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Huntington High School Wins First Academic Showdown Regional
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Marshall University congratulate Huntington High School (Cabell County) for placing first and Hurricane High School (Putnam County) for placing…
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2026 Academic Showdown Season Kicks Off at Marshall University
The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission are pleased to host the fifth annual Academic Showdown with the first regional competition beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Marshall University.
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WV Board of Ed. Removes Pocahontas County’s State of Emergency Status
The West Virginia Board of Education voted to end the state of emergency at Pocahontas County High School during its February meeting in Charleston.
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WV Dept. of Ed. Celebrates a Month of Career Technical Education
The West Virginia Department of Education recognizes Career Technical Education Month in the Mountain State throughout February and will highlight the important role CTE plays in preparing students for high-demand careers, strengthening West Virginia’s workforce and supporting the state’s economy.
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WV Dept. of Ed. Seeks Organization Partners To Feed Kids This Summer
The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer.
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WV Dept. of Ed. Launches 2026 Governor’s Schools Applications
The West Virginia Department of Education is accepting applications for the 2026 Governor’s Schools of West Virginia. This program offers summer residential learning experiences at designated universities for high school students.
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WV Board of Ed. Appoints New Superintendent with Emergency Vote to Intervene in Hancock County
The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously to fully intervene in Hancock County Schools during an emergency meeting in Charleston today.
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Marcum Appointed to Unexpired Logan School Board Seat
West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Craig Marcum to the Logan County Board of Education.
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Teacher and School Service Personnel of the Year Recognized at State Board Meeting
The West Virginia Board of Education recognized the state’s 2026 Teacher of the Year and School Service Personnel of the Year during the January meeting in Charleston.
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Webster County High School Instructor Named 2025 National CTE Award Recipient
The West Virginia Department of Education proudly announces that Health Science (Therapeutic Services) Instructor Beth Roberts has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award.
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West Virginia Graduation Rate Rises, Early Learner Interventions Decrease
Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt shared beginning-of-the-year (BOY) benchmarks with the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during its December meeting in Charleston.
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WV Dept. of Ed. To Host a Day of Coding
The West Virginia Department of Education will welcome 12 schools to the State Capitol for the third annual Country Roads Codes Day on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Rotunda.