🏆 As cool as the other side of the pillow 🏆
Fall sports season is wrapping up, and KCS athletes are finishing strong across the board — including two state titles!
🔥 AAA Cross Country State Champion
Huge congratulations to Maysen Fletcher, a sophomore at Herbert Hoover High, for winning the 2025 AAA State Championship with a time of 18:16.36! What a race. What a moment. 🥇🏃♀️💨
As a team, the Huskies also earned a spot on the podium — finishing their 2025 campaign as State Runner-Up! 👏💪
🏐 AAA Volleyball State Champions
The Herbert Hoover Volleyball Team made history today, bringing home the school’s first-ever volleyball state title after a hard-fought 3–2 win over Shady Spring. The Huskies showed heart every step of the way. 🏆🐾
💙❤️ And a shout-out to more KCS teams who competed on the state level this fall:
• Capital, GW, and Sissonville in the State Golf Tournament ⛳
• Nitro’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer — both AAA State Runner-Ups ⚽
• GW Women’s Soccer — AAAA State Runner-Up ⚽
🏆 The fall action is not over just yet — several more KCS teams will be vying for a state title over the next few weeks!
Athletics are just one of the many experiences that make Kanawha County Schools such a special place for students — and we’re proud of every single athlete who competed this season.
🏈 GW vs Oak Hill — Playoffs Start HERE!
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 George Washington High School ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: No printed tickets will be accepted — all admissions must be purchased through GoFan. 💵 Cost: $8.00 + $1.40 transaction fee = $9.40 total
👉 Buy Tickets on GoFan
https://gofan.co/event/5334386?schoolId=WVSSAC #PatriotPride! 🤍🩶 #HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #GWFootball #Playoffs
🇺🇸 Reminder: All Kanawha County Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
🎅✨ Sensory with Santa: A Holiday Meet & Greet for Students with Disabilities ✨🎄
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
We’re excited to invite students and families to a special sensory-friendly holiday event designed just for them!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Edison Staff Development Center
157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, games, and crafts in a calm, welcoming environment where every child can experience the magic of the season. Families can also connect with helpful resources about IEPs, 504 Plans, preschool services, therapies, and more.
📣 Calling all leaders!
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
KCS is forming a Student Leadership Team — a diverse group of middle, high, and career/technical school students ready to make a difference!
Each school will select 1–2 students who will:
💡 Lead projects that build belonging, wellness, and school pride
💬 Share student perspectives and ideas
🤝 Serve as ambassadors for their school community
See your school administrator for an application — due Dec 1!
🔗 Learn more about this new program on the KCS website
👉 https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/article/2539016
❄️🚨 Weather Update – Sunday, November 9, 9:00 p.m. ❄️🚨
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
After tonight’s 8:00 p.m. briefing with the Charleston National Weather Service, we’ve learned that the forecast has been downgraded — ground temperatures are warm, and the chance of snow sticking is low.
As of now, Kanawha County Schools plans to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 10.
If the forecast changes overnight and a schedule change becomes necessary, we’ll send an update between 6:00–6:15 a.m. via callout, text, email, and on our social media pages.
🍽️✨ AP Seminar Dinner Party! ✨🍽️
AP Seminar students hosted a lively “Dinner Party” focused on social media and adolescence 📱💬 They’ve been studying lenses, perspectives, and stakeholders and today, each student became one! 👥🎭
From influencers to doctors, the table was full of creative takes and thoughtful conversation! 🌟
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #APSeminar #StudentVoices
⚽️ Congrats to our GWHS Girls Soccer Team! 🥳🔥
They’re heading to the AAAA State Championship! 🏆🤍🩶
State Championship Game
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Beckley, WV
🎥 Live Stream: NFHS Network
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Patriots! ❤️⚽️
#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWSoccer #StateBound
🍂 GW Patriots from the Education 200 class represented at the Fall Educators Rising Conference! ✨
These future teachers spent the day connecting, learning, and growing their passion for education. 🍎📚 We’re so proud of our rising educators - the future is bright! 💫
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #EducatorsRising #FutureTeachers
The October edition of the KCS Monthly Newsletter is now available 👇
🔗: https://5il.co/3ruj2
Content includes:
🔬A forensics lesson at SCHS
📅 Important November events and reminders
🛠️ HVAC Levy Project Updates
... and more!
💙 Many of our schools operate food pantries to help students and families when extra support is needed. With more families seeking assistance right now, several schools are starting new pantries to meet the growing demand — and schools with existing pantries are continuing to accept donations.
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
If you’d like to help, please contact your local school—or the school you wish to support—to ask what items are most needed and where donations can be dropped off. Thank you, Kanawha County, for always supporting students. 💛
⚔️✨ Get ready to roll the dice, face the dragons, and slay some monsters! GWHS Theatre of the Nevertheless proudly presents She Kills Monsters, a fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt adventure through grief, geek culture, and girl power! 🎲💫
🎭 Showtimes:
📅 Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM
📅 Nov 8 @ 7:00 PM
📅 Nov 9 @ 1:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
Students $10 · Adults $15
Come support our incredible cast and crew as they bring this epic world to life on stage! 🩶🤍
⚠️ Disclaimer: This production includes adult themes and language and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #GWTheatre #SheKillsMonsters
🩺 Our Patriots explored the CAMC Career Fair and got a firsthand look at 55+ hospital departments from nursing and radiology to IT, finance, and beyond! 💡
They made valuable connections and gained insight into exciting career paths in healthcare and more. 🌟
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #CareerExploration #FutureHealthcareLeaders
Parents or guardians: if your student rides bus 1703, they will need to be picked up at the bottom of the hill today, Wednesday, October 29th, due to work in the roadway.
🌹 This week on the “The Mathematician”... the MOST dramatic season we've ever seen begins 🌹
George Washington High School geometry students were speed dating — with conditional statements! 💘 They raced to find their perfect matches among converses, inverses, and contrapositives, then decided if each one was truly “the one” (true or false)!
George Washington High School geometry students were speed dating — with conditional statements! 💘 They raced to find their perfect matches among converses, inverses, and contrapositives, then decided if each one was truly “the one” (true or false)!
💬 Geometry students were speed dating… with conditional statements! 💕📐
They raced to match converses, inverses, and contrapositives then debated if each one was true or false. 🧠⚡️
#HailGW #PatriotPride #LifeOnTheHill #GW2526 #GWCommunity #GWhighschoolmath #geometryfun
🌟 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!
