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Wood County Schools to open new Lincoln, Vienna elementary schools with new for 2027-28 year

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Wood County Schools will open two new elementary schools for the 2027-28 school year, a new Lincoln Elementary in North Parkersburg and a new Vienna Elementary. The new Lincoln Elementary will combine Criss and Emerson elementary schools. The new Vienna school will merge Vienna and Neale...

Wood County, WV · 20d
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Parkersburg student crowned WVU Homecoming Royalty

MORGANTOWN - A Parkersburg High School graduate Saturday was one of two students crowned as 2026 Homecoming Royalty at West Virginia University. Lakyn Campbell of Parkersburg and Gabrielle Custer of Charleson were announced during halftime at the football game between WVU and the University of Cincinnati at Milan Puskar Stadium. WVU won a squeaker 45-42 with a field goal in the last moments of the game.

Parkersburg, WV · 21d
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Lady Mustangs advance to district semifinals; sweep Belpre

DODSONVILLE — The Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs are going to the Division VI SE District Semifinals, and they are doing so by winning in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday, at home, against the Belpre Lady Golden Eagles. The win at Lynchburg-Clay High School was their Lady Mustangs' 18th win of...

Lynchburg, OH · 18d
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West Virginia education board says school funding formula falls short

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The West Virginia State Board of Education has declared that the state’s school funding formula does not meet the needs of schools and has proposed changes for lawmakers to consider. Local school leaders say the fix could make a difference for schools and students. Last...

West Virginia · 19d
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Wetzel County students claim second straight “Culineering Challenge” title

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Wetzel County Technical Education Center is taking home the Culineering Challenge championship for the second consecutive year. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students from nine counties competed Wednesday in the fifth annual event hosted by West Virginia Department of Education in Charleston at the newly named Vandalia Health Center. The event is based on the Netflix series Baking Impossible. This year’s competition featured a “Crash Test Yummy” theme, where CTE students were tasked with building an edible “crash test dummy,” each project drawing inspiration from a different West Virginia State Park, to use on a crash course.

Wetzel County, WV · 18d

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WVUP launching new Cloud program

PARKERSBURG -- WVU Parkersburg is launching a new Cloud Computing program designed to prepare students to build and manage cloud resources while understanding the costs and business decisions behind them. Starting in Spring 2027, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Cloud Computing. The program is...

Parkersburg, WV · 21d

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Grantsville nonprofit announces healthcare training center at old high school

GRANTSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - State and local leaders announced a new educational facility in Grantsville Monday to train students to become healthcare workers in 14 north central West Virginia counties. Crystal Mersh, president of the 1982 Foundation, said healthcare workers are needed across rural West Virginia. “It’s needed for really...

Grantsville, WV · 20d

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South overwhelmed in 50-6 loss to Morgantown

PARKERSBURG – Defending Class AAAA state champion Morgantown got back to its winning ways for head coach Sean Biser here Friday on senior night inside Erickson All-Sports Facility as the No. 4 Mohigans bolted out to a 36-0 halftime lead and left town with a 50-6 victory versus No. 17 Parkersburg South.

Parkersburg, WV · 23d

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Chlapatys pledge $55 million to Marietta College

MARIETTA -- Joe and Linda Chlapaty have committed $55 million to Marietta College to renovate first-year student residence halls and build a new health sciences facility, President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced Friday during her State of the College address. The announcement at Fenton Court in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center...

Marietta, OH · 23d

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Tigers rout Big Blacks for 1st win of season

MARIETTA -- When the losses start piling up and the win column remains blank, the outside noise can start to get really loud. With a 41-14 victory over Point Pleasant Friday at Don Drumm Stadium, the Marietta Tigers silenced that noise. "For us, it was like, 'finally,' right?" said MHS...

Point Pleasant, WV · 23d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Cabell Midland races past PHS, 49-0

ONA - Cabell Midland's football team got the message from coach Eric Fetty. "Been harping on fast start, fast start," Fetty said. "Lately we've been slow getting started. The kids responded." Andrew LaFon carried twice for 58 yards on the Knights’ first possession, getting the score on a 38-yard run....

Parkersburg, WV · 23d

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Williamstown Elementary on lockdown due to reported bomb threat

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Buses have arrived to take students to safety. The school said all students are safe. “Please allow time for this process to be completed before arriving to pick up your children,” the alert said. WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Williamstown Elementary School is on lockdown due...

Williamstown, WV · 26d

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Blatt, Wood County BOE visit Hamilton STEAM class

PARKERSBURG -- Student-built robotics and cube projects gave West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt and members of the Wood County Board of Education a look at hands-on learning Thursday at Hamilton Middle School. The visitors stopped in Katie Tyre's STEAM class, where projects combine science, technology, engineering, art and...

Wood County, WV · 24d

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2 Lewis County schools placed on precautionary lockdown

WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Two Lewis County schools were placed on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday. Roanoke Elementary School and Robert L. Bland Middle School, which is currently at Jackson’s Mill, were placed on a precautionary lockdown due to a domestic situation in the community Tuesday morning, according to a post on Facebook from Lewis County Schools.

Lewis County, WV · 26d

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Roane Schools revisit school resource officer discussion after failed proposal

ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Faculty at Roane County Schools are still hoping to hire a school resource officer despite being under a state of emergency. Earlier in October, Roane’s high school principal again urged the board to consider hiring one. “It’s someone that staff can collaborate with, someone that students can collaborate with, be […]

Roane County, WV · 26d

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Roane County Schools working to erase deficit over a year after budget emergency began

SPENCER, W.Va. (WCHS) — From surplus to scrambling, the fiscal roller coaster for Roane County has been fast and furious. Just a few years ago, their district was flush with cash. But now, many wonder if more schools may be on the chopping block. "We decided ultimately to close...

Roane County, WV · 25d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Wood BOE sets new school boundaries, discusses behavioral health

PARKERSBURG -- The Wood County Board of Education approved new elementary school attendance boundaries Tuesday evening but tabled a proposed $217,693.69 purchase of school signs to seek additional information and pricing. Additionally, they heard a presentation on student behavioral support. The approved boundaries will take effect for the 2027-28 school...

Wood County, WV · 26d

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Marietta senior balances strong grades with music, community involvement

Marietta High School senior Jocinda Jeffery has kept her grades at 98 or higher while filling her schedule with music, art, volunteering and internships.

Marietta, OH · 26d

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South ends regular season on high note with a win over Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - South scored four unanswered goals to defeat Williamstown on Tuesday night. South struck first midway through the first half when Gwen Silvis passed to Mack Moles, who scored. Williamstown had a scoring chance on a corner kick when Raeley Perdue’s shot went wide right. Silvis...

Williamstown, WV · 26d

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OU closes Office of Instructional Design, fires employees

Ohio University’s Office of the Provost officially closed the Office of Instructional Design on Aug. 31. The Provost’s office decided to close the OID to focus on university priorities and changing educational technology, according to an email from Dan Pittman, the senior director of communications for University Communications and Marketing.

Athens, OH · 25d