CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education entered into a partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting to deliver student engagement content for West Virginia students amid […]
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Coronavirus puts halt on students return
Gov. Jim Justice made official Wednesday what many had likely surmised already — concerning public schools and the coronavirus. That was when he announced state students won’t […]
WVU to hold virtual commencement; graduates have option to walk in December
Because of concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, West Virginia University officials said the university will hold a virtual commencement for May graduates and give them the […]
Preston County suspends homework, meal deliveries for the rest of the week
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools suspended meal and homework deliveries to students for the rest of this week but said a way will be found to ensure […]
Volunteers prepare meals to help schools
“Ready to serve,” doesn’t just apply to the pre-prepared breakfast and lunch meals which will again be going out for Monongalia County youngsters at home during the […]
Trinity launches cyber school amid coronavirus outbreak
Television’s Bill Nye (the Science Guy) would love it. MacGyver — the 1980s TV detective who crafted crime-fighting implements out of paper clips, chewing gum and the […]
Gov. Justice orders all schools closed; counties will have plans in place to cope
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in the state will close after classes end on Friday. “I’m closing the schools. That’s all there is to […]
Private schools must follow guidelines
KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, […]
An inside look at Laurel Academy, a private school in Terra Alta
EDITOR’S NOTE: Laurel Academy recently sued the Preston County Board of Education, alleging it has harassed and defamed the school. On the advice of her attorney, Kristine […]
Preston County BOE takes attendance
Score card says number of kids in school doesn’t meet state requirements KINGWOOD — Preston County schools are improving or meeting standards in all areas except attendance, […]