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Sixth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
The West Virginia Department of Education and the Common Ground Partnership announced the recipients of the Purple Star Award.
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Morgantown High School Defends Championship Title Four Years in a Row
Morgantown High School (Monongalia County) was named the 2026 Academic Showdown Grand Champion today during the season finale at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. This win marks their fourth consecutive championship title. Huntington High School (Cabell County) was named the runner-up.
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WV Dept. of Ed Celebrates Largest State Social Studies Fair To Date
The West Virginia Department of Education hosted 566 students during the 2026 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair.
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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.