Keyser Primary-Middle students go to court

KEYSER – Students in Dianna Eary's class at Keyser Primary-Middle School once again took over the courtroom in the Mineral County Courthouse to present a mock trial before Circuit Court Judges Phil Jordan and Lynn Nelson.

Mineral County Schools lauded for reaching attendance goals

KEYSER – Mineral County had three schools that reached or surpassed the board-imposed goal of 95 percent attendance rate for the 2010-2011 school year, and three more  schools got within  a half a percent of the goal.

Sean Junkins recognized in Apple Distinguished Educator Pogram

Former Keyser resident chosen as Apple Distinguished Educator.

Fountain Ruritan honors fourth graders

Charles Keller leaves his roots, says goodbye to Elk Garden

ELK GARDEN - After being connected to Elk Garden School for 39 years as a student, teacher, coach, and principal, Charles Keller will be retiring and leaving the small mountain top community.

Keyser Primary-Middle School's Annual Eighth Grade Awards Program

KEYSER – Shania Isenberg and Logan Stanislawczyk were awarded the 2011 Principal's Awards recently when Keyser Primary-Middle School held its annual eighth grade awards program in the theater at Keyser High School. Presented by Principal John Campbell, the Principal's Award is given to one boy and one girl in the eighth grade who display the most outstanding citizenship and academic performance during middle school. Other finalists for the prestigious award were: Mariah Ack, Zoey K. Harris, Annie Kesner, Sarah Markle, Sarah Page, Skylar Spanburgh, Brooke Staggers, Katie Wiltison, Reid Boden, Logan Bucklew, Avery Costilow, Justice Courrier, Daniel Haupt, Hunter Kasmier, Daniel Lewis, Logan Robinette, Jesse Shears, Ryan Streets, and Jesse Wilson.

Mineral County honors retirees at annual banquet

KEYSER –  Superintendent of Schools Skip Hackworth found himself on both sides of  the podium Monday evening at the Mineral County Board of Education Retirement Banquet.

Keyser Primary-Middle honors eighth graders

Keyser Primary-Middle School honors its eighth graders.

Mineral County Technical Center honors its grads with awards

The Mineral County Technical Center honors its grads with awards, scholarships.

New Creek fifth graders graduate from DARE program

NEW CREEK -- New Creek middle school held their annual D.A.R.E. graduation for fifth graders on Thursday, May 18.

Burlington Primary holds DARE graduation

BURLINGTON -- Fifth grade students at Burlington Primary school celebrated their D.A.R.E. graduation on Wednesday, May 18.  Sheirff Craig Fraley emphasized the importance of decision making to the students.

Deputy Phil visits Mineral County Schools

Deputy Phil and Ozzgood the Owl have been visiting Mineral County Schools spreading their mesasge of safety to the children.

Falkowski is Potomac State's Outstanding Professor of Year

KEYSER - Henry Falkowski, Ed.D., was named Potomac State College of West Virginia University’s Professor of the Year during the college’s recent Weekend of Honors. 

Rob Woy looks to trust and personal touch for success

Incoming Mineral County Superintendent of Schools Rob Woy talks about trust and a need for the personalization of education.

Rachel Whitehair is Potomac State's Outstanding Student

KEYSER - Potomac State College of West Virginia University recently recognized Rachel Whitehair with the E. William Noland Outstanding Student Award for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Biser, Rohrbaugh named Outstanding during Class Night

Hannah Biser and Taven Rohrbaugh were named Outstanding Girl and Boy Sunday during Keyser High School's Class Night program.

Frankfort fifth graders graduate DARE program

SHORT GAP - Nicole Nelson was named the Outstanding Student at Frankfort Middle School's fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduation on May 10.


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