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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 for the nutrition director of Monongalia County schools. When schools were shuttered last year due to the pandemic, that move ...

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 isn’t sure what kind of picture COVID will paint across the district is coming ...

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 big Bluebird vehicles that will soon dominate morning and afternoon traffic on local roadways. The first ...

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 and research labs on all campuses — regardless of vaccination status. In line with guidance ...

‘An important job before the pandemic’

Students from the Mylan Park and Clay-Battelle school attendance areas reported to a soggy roll call Monday morning, in advance of next week’s start of classes in Monongalia County. “I was worried we might not get anyone because of the rain,” Donna Talerico said. Talerico, the ...