Hancock County Schools

Hancock County Board of Education Elects New President, Swears In Members

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — The Hancock County Board of Education welcomed new members and selected its leadership during a reorganization meeting held Monday afternoon. Melissa...

Financial Concerns Draw Crowd to Hancock County Board of Education Meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Ongoing financial issues prompted a large turnout at Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education. State-appointed Superintendent...

Hancock Schools to Remain Open for 2026–27, Superintendent Says Amid Closure Concerns

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. - The new superintendent of Hancock County Schools says all schools will remain open for the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Walt...

$8 Million Emergency Loan Could Aid Hancock County Schools, But Cuts Loom

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey may soon approve $8 million in emergency loan funding for Hancock County Schools. The West Virginia House of...

Heartbreaking Cuts: Hancock Schools Slash Staff, 140 Employees Face Uncertainty

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools has begun the process of reducing approximately 140 positions as part of efforts to address a multi-million-dollar...

WV Senate Approves $8 Million Supplemental for Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In its first Saturday floor session of the 2026 legislative session, the West Virginia Senate approved an $8 million supplemental appropriation...

Senate Finance Takes Step to Advance $8 Million for Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate Finance Committee has taken the next step toward providing financial assistance to Hancock County Schools. Committee members approved...

Nearly 13% of West Virginia County School Systems Are Under Full State Control, Including Hancock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. - State officials report Hancock County Schools is one of seven West Virginia school districts currently under state intervention due to...

Officials Say 143 Excess Staff Positions Drove Hancock County Schools’ Financial Crisis

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools’ state-installed administration said the district added approximately $7.7 million in expenditures between fiscal years 2024 and 2025...

W.Va. Senate Questions Emergency Funds After Hancock Schools’ $2.6M Athletic Complex

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate is raising concerns about emergency funding bills that would provide financial assistance to school districts, including Hancock...
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