MORGANTOWN — The roughly 4,000 students in Preston County began their return to school Wednesday with a staggered start. Superintendent of Preston County Schools Stephen Wotring said, “We have had […]
Education
Open house for Mon School’s behavioral program set for Sept. 2
MORGANTOWN — Never mind the pandemic. Some students just need a little help getting acclimated to school. Monongalia County’s youngest students and their families will get that help starting next […]
Quarantines should be lower in Mon schools this year, Campbell says
One down. Monongalia County schools went into Day 2 of the of the new academic year Wednesday with only “a few tweaks” related to bus runs, Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. […]
Masks debated at Mon BOE meeting
Tuesday was the first day of school in Monongalia County. Students who dutifully reported did so with their mouths breaking into grins. Or, set into trepidation. The look either way […]
Preston BOE “highly recommends” but doesn’t mandate masks to start school year
The Preston County Board of Education’s unanimous vote to not require students to wear masks when they start the 2021-2022 school year on Wednesday was met with applause. “I’m happy,” […]
MHS senior on the first day of school: ‘It depends on your perspective’
MORGANTOWN — Yes, that really is a school bus in front of you at the traffic light. Aug. 24 is the first day of school across Monongalia County, and Liam […]
There is such a thing as a free lunch in Mon County schools
MORGANTOWN — There were more than a few times last year when Brian Kiehl didn’t know where his next meal was coming from. At least that was how it seemed […]
Art teacher doesn’t like the pandemic picture for the new school year
With COVID uncertainty still shading the proceedings, Monongalia County teachers are reporting to their classrooms today, in preparation of next week’s first day of school. Sam Brunett said he still […]
Mon Schools transportation director: ‘We’re ready’
Not much to do now but gas them up and go, Tony Harris said Tuesday afternoon. Harris, the director of transportation services for Monongalia County Schools, was talking about those […]
WVU to temporarily reinstate mask requirement in classrooms, labs
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University is temporarily revising its masking guidelines. Beginning Aug. 18, and for the next 30 days, masks will be required for all those in classrooms, teaching […]
