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District News
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Board Receives Updates on District Budget
Huntington, Monday, February 26, 2024 - The board members of the school district convened for a special meeting to discuss the budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This meeting marked the second of four budget work sessions aimed at providing the board with crucial information regarding the district's financial plan.
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West Virginia Supreme Court rules on public library and park board funding through school excess levy
This decision, which supports Cabell County Schools, underscores a pivotal point: that mandating school district excess levies to finance entities beyond the public school framework is unconstitutional.
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Playground Investments Approved
School Board Approves Investment in New Playground Construction and Renovation. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe and enriching environments for our students, the Cabell County School District has approved the allocation of funds for the construction of new playgrounds at three new elementary schools slated to open over the next year and the significant renovation of Southside Elementary's playground this school year.
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District Operations and Support Update: Progress Across Cabell County Schools
In the latest developments within the district, significant progress has been made in various construction projects across Altizer Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Davis Creek Elementary, Milton Elementary, and the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers.
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Save the Date: Pre-K Registration & Kindergarten Enrollment, March 1, 2024
Save the Date - We are pleased to announce that Pre-K Registration and Kindergarten Enrollment for the upcoming school year will be taking place on March 1, 2024!
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Cabell County Schools releases updated Assessment Calendar for Spring 2024
In an effort to promote transparency and effective planning, Cabell County Schools has released the Updated Assessment Calendar for the 2024 Spring Semester.
Success Stories
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Huntington High’s Jonny Aya-Ay Honored with Heisman High School Scholarship
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities.
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Kaileigh Murphy and DJ Austin Awarded Andrew and Amy Vaugh Student Symphonic Fellowship with the WV Symphony Orchestra
Two Cabell County students have been selected as student fellows for the WV Symphony Orchestra. Now in its 21st year, this program offers an immersive experience into all components of life in the symphony: performance, music selection, collaborations with the director and guest artists, and exposure to the administrative side of the symphony. Students will have the opportunity to meet, practice with, and learn from some of the best musicians in the state as part of this incredible fellowship. We could not be more proud Kaileigh and DJ for their hard work and dedication.
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CMHS Freshman Kennedy Fisher Won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge with her App All Inclusive Playgrounds in West Virginia
When asked what inspired the creation of All Inclusive Playgrounds in West Virginia, Kennedy said, “I was inspired to create this app after volunteering for the past three years with my peers in the special needs classroom and at the Special Olympics. The app promotes social inclusion by enabling families and caregivers to find playgrounds within our state that are suitable for everyone. This app can help foster a sense of community and encourages playtime for children of all abilities, helping reduce social isolation and stigmatization.”
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Huntington High’s Chloe Smalley’s Art Celebrated as part of West Virginia Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Poster Contest
Chloe Smalley earned first-place in the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Poster Competition in the high school division. Her art is currently on display in the Great Hall of the West Virginia Cultural Center as part of their Black History Month celebrations. Her piece showcased highlights from Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
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Young Illustrator’s Contest Winners with Cabell County Reading Council
The Cabell County Reading Council hosted their annual Young Illustrator’s Contest in which students in grades K-12 are challenged to create art inspired by their favorite book. The winning pieces will be displayed at the Huntington Museum of Art for families and museum patrons to enjoy. We’re grateful to the CCRC for not only inspiring these artists, but doing so in a way that fosters a love of reading as well. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Huntington Museum of Art for hosting an exhibit featuring our student artists.
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Hite-Saunders Tech Team creates Highlight Video for State of the Schools
The incredible Hite-Saunders Tech Team created their school's highlight video for the State of the Schools presentation, a job well done. We are immensely proud of the Hite-Saunders Tech Team for their outstanding work in creating the school's highlight video. Not only did they deliver an amazing video, but they also went above and beyond by bringing popcorn and water for everyone to enjoy while watching the video.
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Cabell County Teachers Honored by West Virginia Reading Association at Annual Conference
Several Cabell County teachers and staff were recognized for their exceptional work within the field of literacy at the WVRA’s annual conference in October. Congratulations to you all for this well-deserved recognition of your work with our students in the field of literacy. We are so fortunate to have you as part of the Cabell County Schools team.
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Tony Shackelford MSAC Coach of the Year: HHS Soccer
Coach Shackelford was recognized by the Mountain State Athletic Conference as the 2023 Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year. His Lady Highlanders had an impressive 18-4-1 season. We are so grateful to Coach Shackelford for his time, effort, and dedication to our students.
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Luke Salmons MSAC Coach of the Year: CMHS Football
Coach Salmons was recognized by the Mountain State Athletic Conference as the 2023 Football Coach of the Year. In addition to this honor, he also led the CMHS Knights to a fantastic 10-2 season and finishing first in the Mountain State Conference. Congratulations, Coach Salmons and the Cabell Midland Knights on a great season!
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Clay2Go Collaboration a Huge Success
Throughout the month of November, thousands of students and many families attended the Clay2Go’s mobile exhibit hosted by Cabell County Schools at the Huntington Mall. This exhibit featured hands-on activities, engaging students in the concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Cabell Midland Marching Knights named WV Marching Band Invitational State Champions
Cabell Midland’s marching band was named state champions at the WV Marching Band Invitational. Over 30 bands traveled to Philippi, WV for the competition, and the Cabell Midland Marching Knights were awarded the following:
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National Merit Semifinalists Celebrated from Cabell Midland and Huntington High
We are honored to celebrate with the families of several of our students who were recently named National Merit Semifinalist as part of the National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor is earned based upon the students’ scores on the SAT as well as their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.
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Students Receive SKILLS USA Honored at Fall Leadership Conference
Cabell County Career Technology Center is proud to announce the following SKILLS USA chapter officers who received their statesman pin at the Fall Leadership Conference: Kenzie Morrison, Logan Hackney, Audrey Davis, Madison Shoemaker, Makayla McGlothin, Ayla MacPhee, and Rileigh Yeager. SKILLS USA mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. We are very proud of these student leaders.
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Fusion Center’s Commitment to Excellence Award for Mr. Kim Cooper
Kim Cooper understands the mission and vision of the Fusion Center and the FLO Program and is an active participant in quarterly FLO meetings and the annual FLO Training Conference. Kim is also an active member of the newly established FLO Human Trafficking Working Group. Additionally, has welcomed the Fusion Center to Cabell County to train on important topics such as the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative and the Human Trafficking Program.
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WV Little League Softball State Champions 9-11 Division: Barboursville
This summer the Barboursville 9-11 Little League softball team worked hard to become the state champions, even traveling to Tennessee to finish in the top 4 teams at the regional tournament. All 12 players on the team are CCS students. We are so proud of their work on the field and in the classroom.
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Gary Brydie: WV Service Personnel of the Year
Mr. Gary Brydie, bus driver at Southside Elementary, Huntington Middle, and Huntington High was awarded the title of WV Service Personnel of the Year at the WVDE Celebration of Excellence on Sept 12th.
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WV Adult Education ESL Student of the Year
Reem Nagib was recently recognized by the WVDE as the WV Adult ESL Student of the Year. Ms. Nagib worked with the Cabell County ESOL program to go from barely being able to introduce herself to achieving ESL Level 4 in a single year.
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Stuff the Bus: Barboursville Walmart
Barboursville Walmart hosted a back-to-school supply drive entitled Stuff the Bus, led by Community Champion Terri Young.
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West Virginia's School Service Personnel Day, September 22, 2023
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our very own Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed September 22, 2023, as West Virginia’s School Service Personnel Day in the Mountain State!
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We Are...Marshall Women's Soccer to Elementary Schools
During the 22-23 school year, the Marshall Women's Soccer team visited all of our elementary schools to offer high fives and encouragement to students as they began their day.
Superintendent's Superheroes
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School Resource Officers Ernie Blackburn & Bill Templeton Recognized as Superintendent's Superheroes for February
This month, we recognized school resource officers from Cabell Midland and Huntington High Schools for the commitment, dedication and care for our school communities. SROs are unique in their abilities to build supportive relationships with their school communities while also being at the ready should a need arise.
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Celebrating Bobby May: Cabell Schools' Superintendent Superhero of the Month for January!
We are thrilled to announce that Bobby May, our talented second-year teacher, has been awarded the Cabell Schools Superintendent Superhero for the Month for January! Bobby's unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions have truly made him a superhero in our school community.
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Ashley Brown from Explorer Academy named Superintendent’s Superhero for December
We are excited to celebrate Ashley Brown, Explorer Academy’s music teacher, SYSOP, bee keeper, and all-around champion of learning opportunities for students. She was nominated for her dedication to creating positive experiences for students through musical performances and the innovative ways she incorporates student voice and curriculum into student work. She has also successfully funded many instruments and musical tools through Donors Choose fundraisers. When she’s not teaching music, she can be found helping teachers with technology as the school’s SYSOP or tending to Explorer’s community of bees.
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November Superintendent's Superhero Award: Ms. Courtney Powers
Ms. Powers was nominated by one of her students for the ways in which she cares for all students, those in and outside her class. She was described as helping every student, being a champion for students helping them work towards graduation, and being available and easy to talk to for everyone.
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Stephen Riner & Jonathan Jefferson: October Superintendent’s Superheroes
Mr. Riner & Mr. Jefferson were selected as the Superintendent’s Superheroes for going above and beyond to create an unforgettable learning experience for their 6th-grade students during the Science Adventure School hosted by the WVU Extension Service.
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Code Red Jedd Awarded September Superhero of the Month
After more than 23 years of service to the students, staff, and families of Cabell County Schools, our own Code Red Jedd accepted a new position as the Executive Director for the United Way of the River Cities.
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Cabell Midland Teacher Ashlee Hayes Acts quickly to Save Student's Life
Ashlee Hayes is a Special Education teacher at Cabell Midland High School and the Superintendent's Superhero for May 2023.
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Cabell Midland Math and Computer Science Teacher Adam Riazi Honored for Supporting Student Success
The Superintendent's Superhero for March 2023 is Adam Riazi, teacher at Cabell Midland High School. Mr. Riazi is a Mathematics and Computer Science teacher at Cabell Midland High School.
Family Academy
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CMHS Collegium Musicum stops by WSAZ First Look at Four
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You can have dinner and a show at Cabell Midland High School this weekend! The school’s Collegium Musicum is putting on its 30th annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner. They stopped by First Look at Four with a preview of what’s in store. Copyright 2023 WSAZ. All rights reserved.
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Family & Community Collaborations with Cabell County Schools
Learning doesn’t only have to take place in the classroom. Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools stopped by First Look at Four to talk about some community events that can be fun learning experiences for kids.
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School bus safety with Cabell County Schools
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Something as simple as waiting for the school bus can be really dangerous for young kids. Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools stopped by First Look at Four to share some ways you can help keep little ones safe at the bus stop.
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Best practices for parent/teacher meetings with Cabell County Schools
Report cards are coming home, so it’s time to discuss how to make the most of parent/teacher meetings. Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools to share some of the best practices for helping your child succeed.
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Fire Prevention Week with Cabell County Schools
Dr. Ashley Stephens dropped some amazing tips on WSAZ regarding Fire Prevention Week! 🚒🔥 You won't want to miss out on these valuable insights to keep your loved ones and homes safe.
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School Lunch Week with Cabell County Schools
Dr. Ashley Stephens from Cabell County Schools stopped by First Look at Four with Cabell County Schools’ Food Service Director Travis Austin to talk about what goes into a school lunch.
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