📣 Calhoun County Schools Student Services Team is Here for You! 💙
We are proud to partner with Communities In Schools, Westbrook Health Services, Minnie Hamilton Health System, and Brother Up to support our students and families.
🛠️ Our Services Include:
Attendance Support
Social Emotional Learning & Developmental Guidance
Individual & Group Counseling
Preventive Education
Behavioral Analysis & Plans
Advocacy
Intervention & Trainings
FAFSA Assistance
Linkage & Referrals
Intellectual & Academic Testing
Health Care
Suicide Prevention & Erin's Law
Clothing, Food & Hygiene Closet
Parent Trainings
Prevention Education
Volunteer Training
📞 Important Numbers:
Emergency: 911
MHHS Behavioral Health: 304-354-9244
Westbrook Health Services: 304-927-5200
Children’s Crisis Line: 1-800-579-5844
State Police (Report Incidents): 304-558-7778
WV Children’s Crisis & Referral Line (HELP4WV): 1-844-HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498)
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-352-6513
Suicide & Crisis Support (24/7): Call or text 988
💻 Online Resource for Parents/Caregivers: https://parentalguidance.org
👥 Meet Our Team:
Jeannie Bennett-Yoak, Assistant Superintendent/COO Student Services – jlbennett@k12.wv.us
Dr. James Mullins, Psychologist – jemullins@k12.wv.us
Patricia Homberg, Dean of Students, CMHS – phomberg@k12.wv.us
Cheri White, Executive Secretary – cheri.white@k12.wv.us
Brittany Parsons, Coordinator of Student Services/Lead CIS Facilitator – brittany.parsons@k12.wv.us
Destiney Montgomery, Psychosocial Coordinator at MHHS – destiney.montgomery@k12.wv.us
Amy Cottrell, Counselor – amy.b.cottrell@k12.wv.us
Brandi Hardway-Sampson, Counselor – brsampson@k12.wv.us
Kevin Boak, CIS Facilitator at CMHS – kboak@k12.wv.us
Carrie Collins, CIS Facilitator at PHE – carrie.collins@k12.wv.us
Jessica Hardway, CIS Facilitator at AES – jessica.hardway@k12.wv.us
Jo Lynn Wilson, CIS Facilitator at CGCC – jlnwilso@k12.wv.us
Nekka Poore, Title I Aide at AES – nekka.poore@k12.wv.us
Tiffany Mace, Title I Aide at PHE – tiffany.mace@k12.wv.us
Trudi Anderson, Nurse BSN RN NCSN – tm.anderson@k12.wv.us
Autumn Lilly, Nurse RN CCHP – autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us
💬 We’re here to help. Reach out anytime!
We are proud to partner with Communities In Schools, Westbrook Health Services, Minnie Hamilton Health System, and Brother Up to support our students and families.
🛠️ Our Services Include:
Attendance Support
Social Emotional Learning & Developmental Guidance
Individual & Group Counseling
Preventive Education
Behavioral Analysis & Plans
Advocacy
Intervention & Trainings
FAFSA Assistance
Linkage & Referrals
Intellectual & Academic Testing
Health Care
Suicide Prevention & Erin's Law
Clothing, Food & Hygiene Closet
Parent Trainings
Prevention Education
Volunteer Training
📞 Important Numbers:
Emergency: 911
MHHS Behavioral Health: 304-354-9244
Westbrook Health Services: 304-927-5200
Children’s Crisis Line: 1-800-579-5844
State Police (Report Incidents): 304-558-7778
WV Children’s Crisis & Referral Line (HELP4WV): 1-844-HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498)
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-352-6513
Suicide & Crisis Support (24/7): Call or text 988
💻 Online Resource for Parents/Caregivers: https://parentalguidance.org
👥 Meet Our Team:
Jeannie Bennett-Yoak, Assistant Superintendent/COO Student Services – jlbennett@k12.wv.us
Dr. James Mullins, Psychologist – jemullins@k12.wv.us
Patricia Homberg, Dean of Students, CMHS – phomberg@k12.wv.us
Cheri White, Executive Secretary – cheri.white@k12.wv.us
Brittany Parsons, Coordinator of Student Services/Lead CIS Facilitator – brittany.parsons@k12.wv.us
Destiney Montgomery, Psychosocial Coordinator at MHHS – destiney.montgomery@k12.wv.us
Amy Cottrell, Counselor – amy.b.cottrell@k12.wv.us
Brandi Hardway-Sampson, Counselor – brsampson@k12.wv.us
Kevin Boak, CIS Facilitator at CMHS – kboak@k12.wv.us
Carrie Collins, CIS Facilitator at PHE – carrie.collins@k12.wv.us
Jessica Hardway, CIS Facilitator at AES – jessica.hardway@k12.wv.us
Jo Lynn Wilson, CIS Facilitator at CGCC – jlnwilso@k12.wv.us
Nekka Poore, Title I Aide at AES – nekka.poore@k12.wv.us
Tiffany Mace, Title I Aide at PHE – tiffany.mace@k12.wv.us
Trudi Anderson, Nurse BSN RN NCSN – tm.anderson@k12.wv.us
Autumn Lilly, Nurse RN CCHP – autumn.lilly@k12.wv.us
💬 We’re here to help. Reach out anytime!
Please join us for our Parent Family Engagement night at the Pumpkin Patch.
🎃 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Family Night at the Pumpkin Patch! 🎃
Date: 10/23/25
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Calhoun Middle High School Baseball Field
We’re excited to invite all families to a special evening of fall fun, learning, and connection! Come explore the pumpkin patch and enjoy a variety of engaging booths and activities designed for all ages:
Pumpkin Patch Family Engagement Event
🍂 Story Walk – Enjoy the telling of “Skeletons for Dinner”
🎃 Pumpkin Picking – Choose your perfect pumpkin to take home
🍪 Snacks & Drinks – Refreshments for the whole family
👻 Costume Contest – Dress to impress for a chance to win!
🎯 Games & Door Prizes – Fun challenges and exciting giveaways
🎨 Art Station – Get creative with seasonal crafts
💬 Social Emotional Learning Booth – Activities to support your child’s well-being
📚 Informational Vendors – Resources for families and students
📈 Attendance Session – Learn how attendance impacts student success
A quick reminder:
Student Data Forms and Emergency Dismissal Forms need to be turned in as soon as possible. These forms are placed in our emergency evacuation book, and we must have a completed form for each student in case of an emergency evacuation.
Additionally, Emergency Dismissal Forms must be completed and returned. These are kept in the teachers' rooms so they know where to send each child if we need to dismiss at a time different from the regular school schedule.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
Student Data Forms and Emergency Dismissal Forms need to be turned in as soon as possible. These forms are placed in our emergency evacuation book, and we must have a completed form for each student in case of an emergency evacuation.
Additionally, Emergency Dismissal Forms must be completed and returned. These are kept in the teachers' rooms so they know where to send each child if we need to dismiss at a time different from the regular school schedule.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
Building Strong Partnerships for Early Childhood Development
Join Us for a Collaborative Event
This event aims to foster collaboration among early childhood agencies and develop strategies that empower families and support positive development.
Join Us for a Collaborative Event
Building Strong Partnerships for Early Childhood Development
Join Us for a Collaborative Event
This event aims to foster collaboration among early childhood agencies and develop strategies that empower families and support positive development.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
September 19th
time: 10-12
Where: Pleasant Hill Elementary School,
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Welcome and Introductions
Parent Q&A
Closing Remarks
Door prize
Educational learning items for each child under 5
Contact: Debra Smith, ECC
304-354-6022
d.smith@k12.wv.us
September Supper Menu
📣 Attention 1st Grade Parents!
You're invited to Pop into 1st Grade at Pleasant Hill! 🍿
Come learn all about what to expect this school year. Teachers will share helpful info, students will give you a classroom tour, and we’ll wrap up the afternoon with popcorn!
📍 Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕑 2:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
🔎 Accessibility Note:
This flyer promotes the “Pop in to 1st Grade” event at Pleasant Hill Elementary on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. It invites 1st grade parents to learn about the upcoming school year. Teachers will share important information, students will give classroom tours, and popcorn will be served to close the afternoon. The flyer features playful popcorn graphics and uses varied font sizes and colors for emphasis.
You're invited to Pop into 1st Grade at Pleasant Hill! 🍿
Come learn all about what to expect this school year. Teachers will share helpful info, students will give you a classroom tour, and we’ll wrap up the afternoon with popcorn!
📍 Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕑 2:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
🔎 Accessibility Note:
This flyer promotes the “Pop in to 1st Grade” event at Pleasant Hill Elementary on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. It invites 1st grade parents to learn about the upcoming school year. Teachers will share important information, students will give classroom tours, and popcorn will be served to close the afternoon. The flyer features playful popcorn graphics and uses varied font sizes and colors for emphasis.
📣 Attention 3rd Grade Parents!
Join us for “Cooties & Cupcakes” – a fun and interactive learning event! 🧩🧁
Your child will play Cooties, a puzzle game that boosts learning, and you’ll leave with a great tool to support them at home.
📍 Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕐 1:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the fun and learning! 🎉
🔎 Accessibility Note:
This flyer invites 3rd grade families to join “Cooties and Cupcakes”, a fun make-and-take activity featuring the puzzle game Cooties. The event will be held on Friday, September 12th at 1:00 PM. The flyer includes colorful illustrations of cupcakes with sprinkles, paper stars, and abstract shapes to create a playful and inviting design.
Join us for “Cooties & Cupcakes” – a fun and interactive learning event! 🧩🧁
Your child will play Cooties, a puzzle game that boosts learning, and you’ll leave with a great tool to support them at home.
📍 Pleasant Hill Elementary
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕐 1:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the fun and learning! 🎉
🔎 Accessibility Note:
This flyer invites 3rd grade families to join “Cooties and Cupcakes”, a fun make-and-take activity featuring the puzzle game Cooties. The event will be held on Friday, September 12th at 1:00 PM. The flyer includes colorful illustrations of cupcakes with sprinkles, paper stars, and abstract shapes to create a playful and inviting design.
🎉 Play & Learn is Back! 🎉
We’re kicking off our Early Steps to School Success Parent-Child Group with a fun morning of learning, playing, and growing together! 💡✨
📅 When: September 12th
📍 Where: Pleasant Hill School
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 A.M.
This is a perfect opportunity for little learners to explore, create, and make new friends—while parents discover new ways to support school success at home. 🧩📚
👩👧 Parents + Kids = A Great Start to the School Year!
For more information, contact:
📞 Debra Smith – 304-354-6033 ext. 450
Pleasant Hill Wins Monthly Attendance Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Pleasant Hill Elementary has won the monthly attendance challenge for Calhoun County! With the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 8.064%, our students have shown incredible commitment.
To celebrate this achievement, we will be having an AttendDANCE Glow Party on Friday! We are asking the students and staff to wear BRIGHT colors and GLOW tomorrow. Our future is BRIGHT with great attendance!
Let's keep it up and see if we can win the next attendance challenge and earn another award!
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We are thrilled to announce that Pleasant Hill Elementary has won the monthly attendance challenge for Calhoun County! With the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 8.064%, our students have shown incredible commitment.
To celebrate this achievement, we will be having an AttendDANCE Glow Party on Friday! We are asking the students and staff to wear BRIGHT colors and GLOW tomorrow. Our future is BRIGHT with great attendance!
Let's keep it up and see if we can win the next attendance challenge and earn another award!
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Start of Year Family Engagement Survey, 2025-2026
Your child’s school and Save the Children would like feedback regarding how well the school welcomed and communicated with families. (Your school received support from Save the Children this past year.) Filling out this survey will help your school and Save the Children learn what worked for you and your family and what we could do better. The information you share may help us serve your community better in the future and may help us get resources to provide your community more programs. We believe the risk from filling out this 5-minute survey to be very small. We will do everything we can to keep any information identifying you confidential. If you have any further questions about this survey, please contact the U.S. Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team at USPDataReports@savechildren.org. Completing this survey is voluntary and there is no penalty to you for not completing the survey.
If you have more than one child at this school, please answer with your youngest child in mind.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVBJBCF
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LV7TB6P
Your child’s school and Save the Children would like feedback regarding how well the school welcomed and communicated with families. (Your school received support from Save the Children this past year.) Filling out this survey will help your school and Save the Children learn what worked for you and your family and what we could do better. The information you share may help us serve your community better in the future and may help us get resources to provide your community more programs. We believe the risk from filling out this 5-minute survey to be very small. We will do everything we can to keep any information identifying you confidential. If you have any further questions about this survey, please contact the U.S. Program’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team at USPDataReports@savechildren.org. Completing this survey is voluntary and there is no penalty to you for not completing the survey.
If you have more than one child at this school, please answer with your youngest child in mind.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVBJBCF
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LV7TB6P
Join us as we celebrate Grandparents Day at Pleasant Hill Elementary! Thursday, September 4th. Times for Prek, Kinder and 1st Grade is 1:45 to 2:15pm. Time for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade is 2:30 to 3:00pm. This is a special activity for grandparents to share with their Pleasant Hill students!
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Glenville State University offers a variety of swimming lessons,
from Group Sessions to Private Packages for children or adults.
We’ve also started a Youth Stroke Club!
Lessons and Stroke Club last a half-hour and are designed to
improve performance of swim skills, in addition to simply
increasing comfort and endurance in the water.
At the end of each Session, participants are given a Checklist
showing what the student learned and what skills need to be
mastered before moving to the next Level.
The Stroke Club receives a Coach’s Assessment.
All swimmers review safety in and around water
Contact: Kathy Gilbert, Director of Aquatics and Recreation
Glenville State University
200 High Street | Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-6441 | Kathy.Gilbert@glenville.edu
from Group Sessions to Private Packages for children or adults.
We’ve also started a Youth Stroke Club!
Lessons and Stroke Club last a half-hour and are designed to
improve performance of swim skills, in addition to simply
increasing comfort and endurance in the water.
At the end of each Session, participants are given a Checklist
showing what the student learned and what skills need to be
mastered before moving to the next Level.
The Stroke Club receives a Coach’s Assessment.
All swimmers review safety in and around water
Contact: Kathy Gilbert, Director of Aquatics and Recreation
Glenville State University
200 High Street | Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-6441 | Kathy.Gilbert@glenville.edu
After school, we will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Transportation may be provided along the main routes. Please complete the registration link to enroll your child.
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Please be aware, Bus 21 is running 15-20 minutes late due to a mechanical issue. Thank you for your understanding.
Help Your Child Succeed in School:
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
DID YOU KNOW?
• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just one or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school-and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
•
Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required
shots.
•
Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before
school starts.
•
Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
•
Try to schedule non-urgent related medical appointments and
extended trips when school isn’t in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers,
school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
•
If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness,
call your school or health care provider for advice.
• If your child must stay home due to illness, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
When Do Absences
Become a Problem?
CHRONIC ABSENCE
18 or more days
WARNING SIGNS
10 to 17 days
SATISFACTORY
9 or fewer absences
Note: These numbers assume
a 180-day school year.
🌟 Exciting News for Our Future Eagles! 🌟
Pleasant Hill Pre-K will be hosting Jumpstart on Thursday, August 28th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 🎉
✨ Preschoolers will get to experience a fun-filled school day, complete with breakfast and lunch provided.
✨ Parents can join in make-and-take workshops, attend volunteer training, and even be entered into an exciting door prize drawing.
✨ Plus, take home lots of FREE resources to support your student’s success!
We can’t wait to see our littlest Eagles soar! 🦅💙
Pleasant Hill Pre-K will be hosting Jumpstart on Thursday, August 28th, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 🎉
✨ Preschoolers will get to experience a fun-filled school day, complete with breakfast and lunch provided.
✨ Parents can join in make-and-take workshops, attend volunteer training, and even be entered into an exciting door prize drawing.
✨ Plus, take home lots of FREE resources to support your student’s success!
We can’t wait to see our littlest Eagles soar! 🦅💙
Pleasant Hill Elementary will be holding a Volunteer/Megan's Law Training on Thrusday, August 28th at 12:30pm. Please arrive by 12:25pm.
School Calendar Dates for 2025-2026
*All Dates and Information are subject to change*
September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - No school
October 13, 2025 - PL/Faculty Senate - No School for Students
October 16, 2025 - End of 1st Term
October 23, 2025 - Report Cards Go Home
October 28, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Elementary Schools
October 30, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Middle/High School
November 10, 2025 - OS Day - No School for Students
November 11, 2025 - Veteran’s Day - No School for Students
November 24-28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 22, 2025 - End of 2nd Term and First Semester
December 22, 2025 - PL/FS - No School for Students
December 23, 2025 - January 1, 2026 - Christmas Break
January 2, 2026 - Professional Meetings - No School for Students
January 6, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 13, 2026 - OS Day - No School
February 16, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
March 17, 2026 - End of 3rd Term
March 24, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
March 24, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Elementary Schools
March 26, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Middle/High School
March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
March 30 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
April 6, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
May 11, 2026 - OS Day - No School
May 12, 2026 - Election Day - No School
May 22, 2026 - Graduation - CMHS
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29, 2026 - End of 4th Term and 2nd Semester
*All Dates and Information are subject to change*
September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - No school
October 13, 2025 - PL/Faculty Senate - No School for Students
October 16, 2025 - End of 1st Term
October 23, 2025 - Report Cards Go Home
October 28, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Elementary Schools
October 30, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Middle/High School
November 10, 2025 - OS Day - No School for Students
November 11, 2025 - Veteran’s Day - No School for Students
November 24-28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 22, 2025 - End of 2nd Term and First Semester
December 22, 2025 - PL/FS - No School for Students
December 23, 2025 - January 1, 2026 - Christmas Break
January 2, 2026 - Professional Meetings - No School for Students
January 6, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 13, 2026 - OS Day - No School
February 16, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
March 17, 2026 - End of 3rd Term
March 24, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
March 24, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Elementary Schools
March 26, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Middle/High School
March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
March 30 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
April 6, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
May 11, 2026 - OS Day - No School
May 12, 2026 - Election Day - No School
May 22, 2026 - Graduation - CMHS
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29, 2026 - End of 4th Term and 2nd Semester
Correction Notice. In a recent parent letter, an incorrect date was included by mistake. The letter listed a Back to School Night at Pleasant Hill Elementary on August 21st at 6:00 p.m.Please note: There will not be an event at PHE on that evening. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
We apologize for the inconvenience this morning. There was some confusion with substitute drivers, and unfortunately, Bus 11 did not run. We were not aware of this issue until after it had already occurred.
Students who ride Bus 11 will be excused from school today. Thank you for your understanding.
Students who ride Bus 11 will be excused from school today. Thank you for your understanding.