Due to expected weather, Kanawha County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, 12/11.
⏰ Schools: Start two hours later
🚌 Buses: Run two hours later
👩🏫 Employees: Report at your regular time if safely able; notify your supervisor if conditions prevent safe travel.
We will continue to watch weather reports overnight and into the morning.
Due to winter weather and expected road conditions, all Kanawha County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th.
This will be a true snow day, no virtual learning. While the snow is expected to end at some point this evening, temperatures are not forecasted to rise above freezing until at least midday Tuesday. That means road conditions are not likely to improve in time for a safe morning start, so a two-hour delay would not be helpful.
👉 Reminder: Wednesday, December 10th is a scheduled PL day, so there will be no school for students on Wednesday either.
Thank you for your understanding and for working with us as we prioritize student safety.
Due to an upgraded weather report and snow moving into the area more quickly than expected, all KCS schools will dismiss students two hours earlier than their normal release time today. All bus drop-offs will also be two hours earlier than normal. All Third Base Programs are canceled today.
We understand that weather-related decisions can be frustrating and raise concerns. Please know that these decisions are made using the most current information available at the time, including input from weather briefings and reports from our transportation and operations teams.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
We’re keeping a close eye on the weather tonight as snow is expected to move into the area sometime after midnight. Because of the timing, a decision about a possible two-hour delay can’t be made until very early in the morning.
If a delay is needed, families and staff would receive notification around 5:00 a.m. through:
- KCS FB Page
- Phone call & text
- KCS mobile app (push alert)
- WVDE cancellation page
- Schoology
We’ll continue monitoring conditions overnight. If you don’t see or hear anything from KCS in the morning, please plan on a normal start time.
Stay warm, and here’s hoping your morning alarm gets to do its job as planned! ⏰❄️
They met the Big Guy!
Students and their families had a blast getting into the holiday spirit last night at the KCS Office of Exceptional Students Sensory with Santa Thursday night.
We all had an absolute BLAST! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this night so special.
During our 8:00 p.m. weather briefing with the National Weather Service, we were advised there is a 50/50 chance of snow beginning around 3:00 a.m.
🚨 As of now, Kanawha County Schools is planning to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and into the early morning. If a change to the schedule is needed, an alert will be sent around 5:00 a.m.
📲 No alert in the morning = normal school day.
The KCS Office of Exceptional Students is hosting a Sensory with Santa Night on Thursday, December 4th, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Edison Staff Development Center in South Charleston!
This event is open to all students with disabilities and their families, and the night has been designed with comfort, joy, and accessibility in mind so every child has the chance to participate. 💙💚❤️
There are SO many fun things planned — and of course, Santa will be there for a calm, sensory-friendly holiday experience. 🎄🤗
🗓️ 2026-2027 KCS Calendar At a Glance 👌
We meant to share next year's calendar highlights this morning, but the vibes were immaculate , despite the snow — and we didn't want to mess with the vibes.
📚 So, for some nighttime reading enjoyment — Your 2026-2027 KCS School Year Highlights are below!
👀 Ready to download and get it on the fridge? 🔗👇
📅 The 2026–2027 KCS School Calendar Is Official!
Thank you to everyone who reviewed the four proposed calendar options and shared feedback during the open comment period. Nearly 1,500 comments were submitted, and both KCS and the Board of Education are extremely appreciative of the community’s input.
After careful consideration, the KCS Board of Education approved Version 2 for the 2026–2027 school year.
✨ Key Dates:
➡️ First Day of School: August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
➡️ Last Day of School: May 28, 2027 (Friday)
We’re sharing the full calendar graphic below. Tomorrow, we’ll also post an easy-to-read highlight version with important dates such as holidays, Professional Learning Days, and Spring Break.
Thank you for helping shape the school year!
Starting tomorrow morning, KCS Transportation will begin texting parents/guardians directly about any bus number or route changes. If your child’s bus is affected, you’ll receive a text—no sign-ups or apps required.
📲 What to know:
• All parents/guardians of current bus riders will receive a welcome message tomorrow morning
• You can reply STOP to this message to opt out
• If you receive a bus change in the future, it will come directly via text
• Bus changes will still be posted on the KCS website—click the “Bus Changes” link at the top of our homepage
• If you don’t receive a text tomorrow and your child rides a bus, please call KCS Transportation. They’ll provide a quick form to get you enrolled.
We hope this makes staying up-to-date on bus changes easier and more convenient for families. Thank you for your continued support of KCS! 💙💛
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
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.
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.
Good evening, and happy Sunday November 2nd , Central Buffaloes! This is Ms. Canada with your weekly update. 🦬💚
📣 Attendance Shout-Out: Congratulations to 2nd grade for winning the attendance challenge with a 95% attendance rate! 🎉🦬 Way to go, 2nd grade!
🎃 Fall Festival & Parties: Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, or helped with our Fall Festival and classroom parties. You made it such a fun and memorable day for our Buffaloes! 🏫🍬👻
🥫 Scare Away Hunger Food Drive: A huge thank you to everyone who donated items! 🙌 We collected 741 items to help our neighbors, and Mrs. Bishop’s class won the surprise party 🎉 for collecting the most items (237 items total!) 🏆
📬 Report Cards: Please remember to send back your signed report card envelope so we know a grown-up received it. 📝
📚 PTO Meeting: Join us for our November PTO meeting this Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Library. 📌 We’d love for you to get involved and help us plan upcoming events!
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Program: Our 2nd Grade Veterans Day Program is Friday, November 7th, at 8:30 a.m. 🕣 If you know a veteran, law enforcement officer, or first responder, please invite them to join us for this special event. 💙
💚 Don’t forget — Friday is Central Spirit Day! Wear your favorite Central spirit wear or anything green to show your Buffalo pride. 🦬💚
🗓️ Looking Ahead: There will be no school next Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
Charge those iPads, Buffaloes, and I’ll see you before the tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. ⏰
Have a great rest of your day, because every day is a great day to be a Buffalo! 💚
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!
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. 💛
📱 Weekly Update – October 26
Good evening, and happy Sunday October 26th, Central Buffaloes! This is Mrs. Canada with your weekly update. 🦬💚
🎉 Attendance Shout Out
Way to go, 2nd grade! You took the top spot again this week with a 99% attendance rate! Keep up the great work!
🎃 Spirit Week
Spirit Week is happening this week! Check the Spirit Week flyer attached to this update for all the fun dress-up day details.
🍬 Fall Festival & Halloween Fun
This Friday is our Fall Festival, Halloween Parade, and Halloween Parties!
☔ In the event of rain, the festival will move indoors, the parade will be canceled, and parties will still begin at 1:30 p.m.
👻 Halloween Costumes
Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school on Friday!
Please remember — no face paint, masks, or weapons of any kind are allowed.
🍭 Candy Donations
We’re still accepting bagged candy donations for the Fall Festival! 🍫
Your Buffaloes will get plenty of treats at the event, so no extra classroom candy is needed. However, if you choose to send in treat bags, please label them clearly to let us know what’s for the classroom and what’s for the festival.
🥫 Scare Away Hunger Food Drive
Our Scare Away Hunger Food Drive is also happening this week! The homeroom collecting the most items to help our neighbors will win a surprise party from Mrs. Canada!
Please, only participate if you’re in a position to do so — every bit helps! 🩶 See the flyer attached to this update for details.
🏫 Tuesday Highlights
✨ Tuesday is Club Day for students who earned at least 85% positive behavior on Class Dojo this month!
🚨 It’s also our second county-wide lockdown drill of the year.
Charge those iPads, Buffaloes, and I’ll see you before the tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. Have a great rest of your day, because every day is a great day to be a Buffalo! 💚
Fall Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups
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
