Education

Will request waiver from rule for middle schools

The school year has just begun but the Marietta Board of Education has their work cut out for them. Around 60 community and school staff members attended the latest board meeting-many to voice their disapproval of the board members.

Renovations for Washington County Career Center's facility are near completion.

$35 million allocated, $8 million received.

WVU-Parkersburg is excited to be having more in-person learning for their students.

Washington State Community College opens its doors back open to the public for another school year.

Masks won't be required in Wood County Schools this fall.

Warren Local Schools is featuring some new and improved sports facilities.

Area schools wait for state guidance on mask-wearing in schools

Students who do not submit a proof of vaccination or who are not vaccinated will be charged a non-refundable $750 COVID fee for the Fall 2021 semester at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Public meeting September 1 at 6:30 P.M.

The United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley is gearing up for its distribution of Classroom Kits, totes filled with school supplies for local teachers.

As the beginning of the school year approaches, school districts around the area have announced their back-to-school dates, as well as their plans for taking COVID-19 precautions.

West Virginia University has released guidance regarding COVID-19 testing requirements ahead of the 2021 Fall Semester.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is getting a generous donation through an iconic band's scholarship initiative.

Parkersburg high school students are getting a chance to learn more science during the summer.

Former West Virginia first lady now co-chair of the Appalchian Regional Commission.

Students have field day on final day of "Space Camp" at Van Devender Middle School.

Some students are getting a hands-on chance to learn more science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Jefferson Elementary unveils their new "Pay it Forward" campaign for their school community.

Wood County Schools teachers are preparing for a change in teaching after how much the pandemic has changed how they teach their students.

The West Virginia Department of Education has a new program to encourage students, teachers and staff to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Students at Jefferson Elementary see alpacas on their final day of the summer program.

Staff and faculty at Marietta High School are preparing for the changes that will coming with the 2021-2022 school year.

Marietta College is embracing the newly passed "Collin's Law" that will provide more safety to students.

The West Virginia Department of Education has announced its ten finalists for the 2022 Teacher of the Year Award.

Students at Jefferson Elementary got a special visit from the Columbus Zoo.

Students participating in Van Devender Middle School’s summer program had the opportunity to take part in what was referred to as Mission Middle SPACE Camp Wednesday.

Warren Local, Frontier affected

Commuters colleges are close to potentially offering nursing students a chance at a bachelor's degree at their school.