Schools of Excellence for 21st Century Learning are selected based on the following criteria: a rigorous and challenging curriculum, a safe and drug-free learning environment, participatory leadership, active teaching and learning, an environment that strengthens teacher skills, documented student achievement and implementing advanced and innovated programs.  

“Rewarding the hard work and dedication of school administrators and teachers is vital as our state increases rigor across the curriculum,” said State Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine. “These schools have continually exceeded the academic bar and they deserve this prestigious recognition.”  

The 2007-08 Schools of Excellence are:  

RESA I  

Mercer County: Bluewell Elementary, Oakvale School  

RESA III  

Boone County: Scott High School  

Kanawha County: Alban Elementary, Mary Ingles Elementary, Ruffner Elementary  

Putnam County: Poca Elementary  

RESA IV  

Greenbrier County: Western Greenbrier Middle  

RESA VI  

Ohio County: Wheeling Park High  

RESA VII  

Marion County: Barrackville Elementary/Middle  

RESA VIII  

Morgan County: Widmyer Elementary  

WVDE:  

Institutional Education Programs Pressley Ridge at White Oak Village  

Division of Technical and Adult Education Academy of Careers & Technology  

Individual school applications were review by a reading panel over a two-day period resulting in 13 site visits.  

During the site visits, all 13 schools provided each site visitor with verification and documentation to support a final recommendation for recognition.  

For more information regarding West Virginia Schools of Excellence for 21st Century Learning Recognition Program, please contact David Perine, Executive Director for the Office of Human Resources, at (304) 558-2702.