WHEELING, W.VA – In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education and training opportunities in manufacturing…
Since the State Board of Education took over Hancock County Schools on January 2026, much has been written, many officials have been quoted. Superintendent Dan Enich, however, has remained silent until today when he released this statement. This statement reflects my personal experience and is…
Personnel approvals or disapprovals were conveyed at the Hancock Board of Education meeting May 26. The State Superintendent had already taken action on the requests since the Hancock County Board no longer has the authority to do so. An unpaid leave of absence was extended…
Although they no longer have the authority to approve the school district’s budget, the Hancock County Board of Education was provided by a presentation of the 26-27 budget by Jeff Davis of Educational Consultants, LLC. Davis was hired by the Board of Education prior to…
The May meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education will be held Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the JDR Career Center. With the State’s takeover of the Hancock County School District, the meetings have a distinctly different flavor with the elected Board…
Ethan Bailey is from Weirton. Weir High School is his home school. He is a member of the John D. Rockefeller Career Center Chapter of SkillsUSA and has ASE Certifications in Brakes and Suspension and Steering. Young Mr. Bailey was recognized this year as one of the JDRCC’s Carpentry Student of…
The National Junior Honor Society at OGMS held a Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser in December and today was able to present a check to the Chester Newell FISH Foundation who was the beneficiary of the money raised.Pictured left to right are: Mr. & Mrs. Bob…
WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will celebrate the achievements of its graduating class during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at WesBanco Arena. The ceremony will feature Dallas Cowboys player CJ Goodwin as the commencement speaker…
Education West Virginia–Hancock County acknowledges the seriousness of the ongoing financial and administrative challenges facing Hancock County Schools following the recent intervention by the West Virginia Department of Education. The uncertainty surrounding staffing reductions, transfers, and the future of public education in our county has…