Families of students who receive special education services may soon receive the Indicator 8 Parent Survey from the West Virginia Department of Education.
If your family is selected to participate, we encourage you to please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share honest feedback about your experience.
This survey gives families an important opportunity to provide input on communication, collaboration, and support. Your feedback helps schools and districts better understand what is working well and where improvements can be made.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and help support continued growth for students and families across Kanawha County Schools.
If your family is selected to participate, we encourage you to please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share honest feedback about your experience.
This survey gives families an important opportunity to provide input on communication, collaboration, and support. Your feedback helps schools and districts better understand what is working well and where improvements can be made.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice and help support continued growth for students and families across Kanawha County Schools.
🌿 Trails, bridges, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitats, and student creativity...this is STEAM learning in action!
Students in the Riverside feeder area recently wrapped up an incredible year-long environmental education project made possible through a STEAM Grant from WV Tourism and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Students helped design two hiking trails, built a bridge and ponds, created pollinator gardens, installed bird, squirrel, bee and bat houses and feeders, developed a wildlife market and created award-winning environmental art.
A huge thank you to the many people and organizations who helped make this project possible, including WVDEP, WV DNR, WVSU 4-H, WV State Police, Morris Creek Watershed, Riverside High School student groups, DuPont Middle School, Marshall University, WVU, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, school staff, families and so many others who gave their time, talents and support.
Congratulations to our Eco Warriors! You showed what can happen when students, schools and the community come together to take care of the place we call home. 🌎💚
Students in the Riverside feeder area recently wrapped up an incredible year-long environmental education project made possible through a STEAM Grant from WV Tourism and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Students helped design two hiking trails, built a bridge and ponds, created pollinator gardens, installed bird, squirrel, bee and bat houses and feeders, developed a wildlife market and created award-winning environmental art.
A huge thank you to the many people and organizations who helped make this project possible, including WVDEP, WV DNR, WVSU 4-H, WV State Police, Morris Creek Watershed, Riverside High School student groups, DuPont Middle School, Marshall University, WVU, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, school staff, families and so many others who gave their time, talents and support.
Congratulations to our Eco Warriors! You showed what can happen when students, schools and the community come together to take care of the place we call home. 🌎💚
Today, we were honored to welcome back the Class of 2026 for their Senior Walkthrough at Midland Trail Elementary! 💎🎓
This special tradition gave our seniors the opportunity to walk the halls where so many memories were made, reconnect with former teachers, and reflect on the friendships and relationships that helped shape them along the way. Seeing their smiles, hearing the stories, and celebrating how far they have come was truly a proud moment for our school family.
We are so proud of each and every one of you and wish you nothing but success, happiness, and endless opportunities in the future. No matter where life takes you, always remember that you will forever have a home here at Midland Trail Elementary. ❤️
Diamonds always SHINE bright!! ✨
Congratulations Class of 2026!! 🎉
This special tradition gave our seniors the opportunity to walk the halls where so many memories were made, reconnect with former teachers, and reflect on the friendships and relationships that helped shape them along the way. Seeing their smiles, hearing the stories, and celebrating how far they have come was truly a proud moment for our school family.
We are so proud of each and every one of you and wish you nothing but success, happiness, and endless opportunities in the future. No matter where life takes you, always remember that you will forever have a home here at Midland Trail Elementary. ❤️
Diamonds always SHINE bright!! ✨
Congratulations Class of 2026!! 🎉
🎓 It’s graduation season!
The Class of 2026 is ready to walk across the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate our high school graduates.
Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
💻 🔗 Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
WV Video Productions will be livestreaming every ceremony, so family and friends who can’t be there in person can still watch the big moment.
The livestream link is in the comments.
Class of 2026...You have put in the work, and we’re so proud of you! 🎓
The Class of 2026 is ready to walk across the stage, and we can’t wait to celebrate our high school graduates.
Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
💻 🔗 Check out the time and dates for every graduation ceremony in the picture below.
WV Video Productions will be livestreaming every ceremony, so family and friends who can’t be there in person can still watch the big moment.
The livestream link is in the comments.
Class of 2026...You have put in the work, and we’re so proud of you! 🎓
☀️🍔 KCS Summer Meals available for children ages 2–18 through the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children.
This summer, in partnership with the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Program for Children, 10 sites across Kanawha County will offer breakfast and/or lunch during specific dates and times. Families do not need to register for those open meal sites...children can come during the posted meal time.
🔵 Meals are for children ages 2-18
KCS will also offer a separate meal box pickup program at two USDA-approved locations. Registration is required for meal box pickup, and the meal box form is now live. The registration link will be in the comments of this post, and is available on our website.
Full schedules, locations, meal times, and meal box registration details are available on the KCS website.
This summer, in partnership with the WVDE and USDA Summer Food Program for Children, 10 sites across Kanawha County will offer breakfast and/or lunch during specific dates and times. Families do not need to register for those open meal sites...children can come during the posted meal time.
🔵 Meals are for children ages 2-18
KCS will also offer a separate meal box pickup program at two USDA-approved locations. Registration is required for meal box pickup, and the meal box form is now live. The registration link will be in the comments of this post, and is available on our website.
Full schedules, locations, meal times, and meal box registration details are available on the KCS website.
🚀 AI, coding, cybersecurity, and....Minecraft?
The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with Prodigy Learning and Microsoft, is offering the AI Ready Skills Credential Program to middle and high schools across West Virginia at no cost.
The program gives students a chance to build foundational skills in artificial intelligence, coding, and cybersecurity while working through Minecraft Education worlds and earning credentials that show what they know.
This opportunity also includes free access to Coding in Minecraft and Cyber in Minecraft, along with professional development options for teachers.
KCS is sharing this information to help make sure our families, students, and educators are aware of this statewide opportunity.
🔗 To learn more or sign up, click on the link in the comments.
This week our Midland Trail Elementary students rolled up their sleeves and spent time helping beautify the community garden! 🌱🌸 We are so proud of our students for giving back, working together, and helping make our community an even more beautiful place. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a great day of service and teamwork! 💚 #MidlandTrailElementary #CommunityPride #GrowingTogether
👏💫 A board meeting full of good moments and well-deserved recognition.
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Last night, we had the chance to celebrate some incredible people across Kanawha County Schools, including our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Service Person of the Year, Counselor of the Year, Principal of the Year and Educator of the Year.
We also recognized our elementary Teachers of the Third Nine Weeks and 12 outstanding eighth grade students who earned the 2026 Golden Horseshoe.
From classrooms and counseling offices to school leadership, service roles and student achievement, these moments are a great reminder of the people who make KCS special. ❤️💙💚
🤗 Congratulations to all who were honored. We are proud to celebrate you!
Congratulations to Jon Duffy, KCS Executive Director of Counseling & Testing, on receiving Mission West Virginia’s Power of One: Pathway Award!
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
Jon works hard every day to connect students with the resources they need to feel encouraged, cared for, and ready for success in school and in life.
We are grateful for Jon’s heart for students and proud to see his work recognized. 👏
➡️ Learn more about Jon and the Pathway Award in the story on our website. The link is in the comments.
🎓🐾 Midland Trail Elementary 5th graders will be participating in Step Up Day at DuPont Middle School on May 26! Students will have the opportunity to visit, explore the school, and learn more about becoming future Panthers. We are excited for this next step and look forward to a great experience for our students! 💙💛 #FuturePanthers #StepUpDay #MidlandTrailElementary
Midland Trail Elementary would like to thank everyone who helped make Staff Appreciation Week so special! A big thank you to Quincy Walmart, Mountain Care Network, our amazing cooks, and our wonderful families for the treats and meals provided for our staff throughout the week. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!
🔔 LOCATION CHANGE: KCS Public Hearing – FY27 Budget
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the process.
Please note: The location for this meeting has changed.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
KCS Central Office
200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public, and you are invited to attend.
KCS students understood the assignment. 🎨
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
The Kanawha County Schools Art Show is packed with incredible artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and these pieces are impressive.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media
So much creativity, talent, and personality in one place.
👏To every student artist with work on display: we are amazed by what you created.
The show is open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center until 6 p.m. tonight and opens again Thursday at 9 a.m.
Awards begin Thursday at 6 p.m. with primary schools, followed by secondary students.
Midland Trail is proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement in the arts!
Congratulations to our three talented students who were selected as award winners at the 2026 KCS All County Art Show Competition. Bringing home two 1st place finishes and an honorable mention is an incredible accomplishment, and a true reflection of their creativity and hard work.
🏆 1st Place (Crafts): Kenzlee Abshire
🏆 1st Place (Watercolor): Ava Estep
🎖️ Honorable Mention (Opaque): Adalynn DeVitt
These students will be recognized on stage as they accept their awards on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Clay Center.
We are extremely proud of you for representing Midland Trail with excellence. Keep creating and shining! Diamonds truly are produced under pressure! 💎
Congratulations to our three talented students who were selected as award winners at the 2026 KCS All County Art Show Competition. Bringing home two 1st place finishes and an honorable mention is an incredible accomplishment, and a true reflection of their creativity and hard work.
🏆 1st Place (Crafts): Kenzlee Abshire
🏆 1st Place (Watercolor): Ava Estep
🎖️ Honorable Mention (Opaque): Adalynn DeVitt
These students will be recognized on stage as they accept their awards on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Clay Center.
We are extremely proud of you for representing Midland Trail with excellence. Keep creating and shining! Diamonds truly are produced under pressure! 💎
Midland Trail Elementary Families,
We are excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026)! 💜
Our teachers and staff work tirelessly each day to support, encourage, and inspire our students. This week is a special opportunity to recognize their dedication and the positive impact they make in our school community.
We invite you to join us in showing appreciation; whether it’s a kind note, a simple thank you, or a small gesture of gratitude. Every act of appreciation makes a difference!
At Midland Trail, we believe “Diamonds are produced under pressure,” and our staff truly shine each and every day.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the heart of our school!
— Midland Trail Elementary 💎
The start of WVGSA testing is week!!! We are extremely excited to get started. Please make sure that you are well rested this week, get a great breakfast, and have those iPads charge and ready to go!! Time to show how much we have grown during this academic year!! Diamonds are produced under pressure!!
We are proud to announce and celebrate the students who have earned a spot on the 2026–2027 Diamond Robotics Team! Your hard work, dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence have set you apart.
Being selected for this team is no small accomplishment; it reflects your ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and rise to challenges. You represent the very best of what it means to be a Diamond.
As we move forward, remember: “Diamonds are produced under pressure.” This season will challenge you, stretch you, and grow you, but that’s where greatness is formed.
We can’t wait to see what you build, create, and achieve this year. The future is bright, and it’s powered by YOU. 💡⚙️
Being selected for this team is no small accomplishment; it reflects your ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and rise to challenges. You represent the very best of what it means to be a Diamond.
As we move forward, remember: “Diamonds are produced under pressure.” This season will challenge you, stretch you, and grow you, but that’s where greatness is formed.
We can’t wait to see what you build, create, and achieve this year. The future is bright, and it’s powered by YOU. 💡⚙️
Midland Trail Elementary presents our Spring Concert. Please join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Riverside High School Auditorium to see your favorite Diamonds perform. For more information, please call (304) 949-1823.
Kanawha County Schools is committed to being open and transparent about how public dollars are used to support our students, schools, and staff.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
Each year, KCS holds a public budget hearing to review the proposed budget, explain key funding pieces, and give families, staff, and community members an opportunity to ask questions, share comments, and learn more about the process.
School funding includes many different sources, and some dollars come with specific rules for how they can be used. That’s why the public hearing is an important opportunity to hear the details directly and better understand the budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 KCS Public Hearing, FY27 Budget
🗓 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 157 2nd Avenue, South Charleston (Edison Staff Development Center)
💻 Livestream: https://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/o/kcs/page/kcs-live-stream
This meeting is open to the public. We welcome you to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more.
KCS students stepped outside the classroom and into their communities.
Last Friday, students across the county put their plans into action.
Cleaning up, giving back, and showing what student leadership looks like in real life.
From school grounds to city parks and community spaces, our students got to work. Some spent time with residents in nursing homes, others volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and some supported the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
To see a list of all the projects students took on, click the "KCS Students Lead County-Wide Service" article in the comments.
We are proud of the way they’re representing their schools and their communities. ❤️
Last Friday, students across the county put their plans into action.
Cleaning up, giving back, and showing what student leadership looks like in real life.
From school grounds to city parks and community spaces, our students got to work. Some spent time with residents in nursing homes, others volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and some supported the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
To see a list of all the projects students took on, click the "KCS Students Lead County-Wide Service" article in the comments.
We are proud of the way they’re representing their schools and their communities. ❤️
