By Shirley Shuman Last Tuesday afternoon, 27 dogs and their handlers paraded onto the high school football field for a dog show modeled somewhat on the American Kennel Club’s shows.[Read More…]
Schools
National CIS team will visit Sutton Elementary School
SES exemplary of program model By Shirley Shuman A highly successful Communities in Schools program at Sutton Elementary School has gained the attention of the national organization. As a result,[Read More…]
Board of Ed recognizes School Service Personnel
The Braxton County Board of Education held their most recent meeting on September 20. The meeting opened with Board President Evelyn Post reading the proclamation by Governor Jim Justice recognizing[Read More…]
BCHS welding program produces nationally certified welders
By Shirley Shuman BCHS welding instructor Christopher Cunningham, in the two years he has worked with welding students at the school, has seen many of his welders become nationally certified.[Read More…]
Herbert Hoover student killed in crash following Braxton /HH soccer match
The Elkview community and the Braxton County girls soccer team is mourning the death of a Herbert Hoover High School student who was killed in a car accident last Wednesday[Read More…]
Braxton County Books for Babies returns for fifth year
Braxton Books for Babies is gearing up for a new school year. For the past five school years, they have been working with parents to increase literacy skills from birth[Read More…]
Little Birch Elementary Holds Open House
Students and families were provided a warm welcome back to school at Little Birch Elementary. Time was provided to meet teachers, locate lockers, scan the new PBIS store. Students were[Read More…]
BoE hears updates on facilities and flooding
The Braxton Board of Education held a lengthy meeting on August 16. The majority of the meeting was a discussion of the facilities. Dr. Brenda Wells, Facilities Director, went over[Read More…]
Superintendent pleased with start of school year
By Shirley Shuman “The schools are ready.” Dr. Rhonda Combs said of the first week of school. “They have a warm atmosphere and had fun activities to welcome students back.”[Read More…]
Volunteers help clean up after Flatwoods school flooding
By Shirley Shuman Among many problems caused by the recent flooding in Braxton County was the playground at Flatwoods Elementary School and the building itself. “Around 10” volunteers took on[Read More…]
