🚍 New Way to Find KCS Bus Changes 🚍

We’ve added a “Bus Changes” quick link at the top of the KCS website!

✅ This link will take you to a page with all AM and PM bus changes, organized by terminal.
✅ Beginning Tuesday(9/2), district-wide bus changes will ONLY be posted on this page by the KCS Transportation Department.
✅ Some schools may still share their own school-specific bus changes on Schoology, but district-wide updates will not appear on Schoology anymore.

👉 Be sure to check the “Bus Changes” link daily for the most up-to-date information.

We hope this makes it easier for families to quickly find the information you need!
about 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
picture showing the new bus changes tab on the kcs website which is located on the top right of the homepage.
☁️ Watch out, Weather Channel—Alum Creek 3rd graders are coming for your job! 🌦️

Today, these budding forecasters learned how to spot different cloud types and even predict when a storm might roll in. Cirrus, stratus, or cumulonimbus…they’ve got it covered!

Forecast for Alum Creek: 100% chance of learning, with scattered giggles throughout the day. 😄🌤️
about 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
students at alum creek looking at the clouds in the sky as part of their science lesson.
students at alum creek looking at the clouds in the sky as part of their science lesson.
📱 New KCS App: Tips for Parents!

Our new KCS app makes staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever! Here are a few quick tips to get the most out of it:

1️⃣ Favorite Your Student’s School – Make sure your child’s school is marked as a favorite so you can access it quickly. You can favorite multiple schools so you can easily flip back and forth between multiple schools.

2️⃣ Set the Default School – Change your default school so when you open the app, your child’s school appears first instead of the district page.

3️⃣ Explore the Menu – Find important info like documents, lunch menus, the school calendar, and the online attendance excuse form—all in one place!

Check out the images below for step-by-step instructions. 👇
about 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
On the home screen of the KCS app you can change schools, favorite schools, change the default school, and find important documents.
You are able to favorite multiple schools in the app so you can move back and forth between schools easily.
to set your default organization in the app, click on the gear icon located on the top right of the menu page
to find the app menu, click on the blue box with three white lines in the top left corner of the screen.
🦁🐼🦓 Alum Creek Elementary Was a ZOO Today—Literally! 🐘🐍🐧 2nd and 3rd graders roared with excitement as they brought the ACES Zoo to life in an amazing collaborative project! 🧠📚🐾 Students presented their animal research, showing off their knowledge of wild creatures and their habitats—everything from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest! ❄️🌴 What really warmed our hearts? 💛 The way students worked together—cheering each other on, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing in each other’s success. 🤝✨ This wild adventure wasn’t just about animals—it was about teamwork, confidence, and creativity. 💫🎉 Way to go, ACES Zoo Crew! 🙌🦜📖
over 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
alum creek students dressed up as a flamingo, deer, and shark for their presentations about animals.
a student dressed up as a monkey while giving her presentation about monkeys.
a student dressed up as a sloth to present her research on sloths.
a student standing next to her research board about flamingos.
a student dressed up as a penguin smiling at the camera.
a student dressed up as a shark for her research project about the great white shark.
a student dressed up as a black bear standing next to his research board about black bears.
a student dressed up as a deer next to her research project about deer that has deer antlers and fur on the table.
a student dressed up as a moose for his project about moose.
a student smiling in his panda costume while standing next to his research project about pandas.
☀️📚 Third Grade Readers in the Sunshine! 🍫🌳 3rd graders at Alum Creek Elementary soaked up the beautiful weather with an outdoor reading session! They're diving into The Chocolate Touch and sharing some sweet small-group discussions. Great books + great conversations + great sunshine = the perfect morning! 😎📖💬
over 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
wide shot showing the entire 3rd grade class at alum creek elementary reading on the basketball court on the playground.
two students at alum creek elementary reading their book together.
two students going over their book together.
two alum creek students discussing the book.
students smiling at the camera while they read a book outside.
alum creek students discussing their book together.
alum creek students reading on the playground.
alum creek students reading on the playground.
alum creek students reading on the playground.
alum creek students reading on the playground.
🌟 BIG adventure for our littlest learners! 🌟 Preschoolers at Alum Creek Elementary went on their very first field trip — and wow, was it a blast! 🚌💨 They picnicked under the sky, explored the great outdoors like tiny scientists 🧪🌿, and got their hands messy with some fun experiments. It was a day full of giggles, curiosity, and wide-eyed wonder. We’re so proud of these brave little explorers! 💛 📸 Check out some of the adorable moments below!
over 1 year ago, Kanawha County Schools
alum creek students walking down a path on the field trip.
alum creek students getting off of the school bus after arriving to their field trip.
alum creek student digging in the dirt for an experiment during the field trip.
alum creek students playing with a jump rope on the blacktop.
alum creek students doing an experiment as part of a lesson on the field trip.
alum creek students and staff lining up to go eat lunch.
alum creek student waving hello after getting off of the school bus.
alum creek students having a snack at the picnic table.
alum creek student giving a thumbs up after eating her snack at the picnic table.