The Hancock County Board of education voted to approve a new position, Coordinator of Safety Services, for the County School System at Monday’s meeting. Prior to the vote being taken on the position, Board Member Jerome Spencer recused himself from voting by leaving the room.…
Honor Rolls – 2 nd Nine Weeks Grading Period5 th GradeStraight A Honor Roll: Noah Barron, Avery Boatright, Coralynn Brock, Mia Budney, KaylerComm, Kirah Creese, Layne Eckleberry, Raylynn Eddy, Silas Gardner, Katherine Meissner,Luca Munoz, Alexis Rodman, Anasztazia Vargo, Tyler Warner Principal’s Honor Roll: Grant Adams,…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce the following students have achieved academic honors for the Fall 2024 Semester: President’s List The President’s List is comprised of students who maintained a 4.0 grade point average in a minimum of…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new LPN to RN Bridge program, beginning with the 2025 Summer Semester. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will now have the opportunity to take their careers to the next…
If the cold temperatures and snow haven’t played enough havoc with the school closings, the water crisis in Weirton has proven to be a major challenge for Hancock County educators. The lack of water in the Weirton Heights area may keep Weirton Elementary closed until…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Holz Elementary School in Charleston Friday, January 24 to launch the statewide SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest. “As a parent and a grandparent, I know how important it is to invest in…
The Hancock County Board of Education met Tuesday, Jan. 21 for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board approved the resignations of both Oak Glen High and Weir High’ s Head Football Coaches. Frank Sisinnii resigned as Weir High’s Head Football Coach and Strength & Conditioning…
WVNCC Nursing students achieve 100% NCLEX pass rate WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) proudly announces that its 2024 Nursing graduating class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This accomplishment highlights the talent of WVNCC’s…
Local resident Brian Cunningham has been named “Official of the Year” at the Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament in Wheeling.