Dr. Suess Week is coming up!
Early childhood programs strengthen communities by improving school readiness, supporting working families, and reducing long-term social costs. Children who participate in quality early education are more likely to succeed academically, leading to a more skilled workforce and a healthier economy.
Reminder: there will be NO SCHOOL for students in Calhoun County on Friday, February 14, 2025 and no school for staff and students on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Bus 23 will be running its Alternative Route today.
Bus 11 will be running its alternative route today and will not be traveling on Klipstine Road.
The following buses will be running their Alternative Route today: Bus 10, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
Bus 2 will not be traveling through Beech, Hollywood, or Little White Oak. Instead, it will go down Oka and turn at the Beech & Oka intersection at 10:00 AM.
Calhoun County Schools will be operating on a 3-hour delay tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe! Bus drivers are to check their routes.
📢 Attention Pre-K Parents! 📢
🎒 Keep those Red Reader Bags for an extra week! 🎉 Ms. Deb will be out on Thursday for training, but don’t worry—keep reading and enjoying those awesome books! 📚✨
Thank you, and have fun! 😃📖💕
Calhoun County Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday , February 11th, due to impending weather. With the expected snow and potential rain, please stay safe and use caution on the roads!
Calhoun County Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 6th, due to flooding.
Today will be a non-traditional learning day, and students should complete Packet #5.
Please stay safe and use caution in flooded areas!
Calhoun County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Thursday, February 6th due to high water. Stay safe.
Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, 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 developmental, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event.
All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2025, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school.
All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2025, are enrolled in Kindergarten.
Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates:
Friday, March 7th, 2025, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
Please call Shannon Davis at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If School is canceled, registration will be rescheduled for March 14th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times.
All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only)
Immunization Record
Preventative Health Screen
Dental check
Hemoglobin test (available through your physician)
Pre-K Universal Application
Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance)
Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs.
Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services.
Be a part of our Save the Children Winter Reading Challenge!
Exciting News for Calhoun Families!
Save the Children's Early Steps to School Success Program is here to help families with children ages 0-5 get ready for school success! Our program supports early childhood education and family engagement to build strong foundations for learning.
Program Features:
✔️ Home Visits
✔️ Maternal Child Health
✔️ "Transition to School" Activities
✔️ Book Bag Exchange
✔️ Monthly Parent-Child Groups
✔️ Developmental Screenings
✔️ Social-emotional, motor, thinking/cognition, early literacy, and language skill-building
If you're expecting or have young children, let's connect! We’d love to share how we can support your family’s journey toward kindergarten readiness.
Contacts:
📍 Debra Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator-Pleasant Hill
📞 304-354-6022 ext 450
📍 Suzanne Allen, Early Childhood Coordinator -
Arnoldsburg Elementary
📞 304-655-8616
Reach out today!
Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing early at 12:30 PM due to high water. Stay safe, everyone!
The following buses will be running alternative routes on Thursday, January 30th:
Bus 10
Bus 18
Bus 8
Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your patience!
The following buses will be running alternative routes on Wednesday January 29th: Bus 8, Bus 20, Bus 18 and Bus 10.
The following buses will be running alternative routes on Tuesday, January 28th:
• 20
• 8
• 10
• 18
• 9 will be turning at Hughes Fork
• 2 will not be running Little White Oak
• 11 will not be running Back Fork or Klipstine Rd.
Please plan accordingly.
Calhoun County Schools will start on time Monday, January 27th and will be using alternative routes for the following busses:
Bus 26
Bus 2
Bus 10
Bus 18
Bus 20
Bus 9 turning at Hughes Fork
Bus 8
Bus 11 no Back Fork or Klipstine
Thank you and have a good evening.
Calhoun County Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 24th, due to inclement weather and water issues at Calhoun Middle High School. Today will be a non-traditional learning day, and students should complete Snow Packet #4. Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!