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🌱 How will Philippi students be shuffled under the new school plan?
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Hello Philippi! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Philippi students be shuffled under the new school plan?
- How Philippi students can benefit from new school-based health leadership
- What exactly will change for Philippi students after statewide school cuts?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Philippifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 29 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Snow, 1-2", temps: high: 35, low: 27.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 32 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. State BOE approves closing Barbour schools (theintermountain.com) — Philippi families face major changes as the state Board of Education has approved closing Philippi Middle School and shifting those students into Philip Barbour High School, which will become a 6–12 campus. Philippi Elementary’s enrollment figures and local hearings are detailed, along with a multi‑year timeline for moving Belington and Junior students into a renovated Belington Middle building. 
Find out what's happening in Philippifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Barbour Community Health Association names Director of School-Based Health (wvpress.org) — Families in Philippi should know that Barbour Community Health Association has promoted psychologist Casey Jo Cottrill to lead school-based health services, including clinics at Philippi Elementary and Philippi Middle. These in-school clinics offer everything from well-child visits to behavioral health care and chronic disease support, aiming to make it easier for Barbour County students to stay healthy without leaving their schools.
3. State school board approves wave of closures and consolidations across six counties (wvmetronews.com) — Philippi residents should know the state school board has approved closing Philippi Middle School, moving those students to Philip Barbour High School, and shifting fifth graders into Philippi Elementary. The decision is part of a broader wave of consolidations across six counties driven by falling enrollment and funding pressures, despite emotional pleas from affected communities.
4. Barbour County Community Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — Local groups like the Philippi Volunteer Fire Department can benefit from grants offered by the Barbour County Community Foundation, which focuses its funding within the county. The foundation supports projects in health, education, youth services, arts, and community improvement, with applications typically accepted in October and November and most awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gandy Dancer Mountain Memories Christmas
Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center , 359 Beverly Pike , Elkins
1:00 pm - Girls Away Basketball Game against East Fairmont
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Boys Home Basketball Game Against East Fairmont
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Buckhannon Community Band
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School , 553 Route 20 South Road , Buckhannon
7:00 pm - UCFRN Family Social Holiday Party
Stockert Youth & Community Center , 79 E Main St , Buckhannon
11:30 am - The Nutcracker
Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts , 52-62 College Ave , Buckhannon
7:00 pm - Christmas Tea With Belle
Sweet-A-Licious , 21 Madison St , Buckhannon
10:00 am - BDH @ Brickside Bar & Grille-Bridgeport
Brickside Bar & Grille , 101 Lodgeville Rd , Bridgeport
8:30 pm - Boys Away Basketball Game Against Taylor Co
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Girls Home Basketball Game Against Taylor County
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Lincoln Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grafton
Grafton High School , 400 Yates Ave , Grafton
8:15 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Philippi. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team member pay varies in Philippi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philippi here.
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