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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.

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.

West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Tim Derico as the new Superintendent of Upshur County Schools, effective July 1, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.