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 ...

Suncrest Elementary named a ‘model school’ for conflict resolution

June 28, 2023

Keeping students motivated — and conflict-free — can be a sticky situation. That why Doug Gaither allowed himself to be duct-taped to a wall at Suncrest Elementary School a couple of years back. “Hey,” laughed Gaither, who is principal of the school on Collins Ferry Road, “a ...

W.Va. educators learn about the science of reading and math

June 28, 2023

BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — More than 650 educators from across West Virginia are in Charleston this week for a three-day conference focused on improving reading and math proficiency among K-3 students. The INVEST 2023 Conference, hosted by the state Department of Education, is taking place at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center through Thursday. Christy Schwartz, coordinator Pre K-12 Academic Support, lead a science of reading presentation Tuesday, something she hopes teachers will use in their classrooms. “I’m hoping that they’re energized and excited ...

BEAST of a ride: Mon Schools expected to get new alternative-energy bus by October

June 27, 2023

It’s not everyone who actually gets to see his new vehicle being assembled before he sidles into the driver’s seat — but that’s the bus that stopped last week for Tony Harris. “I’m very impressed,” Harris said. “You look at the chassis and you can see the construction is ...

State names new superintendent for Upshur schools

June 26, 2023

Upshur County has a new superintendent of schools. Christy Miller, a veteran teacher and administrator who is currently leading Taylor County’s school district, was named to her post Monday morning. In Upshur, Miller will oversee the district through state and federal investigations ...