WV Department of Education Event Encourages Healthy and Active Lifestyles
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) welcomed elementary and middle school students to the third annual Fit+Active Schools Face-off today at the West Virginia Culture Center. This event provided students an opportunity to develop …
Two West Virginia Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
WV Board of Education Issues State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) issued a State of Emergency for Martinsburg North Middle School (MNMS) in Berkeley County during the Board’s May meeting today. The decision comes after a …
WV Board of Education to Recognize Exemplary Practice Schools
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will recognize the first class of Exemplary Practice Schools during its May 8, 2024, meeting. Sherman Elementary …
Regional School Safety Meetings Address Threats to Child Safety
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host a series of regional school safety meetings beginning in Charleston, May 7, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street. The Federal Bureau …
Young Writers Day Celebrates Student Creativity and Skill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education, in partnership with the Central West Virginia Writing Project, Marshall University, the EdVenture Group and the University of Charleston hosted approximately 240 student writers at West …
State Superintendent Blatt Names Kominar to Mingo County Board of Education
Charleston, W. Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed K. Steven Kominar to the Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the resignation of …
Fourth Class of Purple Star Award Recipients Announced
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Common Ground Partnership announced its fourth class of West Virginia schools receiving the Purple Star Award.
Purple Star Award recipients are schools and districts …
West Virginia Board of Education to Meet in Kanawha County – May 8, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Capitol Building 6, Suite 600, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia. …