Dave Bennett Thomas Harper Kasie GafnerBy Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County Schools are fortunate to have two new bus operators as well as a new pre-k instructor in Parsons. Bus operators Dave Bennett and Thomas Harper have both been substitutes and said they look forward to a...
WHEREAS good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation, and we are committed to dedicating our resources and attention to reducing chronic absenteeism rates, with a focus starting as early as prekindergarten and kindergarten,WHEREAS chronic absence – missing 10 percent or more of school for any reason including excused...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart - Tucker County BOE members look at a sample phone that is part of a presentation by Frontier Communications for a possible phone system upgrade in the county schools.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Jeff Kramer and Aaron Long from Frontier Communications talked about...
On the opening days of the school year buildings are filled with students who rush past bulletin boards with new welcome messages to greet friends they haven’t seen all summer, before the bell rings and they step into class.But even in these early days of the new school year, some...
Emilee Amaro works with Coalton Teter during her day at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School. William Rob Rothenburgh has moved from substitute to full time custodian at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School Jamie Chenoweth teaches math half time at Tucker County High School and said he likes making math relevant...
Washington, D.C. – Dr. Adam S. Green, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, was honored in Washington, D.C. yesterday for his work in assisting students in earning a college diploma. Dr. Green was presented...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartDr. Eddie Campbell tells Tucker County BOE members the school year is off to a great start during Monday’s Tucker County BOE meeting.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – This year, Tucker County Schools hosted an opening ceremony for their teachers which Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell...
At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, fifteen students at Tucker County High School were awarded Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS for short) certifications in Microsoft Word 2013, an industry-recognized, standards-based credential for validating Microsoft Office skills. Instead of a typical test where students are asked to answer questions, the...
The Tucker County Board of Education today announced its policy for (free and reduced price meals) (free milk) for participants who are unable to pay the full price meals or milk served in schools that participate in the National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs, the Snack Program under NSLP, the Child...
August 8—First Day for StaffAugust 11—First Day for StudentsSeptember 5—HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL, Labor DayOctober 12---End of First Grading PeriodNovember 8—HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL, Election DayNovember 11—HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL, Veterans DayNovember 21-25— NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving BreakDecember 22---End of First SemesterDecember 23—NO SCHOOL, Christmas BreakDecember 26—HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL, Christmas DayDecember 27-30—NO SCHOOL, Christmas...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County BOE members heard from Ted Shriver about the progress with the HVAC system being installed at Tucker County High School. Tucker County Superintendent Dr. Eddie Campbell said construction is about 13 days behind.“This is a little concerning, but Shriver told the...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons Advocate Daniel 'Chopper' EvansPARSONS – Daniel ‘Chopper’ Evans was elected to the Tucker County Board of Education, and received his oath of office from Tucker County Clerk Sherry Simmons June 22. He first served as a member of the Tucker County Board of Education during...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons Advocate Photo Beth Christian BroschartHelmick leaving as assistant principal/CTE director at Tucker County High School.PARSONS – A longtime instructor/administrator at Tucker County High School announced he would be leaving his position. J.R. Helmick, former collision repair instructor and Tucker County High School Assistant Principal said...
Photo by Beth Christian Broschart TCHS Principal Jay Hamric welcomes Stephen Cosner, who was hired as the TCHS Assistant Principal by the Tucker County BOE July 5.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The new assistant principal at TCHS will have some big shoes to fill, but Stephen Cosner, who...
Elkins – The Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound program staff and instructors honored 28 students for academic achievement during the Summer Recognition Banquet. From left are front row, Grace Schebek, College 101, Pocahontas County High School; Isaac Cleavenger, financial literacy and life skills, Philip Barbour High School; Kayla Harris,...
Taylor McKinnie was recently knighted as a lady of the Golden Horseshoe for eighth grade students from each county who accomplish the top scores in knowledge of the state of West Virginia. Those receiving the honor from Randolph County were Miss McKinnie, Isabella Karlyn from Elkins Middle School and Natalie...
Lost City’s Kelle Miller of right, and Maysville’s Danielle Nettles, learn the wind turbine technician’s trade through Eastern WV Community and Technical College’s certificate and degree program. The hands-on training takes place at Eastern’s Technology Training Center in Petersburg, in the college’s training turbine nacelle, that houses all of the...
TUCKER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA — This spring semester, scientists with Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) worked with eighth-grade students from the Tucker County Gifted Program and Union Educational Complex to perform research experiments on alternative energy and energy efficiency. Students worked in groups with a scientist from CVI or with local...
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!Summer camp is a four week program lasting from July 5 –July 28, three days per week, Tuesday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. - noon. The camp will be hosted at Tucker Valley and Davis Thomas for students in K-4th grade. The goals of this year’s camp...
GLENVILLE, WV - Summer is often a time of relaxation, trips to the beach, and Netflix binges. However, industrious students can look at summer as a time to continue working on their degree requirements and pursue other educational opportunities. Here are a few of the Glenville State College students who...
