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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.

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.

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.

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.