Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13th — 3:10 P.M.
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.
Alum Creek - https://5il.co/3n8kq
Alban - August 13th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Andrews Heights - August 14th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Anne Bailey Open Enrollment –
Anne Bailey Open House - https://5il.co/3ni2f
Belle –
Bridgeview –
Cedar Grove -
Central -
Chamberlain -
Chesapeake PK -
Chesapeake K-2 - August 12th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chesapeake 3-5 - August 14th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clendenin -
Cross Lanes -
Dunbar Primary -
Edgewood - https://5il.co/3nt68
Elk Center -
Flinn - August 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kanawha City -
Kenna -
Mary Ingles -
Mary C. Snow -
Midland Trail - August 14th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Montrose - August 14th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nitro - August 14th, PreSchool — 9:00 a.m., K-5 — 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Overbrook -
Pratt -
Richmond - https://5il.co/3n8li
Ruffner - August 14th, PreSchool, 9:00 a.m. — Kindergarten, 4:30p.m. — PTO Open House, 5:00 p.m.
Ruthlawn -
Sharon Dawes - https://5il.co/3n8kg
Shoals - August 14th, 6:00 p.m.
Sissonville - https://5il.co/3mv36
Weberwood PK Orientation -
Weberwood -
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 -
DuPont 6th Grade -
DuPont 7th Grade -
DuPont 8th Grade -
Elkview - August 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hayes -
Horace Mann 6th Grade -
Horace Mann 7th & 8th Grade -
John Adams -
South Charleston -
Sissonville -
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 Open House -
George Washington New Student & Freshman Orientation -
Nitro -
Sissonville -
South Charleston [Senior Sunrise] -
St. Albans New Student/Freshman Orientation - https://5il.co/3na3k
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.