KINGWOOD — “I think it’s wonderful. It gives kids a second chance,” Martin Flesher, of Buckhannon, said about the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy’s 22-week program. Flesher’s daughter, Brooke, was one of […]
Education
Long-time Morgantown High teacher, tennis coach retires
MORGANTOWN — The back-and-forth was like a tennis match. “Who’s that guy?” the student asked, knowing full well the answer. “Who do you think it is?” came the return question […]
Mon BOE recognizes two school nurses for their service
MORGANTOWN — There’s the CPR training. And the vaccines that must be charted. Don’t forget the food allergies — lots and lots of those. School nurses in the 21st century […]
Parents of injured boy suing Mon BOE, former Westwood Middle teacher and principal
MORGANTOWN — The parents of a student who required surgery after a game of unsupervised tackle football at Westwood Middle School are suing those they say are responsible. Christina Drainer, […]
After School Explorers offers free summer programs at Preston schools
KINGWOOD — After School Explorers is teaming with West Preston and Terra Alta East Preston to offer free summer programs. West Preston Summer Selfie Art Camp will be 9 a.m.-noon […]
Students celebrate as Mon County Schools let out for the summer
MORGANTOWN — And just like that, it was summer. Sort of. “Oh, yeah, they get out here pretty quick,” Isaiah Harvey said, with a sage nod. “The parents are always […]
Skyview Elementary hosts carnival to raise money for local charity
MORGANTOWN — So, what does $4,200 look like at Skyview Elementary School? Picture 61 cents, in a plastic bag. Pennies, mostly. Or, a folded-up $5 bill, originally intended as a birthday gift. […]
Trinity awarded grant for outdoor learning
MORGANTOWN — From observing the life cycle of a butterfly to identifying bird species, students at Trinity Christian will soon have a greater opportunity to understand and appreciate nature through […]
Longtime Ridgedale Elementary teacher retires
MORGANTOWN — Sure, there’s “retirement,” (more on those quotation marks later), which is what Diane Griffin-Donley is doing Wednesday June 6. That’s the last day of school in Monongalia County, […]
Preston schools partner with After School Explorers for variety of summer activities
TUNNELTON — South Preston School and Fellowsville Elementary are teaming with After School Explorers to offer several free summer activities. At South Preston: Beautification Camp will be 9 a.m.-noon […]
