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Raleigh County to close two schools this spring

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.

Raleigh County, WV · 10h

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Two Nicholas County elementary schools to close by end of school year

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – Two elementary schools will close in Nicholas County at the end of this school year. The decision to close Zela and Birch River was made at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Dwindling enrollment and subsequent funding drops are behind the decisions. Students from those two schools will go to the new Summersville […]

Nicholas County, WV · 11h

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Woodrow Wilson pep rally honors champions, state contenders

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Woodrow Wilson High School held a pep rally Tuesday morning to recognize its fall athletes, from state qualifiers to state champions. “Our volleyball team is going to the state tournament tomorrow. Our football team starts the state playoffs on Friday. And of course, we wanted to recognize our latest champion in the City of Champions, our 2026 boys soccer team,” said Andrew Pinnick, athletic director at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Beckley, WV · 1d

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New appointments to Bluefield State University Board of Governors

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS)- Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed new members to the Bluefield State University Board of Governors. According to a press release, the new members include Phil Hancock, Robert Linkous, and Jeffrey Forlines. Board Chair Charlie Cole spoke highly of two past board members, Bill Cole and Shannon Remines. “On behalf of Bluefield State University, […]

Bluefield, WV · 2d

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Beckley Educator Selected for Nationwide 2026-27 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Cohort

SANTA MONICA, CA (LOOTPESS) – The ARTEFFECTlmc Foundation has announced the 2026-2027 cohort of ARTEFFECT Ambassadors, an award-winning visual arts education fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6-12. The 19 fellows in the program’s fourth annual cohort were selected from a competitive pool of nationwide applicants and hail from 16 states. The […]

Beckley, WV · 1d

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W.Va. Department of Education briefs lawmakers on proposal for new school funding formula

CHARLESTON – With student enrollment expected to continue trending downward while the estimate cost of educating rural students and those with special needs expected to rise, education officials in West Virginia walked lawmakers through a draft proposal to reform the formula before the courts mandate changes. The Joint Standing...

West Virginia · 1d

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State School Building Authority hearing from 34 county school superintendents this week; to distribute $61 million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education leaders from all around West Virginia are stopping by the state School Building Authority’s office in the Capital City early this week. Superintendents from 34 counties are making their pitches to the SBA to receive some of the $61 million that will be distributed this year. Seventeen education officials presented before the SBA board on Monday, with 17 more to follow on Tuesday.

West Virginia · 2d

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Birch River, Zela elementary schools in Nicholas County to close after this school year

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Two small Nicholas County elementary schools will close at the end of this school year. During a brief, five-minute meeting late Tuesday afternoon by the Nicholas County Board of Education, it was announced that state School Superintendent Michele Blatt has authorized the closure of Birch River and Zela elementary schools.

Nicholas County, WV · 1d

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Raleigh County BOE votes to close Mabscott and Cranberry-Prosperity elementary schools

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Board of Education voted Tuesday evening, November 10, to close two elementary schools at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Board members approved the closures of Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School in separate 4-1 votes. Board President Rick Snuffer and members Larry Ford, Dr. […]

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

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Boone County Schools thrilled to “reduce barriers” with inclusion into Marshall’s Direct Admit program

FOSTER, W.Va. — Boone County high school students now have a streamlined pathway into Marshall University. Marshall’s Direct Admit program is growing to accept students at Van, Scott, and Sherman high schools, as well as the Boone Career Technical Center. Designed by Marshall University President Brad Smith, the program provides a clear path for high school students who meet certain academic criteria to become automatically admitted to the school.

Boone County, WV · 3d

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Birch River, Zela elementary schools in Nicholas County to close after this school year

Nicholas County, WV · 1d

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Bridgeport High School Heading to State Cheerleading Championship Following Victory in Region II Meet

Bridgeport is returning to the Class AAA state cheerleading tournament in Charleston as the Indians finished as the champion in the Region II competition this morning at Lincoln High School. Robert C. Byrd also qualified for the tournament as the runner-up in a closely contested finish. The first and second...

Bridgeport, WV · 4d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.

West Virginia · 4d

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Logan County community speaks out over proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary […]

Logan County, WV · 5d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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PHS girls fall to top-seeded GW in state semis

BECKLEY - The George Washington girls soccer team came out aggressive and did not let up in getting by Parkersburg 4-0 in a Class AAAA semifinal contest at the WVSSAC State Soccer Tournament played at the Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley on Wednesday morning. The Patriots came out...

Beckley, WV · 6d

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Bridgeport Girls Soccer Bows Out in State Semifinals to Greenbrier East, 1-0

Just like in the regular season meeting, the third-seeded Bridgeport Indians could not break down the defense of the No. 2 Greenbrier East Spartans, falling by the same 1-0 scoreline, this time at the Paul Cline YMCA Sports Complex in Beckley in the Class AAA state semifinals. "(Greenbrier East) did...

Bridgeport, WV · 6d

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Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes

Fourteen counties have asked to start or continue an additional property tax for extra public school funding this year. Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 7d

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Proposed 1% schools tax not passed in Pulaski but passes in Radford

PULASKI, Va. – One question on your midterm election ballot determined the fate of many schools in our area when it comes to funding. Voting yes to the proposed 1% school sales tax would bring millions of dollars in much-needed funding for school district building renovations. Voting no would block the tax, denying schools that funding. Radford and Pulaski counties are now dealing with the decisions voters have made.

Radford, VA · 6d

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Junior Achievement Presents 70 Shady Spring Fourth-Grade Students with Completion Certificates

SHADY SPRING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventy fourth-grade students at Shady Spring Elementary School are celebrating the completion of a five-week Junior Achievement program focused on entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of starting and operating a business. Through hands-on lessons and interactive activities, students have had the opportunity to explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur, develop […]

Shady Spring, WV · 6d

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Summers County School Levy fails again

HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The Summers County School Levy has been voted down again by the people of Summers County. It once again came down to a narrow vote. This levy would have generated $1.1 million in funding for Summers County Schools, helping with a school resource officer, upgrading security, as well as reversing the […]

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