Alliance for a Healthier Generation Recognizes Cabell Alternative School for Health Initiatives
The Cabell County Alternative School is receiving national attention for improvements to their nutrition and fitness program.
In their recent “Success Stories” publication, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation spotlighted the school’s effort to create a healthier school environment.
After receiving a $4000.00 grant from American Dairy Association Mideast, the school added hot breakfast to their menu and created a new activity room with interactive video ga
Continue Reading...Enslow Middle School Receives “Spotlight Literacy Award”
Enslow Middle School has been honored with the Cabell County Reading Council’s “Spotlight Literacy Award” for the 2011-2012 school year.
Enslow Middle School was nominated by Principal Ryan McKenzie due to the innovative reading strategies used by the Enslow Middle School staff.
Throughout the school, teachers implemented strategies such as writing contests, “word walls” to encourage vocabulary building, and an after school Scrabble Club where students an
Continue Reading...Cabell County Schools Recognizes Dave Ross as Service Personnel of the Year
Cabell County Schools is honoring Dave Ross, head custodian at Hite-Saunders Elementary, as the 2012- 2013 Service Personnel of the Year.
Ross has worked in Cabell County Schools for thirty-three years, fifteen of which has been spent at Hite-Saunders Elementary School.
“Mr. Ross maintains excellent relationships with students, community and staff by responding to their needs,” the statement from the Cabell County Schools’ Selection Committee said. “Today’
Continue Reading...Cabell County Schools Recognizes 2011-2012 TIP Teachers of the Year
The Cabell County Schools’ Teacher Induction Program, or TIP, recognized five educators at Tuesday’s school board meeting for the exceptional application of educational strategies.
The teachers that have been chosen in Cabell County are:
Jonathan Campbell, Altizer Elementary, K-2
Shawn Perry, Culloden Elementary, 3-5
Angela Slone, Milton Middle School, 6-8
Tanya Call, Cabell Midland High School, 9-12
Steve Martin, Cabell Midland H
Continue Reading...Last Full Day for Cabell Students Tuesday, May 22
Cabell County Schools would like to remind parents that the last full day of school for students is Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 is an Instructional Support Enhancement (ISE) Day reserved for students who, in cooperation with the teachers or administrators, need to make up work or assessments.
Students return to class for the 2012-2013 school year Monday, August 13, 2012.
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Continue Reading...Two Cabell County Teachers Selected to Participate in Library of Congress Program
Two Cabell County Schools employees have been selected to attend the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute in Washington D.C.
Vickie Linville, an instructional coach who works with teachers in schools across the district, and Lenora Richardson, Curriculum Supervisor for Science and Social Studies, have been accepted into the institute. Linville and Richardson were selected out of a pool of more than 300 applicants.
The Library
Continue Reading...Pam Eller of Guyandotte Elementary Named Cabell County Teacher of the Year
Pam Eller, a fourth grade teacher at Guyandotte Elementary, has been named the 2013 Cabell County Schools Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year award is given to one outstanding educator who goes above and beyond expectations.
Eller is a decorated veteran of the school system with thirty years of teaching experience. This was Eller’s second nomination, her first being in 2012. In her nomination packet, colleagues commend her for her outstanding work.
Continue Reading...Cabell Midland Presents “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” May 17-20
Cabell Midland High School will be presenting “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” on May 17, 18 and 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM with afternoon shows May 19 and 20 at 2:00 PM.
The show is based on the beloved comic “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz and depicts an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. From finding a valentine to kite-flying to a baseball game, Charlie’s friends are helping him through a normal day.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids five a
Continue Reading...Huntington High Presents Night of Laughter with "Friday Night Live" May 18
Huntington High School’s Theater Department invites you to join in a night of smiles for “Friday Night Live” on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM.
“Friday Night Live” is a clean parody to the hit show “Saturday Night Live”. “Friday Night Live” or “FNL” is a show that is cast, directed and written by Huntington High theater students.
Tim Irr, local anchorman for WSAZ News, will be the celebrity host.
Admission is $5 and tickets a
Continue Reading...Cabell County Reading Council announces Creative Writing Contest Winners
The Cabell County Reading Council has notified Cabell County Schools that several Cabell County School students have placed in the Reading Council’s Creative Writing Contest. The contest consisted of two types of creative writing—prose and poetry.
Poetry Winners
Kindergarten Winners:
1st Place: Alexis Damron, Spring Hill Elementary, teacher Angle/Dawson
2nd Place: Jeffrey Hairston, Spring Hill Elementary, teacher Angle/Dawson
3rd Place: Nat
Continue Reading...Cabell Students Achieve Top Honors at State Social Studies Fair
Cabell County Schools would like to congratulate the following students for performing exceptionally well at the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair, which took place April 20, 2012 at the Charleston Civic Arena:
1st Place Winners
Category: Division II/State and Local Studies/Group
Project: “Greenbrier’s Secrets Revealed”
Presented by: Jacob Trazaska and Shane Pearson; Milton Middle School
2nd Place WinnersUnited Way Invites Cabell Parents and Teachers to Dropout Prevention Forums
The United Way of the River Cities is helping to guide a collaborative effort to identify reasons students drop out of school early, and to help develop strategies to prevent current and future students from dropping out.
To gather input from key groups, a series of community forums are being conducted.
A Dropout Prevention Forum for community parents will be conducted Monday, May 14, 2012 beginning at 6:30 PM at the United Way office, which is located at 620
Continue Reading...Huntington High Theater Students and Teacher Earn Awards at Thespian Festival
The Huntington High School Theatre program picked up multiple awards at this year's West Virginia State Thespian Festival, conducted April 12-14 at the West Virginia Cultural Center in Charleston.
The program won the "Outstanding Play" category overall with "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Huntington High was also named the Best Technical Theatre School in the state of West Virginia.
In addition to the program awards, Huntington High Theater teacher and director Helen
Continue Reading...Cabell Announces Alterations to School Calendar Due to School Missed March 5
Cabell County students have now missed one day of school due to inclement weather, March 5. The Superintendent has determined that this day will be made up on Tuesday, May 22, thus preserving the extended weekend of April 6-9 (Or, April 7–9 for those employees who have elected not to work off the extra April 6th hours.)
Changes for Ending the School Year
Barring any additional snow days, following is how the end of the year will shape up:
• Stude
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