We are bursting with pride and excitement as we celebrate our very own Lily Vredingburgh for being named Best of Morgantown 2026 Best Pre K to 12 Teacher. This is such an incredible honor and it could not have happened to a more deserving educator. Lily brings passion, consistency, and heart to her classroom every single day. She challenges her scholars, builds strong relationships, and creates a learning environment where children grow and thrive. She is blazing trails throu

We are overjoyed to celebrate Preethi Nethi, a 7th grader at West Virginia Academy, who has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in West Virginia’s Second District by Rep. Riley Moore! Preethi’s winning project, PreventWildFires, is a web application that uses drones to capture images and process them in real time to identify areas with dry brush—helping prevent potentially devastating wildfires. When asked what inspired her project, Preethi shared, “

Cultural Connection is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It brings our school community together to explore cultures from West Virginia, across the United States, and around the world. Scholars spend weeks learning, creating, and preparing so they can proudly share their knowledge with their families. The result is a night filled with energy, discovery, and celebration. From the moment families entered the building, excitement filled the halls. Every space offer