MORGANTOWN — High school seniors are in the home stretch — looking at graduation just months away. But first, they need to think about the next step. […]
Education
Teams from area schools compete in national science bowl
MORGANTOWN — Teams from middle schools all across the state competed Friday in the WVU Mountainlair as part of the National Finals of the U.S. Department of […]
Teachers couldn’t be at 8 a.m. public hearing. So now there’s one at 5:30 too
CHARLESTON — People who want to speak up about a big education bill now have two opportunities. After a brief debate on the House floor, delegates voted unanimously […]
Preston County voters pass school levy
KINGWOOD — Preston County voters passed a special school levy Saturday, 3,073 votes for to 2,731 against. Preston Superintendent Steve Wotring was emotional after the unofficial total […]
5 Preston teachers receive technology mini grants
KINGWOOD — Five Preston County teachers received this year’s technology mini-grants. Rebekah Stump, Sara Jones, Robin Hagedorn, Claire Jones and Courtney Everline were honored at last week’s […]
Preston BOE settles West Preston construction suit
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education has settled out of court with companies involved in the construction of West Preston School. Preston School Superintendent Steve […]
W.Va. educators ask for more say-so, and Senate votes to bypass committee on big education bill
CHARLESTON — Just a few minutes after a coalition of educators asked to slow down a broad-ranging education bill for a full hearing, the Senate majority voted […]
Brookhaven students discuss recycling initiatives with Mon board of ed
MORGANTOWN — A bunch of Brookhaven Elementary students were trash-talking Tuesday night at the Monongalia County Board of Education. The members of their school’s Green Team environmental […]
Hospital Hill in Kingwood will close Feb. 1; fire department asks for public’s help
KINGWOOD — Hospital Hill will be closed to traffic on Feb. 1, while the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) continues lobbying for the State Division of Highways […]
Preston re-examines policy governing student transfers
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education is discussing possible changes in its student transfer policy. After construction of Preston High School, the state board of […]