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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Morgantown High School placed first, and Weir High School placed second during the West Virginia University regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown.

Bridgeport High School placed first, and Fairmont Senior High School placed second during the 2026 Academic Showdown regional competition at Fairmont State University.

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.

A statement regarding public education from West Virginia Board of Education President L. Paul Hardesty.

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

The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission are pleased to host the fifth annual Academic Showdown.

The West Virginia Board of Education voted to end the state of emergency at Pocahontas County High School during its February meeting in Charleston.