😊 It was a night for the arts at West Side Middle School! 🎻 The WSMS band, strings, and chorus performances were fantastic — students did a great job. Afterward, families joined in for some fun with trivia, birdhouse building, tree painting with Mr. E (a.k.a. Bob Ross 🌳🎨), and checking out student art and a West Virginia history display around the school. It was great seeing the building filled with families — and we’re pretty sure no one left hungry thanks to Chick-fil-A! 🍗

🎉🐎💛 Congratulations to the KCS students who earned the West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Award this year! 💙📚 This is a huge honor that recognizes your incredible knowledge of WV history. 🌄🏫 We are proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves as well! Your name's will be in West Virginia history forever as a 2025 knight of the Golden Horseshoe! 👏🏆 🌟🐴 Up Next: The Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center.

🎶 Big shoutout to all of our amazing middle and high school bands across Kanawha County Schools! 🎺🥁 We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, heart, and talent you’ve shown this season. Out of our 20 KCS middle and high school bands: 🏆 11 earned a Superior rating (the highest!) 🌟 6 earned an Excellent rating 🎶 3 earned a Good rating Every group gave it their all, and it shows. From early morning rehearsals to late-night practices, your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Huge thanks to our directors, students, and families who make it all happen. You make KCS proud! 💛🖤