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Gov. Justice announces School Building Authority approves $26.2 million for statewide projects CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia School Building Authority, which he serves as chairman, approved a combination of multi-county and major improvement awards totalling $26,212,730.00 for 26 projects. “An investment in our schools is an investment in our children,” Read More…
Three students were celebrated by the staff of Minnie Hamilton Health System and the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center on Monday, July 10th, 2023 for their graduation from the Fast Track CNA Program. The program sponsored by Minnie Hamilton Health Systems and Work Force, WV provided 8 weeks of free training with all tuition, uniforms and Read More…
This is the first time in several years that CGCC Students have had a HOSA chapter and have been able to attend the HOSA State Conference. HOSA stands for Future Health Professionals and grants many opportunities to its members. By participating in HOSA, members are enriched both personally and educationally as all of the competitions Read More…
ProStart students from programs across the state competed in the 2023 WV Hospitality Cup and ProStart Invitational, a rigorous “Top Chef” style culinary arts competition, held March 7-8 at the Marriott Waterfront Place in Morgantown, West Virginia. Students on teams placing first, second, or third receive scholarships totaling over $400,000, and the first place team Read More…
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ProStart National Educator of Excellence Award (EEA) recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom. These educators demonstrate passion, commitment, and creativity in all aspects of the ProStart program and help their students make the most of the opportunities that ProStart offers. Their stories inspire ProStart educators and Read More…
The Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting was held at the Board Office on Monday, September 12th at 5:30 p.m. Board Members present were Hortz Motz, Tammy Yoak, Jenna Jett, Jimmy Gregory and Mitchell Morgan as well as the Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Whytsell. Hortz Motz reported on the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center and the Read More…
The Calhoun County Board of Education met Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Board of Education office. Members in attendance were Hortz Motz, Tammy Yoak, Jenna Jett, Jimmy Gregrory and Mitchell Morgan by phone. Following the acceptance of prior minutes, Kelli Whytsell moved to the recognition of students and faculty. Bryant Yoak, son Read More…
