While Jackson County students generally did well on last spring’s WesTest 2 measure of achievement, the scores held some surprises for school officials.
“Today, I spoke with Del. Mary Poling and Sen. Robert Plymale, who are the chairs of the education working group, and they asked for more time to work through the education bills. I applaud this group because the members have acted diligently on the education measures, reaching agreement on more than 50 percent of the legislation. This is an important movement that we need in order to bring some necessary changes to our education system. They believe that by working during the June interims their work on all of the bills can be completed by June 11.
From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin
Earlier this week, I joined WorkForce West Virginia and Microsoft Corporation to announce a program aimed at helping our residents further their education and strengthen current skill sets. The launch of Elevate America is another step in our efforts to advance technology and work force skills.
The West Virginia Department of Education has announced that Ravenswood High School is one of 16 state schools named this year as West Virginia Schools of Excellence. It joins Hurricane High and Parkersburg High as one of the three high schools so named.
Superintendent of Schools Blaine Hess has announced that the Ripley High Alumni Association’s plans to re-seat the Ripley auditorium have met with state approval. A question had arisen about a potential need to put an expensive sprinkler system in the facility if padded, cloth seats were installed.
Baccalaureate services are set tonight (Wednesday) for the graduating classes of 2010 at Ravenswood High School and Ripley High School.
The race for a seat on the Jackson County Board of Education was closer than first reported, with new post-canvass results showing challenger Steve Donohew came within eight votes of incumbent candidate Steve Wedge.
Ted Lee and Marion McCoy appeared before the Jackson County Board of Education last week bringing an offer to buy and have installed new seats in the Ripley High auditorium.
The West Virginia Chapter of Noetic Science will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library in Ripley.
The Jackson County Board of Education acted on several personnel and contractual matters at its regular session last Thursday evening.
Every year, school LSIC’s present to the Board of Education a “wish list” of items that they feel are needed at the schools. The Board approved some of the requested items at its regular meeting last week.
At a meeting on April 20, the State School Building Authority denied a Jackson County request for funding to build a new elementary school in Kenna. According the Superintendent Blaine Hess, the SBA wants the county to put a higher proportion of matching funds into the proposed project.
Memos describe possible additional embezzlement by Robin Wise, detail motivations and unanswered questions.
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved the school calendar for the 2010-2011 school term.
The Jackson County Board of Education, meeting in regular session last Tuesday evening, acted on a number of personnel matters.
Tim Sayre believes that the history of the Appalachian people is one that those who live in the area should take pride in and pass down to younger generations. Donning a handmade shirt, suspendered breaches, a leather pouch and beaver hat, Sayre morphs into the “Mountain Man” to help the youth of the area get an idea of what life was like when trees were as big as redwoods and settlers lived by their skill with the axe, knife and firearm, as well as wits.
The group invites parents and interested Southern Jackson County residents to join in planning enhancements to the proposed new school that will help make it a centerpiece of the community.
The Jackson County Board of Education, meeting in regular session last Thursday evening, acted on several personnel and contractual matters.
Our Community’s Foundation announces the availability of scholarships through the Women’s Opportunity Fund – Linda Culp Memorial Scholarship.
The Community Interest Fair is set for Thursday, April 1, at the Gilmore Elementary School from 6 to 8 p.m.
