KINGWOOD — A proposed policy change would eliminate the valedictorian, salutatorian and Knights Honors at Preston High and substitute other academic honors for seniors. Preston School Superintendent […]
Education
Mon County students head back to school
Just like that, those Bluebird buses are back on the road this morning in Monongalia County. Today is the first day of school in Mon — and […]
Rotary sponsors Spanish exchange
KINGWOOD — The Rotary Club of Kingwood is sending an exchange student to Spain. And it gave exchange student Cozette Ries $500 to help with expenses. Ries, […]
MPD increases presence in school zones
It’s that time of year, when driving in Morgantown becomes a lot more hazardous, time-consuming and frustrating, but there’s no excuse to break traffic laws just because […]
Preston students return to school
KINGWOOD — “Good morning, good morning, welcome back. Day one!” Kingwood Elementary Dean of Students Duane Frund’s cheery voice greeted students as they arrived for class. Preston […]
Preston board discusses demolishing old Arthurdale gym
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools would like to hang onto the former Arthurdale gym, but there are some qualifications in the deed that must be followed. The […]
Preston County Schools picked for national education reform program
KINGWOOD — Preston is one of a handful of counties from across the nation picked for a one-year training program by education reformer Bill Daggett. Preston Schools […]
Back to School Bash gets hundreds geared for class
MORGANTOWN — It ain’t easy picking out a back-to-school backpack. Particularly when there are about 1,400 of them laid out before you. What color? How big? Designs, […]
Specialized seminars help train counselors to help students prepare for life
Educators from across West Virginia were talking about school capacity Thursday in Morgantown. Just not the infrastructure kind. The discourse didn’t have a thing to do with […]
From baking to blowtorches: Summer Snowflake program allows students to experience variety of trades
No, it has nothing to do with the blood product. Jamiere Evans wields a mean plasma cutter, and the student who will be a freshman at University […]
