The Arts & Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County has awarded seven grants, totaling $4,350.00, to teachers, artists, musicians and writers in Jefferson County in its annual arts education funding. The Teaching Arts Creatively program, founded by former board member Quincy Northrup, has awarded over $90,000 over the past ten years for arts education projects in [...]
Continue reading …Do you know a science teacher who is significantly impacting the lives of his or her students in kindergarten through 12th grade? The West Virginia Academy of Science is taking nominations for science teacher of the year. One West Virginia teacher will be selected from the ranks of K-12 teachers and awarded $300 by the [...]
Continue reading …The Hedgesville High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award. The award will be presented Saturday, May 19 at the annual banquet held at Hedgesville High School. Outstanding alumni nominees must be: 1) a graduate of Hedgesville High School 2) Be outstanding in their community service/work 3) Be outstanding in their [...]
Continue reading …The Shepherd University Writing Tutor Program, part of the Academic Support Center (ASC), was recently reaccredited by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), a national organization that provides professional development for college professionals active in college tutoring programs. The program is reaccredited every five years. By following CRLA training standards, Shepherd’s Academic Support Center [...]
Continue reading …The Hedgesville High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award. The award will be presented Saturday, May 19 at the annual banquet held at Hedgesville High School. Outstanding alumni nominees must be: 1) a graduate of Hedgesville High School 2) Be outstanding in their community service/work 3) Be outstanding in their [...]
Continue reading …CHARLESTON — Students applying for state-level scholarships, such as the PROMISE Scholarship, must complete their application forms and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Thursday, March 1. To assist families in meeting that deadline, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Financial Aid in Charleston will offer extended office hours [...]
Continue reading …Do you know a science teacher who is significantly impacting the lives of his or her students in kindergarten through 12th grade? The West Virginia Academy of Science is taking nominations for science teacher of the year. One West Virginia teacher will be selected from the ranks of K-12 teachers and awarded $300 by the [...]
Continue reading …GRADE NINE: First Place – Breanna Myers (JHS) Second Place – Bonnie Walton (WHS) Third Place – Jack Younis (JHS) 1st Alternate – Caroline Fresh (JHS) 2nd Alternate – Josh Lihou ( JHS) 3rd Alternate – Jen Biebel (JHS) GRADES 10-12: First Place – Jim Park (JHS) Second Place – Timmy Scott (WHS) Third Place [...]
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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