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West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Superintendent of Schools Elected to National Board

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has been elected to the Council of Chief State School Officers Board of Directors, the organization announced recently as part of its annual Policy Forum in Houston, Texas.
A group of people gathered around a banner with the words "2025 Blue Ribbon School Nominee Steenrod Elementary School" on it.
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WV Board of Education Recognizes Blue Ribbon Nominees

The West Virginia Board of Education recognized the state’s Blue Ribbon School nominees during the November meeting in Charleston.
A group of people holding a price check for being named grand champion
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WV Department of Ed Awards Cast Iron Cook-Off Winners at Farm to School Conference

The West Virginia Department of Education congratulates the teams that participated in the 2025 Junior Cast Iron Cook-Off.
West Virginia Department of Education
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Sonya White Appointed as Superintendent of Logan County Schools

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sonya White as the permanent Superintendent of Logan County Schools.
Members of the Drive and Dine Coyotes 2025 Culineering Challenge Team.
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Wetzel County Technical Education Center Named 2025 Culineering Challenge Grand Champion

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Career Technical Education congratulates the Drive and Dine Coyotes from Wetzel County Technical Education Center as the 2025 Culineering Challenge grand champion.
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Partners Donate More than $1 Million to WV Public Schools

The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to recognize Shawn and Angela Ball/L&S Toyota, the Pack Family Foundation and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation for their contribution of more than $1,000,000 to the Communities In Schools (CIS) virtual pantries throughout West Virginia.
Children board a school bus in Jefferson County.
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WV Department of Ed. Urges Safety Around School Bus Zones

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) reminds drivers to take a “brake” to keep roadways safe and use caution near school buses and school bus stops in recognition of National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 20 - 24, 2025).
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 recently celebrated excellence in adult education at the 2025 West Virginia Adult Education Association Awards Ceremony in Charleston.
West Virginia Board of Education members surrounding Debra Sullivan. She is holding a frame.
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County Accountability Report Shows Continued Progress

The West Virginia Board of Education approved the 2025 County Approval Status Accreditation Report during its October meeting in Charleston. Debra Sullivan finished her term with the Board.
Tea Time Culineering Challenge. A cupcake, flag, and golf club are inside of a coffee mug.
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WV Dept. of Ed Announces 2025 Culineering Challenge Student Teams

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Career Technical Education is pleased to announce the nine CTE teams competing in the fourth annual Culineering Challenge.
2025 Top 5 Career Technical Centers: Ben Franklin Career Center
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WV Dept. of Ed. Awards Excellence at Career Tech Administrators' Conference

The West Virginia Department of Education honored schools, districts, educators, and partners across the state during the annual Career Technical Education Awards Ceremony.
West Virginia Department of Education
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WV Balanced Scorecard Shows Continued Positive Trends

West Virginia schools and districts are continuing to show improvements according to the 2024-2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard results.