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Managed By: Dayla Harvey

Education

Special Educational Opportunities:

​Community Education Outreach……………………………….........................……….. (304)788-3621
RR 3 Box 3046
Keyser, WV 26726

Mountaineer Challenge Academy………………………........................………………. (304)329-2118
Toll Free…………………………………………………………...................................................... (800)529-7700
Fax……………………………………………………………….......................................................... (304)329-2429

PO Box 586
Kingwood, WV 26537
Website: www.wvchallenge.org
Services Provided:

The mission of the WV Mountaineer Challenge Academy is to train and mentor selected at-risk youth to become contributing members of society using the 8 core components in a quasi-military environment during a 22 week residential and 1 year follow-up program.

This service is provided to at risk youth and/or youth that have dropped out of school.

Alternative Education Program

Partnerships to Assure Student Success…………………...………...................…… (304)558-2440
1900 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV 25305
Website: http://www.wvpass.org

Higher Education……………………………………………...……..................................……. (304)558-2102
1018 Kanawha Blvd E 8th Floor Legal Division
Charleston, WV 25545
Website: http://www.wvhepc.com

West Virginia Board of Education……………………………........................………… (304)558-3660
Fax……………………………..…………………………...……....................................................... (304)558-0198
Capitol Complex, Building 6, Room 351
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us/boe

State Department of Education……………………………......................…..………... (304)558-2681
Fax…………………………………................................………....................................................(304)558-0048
Building 6, Room 358
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us

Department of Education and the Arts…………………………..................……… (304)558-2440
Fax…………………………………………….…………………..................................................... (304)558-1311
Capitol Complex, Building 5, Room 205
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Website: http://www.edandarts.wv.gov

School Building Authority………………………………………............................……… (304)558-2531
Fax…………………………...……………………….…………......................................…............. (304)558-2539
2300 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV 25311
Website: http://www.state.wv.us/wvsba

Local Colleges and Universities:

​Allegany College of Maryland………………………………………........................…... (301)784-5000
12401 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21501
Website: www.allegany.edu

Eastern WV Community and Technical College…………………..............……. (304)434-8000
Ext.…………………………………………………………………..........................................…….. (877)982-2322
Fax………………………………………………………………....................................................... (304)435-7000

316 Eastern Drive
Moorefield, WV
Hours- Monday- Thursday 8:00- 4:00
Friday 8:00- 5:00
Website: www.easternwv.edu

Frostburg State University……………………………………..........................…………. (301)687-4000
101Braddock Rd
Frostburg, MD 21532-2303
Website: www.frostburg.edu

Garrett Community College………………………………….........................………….. (301)387-3000
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Website: www.garrettcollege.edu

Potomac State College of WVU…………………………………......................………. (304)788-6820
Ext……………………………………………………………………........................................……. (800)262-7332

101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
Website: www.potomacstatecollege.edu

Mineral County Schools:

​One Baker Place, Keyser, WV 26726
Phone: 304-788-4200
Fax: 304-788-4204
Website: http://boe.mine.k12.wv.us/

Alternative School…………………………………………….............................…………... (304)788-4213
Board of Education…………………………………………….............................…………. (304)788-4200
Bus Garage/Transportation/Maintenance…………….............………….…….... (304)788-4210
Burlington Primary..………………………………………………....................................... (304)289-3073
Elk Garden Primary/Middle School………………...…………….................……..... (304)446-5141
Fort Ashby Primary School (K-2)…………………………………….....................…... (304)298-3632
Frankfort High School…………………………………………….............................……… (304)726-4767
Frankfort Intermediate School (3-4)……………………………...................………. (304)298-3616
Frankfort Middle School (5-8)……………………………………….......................…… (304726-4339
Fountain Primary School……………………..................................................................(304)298-3632
Adult Basic Education & Spoke Classroom…..…..…………….............……….....(304)788-4209
Keyser High School…………………………………………………..............................……. (304)788-4230
Keyser Primary/Middle School…………………………………......................………... (304)788-4216
Mineral County Vocational Technical and Adult Education…………......... (304)788-4240

600 Harley O. Staggers Sr. Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
Website: www.mctc.mine.tec.wv.us/

Services Provided:

• -Technical training in high skill occupational programs
• -Computer training
  
• -Adult basic education: such as workplace skills, career exploration, basic academic skills, GED preparation, College preparation, computer literacy, English as a second language and employment test prep
  
• -Licensed Practical Nursing Program
  
• -Electronics
  
• -Heating/Refrigeration Technicians
  
• -14 other technical certificate programs
  

These Services are provided to all who apply
These Services are free or minimal cost dependent on the program

New Creek Primary Middle School………………………….......................………….. (304)788-4249
Pre-K/Head Start Center…………………………………………….............................….. (304)788-4216
Title1 Program……………………..………………………………...................................……. (304)788- 4200
Vocational Technical Center………………………………………..........................…….. (304)788-4240
Wiley Ford Primary…………………………………………………….................................... (304)738-0400
West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind………………………................….....(304)822-3521
WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind………………………………......................……... (304)822-4800
Fax…………………………………………….………………........................................................... (304)822-3370

301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
Website: www.wvsdb2.state.K12.wv.us

This service is provided to state residents who meet eligibility criteria for deaf or hard of hearing and/or blind or low vision. 24 hour service available.

Daycare/Head start:

Catamount Children’s Center………………………………….........................………... (304)788-1880
251 W. Piedmont St.
Keyser, WV 26726

Kinder Center………………………………………………………...................................……. (304)738-3505
70 Potomac Street
Ridgeley, WV 26753
Mailing- P.O Box 460 Ridgeley, WV, 26753

Little People Daycare Center………………………………………........................……. (304)788-5317
550 South Main St.
Keyser, WV 26726
Hours:

Monday- Friday – 6 AM- 6 PM

Mineral County Pre-K/Head start………………………………......................……… (304)788-4216
251 W Piedmont St.
Keyser, WV 26726
Services Provided:

• -Federal/State Program for pre-school children that helps children and their families to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically
  

• -Two healthy meals a day
  
• -Nursing services with and dental follow-up
  
• -Center based educational programs
  
• -Family services
  
• -Parent involvement
  

This service is provided to preschoolers who are 3 and/or 4 years of age by august 31st. Eligibility based on federal income guidelines and special needs of the child. The pre-k program is available to children 4 years of age.

*Children attend this program Monday – Thursday

Mountain heart Childcare Resource and Referral Agency……..........……… (877)211-5437
93 South Grove Street, Suite 1
Petersburg, WV 26847
Mailing: P.O. Box 728 Petersburg, WV, 26847
Website: www.mountainheartwc.org

Small World………………………………………………………….....................................……. (304)298-3736
PO Box 1460
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
Hours:

Monday- Friday – 6 AM- 6 PM


 

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