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KCS summer camp and Third Base program sign-ups begin April 1

Sign-ups for the Kanawha County Schools' (KCS) Summer Camp and Third Base child care program will commence on April 1, 2025.

By Charleston Leader | Mar 31, 2025

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Charvitha Sanjaya advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Charvitha Sanjaya, an eighth-grade student at John Adams Middle School, emerged victorious in the 2025 Charleston Gazette-Mail Regional Spelling Bee.

By Charleston Leader | Mar 27, 2025

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Kanawha schools' robotics teams advance to world championship

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2025

Two robotics teams from Kanawha County Schools have qualified for the 2025 World Championship.

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Celebration Station closes temporarily for essential repairs

By Charleston Leader | Mar 18, 2025

Celebration Station, a playground situated on Charleston's East End, has temporarily closed for essential repairs.

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Kanawha County celebrates Read Across America Week with book-loving cheer

By Charleston Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In Kanawha County, Read Across America Week was celebrated with enthusiasm as readers gathered to promote a love for books.

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KCS students advance to State Math Field Day after regional success

By Charleston Leader | Feb 25, 2025

The Region III Math Field Day Contest took place on Tuesday, February 25th.

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Nine KCS students earn national merit finalist honors

By Charleston Leader | Feb 18, 2025

High school juniors nationwide take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) each October.

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KCS announces math field day winners advancing to regionals

By Charleston Leader | Feb 6, 2025

A competition for a place in the 2025 Math Field Day Regional Contest took place on Wednesday for KCS middle and high school students.

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KCS announces winners for elementary math field day

By Charleston Leader | Feb 4, 2025

Students from various schools in Kanawha County gathered in Charleston on Tuesday to participate in the KCS Elementary Math Field Day.

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West Virginia education department seeks parent input for special education audit

By Charleston Leader | Jan 10, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is set to audit the Special Education Department of Kanawha County Schools (KCS) this year.

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KCS hosts free FAFSA fair for high school seniors

By Charleston Leader | Jan 2, 2025

High school seniors and their guardians are invited to a free FAFSA Fair on February 6, 2025.

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West Virginia SBA approves $20 million for new elementary school in Kanawha County

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

The West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA) has granted Kanawha County Schools more than $20 million for the construction of a new elementary school.

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Nitro High School teacher receives prestigious Milken Award

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

Nitro High School students and staff gathered in the gymnasium on Tuesday morning, expecting an assembly with West Virginia State Superintendent Michele Blatt.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Kanawha County in 2022-23 school year

By Charleston Leader | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.6% in Kanawha County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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85.9% of college applicants to Kanawha County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Charleston Leader | Sep 19, 2024

Kanawha County's eight universities admitted an estimated 85.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Student body in Kanawha County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Charleston Leader | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the eight universities in Kanawha County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Kanawha County Schools launches new school bus tracking app

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

Kanawha County Schools (KCS) has introduced the Zonar MyView app to enhance school bus communication for parents and guardians. The app allows real-time tracking of students' buses, enabling users to see the bus location and receive updates directly on their phones or tablets.

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West Virginia Department of Education launches free online mental health support

By Charleston Leader | Jul 15, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has announced a new resource to support student mental health, coinciding with National Mental Health Awareness Month. ParentGuidance.org, an online platform available 24/7, aims to assist families, educators, and caregivers in promoting mental wellness and self-care. The platform's tools are designed to strengthen the human connections essential for thriving school communities.

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Kanawha County Schools welcomes students back for the 2024-2025 school year

By Charleston Leader | Aug 18, 2023

Kanawha County Schools welcomed students back for the traditional school year on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. "Our staff are so excited to see you!"

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Marshall University: Board of Governors approves athletics contracts

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2023

The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved personnel athletics contracts including a three-year extension for veteran men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni.