Education

The principals and staff of Greenbrier County Schools (GCS) look forward to welcoming students and families back to school at open house events that are unique to each site. Activities vary at each school and may include facility tours, classroom assignments, and presentation of important school information for students on...

Greenbrier County Schools plan to sponsor a food service program this summer under the West Virginia Department of Education, USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children. We plan to operate this program at the following locations. Alderson Elementary: Summer SOLE, Breakfast, 8 to 8:30 a.m., Lunch 11 to 12 noon,...

The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the awarding of five $1,000 four-year scholarships to youth who have participated in the State Fair, excelled academically, and demonstrated leadership and civic responsibilities. “It’s an honor to be able to recognize these individuals who not only represent our fair...

Degrees and certificates were conferred to New River Community and Technical College 2022 graduates during the 18th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. Academic honors were awarded to 96 graduates, who completed their courses with at least a 3.4 grade point average (GPA). In...

Of the 872 students named to the Dean’s List at Shepherd University for the spring 2022 semester, one is from Greenbrier County. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework....

Mary Tincher of Lewisburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2022 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12...

Submitted By Teri Cayton Sarah Edmond, a lifelong resident of Lewisburg, received her White Coat in a ceremony on Sunday, May 1, at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is the daughter of William (Bill) Edmond of Caldwell and Ronda Hardesty Edmond of Lewisburg, and the granddaughter...

Registration is now open for Carnegie Hall’s 29th Annual Kids’ College, which will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 11-15 (Week One) and July 18-22 (Week Two). This year’s program is open to rising second through seventh-grade students. Kids’ College is a unique opportunity for children to...

Poster contest winners: Front Row: Cora Whited (left), Eden Trent, Albert Liu, Timber Jones, Dashiell Ward, Hunter Fugate, and Amberlie Eggleston; Middle Row: Grace Brown (left), Lucas Sanchez-Johnson, Alexa Clinebell, Ethan Weidman, Natalie Byers, Kori Lafon, Everleigh Dingess, Tommy Feltman, and Brynlee Morgan; Back Row: Addy Vance (left), Kayleigh Hayes,...

The Marvel Center invites you to a free family meal and Open House event on Tuesday, Apr. 26. The event will take place at the newly remodeled Marvel cafeteria at the former Rupert Elementary School. The family meal event is an opportunity to learn about the free family resources and...