Kaylex Gibson signed her letter on intent to further her academic and tennis career at West Liberty University. Kaylex was on the 2024 Tennis Region 1 Tennis Team. She is a 2-time state qualifier and OVAC runner-up in doubles. She was also selected to cheer…
Sean Blumette, who previously served as assistant principal at Brooke High, was approved as Weir High’s Dean of Student/Athletic Coordinator. He begins his employment July 1, 2024. Mike Granato will serve as Dean of Students/Athletic Coordinator, until that time. Granato was filling a leave of…
WHEELING, W.VA – Five students from West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) are getting ready for the Tough As Nails Urban Challenge on May 26, in Wheeling, West Virginia. However, these students will not be participating in the challenge; rather, these second-year Welding students are…
The Hancock County Board of Education recognized those students who had excelled in their field of study at Monday’s meeting. Winners of the State Skills USA Winners from JDRIV were: GOLD: Aubrey Stoica – CPR/First Aid; Julianna Campbell – Nurse Assistant; Natalia Vella – Photography…
Preston Cole, 17, Preston is the son of Devon (Tom) Lacey of Newell, WV and Rob (Jodi) Cole of Weirton, WV. Preston is a two-year letter winner in golf, three-year letter winner in soccer with receiving Honorable mention his sophomore year. He was also a four-year…
Court first row left to right: Madelyn Thompson, Kensington McConnachie, Tia Vick, Aiden Flowers, Avery Hall, Reecelyn Craig, McKenzi Martin, Georgia Wolley Second Row: Richard Gudino, Cooper Comm, Sam Wright, Kaylee Wright, Kyle Swann, Ty McCoy, Wesley Molish, Kaiden Jones Prom Queen Avery Hall and King Aiden…
Hannah Kliner signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and track career at Western Carolina University. Hannah is the daughter of Brian and Julie Kliner of Chester. Hannah is a three-year letter winner in cross country and four-year letter winner in track and…
The Board of Education approved the following contract non-renewals of certified personnel. Finance Director Joe Barnebei said tax collections appear to be in the 70th percentile at this point. In past years personnel have been removed from the list as budget projections become clear. Sydney…
As the Hancock County Board of Education nears the end of the school year, it recognized those professionals and para-professionals who are the lifeblood of education. Erinn Basil of Weirton Elementary was named Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dan Enich praised Basil for her innovation…