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International Teachers Enrich Education in Charles Town Schools

Jefferson County schools find success in recruiting teachers from abroad DC News Now | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an effort to address teacher shortages, schools in the eastern panhandle have successfully recruited international educators, such as Racquel Turner from Jamaica, Aileen Camargo from Colombia, and Joseph Caguimbaga

Explore Military Academy Opportunities at Jefferson High School

Capito announces Academy Days The Inter-Mountain | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will host four Academy Days this September for students in West Virginia to explore opportunities at U.S. service academies and ROTC scholarships. Events will take place in locations including South

Ranson and Charles Town Students Invited to Military Academy Days

West Virginia students invited to Academy Days hosted by Sen. Capito WTRF | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito invites students from towns like Ranson and Charles Town to participate in upcoming Academy Days designed to help them explore opportunities at military service academies

Shepherdstown's Quilting Fundraiser Supports Local Schools

Former teacher uses quilting hobby to raise funds for Shepherdstown schools The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 14, 2025 By Staff In a heartwarming effort to support local education, Shepherdstown resident Pattie Wilmoth has created two-sided quilts for the 'Shares Goes to School!' fundraiser, which benefits faculty at Shepherdstown

Family Returns to Shepherdstown, Revives Historic Pump House

Return from Brooklyn leads Jefferson County natives to 1790s Pump House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Staff Emma and Brian Wenner have embraced their roots by purchasing the historic Pump House in Shepherdstown, returning to the local community from Brooklyn with their three children. The family values

Transportation Policy Review for Local Students Attending TJHSST

School Board Eyes Annual Review of Jefferson High School Student Transportation LoudounNow.com | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway LoudounNow.com reports that the Loudoun County School Board is reviewing transportation policies for students attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. This decision impacts Loudoun students, including

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford, a former Miss West Virginia winner, fills open at-large spot on Ranson City Council The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Ranson City Council appointed Jaelyn Wratchford, a Miss West Virginia 2021 winner and community volunteer, to fill an