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From classmates to colleagues: Pierpont celebrates 42 new LPNs

FAIRMONT – Pierpont Community & Technical College celebrated a milestone Aug. 8 as 42 graduates, the largest Licensed Practical Nursing class in the college’s history, were recognized during the 2026 Licensed Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony at East Fairmont High School Auditorium. The ceremony honored the graduates’ successful completion of the program and welcomed them into one of the nation’s most trusted professions. More than a graduation milestone, the pinning ceremony marked the transition from student to nurse, recognizing a journey defined by perseverance, ...

Mon BOE getting set for first days at a future school

MORGANTOWN – Monday is the first day of school for Monongalia County’s students – but Monongalia County’s Board of Education is already looking well past that. Board members this week approved a list of qualified firms that are vying for the key construction manager-at-risk slot for ...

Education officials target middle schools following latest assessments

CHARLESTON — West Virginia has seen improvements in its summative assessment scores back to pre-pandemic levels for English Language Arts and Math, but this year's assessment results show those improvements slowing. The West Virginia Board of Education received a report Wednesday morning ...

Preston BOE eager to market Fellowsville school

KINGWOOD - The Preston County Board of Education is “seeing a light at the end of the tunnel” in their efforts to sell the Fellowsville school building, according to Superintendent of Schools Bradley Martin. The BOE closed both Fellowsville Elementary and the Rowlesburg School due to ...