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U. S. Attorney Matthew Harvey Knighted as honorary Golden Horseshoe recipient in Charleston
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (270+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " U. S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey was among three individuals recognized as honorary recipients of the prestigious Golden Horseshoe during a ceremony held Tuesday at the West Virginia Culture Center. The honor, presented by the West Virginia Department of Education, is…...
Preston County school board updates curriculum growth and summer meal programs
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (789+ words) As for math, Preston County is actually ahead compared to the state and the nation. West Virginia holds a 28% proficiency rate for math, while Preston County currently sits at 32% proficiency. KINGWOOD, W. Va. " Board members observed an end-of-year curriculum update highlighting…...
WVWC student honored with Inspiration Award after overcoming cancer, liver transplant and setbacks
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (694+ words) BUCKHANNON, W. Va. " West Virginia Wesleyan College student Xander Castillo was recognized with the school's Inspiration Award after overcoming a series of personal, academic and health challenges that tested his perseverance and faith. Castillo, a business administration major who is expected…...
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6+ hour, 34+ min ago (24+ words) WV News Pictured above (from left) are 2026 High School State Champions Kaden Tomblin, Keith Tomblin and Jakob Fullerton....
Reading EOY data PCS | | wvnews. com
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (33+ words) Reading EOY data PCS WV News For example, in spring placement distribution for reading, Preston County had 34% of students performing above grade level, compared to the state and national averages of 33%....
More than 200 students inducted into West Virginia Order of the Golden Horseshoe
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (259+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " The West Virginia Department of Education welcomed 225 eighth-grade students into the prestigious Order of the Golden Horseshoe during ceremonies held Tuesday at the West Virginia Culture Center. State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt joined Gov. Patrick Morrisey in…...
Preston BOE | | wvnews. com
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (43+ words) Preston BOE WV News Board members observed an end-of-year curriculum update highlighting large rates of student growth, amid the approval of the milk and dairy bid, policy adjustments for the 3rd Grade Success Act, and a reminder for upcoming summer programs....
Recent study places West Virginia 41st in child well-being in the nation
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (723+ words) CLARKSBURG, W. Va. " West Virginia ranked 41st in the nation for child well-being in the 2026 Kids Count Data Book, a new report that found the state continues to struggle in education and health outcomes despite improvements in several economic and family-related measures....
cayden smith | | wvnews. com
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (60+ words) cayden smith WV News Cayden Smith was awarded a recognition for receiving the Albert Yanni scholarship. The Albert Yanni Scholarship is offered to graduating high school students who are pursuing a professional certification. Students studying in a technology-related field are…...
Greg Clutter | | wvnews. com
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (42+ words) Greg Clutter WV News Greg Clutter, a representative with Care Portal and director of Chestnut Mountain Village, requested that the board consider implementing the Care Portal system in Preston County Schools. KINGWOOD, W. Va. " Board members are considering the implementation of…...