“Ready to serve,” doesn’t just apply to the pre-prepared breakfast and lunch meals which will again be going out for Monongalia County youngsters at home during the […]
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Trinity launches cyber school amid coronavirus outbreak
Television’s Bill Nye (the Science Guy) would love it. MacGyver — the 1980s TV detective who crafted crime-fighting implements out of paper clips, chewing gum and the […]
Gov. Justice orders all schools closed; counties will have plans in place to cope
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in the state will close after classes end on Friday. “I’m closing the schools. That’s all there is to […]
Private schools must follow guidelines
KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, […]
An inside look at Laurel Academy, a private school in Terra Alta
EDITOR’S NOTE: Laurel Academy recently sued the Preston County Board of Education, alleging it has harassed and defamed the school. On the advice of her attorney, Kristine […]
Preston County BOE takes attendance
Score card says number of kids in school doesn’t meet state requirements KINGWOOD — Preston County schools are improving or meeting standards in all areas except attendance, […]
BOE: Student homelessness still a concern; teacher attendance rate down
Class was in session Monday night at the Monongalia County Board of Education. The pupils were area lawmakers. A handful of them came out for the informational […]
Professor named national fellow
Thompson achieves highest honor as academic inventor Greg Thompson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at West Virginia University, was named a fellow of the National […]
PHS student learns from top scientists
Reedsville teen takes part in national academy KINGWOOD — Preston High junior Abbigail Lilly spent part of her summer vacation rubbing elbows with some of the nation’s […]
While youngsters are kicking off the new school year, teachers are preparing to make learning fun
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Math teachers can factor in a sense of humor, too. That’s why Amanda Cosner, an academic coach at Brookhaven Elementary School who teaches that […]
