Bonnie Sands MAR 05, 2022 Students traveled to Calhoun County Middle High School on Friday, March 4th to Complete in the County Social Studies Fair. Students worked really hard and did a wonderful job presenting their knowledge to the judges, who had their work cut out for them. Congratulations to the 1st place winners (listed Read More…
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Our Children and the Anti-Racism Act of 2022
Opinion/Shari Johnson/Publisher On Wednesday, March 2, the WV Senate quickly passed 30 bills in order that those bills could continue on to the House of Delegates in time for Wednesday’s deadline to send them to the next body. One such bill was Senate Bill 498, creating the Anti-Racism Act. In a 21-12 vote, with Senator Read More…
CMHS Empowerment Academy students participate in drone tournament
From L to R: Gavin Hicks, Coby Staples, Tucker Sampson, Addie Collins, Daniel Coagrove, Anessia Kerry, Kayleigh Cunningham pose for a quick photo at the aerial drone tournament in Fairmont, WV. 2-28-2022/Whitney Butler/Writer WE HAVE LIFT OFF! Calhoun Empowerment Acadamy participate in drone competition On Saturday, February 26th, seven Calhoun Middle students traveled to Fairmont, WV Read More…
Calhoun’s Math Field Day Winners 2022
Bonnie Sands FEB 23, 2022 Students from across Calhoun County put their math skills to the test Tuesday, February 15th taking the annual county Math Field Day test. Students who place in the Calhoun County Math Field Day will have the opportunity to compete in the Western Regional Math Field day held March 15th, at WVUP. Read More…
Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Hosts a Well Attended Job Fair
The Calhoun Gilmer Career Center, in an effort to connect businesses and organizations with students who will soon be seeking employment opportunities, hosted an all day Career Fair for any Freshman through Senior from the County Schools. A wide variety of employers and schools came to present their opportunities and allow students to see their Read More…
Mask Mandate Lifted for Calhoun County Schools Staff and Students
The regular meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Education brought several members of the community out to address the Board on the matter of the county mask mandate policy. However, with a change of agenda to address this matter first, there was no need for those who had prepared a statement on behalf of Read More…
Chris Lacy Honored for Service Beyond the Call of Duty
Bus driver Chris Lacy was visually emotional as he was ask to share the details of a tragic story with a better ending because of his compassion and awareness as a school bus driver. Chris was on his normal Munday Road Bus route when he seen “something or someone” lying in the ditchline on Route Read More…
Calhoun BOE February 14 Agenda Announced
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of January 10, 2022 (Regular) and January 25, 2022 (Special) Minutes(Attachment A) IV. Recognitions – • Chris Lacy – Going Above and Beyond Call of Duty • Carissa Yoak – GSC Read More…
Calhoun Schools are Closed Today
Calhoun County Schools Superintendent Kelli Whytsell announced this morning at 5:40 a.m. that Calhoun County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 28th. Central office, mechanics ,and maintenance will report.
Calhoun Schools to Receive $487,329 in Funding from DOJ
JANUARY 24, 2022 Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,341,957 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for several programs in West Virginia. This funding will support day report center service, police department body worn camera expansion, and school violence prevention. Read More…