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Fifth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
The West Virginia Department of Education and the Common Ground Partnership are pleased to announce the 2025 class of Purple Star Award recipients.
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Student Writers Honored During Young Writers Day
The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the June Harless Center and the University of Charleston, hosted more than 200 student writers at the University of Charleston for Young Writers Day.
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WV Dept. of Education to Celebrate More Than 300 Students at Arts Alive
The West Virginia Department of Education will welcome 339 students representing 35 counties to the West Virginia Culture Center on Friday, May 2, for the 2025 Arts Alive Showcase.
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WV Dept. of Ed Names Morgantown High School Academic Showdown Grand Champion
Morgantown High School Team 2 from Monongalia County was named the 2025 Academic Showdown Grand Champion today during the season finale at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. Bluefield High School from Mercer County was named the runner-up.
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Applications Accepted for Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship
The West Virginia Department of Education has extended the application period for the Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship to May 9, 2025. Students currently in Grades 9 -12 can apply for this residential, summer program hosted by Marshall University (July 11 - 20, 2025).
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WV Dept. of Education Celebrates Student Excellence During State Social Studies Fair
The West Virginia Department of Education welcomed 540 students to the 2025 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair in Charleston. Students in Grades 3-12 representing 43 counties submitted 349 projects showcasing individual and group work.
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West Virginia Board of Education Recognizes Exemplary Schools
The West Virginia Board of Education welcomed the 2025 class of West Virginia Exemplary Practice Schools. This program, created by the West Virginia Department of Education in 2024, recognizes schools that illustrate outstanding school practices that positively impact student outcomes.
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Fourth Annual Military Signing Week Honors Students Around the State
The West Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Common Ground Partnership, will host events throughout the state recognizing students committing to military service in the United States Armed Forces.
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Future and Experienced Educators Meet During Annual Symposium
Morgantown, W.Va. — More than a dozen members of the West Virginia Milken Educator Network will meet with 100 high school students representing 20 schools in Morgantown on April 7-8…
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Month of the Military Child Celebrates Military-Connected Students
The West Virginia Department of Education and the Common Ground Partnership recognize April as the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families.
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Two Teams Advance from the Region 2 Academic Showdown in Huntington
Huntington High School Team 1 and Winfield High School Team 1 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale.
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Winner of 2025 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest Announced
Lauryn Coffman wins the 2025 Arts Alive Poster Contest. Her design will represent the May 2 event, celebrating student talent in visual arts, music, dance, and theater at the WV Culture Center.