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Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
School projects fill the Marietta school district’s summer calendar
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — When the school year ended, the Marietta Director of Operations and his team immediately began working on summer construction projects. Phillips Elementary School, Opportunity School and Marietta Elementary School are some schools that have completed projects or are currently working to improve the schools. Paving,...
Wood County Board of Education hears update on Summit Success Academy
PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held a number of presentations Tuesday night. Summit Success Academy Dean of Students Tim Bauman spoke to the board about the success the academy has had since its opening three years ago. “Our kids are generally failing everything. They are failing...
Parkersburg High School’s Stephen Myers, Dominic Way earn All-American honors
PARKERSBURG — Stephen Myers and Dominic Way, a pair of rising sophomores at Parkersburg High School, added to their trophy cases after recently earning All-American honors at the Fargo Nationals held on the campus of North Dakota State University. Way, who was unable to compete in the Class AAA...
Fall After-School Activity Enrolment Now Open at Marietta PAL Offering Affordable Sports, Arts, and More
Parents in Marietta, it's time to think about fall after-school activities for the kids. Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is opening registrations for its diverse array of programs, including sports, theater, and dance, all happening at the Hugh L. Grogan Jr Community Center starting August 7. With ease on the wallet, fees begin at a mere $75 per semester, covering both the Fall and Winter/Spring sessions, and scholarships are available for eligible Marietta residents.
Marietta College Physician Assistant grads discuss their transformative experience
MARIETTA — The 2024 Graduates of the Marietta College Physician Assistant Studies program discuss their transformative experience. Anna Slayden of Martinsburg, W.Va., reflected on how far she has come since the Marietta College Physician Assistant Studies graduate program first came across her radar. “When I came to the interview,...
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