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State Culinary and Management Competition Brings High School Students to Charleston

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Career Technical Education will welcome top culinary and restaurant management high school students to compete in the state’s annual Hospitality Cup - West Virginia's ProStart® Invitational.
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Martinsburg North Middle School Makes Gains after State of Emergency

When Martinsburg North Middle School was placed under a state of emergency by the West Virginia Board of Education in 2024, Berkeley County Schools took important steps to prioritize large-scale change at the school.
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Hampshire County School Bus Driver Dresses for the Occasion

When Hampshire County School Bus Operator John Sitar completes his daily safety check before heading on his route, he makes sure one last item is complete – his tie is straight.
Two students working in a café.
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Students Learn Culinary and Business Skills at WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

As part of Public Schools Week, the West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to highlight a new offering at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Superintendent of Schools Appears Before U.S. Education and Workforce Subcommittee

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt will testify before the U.S. Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Public Schools, Educators and Staff Recognized During National Public Schools Week

The week of Feb. 23 is National Public School Week, a week recognizing the important contributions of public schools to our families, communities, state and the nation.
Members of Jefferson High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
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Two Schools Advance from Shepherd University to the 2026 Academic Showdown Finale

Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) placed first, and Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) placed second during the 206 Academic Showdown regional competition at Shepherd University.
Members of Morgantown High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
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Two Schools Advance to Academic Showdown Finale from West Virginia University Competition

Morgantown High School placed first, and Weir High School placed second during the West Virginia University regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown.
Members of Bridgeport High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
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Bridgeport High School Advances to 2026 Academic Showdown Finale from Fairmont State University

Bridgeport High School placed first, and Fairmont Senior High School placed second during the 2026 Academic Showdown regional competition at Fairmont State University.
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350 Students Visit Capitol for Career Tech Ed. Day

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Career Technical Education (CTE) will host more than 350 students from 40 schools and CTE centers during CTE Day at the Legislature on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 9 a.m.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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Statement from L. Paul Hardesty, President WV Board of Education

A statement regarding public education from West Virginia Board of Education President L. Paul Hardesty.
Members of Huntington High School's Academic Showdown team.
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Huntington High School Wins First Academic Showdown Regional

Huntington High School and Hurricane High School advanced to the Academic Showdown finale from the Marshall University competition.