• Through the First-Generation Success Network Peer Mentoring Program, approximately 8–10 trained WVNCC student mentors will provide encouragement and guidance to at least 50 first-generation students throughout the academic year. The program will give new students an opportunity to connect with peers who have firsthand…
The following personnel actions were approved by State Superintendent Michele Blatt prior to Monday’s Board of Education meeting: Certified – Rescind Reduction in Force Gregory Geis to teacher special education, Oak Glen High; Haley Maxwell – teacher 3rd grade, Weirton Elementary; Teresa Bendel – teacher…
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will share the state’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Science Framework with educators during professional development sessions at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, 2026. The Framework, the first of…
Morgan Bricker, a 20-year veteran teacher who has establishes student media programs at 3 high schools, is 1 of 7 finalists for Teacher of the Year, sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Dept. of Education. Chosen from among 55 county…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $294,616 through the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the West Virginia EMS Workforce Education Grant, a statewide $1.8 million initiative funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).The funding will…
The Hancock County School Board has three new Board members and a new President and Vice President. Jeff Woofter replaced current Board member Chris Gillette as Board President. Gillette and Randy Swartzmiller are the Board members whose seats were not up for re-election. Melissa Baine…
Oak Glen Middle School 2025-2026Honor Rolls – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period 5th Grade Straight A Honor Roll: Laila Behanna, Brinley Chaffin, Chelsea Davis, Harper Dugan, Vance Gregory, Bowen Hardy, Krew Karpinski, Bryce McIntosh, Macie Murray, Dax Myers, Paetyn Perry, Gabriella Vangilder, Connor Wade, Rex…
Former Superintendent of Hancock County Schools Dan Enich’s statement, published in Hometown News on Wednesday, has now been sent by Certified Mail to the West Virginia Board of Education. This step is required to be done at least 30 days before a complaint is filed…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has announced the selection of Dr. Andrew Langrehr as the College’s ninth president. Langrehr will officially assume the role in August following the retirement of current President Dr. Daniel Mosser.Following a national search, Langrehr was recommended…