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MARLA PISCIOTTA Spirit Staff CHARLES TOWN — A Harpers Ferry man has been arrested in connection to the theft of copper materials that caused extensive damage to the roof of South Jefferson Elementary School. Gary Heflin, Jr., of 34 Spring Court, was arrested without incident at his home on Saturday by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy [...]
Continue reading …Jefferson County Schools will be the host of free tutoring and academic support for all students in grades 8 -12. The free tutoring will take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 − 8 p.m. at the Opportunity Learning Center located across the street from Wright Denny Elementary School’s playground. The Opportunity Learning Center turns into [...]
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RESA 8 Head Start/Pre K celebrated its spring festival Saturday, at T. A. Lowery Elementary School. The children and their families participated in games and crafts that enhance literacy and math skills. Parents and guardians were exposed to activities that were both low cost and whose materials are readily available in their homes. Gold’s Gym [...]
Continue reading …Jefferson County Schools’ annual Science Fair was held on Jan. 21, at Charles Town Middle School. The Fair included middle school and high school students’ projects in a variety of categories. The middle school winners included the following: Animal Science – First Place: Laurel Seneca Schwartz, Wildwood Middle School; Second Place: Kylie Kershner – Charles [...]
Continue reading …Shepherd University graphic design students were honored at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Greater Frederick’s Addy Awards at the Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, Md. on Feb. 25. Of the five senior students who submitted entries, three were honored. Mike Jandora, a graphic design major from Shepherdstown, won the Student Judge’s Award [...]
Continue reading …John E. Stealey III, of Shepherdstown, has been named to the McMurran Hall Board of Trustees. Stealey, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History, retired in 2011 after a teaching career at Shepherd University that spanned 42 years. During his years as a history professor, he instructed approximately 7,500-8,000 students. His courses in West Virginia and Appalachian [...]
Continue reading …David Wing, associate professor of biology at Shepherd University, recently received a $25,925 grant from West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence to purchase an advanced gel imaging and analysis system. The high-tech camera uses ultraviolet light to detect molecules or chemicals. The 4.2 mega pixel density sensor and adjustable focus enhance image resolution [...]
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Michele Miller, Media Specialist and School Wellness Coordinator from Ranson Elementary School in Jefferson County received a RESA 8 “Let’s Move! WV” grant. Chosen schools must participate in 15 minutes of daily physical activity each day, in addition to Physical Education and Recess. Miller, as the teacher leader and grant recipient will provide support and [...]
Continue reading …Students at Harpers Ferry Middle School took part in “Read The Most From Coast To Coast” on March 2 — Dr. Seuss’s birthday — and helped to set a new national record for the number of Accelerated Reader Quizzes taken in one day. The one ay record students were challenged to top was 2,177,586. Students [...]
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