Welcome Back! Kanawha County Schools Open House Dates

Kanawha County Schools (KCS) is excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025–26 school year! Our open houses are a wonderful way to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for another great year of learning.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the start of a new year of learning and growth. Some school's have not announced their open house dates. We will continue to update this article as more dates are announced. If you do not see your school listed here, keep checking this article to see the date!

Elementary Schools

Our elementary open houses are the perfect opportunity for our youngest learners and their families to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get comfortable before the first day of school.

Anne Bailey –
https://5il.co/3mv2b
Belle –
https://5il.co/3mv2c
Bridgeview –
https://5il.co/3mv2d
Cedar Grove -
https://5il.co/3mv2f
Central -
https://5il.co/3mv2g
Chamberlain -
https://5il.co/3mv2h
Chesapeake PK -
https://5il.co/3mv2j
Chesapeake K-5 -
https://5il.co/3mv2i
Clendenin -
https://5il.co/3mv2k
Cross Lanes -
https://5il.co/3mv2l
Dunbar Primary -
https://5il.co/3mv2n
Elk Center -
https://5il.co/3mv2r
Flinn - August 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kanawha City -
https://5il.co/3n3ny
Kenna -
https://5il.co/3mv2w
Mary Ingles -
https://5il.co/3mv2x
Mary C. Snow -
https://5il.co/3mv2y
Midland Trail - August 14th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nitro - August 14th, PreSchool — 9:00 a.m., K-5 — 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Overbrook -
https://5il.co/3mv32
Ruffner - August 14th, PreSchool, 9:00 a.m. — Kindergarten, 4:30p.m. — PTO Open House, 5:00 p.m.
Ruthlawn -
https://5il.co/3mv33
Sissonville - https://5il.co/3mv36

Middle Schools

Middle school is an exciting time of new opportunities. These open houses help students and families meet teachers, see classrooms, and learn what to expect this year.

Andrew Jackson – August 13th, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dunbar -
https://5il.co/3mv2n
DuPont 6th Grade -
https://5il.co/3mv2q
DuPont 7th Grade -
https://5il.co/3mv2o
DuPont 8th Grade -
https://5il.co/3mv2p
Elkview - August 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hayes -
https://5il.co/3mv2t
Horace Mann 6th Grade -
https://5il.co/3n3hw
Horace Mann 7th & 8th Grade -
https://5il.co/3n3ht
John Adams -
https://5il.co/3mv2u
South Charleston -
https://5il.co/3mv35
Sissonville -
https://5il.co/3mv38
West Side - https://5il.co/3mv3a

High Schools

High school open houses give students and families a chance to meet teachers, learn about academic programs and extracurricular activities, and prepare for a successful year.

Capital – August 14th, 10:00 a.m.
George Washington -
https://5il.co/3mv2s
Nitro -
https://5il.co/3mv31
Sissonville -
https://5il.co/3mv37
South Charleston [Senior Sunrise] -
https://5il.co/3mv34
Carver [Free Haircuts] - https://5il.co/3mv2e

Why Attend?

Meet your child’s teachers and school staff
Learn about school programs and resources
See your child’s classroom and get familiar with the building
Ask questions and prepare for the first day of school

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter

The beginning of the year is always a special time. We are looking forward to welcoming students and families back for another exciting school year. Open houses are such an important way for families to connect with our teachers and staff, and to see firsthand the warm, welcoming environments we strive to create in every school. We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready to learn.

Horace Mann Middle

School Open House Dates - 2025