Marshall University, the state’s second largest institution of higher learning, has released their Spring 2024 Dean’s and President’s Lists recognizing academic achievements. Marshall’s traditional Dean’s List is composed of undergraduate[Read More…]
Schools
Three BCHS agriculture graduates receive full scholarships to WVSU
By Shirley Shuman Josh Porto, Braxton County High agriculture education instructor, has announced that three of his completers have received four-year scholarships to West Virginia State University. Ryleigh Dempsey, Leah[Read More…]
BCHS Graduates 133; Evans, Martin lead the way
The Class of 2024 graduated from Braxton County High School May 17 with Jeffrey Evans leading 133 classmates during the 55th commencement ceremony. Principal Lori Stover-Williams presented the Top 10[Read More…]
Board of Ed gets update on Sutton Elementary School
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted their most recent meeting on May 7. Sutton Elementary Principal Flora Cox updated the board on progress at her school. She discussed their[Read More…]
Local principal invited to speak at national summits
By Shirley Shuman Dr. Grace Wine, principal of Burnsville Elementary School, has recently been invited to speak at two different summits this summer. The first presentation will be at the[Read More…]
2024 Valedictorian plans to become an educator
By Shirley Shuman Jeffrey Evans, first in Braxton County High’s 2024 graduating class plans to study secondary education at Marshall University. The son of Jeffrey and Marlene Evans will focus[Read More…]
Butler named Elementary Math Teacher of the Year
By Shirley Shuman At their annual conference, the WV Council of Teachers of Mathematics presents an award to an elementary teacher of the year for excellence in teaching mathematics. This[Read More…]
National Board-Certified Teachers Recognized at Ceremony
Braxton’s Melissa Duckworth Honored The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) recognized 134 West Virginia educators as part of the annual National Board Certification (NBC) Recognition Celebration inc. including Braxton[Read More…]
Dr. Ethan Backus Recognized at Board of Education Meeting
The most recent regular meeting of the Braxon County Board of Education was held on April 23.Ethan Backus was recognized by the board as being named WV Academy Science Teacher[Read More…]
Salutatorian Martin plans to enter the medical field
By Shirley Shuman Salutatorian Riley Elizabeth Martin will enter West Virginia University this fall to major in public health. She explained that she plans to continue her education by going[Read More…]