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Fifth Annual Military Signing Week Honors Students Around the State
The West Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Common Ground Partnership, will celebrate Military Signing Week (MSW) across the state to recognize students who commit to military service in the United States Armed Forces.
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WV Chamber Foundation Partners with WV Dept. of Education to Launch “Champions of Learning” Education Recognition
The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Chamber Foundation are excited to announce the Champions of Learning awards, which will replace the Excellence in Education Celebration.
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Wyoming County Students Win $100,000 Prize in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Competition
Huff Consolidated Elementary and Middle School (Wyoming County) placed among the top three teams nationally in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition and was named winner of the Community Choice Vote.
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State Superintendent Appoints New Leadership for Upshur County Schools
West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Tim Derico as the new Superintendent of Upshur County Schools, effective July 1, 2026.
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WV Board of Education Recognizes Exemplary Schools
The West Virginia Board of Education recognized six schools as part of the 2026 class of Exemplary Practice Schools during its April meeting in Charleston.
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Tyler Consolidated High School Junior Wins 2026 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest
A Tyler County student will represent an important milestone in the state. Ayo Buerger, a junior from Tyler Consolidated High School, is the winner of the 2026 Arts Alive poster design contest.
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Two High Schools Advance to 2026 Academic Showdown Championship from WV State University Regional
Braxton County High School placed first, and Charleston Catholic High School placed second in the final regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown season at West Virginia State University.
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WV Board of Education Welcomes New Member
The West Virginia Board of Education welcomed new board member Dr. James Paul during the March meeting in Charleston today. Dr. Paul was recently appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to a full, nine-year term.
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High School Students Advance from State Science and Engineering Fair to International Competition
The West Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce four high school students who will represent West Virginia at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix in May.
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Teams Advance to 2026 Academic Showdown Finale from Concord University
The 2026 Academic Showdown Region 5 competition was hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education at Concord University and featured a day of fierce matchups with Bluefield High School winning first place.
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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.