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Three Kanawha County elementary schools closed for good following last day of classes
Thursday marked the last day of school for schools in the Kanawha County Schools' students, but for three elementary schools in the district, it was their last-ever day of operations.
MADI offers students unique dance class experience
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Hundreds of dancers are hitting the stage in Charleston for a unique event jam-packed with talent. More than 200 dancers from several schools joined together Friday for the Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative (MADI) event at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. They took part in master classes and performance labs for a […]
15 elementary students announced as regional winners of SMART529 essay contest
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Fifteen elementary students were announced as the regional winners of this year’s annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest Wednesday. Now in its 17th year, the annual essay contest, sponsored by State Treasurer Riley Moore’s office, asks students in kindergarten through fifth grades to write an essay about what they want to be when they grow up.
West Virginia Virtual Academy Honored as Purple Star School by West Virginia Department of Education
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, USA, May 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) proudly announces its designation as a Purple Star School by the West Virginia Department of Education. This prestigious recognition highlights WVVA's unwavering commitment to supporting military students and families connected to the nation’s military, positioning it among an elite group of schools in the state.
WVSSAC Baseball: Midland returns looking to repeat as AAA state champs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A year ago Cabell Midland knocked off Hedgesville 11-8 to win the second baseball title in school history. The Knights are back in Charleston this week for another run. Their title defense begins Thursday evening against Morgantown, who they defeated, 7-5, in April. "We're very...
Op-ed: WVSSAC knows how to put on a show
I was so impressed with how smoothly the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission ran the state high school girls and boys basketball tournaments held in Charleston last March that I asked Assistant Executive Director Wayne Ryan if he’d give me a shot sometime as a public address announcer if they were ever in need. I have experience.
WVSSAC baseball: Catholic is back in the title hunt for Class A
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Irish of Charleston Catholic will be back in the West Virginia High School State Baseball Tournament again this year. The Irish garnered the No. 2 seed in the four-team Class A field and will open play Friday evening against East Hardy, the No. 3 seed.
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