The chairman of the state Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) challenged some college and university presidents to submit their specific concerns about a proposed new funding model for their 4-year […]
Education
UHS students sent home early due to strange odor in the building
MORGANTOWN — Day two of the academic year in Monongalia County merited an unexpected early dismissal for some high school students. Wednesday morning, students at University High School were evacuated from […]
First day of school for Mon and Preston County students
MORGANTOWN — David Cottrell was a (temporary) kid Tuesday morning as he roamed the halls of Clay-Battelle. Cottrell is principal of the combination middle and high school in Blacksville, and he […]
Schools start up Aug. 21 in Mon, Preston counties
MORGANTOWN — Those Bluebird buses will be back on the road in Monongalia and Preston counties Aug. 21, the first day of school for grades first through 12 in both […]
Preston County Schools holding open houses this week
KINGWOOD — With school opening this week, some Preston County Schools have open houses scheduled. They are: Aurora — 6-8 p.m. Monday. Bruceton — 5-7 p.m. Monday. Fellowsville — 4-6 […]
Church fills 230 backpacks for back-to-school supply drive
MORGANTOWN — An area church’s school supply drive ended with 230 filled backpacks Friday afternoon. And a helpful visit from the West Virginia Black Bears mascot, Cooper. The filled backpacks will […]
Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed still wants to include community colleges
CHARLESTON — The group studying the shape of higher education in West Virginia still wants to take a look at community colleges, too. “If we are not able to include […]
PEIA Task Force continues work on insurance plan
CHARLESTON — As summer winds down, the PEIA Task Force is still aiming to shape insurance for West Virginia state employees. The full task force met Thursday morning and accepted […]
WVU students have first day of classes
MORGANTOWN — WVU was bustling with activity again for the first time all summer, as the first day of classes kicked off the fall semester Wednesday. After almost a week of […]
Granville and Westwood Middle School now Partners in Education
MORGANTOWN — Granville is now a Partner in Education with Westwood Middle School. Westwood Middle School Parent Teacher Organization treasurer Karen Angelozzi discussed some ways Granville could be a Partner in […]
