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Scott Rotruck and other West Virginia Board of Education members smiling.
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WVBE Secretary Rotruck Concludes More Than a Decade of Service to Public Education

The October 2026 meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education marked the final meeting for WVBE Secretary F. Scott Rotruck, who was recognized by fellow members for his years of service to public education.
Members of the Wetzel County Technical Education Center team smiling.
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Wetzel County CTE Takes the Title of 2026 Culineering Challenge Grand Champion for Second Year

The Wetzel County Technical Education Center is the grand champion of the 2026 West Virginia Department of Education Culineering Challenge.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Public School Enrollment Down Over 8,200 Students

The West Virginia Department of Education released its annual certified enrollment today, and public schools in the state continue the downward slide. The 2026-27 certified count is 226,687 students, down from 234,957 last year.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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WV Board of Ed. Takes Position the School Funding Formula is Inadequate

The West Virginia Board of Education voted during its October meeting to take the position in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s public school funding formula that the current funding formula does not provide a thorough and efficient education to the public-school students in this State.
West Virginia Board of Education.
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Logan County Schools Update Regarding WVSSAC Investigation

Logan County Schools has received the findings and sanctions issued by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission following its investigation into the Chapmanville Regional High School boys' basketball program.
Keep the Ball Rolling West Virginia logo
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L&S Toyota, Wing 2 Wing Foundation, and Pack Family Foundation Donate Over $1,000,000 for WV Students

Philanthropists Shawn and Angela Ball welcome Brad and Alys Smith's Wing 2 Wing Foundation and Larry and Lisa Pack's Pack Family Foundation as they visit communities across West Virginia during the annual Keep the Ball Rolling tour.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Dept. of Ed. Honors Excellence in Adult Education Programs

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized outstanding achievement in adult education at the 2026 West Virginia Adult Education Association Awards Ceremony in Charleston.
Linda McMahon, Michele Blatt, and students smiling.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits the Mountain State

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited two Cabell County locations on Thursday to learn about advances in elementary and secondary education as part of her Return Education to the States tour.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Dept. of Ed. Announces 2026 Culineering Challenge Student Teams

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the nine CTE teams competing in the fifth annual Culineering Challenge.
Lisa Cook, Miriam Mason, Alicia Riggleman, and Laura Presley smiling.
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WV Chamber Foundation Announces 2027 Champions of Learning

The 2027 Champions of Learning were announced during the inaugural event in Charleston.
West Virginia Department of Education
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State Superintendent Appoints New Harrison County Schools Superintendent

State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sheena Van Meter to serve as the new superintendent of Harrison County Schools, effective Oct. 1, 2026, following the retirement announcement of HCS Superintendent Dora Stutler.
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State Superintendent of Schools Announces Inaugural Super STARS Council

State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt announced the selection of the inaugural Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council during the August meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education.