What a wonderful day we had at the Calhoun County Social Studies Fair! 🙌 We are so impressed by the creativity and hard work of our students who presented their projects on various topics related to history, culture, and society. 📚
We would like to congratulate all the participants. The first-place winners will advance to the Region 5 fair held at Blennerhassett School on Saturday, March 9, 2024. 🏅
Special thanks to businesses and organizations for providing judges and support to organize the event. Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Metheny Construction, Start Farm of Glenville, Burnsville Docks, Queen Flora Pagents, and our local fair coordinators and teachers at each school.
The World of Lego
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
Economics
Individual
Chandler Cottrell 1st place
Teufel Hunden
Div 1 (grades 3-5) Sociology
Individual
Charles Kilby 1st place
Appalachian Sea Salt
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
State and Local Studies Individual
Silas Cunningham 1st place
The Boston Tea Party
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
US History Individual
Sophia Goodrich 1st place
I am Rosie the Riveter
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
Sociology Individual
Brooke Tingler 1st place
The Titanic
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
US History Group
Eleana White Mason Laughlin 1st place
It's a Small World
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
Anthropology Individual
Embree Gungle 2nd place
RMS Titanic
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
Psychology Individual
Rylee Harris 2nd place
WV Governor's Mansion
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
State and Local Studies Individual
Mason Sampson 2nd place
The Bubonic Plague
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
World History Individual
Willis Gainer-Pittman 2nd place
1, 2, 3, 4, Do You Wanna Hear Some More?
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
World History Individual
Kenlie Jarivs 3rd place
The Nutcracker Village
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
Sociology Group
Elana Harris Annie Nelson Honorable Mention
Cass Scenic Railroad
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
State and Local Studies Individual
LIllian Caldwell Honorable Mention
New River Gorge Bridge
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
State and Local Studies Group
Bryson Casner Jaselyn Adams Honorable Mention
Hatfield and McCoy
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
State and Local Studies Individual
Hunter Wise Honorable Mention
The Vietnam War
Div 1 (grades 3-5)
World History Individual
Jacob Gumm Honorable Mention
The Navajos
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
US History Individual
Payton Quick Honorable Mention
Propaganda of World War II
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
US History Group
Makenzie Justice Abbigale Sillaman Honorable Mention
Farming in the 1920's
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
US History Individual
Michael McGuire Honorable Mention
A Stitch in Time
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
World History Individual
Mason Craddock Honorable Mention
The Battle of Britain WWII
Div 2 ( grades 6-8)
World History Group
Kalee Sampson Haley Nicholas Honorable Mention
The Hidden Kennedy
Div 3 ( grades 9-12)
US History Group
Alexis Villines Abby Nicolas Honorable Mention
The Berlin Airlift
Div 3 ( grades 9-12)
World History Individual
Devan King Honorable Mention
Beware the Angel of Death
Div 3 ( grades 9-12)
World History Individual
Sydney Goff Honorable Mention








Join Ms. Suzanne, our ESSS, and Ms. Deb, our KRA, for a collaborative Parent-Child group this Friday (2/23/2024) from 1 to 3, here at Arnoldburg Elementary School. Families with children aged 0 to 5 are invited to participate.

💚Join us on February 21, 2024, for our Early Learning Empowerment Group at the Calhoun Family Support Center, start time 4:30. Door prize(bakeware), food, and refreshments available. This months lessons is phonological awareness.
🧡Discover an exciting opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County with Save the Children! Join our weekly Parent Child Groups, featuring the engaging "Freckles and Friends Kindergarten Readiness Group," designed to set the foundation for your child's academic and social success.
Key Highlights:
- **Academic and Social Success**: This group lays the groundwork for your child's success in kindergarten, focusing on language and literacy skills, problem solving, math skills, social-emotional competencies, and fostering a positive attitude towards learning.
- **Free Early Childhood Education Services**: Available to children aged 3 through 5, accompanied by valuable support for parents or caregivers.
- **Monthly Parent Workshop**: Enhance your parenting skills and stay involved in your child's educational journey.
Join our Weekly Group is:
- **Friday's: Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1:00-3:00 P.M.**
For more information, reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at d.smith@k12.wv.us or call P.H.E (304) 354-6022 Ext 450 / A.E.S (304) 655-8616 Ext 510.
Empower your child's future with Save the Children!
🩷The more you attend group, the more chances you(parent/caregiver) can win an Instant Pot at the end of March.
🩶The more your child attends, the more chances they can win a Light up Tracing center.


Join us on February 21, 2024, for our Early Learning Empowerment Group.

📢 Important Announcement! 📢
🌟Calhoun County Social Studies Fair Rescheduled 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that the Calhoun Social Studies Fair has been rescheduled! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. 🗓️
Bus #7 will not run tomorrow due to lack of subs. Students who ride bus #7 will be excused from school.
Calhoun County Schools will be closed today due to high water. Please be safe if you are traveling today.
Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3-hour delay today.
2/14/24 Valentine’s Dance is cancelled.
We are rescheduling due to widespread illness.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Just a reminder!!!
If your student is ill to return to school they need to be:
🩺fever free for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Motrin
🩺no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours since last episode
🩺symptoms improving/controlled
If you have any questions or need to report your child being ill please contact Nurse Trudi at 304-354-6148 ext 219 or t.m.anderson@k12.wv.us
Discover an exciting opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County with Save the Children! Join our weekly Parent Child Groups, featuring the engaging "Freckles and Friends Kindergarten Readiness Group," designed to set the foundation for your child's academic and social success.
Key Highlights:
- **Academic and Social Success**: This group lays the groundwork for your child's success in kindergarten, focusing on language and literacy skills, problem solving, math skills, social-emotional competencies, and fostering a positive attitude towards learning.
- **Free Early Childhood Education Services**: Available to children aged 3 through 5, accompanied by valuable support for parents or caregivers.
- **Monthly Parent Workshop**: Enhance your parenting skills and stay involved in your child's educational journey.
Join our Weekly In-person groups:
- **Tuesdays: Calhoun FRN 4:30-6:30 P.M.**
- **Friday's: Arnoldsburg Elementary 1:00-3:00 P.M.**
For more information, reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at d.smith@k12.wv.us or call P.H.E (304) 354-6022 Ext 450 / A.E.S (304) 655-8616 Ext 510.
Empower your child's future with Save the Children!
Please share, invite, and come to groups.
The more you attend group, the more chances you get to win an Instant Pot at the end of March.

2/9/24 Valentine’s Dance is rescheduled
We are rescheduling due to widespread illness
We will post tomorrow or Monday at the latest the new date
We apologize for any inconvenience
"Kindly ensure that your Pre-K students bring their 'Raising a Reader' bags tomorrow. Thank you!"

Join us for this month's Kindergarten Readiness Group as we explore the theme of love and friendship. Families from Calhoun are invited to attend at their preferred location.
Calhoun Family Support Center TUESDAY 4:30-6:30
Arnoldsburg Elementary School FRIDAY 1-3
For further details, please reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at PHE (304-354-6022 Ext 450) or AES (304-655-8616 Ext 510)
We look forward to seeing you there!
"Here is an illustration of one of our sensory boxes."

Calhoun Banks is spending time with our Kindergarten through Fourth grade students today during specials.
The students are learning about money and exciting real-life stuff.
Calhoun Banks is sponsoring a contest -- the students will have this paper to
complete --
"If I had $100...."
The papers are due to the office by next Thursday.
We will submit the papers to the bank, and they will select a $25 winner.
https://5il.co/wrls
All buses will be running regular routes tomorrow.
This message is an important message for families of students who ride buses 9,10,11 and 20. These busses will run their alternate routes on Wednesday January 24th. Thank you for working with us to ensure your child's safety.
"Join our Kindergarten Readiness Group and embark on an exciting journey to prepare your little one for the adventure of school! Our engaging activities and supportive environment foster essential skills, from early literacy to social interactions. Let's build a strong foundation together for a confident and joyful start to the kindergarten experience!"
Calhoun Family Support Center Tuesday 4:30 p.m.
Arnoldsburg Elementary School
Thursday 1 p.m.
For more information, contact: Debra R Dawson-Smith at PHE 304-354-6022 ext. 450 or AES 304-655-8616 EXT 510


Busses 10,11,6,9,and 20 will run alternate routes on Tuesday January 23rd.
Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay tomorrow January 22nd. Custodians, maintenance and mechanic's are to report at their normal time. The following buses are running alternate routes: 10, 26, 6, 20, 8, 5, 9,11.
