear
Senior Parent Meeting
Monday, August 31 , 2026 - 5:30 PM
GWHS Auditorium
We’ll cover all things senior year, including financial aid and scholarships.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #ClassOf2027 | #SeniorYear
🚌🚨 Bus number or route number? Start with the letters.
Every KCS route begins with a **two-letter abbreviation** identifying the high school feeder area. The numbers that follow identify the specific route.
🔴 Example route magnets (one from each feeder area) are pictured below.
SA - St. Albans High School feeder area
RH - Riverside High School feeder area
NH - Nitro High School feeder area
SH - Sissonville High School feeder area
CH - Capital High School feeder area
HH - Herbert Hoover High School feeder area
GW - George Washington High School feeder area
SC - South Charleston High School feeder area
This applies to every route in that feeder area, even if your child attends an elementary or middle school.
📍 **The KCS route number tells students which bus to board.**
🚌 **The bus number identifies the physical vehicle.**
➡️ On the right side of the bus, the passenger-door side, the permanent bus number is displayed near the front. Directly behind that number, students will see one or more **white KCS Route Number magnets.**
Every route magnet has a **white background.** The route’s letters and numbers are printed in a color representing the high school for that feeder area. The color is an additional visual cue, but students should match their complete route...both the letters and numbers.
🔢 The permanent bus number must remain visible, which is why both numbers appear on the bus.
👀 What if a bus has several magnets?
That means routes have been combined or the bus is transporting students to another bus. Students should look for their assigned route among the displayed magnets and follow directions from school staff.
Why did KCS make this change?
The bus number stays with the physical vehicle, but the route number stays with the route. If a different bus is needed because of maintenance, a breakdown, or another transportation need, students can continue looking for the same route instead of having to learn a different bus number.
This reduces the number of afternoon changes students, families and staff must track and helps dismissal run more smoothly.
The easiest reminder:
🔵 Start with the letters. Find the white magnet. Match the complete route. 🔵
Every KCS route begins with a **two-letter abbreviation** identifying the high school feeder area. The numbers that follow identify the specific route.
🔴 Example route magnets (one from each feeder area) are pictured below.
SA - St. Albans High School feeder area
RH - Riverside High School feeder area
NH - Nitro High School feeder area
SH - Sissonville High School feeder area
CH - Capital High School feeder area
HH - Herbert Hoover High School feeder area
GW - George Washington High School feeder area
SC - South Charleston High School feeder area
This applies to every route in that feeder area, even if your child attends an elementary or middle school.
📍 **The KCS route number tells students which bus to board.**
🚌 **The bus number identifies the physical vehicle.**
➡️ On the right side of the bus, the passenger-door side, the permanent bus number is displayed near the front. Directly behind that number, students will see one or more **white KCS Route Number magnets.**
Every route magnet has a **white background.** The route’s letters and numbers are printed in a color representing the high school for that feeder area. The color is an additional visual cue, but students should match their complete route...both the letters and numbers.
🔢 The permanent bus number must remain visible, which is why both numbers appear on the bus.
👀 What if a bus has several magnets?
That means routes have been combined or the bus is transporting students to another bus. Students should look for their assigned route among the displayed magnets and follow directions from school staff.
Why did KCS make this change?
The bus number stays with the physical vehicle, but the route number stays with the route. If a different bus is needed because of maintenance, a breakdown, or another transportation need, students can continue looking for the same route instead of having to learn a different bus number.
This reduces the number of afternoon changes students, families and staff must track and helps dismissal run more smoothly.
The easiest reminder:
🔵 Start with the letters. Find the white magnet. Match the complete route. 🔵
Let’s talk all things KCS! Parents and guardians are invited to join KCS Superintendent, Dr. Paula Potter and school leaders for a town hall meeting from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the high school in their feeder area.
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026 - Sissonville Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Capital Feeder Area and Chandler
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - St. Albans Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Herbert Hoover Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - George Washington Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Nitro Feeder Area
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 - South Charleston Feeder Area and Ben Franklin
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Riverside Feeder Area and Carver
Bring your questions...we hope to see you there!
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026 - Sissonville Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Capital Feeder Area and Chandler
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - St. Albans Feeder Area
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Herbert Hoover Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - George Washington Feeder Area
📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Nitro Feeder Area
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 - South Charleston Feeder Area and Ben Franklin
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Riverside Feeder Area and Carver
Bring your questions...we hope to see you there!
GW - Transportation Schedule Update
Beginning Friday, August 21, 2026, Routes GW05, GW06, and GW08 will transport both middle school and high school students on the same run. As a result, student pickup times have changed and will begin at 7:00 a.m.
The updated route schedules will be available in the Where The Bus app.
Families may also view their adjusted bus stop times at www.kcsbusstop.com.
At this time, afternoon drop-off times will remain unchanged.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTransportation | #BusUpdate
Beginning Friday, August 21, 2026, Routes GW05, GW06, and GW08 will transport both middle school and high school students on the same run. As a result, student pickup times have changed and will begin at 7:00 a.m.
The updated route schedules will be available in the Where The Bus app.
Families may also view their adjusted bus stop times at www.kcsbusstop.com.
At this time, afternoon drop-off times will remain unchanged.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #GWTransportation | #BusUpdate
A great first day back on the Hill.
If you’re facing barriers that are making it difficult to attend school, we’re here to help.
Ms. Combs, Assistant Attendance Director
tcboms@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
304-348-7729 ext. 110
Showing up matters.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #EveryDayCounts | #AttendanceMatters
If you’re facing barriers that are making it difficult to attend school, we’re here to help.
Ms. Combs, Assistant Attendance Director
tcboms@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
304-348-7729 ext. 110
Showing up matters.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #EveryDayCounts | #AttendanceMatters
First assignment of the year: walk through the door. ✅
Next assignment: discover just how far you can go. 💙
We spent the morning at Lakewood Elementary, South Charleston Middle and Nitro High, where the smiles were bright and that unmistakable first-day energy was everywhere.
There are questions waiting to be asked, goals waiting to be set, talents still to be discovered and memories no one knows about yet. That’s the best part of a first day: so much of the year is still full of possibility.
Welcome back, KCS. We can’t wait to see what comes next. ✨
Next assignment: discover just how far you can go. 💙
We spent the morning at Lakewood Elementary, South Charleston Middle and Nitro High, where the smiles were bright and that unmistakable first-day energy was everywhere.
There are questions waiting to be asked, goals waiting to be set, talents still to be discovered and memories no one knows about yet. That’s the best part of a first day: so much of the year is still full of possibility.
Welcome back, KCS. We can’t wait to see what comes next. ✨
Greetings GW Parents!
The school day times and bus schedules are different this year. The buses do not arrive at GW until 8:00 am. Therefore, the doors will not open until 8:00 am. First period begins at 8:25 am and the end of the school day will now be 3:31 pm. Buses arrive to pick students up after school at 3:45 pm. Welcome back to another great year!!
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #BackToSchool | #GWHS2026
The school day times and bus schedules are different this year. The buses do not arrive at GW until 8:00 am. Therefore, the doors will not open until 8:00 am. First period begins at 8:25 am and the end of the school day will now be 3:31 pm. Buses arrive to pick students up after school at 3:45 pm. Welcome back to another great year!!
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #BackToSchool | #GWHS2026
The night before school has finally arrived
For some, it’s tomorrow; for others, close behind.
But all across KCS, a new year is in sight,
And first-day excitement is building tonight.
Backpacks are packed, or soon they will be.
There are teachers to meet and old friends to see.
The countdown is on, and plans are taking shape
For a year full of moments just waiting to be made.
Familiar hallways will fill once again
With footsteps and laughter and old and new friends.
There will be questions, discoveries and more,
With brand-new possibilities behind every door.
So rest up, KCS. This year is brand new,
With memories to make and great things to do.
Tomorrow or soon, when your first day begins,
We’ll be ready and waiting to welcome you in. 💙
For some, it’s tomorrow; for others, close behind.
But all across KCS, a new year is in sight,
And first-day excitement is building tonight.
Backpacks are packed, or soon they will be.
There are teachers to meet and old friends to see.
The countdown is on, and plans are taking shape
For a year full of moments just waiting to be made.
Familiar hallways will fill once again
With footsteps and laughter and old and new friends.
There will be questions, discoveries and more,
With brand-new possibilities behind every door.
So rest up, KCS. This year is brand new,
With memories to make and great things to do.
Tomorrow or soon, when your first day begins,
We’ll be ready and waiting to welcome you in. 💙
That feeling when the attendance excuse is submitted and you can get on with your morning. 🕺
When your student is absent, you have an online option...no early-morning phone call or paper note to keep track of.
📱 Find the attendance excuse form in the KCS app on your device.
💻 Or visit your child’s school website and select Attendance Form in the top-right corner of the homepage.
One less thing to handle before the coffee kicks in. ☕
When your student is absent, you have an online option...no early-morning phone call or paper note to keep track of.
📱 Find the attendance excuse form in the KCS app on your device.
💻 Or visit your child’s school website and select Attendance Form in the top-right corner of the homepage.
One less thing to handle before the coffee kicks in. ☕
🎟️ KCS 65+ Tickets
Kanawha County residents age 65 and older can receive free admission to many school sporting events, concerts, musicals, plays and art shows with a KCS 65 and Older Club Card.
Applications and additional details are available on the KCS website. Some exclusions apply, including postseason playoffs and banquets.
Kanawha County residents age 65 and older can receive free admission to many school sporting events, concerts, musicals, plays and art shows with a KCS 65 and Older Club Card.
Applications and additional details are available on the KCS website. Some exclusions apply, including postseason playoffs and banquets.
⏰ School Start and End Times for 2026–2027
Most KCS schools will follow the same schedule as last year, but start or dismissal times have changed at a few schools as part of updates to help bus routes flow more smoothly across the county.
Before the first day, please find your child’s school in the graphics below and double-check its start and end times...even if the schedule was the same last year.
Please note that these are school bell times, not when doors open for students. We’ll see our students Wednesday! 💙
Most KCS schools will follow the same schedule as last year, but start or dismissal times have changed at a few schools as part of updates to help bus routes flow more smoothly across the county.
Before the first day, please find your child’s school in the graphics below and double-check its start and end times...even if the schedule was the same last year.
Please note that these are school bell times, not when doors open for students. We’ll see our students Wednesday! 💙
26 Patriots. National AP recognition.
Congratulations to our 2026 AP Scholars, recognized by College Board for their achievement on AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Anshuman Haricharan
Vihaan Kakani
Manvitha Sanjaya
Lily Seagle
Ella Yosuico
AP Scholar with Honor
Nina Brumage
Salma Hamdan
Andrew Isaac
Ian Osborne
Donal Van Dyk
AP Scholar
Robert Akers
Samuel Christian
Annabelle Cipoletti
Henry Davis
William Kessler
Gabriella Lanham
Kylie Mullins
Yevin Ranasinghe
William Rawlings
Lily Rhodes
Adelyn Sirbu
William Smith
Kelly Wandling
Bassel Wehbi
Allison Wood
Hester Wu
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #APScholars | #AdvancedPlacement
First day back. Picture Day too. 📸
Wednesday, August 19 is the first day of school and Picture Day. Drapes and tux shirts will be provided for senior pictures.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #PictureDay | #SeniorPictures
Clarification on KCS Athletic Ticket Prices
Adult admission to KCS athletic events will remain $7.
A graphic shared earlier today said adult ticket prices would increase to $8. Because of an internal miscommunication, the proposed change had not reached Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter for consideration before it was announced.
When Dr. Potter first learned of the proposal today, she determined that adult ticket prices would remain at the current $7 rate.
We apologize for the confusion caused by the earlier announcement, and we are clarifying our communication process to help prevent similar misunderstandings moving forward.
Adult admission to KCS athletic events will remain $7.
A graphic shared earlier today said adult ticket prices would increase to $8. Because of an internal miscommunication, the proposed change had not reached Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter for consideration before it was announced.
When Dr. Potter first learned of the proposal today, she determined that adult ticket prices would remain at the current $7 rate.
We apologize for the confusion caused by the earlier announcement, and we are clarifying our communication process to help prevent similar misunderstandings moving forward.
Have questions about exceptional student services? Today is a good day to get answers.
The Office of Exceptional Students Open House is happening today from 2–6 p.m. at the Edison Staff Development Center, 157 2nd Avenue in South Charleston. Families can find information about IEPs, 504s, transportation, speech services, OT/PT, behavioral support, technology and more.
Childcare is available, and free homework supplies will be offered while they last. Can’t attend in person? Use the QR code on the flyer to schedule a virtual appointment.
The Office of Exceptional Students Open House is happening today from 2–6 p.m. at the Edison Staff Development Center, 157 2nd Avenue in South Charleston. Families can find information about IEPs, 504s, transportation, speech services, OT/PT, behavioral support, technology and more.
Childcare is available, and free homework supplies will be offered while they last. Can’t attend in person? Use the QR code on the flyer to schedule a virtual appointment.
Your voice matters.
Join us for the George Washington High School Feeder Area Town Hall Meeting as we celebrate what’s happening in our schools, share ideas, and discuss the future of our students.
📅 Tuesday, September 2
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 GWHS Auditorium
Families, students, staff, and community members are all welcome. We hope to see you there.
#HailGW | #patriotpride | #lifeonthehill | #TownHall | #GWCommunity
🚌 What is my student's bus route number?
We received this question a few times after yesterday’s bus post. The quickest way to find your student’s route is through the KCS Bus Route Finder.
Just:
📍 Enter your home address
🏫 Select your student’s school
🔎 Click Find Bus
The results will show the available route, bus stop location, pickup/drop-off times for that address, and your student's bus route number. Be sure to review both the morning and afternoon information, they may not be the same.
The route number is listed in the results, such as CH06 in the picture below. The bus number may change, but the route stays the same.
🔗 Find your student’s bus route here: https://findmyschool.us/kanawhawv
We received this question a few times after yesterday’s bus post. The quickest way to find your student’s route is through the KCS Bus Route Finder.
Just:
📍 Enter your home address
🏫 Select your student’s school
🔎 Click Find Bus
The results will show the available route, bus stop location, pickup/drop-off times for that address, and your student's bus route number. Be sure to review both the morning and afternoon information, they may not be the same.
The route number is listed in the results, such as CH06 in the picture below. The bus number may change, but the route stays the same.
🔗 Find your student’s bus route here: https://findmyschool.us/kanawhawv
