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KCS announces math field day winners advancing to regionals

A competition for a place in the 2025 Math Field Day Regional Contest took place on Wednesday for KCS middle and high school students.

By Charleston Leader | Feb 6, 2025

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KCS announces winners for elementary math field day

Students from various schools in Kanawha County gathered in Charleston on Tuesday to participate in the KCS Elementary Math Field Day.

By Charleston Leader | Feb 4, 2025

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West Virginia education department seeks parent input for special education audit

By Charleston Leader | Jan 10, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is set to audit the Special Education Department of Kanawha County Schools (KCS) this year.

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KCS hosts free FAFSA fair for high school seniors

By Charleston Leader | Jan 2, 2025

High school seniors and their guardians are invited to a free FAFSA Fair on February 6, 2025.

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West Virginia SBA approves $20 million for new elementary school in Kanawha County

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

The West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA) has granted Kanawha County Schools more than $20 million for the construction of a new elementary school.

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Nitro High School teacher receives prestigious Milken Award

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

Nitro High School students and staff gathered in the gymnasium on Tuesday morning, expecting an assembly with West Virginia State Superintendent Michele Blatt.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Kanawha County in 2022-23 school year

By Charleston Leader | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.6% in Kanawha County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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85.9% of college applicants to Kanawha County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Charleston Leader | Sep 19, 2024

Kanawha County's eight universities admitted an estimated 85.9% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Student body in Kanawha County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Charleston Leader | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the eight universities in Kanawha County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Kanawha County Schools launches new school bus tracking app

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

Kanawha County Schools (KCS) has introduced the Zonar MyView app to enhance school bus communication for parents and guardians. The app allows real-time tracking of students' buses, enabling users to see the bus location and receive updates directly on their phones or tablets.

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West Virginia Department of Education launches free online mental health support

By Charleston Leader | Jul 15, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has announced a new resource to support student mental health, coinciding with National Mental Health Awareness Month. ParentGuidance.org, an online platform available 24/7, aims to assist families, educators, and caregivers in promoting mental wellness and self-care. The platform's tools are designed to strengthen the human connections essential for thriving school communities.

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Kanawha County Schools welcomes students back for the 2024-2025 school year

By Charleston Leader | Aug 18, 2023

Kanawha County Schools welcomed students back for the traditional school year on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. "Our staff are so excited to see you!"

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Marshall University: Board of Governors approves athletics contracts

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2023

The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved personnel athletics contracts including a three-year extension for veteran men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni.

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Marshall University: Marshall School of Medicine announces 2023 Match Day results

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2023

Fourth-year medical students from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found out today during the annual Match Day event where they will train for the next three to seven years.

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Shepherd University: Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities to host April 5 book reading by Dr. Corley Dennison

By East Panhandle Times reports | Apr 1, 2023

Audiences will explore issues of early 1960s race relations on Wednesday, April 5, when Dr. Corley Dennison will read from his first novel, “When the Center Held True

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Marshall University: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit visits Marshall University

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Nearly two hundred people, including local high school students, university students and area lawyers attended a special oral argument session of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit at Marshall University today.

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Marshall University: Marshall University Alumni Association to honor Bill Noe, Randi Ward and others at 84th Alumni Awards Banquet Saturday, April 1

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association (MUAA) are set to host the 84th annual Alumni Awards Banquet Saturday, April 1, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner and awards at 7 p.m. at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.

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Marshall University: Marshall art students to share their works with capstone exhibits

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Marshall University’s senior art students will have their capstone projects on display weekly, beginning on Monday, March 27, through Thursday, April 20.

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Partnership launches project for individuals experiencing partner violence and substance use disorder

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2023

With the support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health will partner with agencies across the state, including the West Virginia Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center at Marshall University, to launch Weave West Virginia: Weaving Together Communities of Support for People Experiencing Substance Use and Domestic Violence.

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UC ranked in US News & World Report

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2023

US News & World Report has listed the University of Charleston in its 2022-2023 ranking of “Best National Universities” as part of its Best College rankings, published each year.