🎃👻 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.
about 7 hours ago, Kanawha County Schools
KCS office of exceptional students trunk or treat event at Capital high school on thrusday october 16th from 5:00pm-6:30pm open to all students with disabilities and their families.
📣 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! 💬✨
4 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
no school for kcs students on monday, october 13th due to parent/teacher conferences.

🌟 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!)

5 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
students arms reaching for chalk that is sitting in a box on top of a picnic table.
🌟 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. 🌄
6 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
Kanawha County Schools is a Purple Star District
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
9 days ago, George Washington High School
students in a group photo
students in a group photo
APUSH activity
APUSH activity
APUSH activity
APUSH activity
⚽️🥇 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
11 days ago, George Washington High School
girls soccer in a group
✨ Save the Date ✨ 🎓 Baccalaureate Ceremony 🎓 Class of 2026 📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #Classof2026 #Graduation
12 days ago, George Washington High School
Baccalaureate Ceremony
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
12 days ago, George Washington High School
GW JROTC
GW JROTC
GW JROTC
✨🎶 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
13 days ago, George Washington High School
miss majorette
band on field
flag twirlers
band on field
⚖️ 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
13 days ago, George Washington High School
student talking
student 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!
14 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
student driving a go kart at safety city.
🎥✨ 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
14 days ago, George Washington High School
journalism students
journalism students
✨🎓 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
15 days ago, George Washington High School
large group of students
🎓✨ 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! 💙💚❤️
15 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
hundreds of students walking around the university of charleston gymnasium talking with recruiters from 52 universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions.
a high school student smiles at the camera while she talks with representatives from west virginia state university.
a student listening to a rep from west virginia university during the college fair.
a student listens in as reps from marshall university discuss what options are available at the school.
high school juniors and seniors walking around the gymnasium at the university of charleston speaking with representatives from universities.
two high school students talking with a rep from West Virginia State University.
a student laughs with a university rep during the college fair.
two representative from the united states navy speaking with high school students.
two students speaking with a representative from west virginia university.
student at the college fair speaking to a representative from the marshall university lewis college of business.
📸✨ Make-Up Picture Day ✨📸
Seniors & underclassmen - mark those calendars! 🗓️
👉 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 is your chance to get make-up pictures taken. Don’t miss it! ✅

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #PictureDay #SchoolSpirit
18 days ago, George Washington High School
make-up picture day
⛳️🏆 Huge Patriot win on the greens! On Tuesday, GW Golf brought home the Kanawha County Championship title! 🎉 👏 William was named Player of the Year with his low score. 🌟 Eli earned Newcomer of the Year. 💪 Lee, Jay, and Eli made the All-Tournament Team. Way to represent, Patriots! 🤍🩶 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #GWgolf #countyChamps
19 days ago, George Washington High School
golf students in a group
💙💛 Exciting visit at GWHS! WVU President Dr. Michael Benson and his team stopped by to meet with students, counselors, and staff to talk future goals and opportunities at WVU. 🌟

This trip is part of Dr. Benson’s mission to visit all 55 counties in WV — and with Kanawha County, he’s just about halfway there! 🙌

Thanks to Dr. Benson and WVU for supporting our students on their path to college and beyond. 👏
20 days ago, Kanawha County Schools
wvu president michael benson laughing with wvu and gwhs staff during their meeting.
wvu president michael benson talking with students at gwhs.
wvu president michael benson giving gwhs principal, jim crawford, a wvu flag.
members of gwhs and wvu staff talking in a conference room.
members of gwhs and wvu staff talking in a conference room.
wvu president michael benson listens in as gwhs employees discuss student success.
wvu president michael benson talking with students at gwhs.
📣 Patriots, it’s almost time… GW Homecoming Spirit Week is here! 🎉💃🕺 Get ready for four days of fun, dress-up, and school spirit leading up to HOCO! ✨ October 14–17 ✨ 🎭 Tuesday: Newly Wed 💍 vs. Newly Dead 🧟 🧸 Wednesday: Toy Store Theme 🪀 🪄 Thursday: Hogwarts on the Hill 🧙‍♂️ 🎈 Friday: Pep Rally + Game Day! 🏈 👑 HOCO Court nomination info is on Schoology & dance info is coming soon! #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #HOCO2025 #spiritweek
21 days ago, George Washington High School
HOCO spirit week
HOCO spirit week
HOCO spirit week
🎉 Huge congratulations to our GW National Merit Semi-Finalists! 🌟

✨ Jaxson Richmond
✨ Iqraa Zaman
✨ Luke Potters
✨ Vinu Chandrasekar (2025 early graduate)

Being named a National Merit Semi-Finalist means these students scored among the top 1% of high school juniors nationwide on the PSAT/NMSQT. 🏅📚

We are so proud of these Patriots and their outstanding achievement!

#HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #nationalmerit #academicexcellence
21 days ago, George Washington High School
gw students 3 standing in line National merit semi finalists
A little birdie told us we’re late on this shout-out ⛳️😉 but our Lady Patriots crushed it at the Girls’ State Golf Invitational! 🏌️‍♀️ Chastyn fired a 73 to make the All-Tournament Team 🎉 🏌️‍♀️ Jadyn finished 9th with an 82 👏 #HailGW #patriotpride #lifeonthehill #gw2526 #gwcommunity #stategolf #girlpower
21 days ago, George Washington High School
two female GW golf students posing for a pic
GW female golf student