District hopes to have a new principal at North by next week

July 19, 2023

When morning bell rings for the first day of school next month in Monongalia County, one familiar face at North Elementary won’t be there. Following a months-long investigation over allegations of aggressive disciplining of special-needs students by staff there, the county Board of Education last week voted unanimously to terminate the contract of Natalie Webb — the principal who led the nationally known school for the past 12 years. Which leaves the practical matter of a vacancy in the principal’s office. The posting for the job closes July 20, Mon Schools Superintendent ...

Preston County Schools and Libera WV to collaborate on programs

July 14, 2023

KINGWOOD — Preston Board of Education’s recent meeting included a discussion and approval of a memorandum of understanding and service agreement between Preston County Schools and Libera WV. The measure passed with a 4-1 vote. Cross Kisner voted against it. At the previous meeting, Kisner asked that a decision to provide an MOU and service agreement be tabled so he could have time to further look at the material provided. The motion passed 3-1, with Lucas Tatham voting against it. Beth Currence, program director for Libera, told board members Libera provides three services ...

MHS club paints picnic tables ahead of Star City farmers market opening

July 12, 2023

Members of Morgantown High School’s Key Club did their part to pretty up Star City’s Edith Barill Riverfront Park on Tuesday by putting a fresh coat of paint on the picnic tables. The effort came just in time to welcome folks to the opening of the 2023 farmers market season in Star ...

Falling Water parents bring ‘dangerous’ bus stop to Mon School Board’s attention, propose possible solution

July 11, 2023

MORGANTOWN – A group of parents from the Falling Water development at Cheat Lake brought a "dangerous" bus stop to the attention of the Monongalia County Board of Education Tuesday evening. “We need help; I don't know how else to put it,” said homeowner's association President Matt ...

U.S. Army to conduct assessment at Preston High School

July 1, 2023

KINGWOOD — The U.S. Army will be conducting a Civilian Infrastructure Assessment at Preston High School during the 2023-24 school year. MSG Clint Bolyard, team logistical analyst and Gregory Holloway, Battalion commander LTC, proposed their team would complete the assessment. The service would be at no cost to the school district and would result in a written report that could assist in identifying safety, security, communications technology, utility and other infrastructure concerns at the school. According to information provided, the assessment will arrive in civilian attire ...

Fall registration for adult learners begins next week at MTEC

June 30, 2023

Like a finely tuned generator, the Monongalia County Technical Education Center was humming along Thursday afternoon. It wasn’t as bustling, as say, a mid-week day in fall, center director Greg Dausch said, but there was still enough activity to keep staffers busy and working for the ...