KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The new Kanawha County elementary school, which will house students from four consolidated schools, now officially has a name.

On Thursday, during the Kanawha County Board of Education meeting, members voted unanimously to name the school Country Roads Elementary.

The new school will serve students from Belle Elementary, Mary Ingles Elementary, Malden Elementary, and Midland Trail Elementary. Last year, after four emotional public hearings, the board voted to consolidate the four schools into one elementary school due to declining enrollment.

Assistant Superintendent for KCS, Amanda Mays said they began the process in Spring 2025. She said they met with community members, the principal, and family during the process.

Mays also explained that they want students to

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