Calhoun County Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 4.
Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment Information
Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, DOHS or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families in getting the necessary documentation for starting school. We will conduct, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event and have stations for students to visit.
All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2026, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school.
All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2026, are enrolled in Kindergarten.
Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates:
Friday, March 6th, 2026, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 9AM-2:30 PM
Please call Saundra Ballengee at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If school is canceled or delayed, registration will be rescheduled for March 13th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times.
All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
· Pre-K Universal Application
· Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only)
· Immunization Record
· Preventative Health Screen (Well Child)
· Dental check
· Hemoglobin test (available through your physician)
· Lead Screen
· Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance)
Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Packets will be accepted after the fair, however classroom preference is honored by dates of received application.
Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.
Enrollment Information
Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, DOHS or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families in getting the necessary documentation for starting school. We will conduct, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event and have stations for students to visit.
All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2026, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school.
All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2026, are enrolled in Kindergarten.
Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates:
Friday, March 6th, 2026, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 9AM-2:30 PM
Please call Saundra Ballengee at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If school is canceled or delayed, registration will be rescheduled for March 13th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times.
All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
· Pre-K Universal Application
· Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only)
· Immunization Record
· Preventative Health Screen (Well Child)
· Dental check
· Hemoglobin test (available through your physician)
· Lead Screen
· Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance)
Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Packets will be accepted after the fair, however classroom preference is honored by dates of received application.
Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.
🎉 Pleasant Hill Families and Students— It's the RESCHEDULED 100th Day of School! 🎉 SORRY FOR THE DELAY, BUT THE SNOW AND ICE HAVE GOTTEN IN OUR WAY! We’re excited to celebrate the 100th day of school on Tuesday, February 3rd! Our students have spoken, and they get to choose how they want to join in the fun: 👕 Option 1: Decorate a shirt to represent the 100th day 👵🏽 Option 2: Dress as if they are 100 years old The choice is theirs — and we can’t wait to see their creativity shine! ✨ Let’s get creative, Eagles! --- Accessibility Statement (Image Description): A colorful graphic with bold rainbow blocks reads: “100 Days of School – January 29th.” The background features bright striped colors in yellow, pink, purple, blue, teal, and orange.
Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3-hour delay on Monday, February 2.
An additional call will be sent later with information regarding alternative bus routes.
An additional call will be sent later with information regarding alternative bus routes.
All Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30. Stay safe!
Calhoun County Schools will be closed Thursday, January 29.
This will be a Non-Traditional Instructional Day.
Students will complete Snow Packet #5.
No school in Calhoun County on Wednesday, January 28th. Students should complete NTID packet 4.
All Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. This will be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID). Students should complete Snow Packet #3. Please stay safe!
Due to snow and ice, all Calhoun County Schools will be closed Monday, January 26. Stay safe and warm!
Due to slick roads, Calhoun County schools will be closed Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Due to quickly changing inclement weather and road conditions, Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3 hour delay today, Thursday, January 22, 2026.
When Is Sick Too Sick for School?
Knowing when to keep your child home helps protect their health and the well‑being of others.
✅ Send my child to school if:
They have a runny nose or mild cough with no other symptoms.
Sores are dry, healing, or covered.
They have had no fever for 24 hours and have not taken fever‑reducing medication during that time.
They have not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.
🚫 Keep my child at home if:
They have a temperature over 100.4°F, even after medication.
They have untreated, oozing sores that cannot be covered.
They are vomiting or have diarrhea.
Their eyes are pink, crusty, or have white or yellow discharge.
They are injured or too ill to take part in normal school activities.
💡 Tips from your school nurses:
Make sure your child gets 8–10 hours of sleep each night.
Encourage breakfast every morning.
Ensure glasses are worn daily if prescribed.
Keep emergency contacts up to date with the school.
Confirm your child meets West Virginia immunization requirements.
If you have health concerns or questions, please contact your school nurse.
CMHS: Trudi Anderson, t.m.anderson@k12.wv.us, 304-354-6148 EXT: 219
PHE & AES: Autumn Lilly, autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us, AES - 304-655-8616 EXT 115, PHE - 304-354-6022 EXT 407
Knowing when to keep your child home helps protect their health and the well‑being of others.
✅ Send my child to school if:
They have a runny nose or mild cough with no other symptoms.
Sores are dry, healing, or covered.
They have had no fever for 24 hours and have not taken fever‑reducing medication during that time.
They have not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.
🚫 Keep my child at home if:
They have a temperature over 100.4°F, even after medication.
They have untreated, oozing sores that cannot be covered.
They are vomiting or have diarrhea.
Their eyes are pink, crusty, or have white or yellow discharge.
They are injured or too ill to take part in normal school activities.
💡 Tips from your school nurses:
Make sure your child gets 8–10 hours of sleep each night.
Encourage breakfast every morning.
Ensure glasses are worn daily if prescribed.
Keep emergency contacts up to date with the school.
Confirm your child meets West Virginia immunization requirements.
If you have health concerns or questions, please contact your school nurse.
CMHS: Trudi Anderson, t.m.anderson@k12.wv.us, 304-354-6148 EXT: 219
PHE & AES: Autumn Lilly, autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us, AES - 304-655-8616 EXT 115, PHE - 304-354-6022 EXT 407
Due to the 3 hr delay on Tuesday, January 20th. The 1st semester awards will be rescheduled for a later date.
The following buses will be running alternative routes today, January 16th: Bus 2, Bus 24, Bus 19, Bus 25, Bus 10, Bus 21, and Bus 11 will be turning at the water plant on Nobe Road.
🎉 Pleasant Hill Families and Students— It's Almost the 100th Day of School! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate the 100th day of school on January 29th! Our students have spoken, and they get to choose how they want to join in the fun:
👕 Option 1: Decorate a shirt to represent the 100th day
👵🏽 Option 2: Dress as if they are 100 years old
The choice is theirs — and we can’t wait to see their creativity shine! ✨
Let’s get creative, Eagles!
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Accessibility Statement (Image Description):
A colorful graphic with bold rainbow blocks reads: “100 Days of School – January 29th.” The background features bright striped colors in yellow, pink, purple, blue, teal, and orange.
Date Correction: January 20th for the 1st Semester Awards at PHE. Flier will be sent home with more details.
The 1st Semester Awards will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 20th due to the 3 hr delay tomorrow.
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
📢 You’re Invited!
🎉 1st Semester Award Assembly at Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Date: Thursday, January 15th
🕒 Times:
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
3rd – 4th Grade: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
🏅 Awards Earned Include:
Academic
Attendance
Recycling
Citizenship
✨ Come celebrate our amazing students and their achievements!
🎉 1st Semester Award Assembly at Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Date: Thursday, January 15th
🕒 Times:
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
3rd – 4th Grade: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
🏅 Awards Earned Include:
Academic
Attendance
Recycling
Citizenship
✨ Come celebrate our amazing students and their achievements!
When to Keep Your Child Home: A Parent’s Guide to Sick Days
Keeping your child home when they’re sick is important for their recovery and the health of our school community. Here are key guidelines:
✅ Stay home if your child has:
Fever over 100°F (must be fever-free for 24 hours without medicine)
Vomiting (even once)
Diarrhea
Chills
Fatigue, weakness, or muscle aches
Frequent wet or croup cough
Heavy nasal congestion
📞 Questions? Contact our school nurse, Autumn Lilly
PHE: 304-354-6022 | AES: 304-655-8616
Email: autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us
