Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) announced today that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 from the Trump Administration through the Rural Health Transformation Fund, marking the beginning of a historic effort to rebuild and modernize healthcare across the
❤️ World Kindness Day ❤️
November 13 is World Kindness Day—a reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. Hold the door, share a smile, or lend a helping hand to those around us today. Department staff wore blue and yellow today to join others
Veterans develop a wide range of skills during their military service that translate well to the classroom—such as goal setting, leadership, resource management, and dependability. In this week's #KeepingConnectED, Tiffany Barnes, the 2026 West Virginia Teacher of the Year and a
🍎 Pledge to be Present 🍎
This week, we have heard from students how much the Communities In Schools (CIS) program has changed the trajectory of their future, and from CIS Coordinators how much it means to them to play such an integral part in student success. ✏️
The CIS
🎉 2026 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year Finalists 🎉
Join us in congratulating the following service personnel for being named state FINALISTS!
✅ Ivy Alonso, Harrison County
✅ Haley Cummins, Pocahontas County
✅ Kristi Damron, Putnam County
✅ Brandon Kelley,
L. Paul Hardesty was unanimously elected as the new West Virginia Board of Education president during its July 9 meeting today. We are grateful for the leadership and dedication of former president Nancy White to public education during her term. The following elections also took
🎉 History in the Making 🎉
The word "legacy" is commonly associated with the Golden Horseshoe. Kayleigh is her family's newest Golden Horseshoe recipient, a tradition that started with her grandfather. She follows in the footsteps of her mother, older brother, and cousin. The
🍎 From Cleaning to Creating a Learning Environment 🍎
In this week's #KeepingConnectED, listen to the uplifting story of Darren Goodwin, a school custodian at Nitro Elementary School who defied the odds to pursue his newfound dream of becoming a teacher. His journey from
🚨 Application Due Date 🚨
Calling all 2026 County Teachers and Service Personnel of the Year! Make sure to get your state-level applications submitted by May 12!
Teacher of the Year Application 👉 bit.ly/4jK2qiQ.
Service Personnel of the Year Application 👉
