Nicholas County Board of Education

09/03/2026

The following students were presented the Superintendents Challenge Coin for their outstanding display of Character and Commitment: NCHS-Jesse Echavarria, NCCTC-William Sweeney, and RHS-Grady Hall.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Zela Elementary 4th Grader, Willow Backus, for being selected as the winner of Young Artists edition of Food Friends. Willow’s illustration, named 'Fashion Strawberry,' made it on the front cover of their new Food Friends book. Willow is officially a published illustrator! We are so proud of you, Willow!

09/01/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

08/29/2026

Check out this September's Mental Health Newsletter from the Cook Center.!

08/25/2026

Nicholas County School Bus Route Alterations:
Effective, Thursday, August 27, 2026, and for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, the bus routes for secondary students attending schools outside of their attendance areas will return to the previous year's routing. Students living outside the area of their school of choice will be permitted to ride the bus in the morning to be taken to either Panther Creek Elementary or Gauley River Elementary and then to either Richwood High/Middle, Summersville Middle or Nicholas County High. In the afternoon, students will be transported from Richwood High/Middle, Summersville Middle and Nicholas Co. High to Panther Creek Elementary where they will transfer to their bus to be taken home. There will be a bus for Richwood High/Middle students on the Nettie side of the county traveling to Deep well and Ward Rd and a bus on the Craigsville side traveling to Fire tower Rd, Woodbine Rd, Bottle Plant Rd. and main Rt. 20 to the church before Crupperneck Rd.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our Transportation Department at 304-872-3611 ext. 1234, 1225, or 1291 .

08/25/2026

Nicholas County School Bus Route Alterations

08/25/2026

A Summer of Opportunity: Nicholas County Students Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Road tripping, camping, flying off to space, traveling on vacation, and learning life skills… The kids taking part in Nicholas County Schools’ summer programming were bustling with activity! Nicholas County Schools offered the SummerBoost program at four schools this year (BRE, CRE, GRE, and SES) along with mobile educational and feeding opportunities with “Velma” the RV! These enrichment programs allowed the children in Nicholas County the opportunity to enhance their learning skills, stay active, be fed, and see sites around the county and state. These programs are funded by Save the Children, Century 21, and Title I funds.

The numbers don’t lie: Over 150 students were involved in SummerBoost and over 210 students participated in “Road Trippin’ with “Velma” the RV”. More than 5,500 meals were served, 20 hours of math instruction, 20 hours of literacy instruction, and 20 hours of physical fitness and nutrition instruction were given along with 35 field trips were taken.

Our summer programs were a testament to the power of inclusion, community, and opportunity. By centering our efforts on students and their families, we created a nurturing environment that fostered growth, learning, and success. The positive impact of these programs will be felt long after the summer has ended, as our children carry forward the skills and connections they have gained.

08/24/2026

Check out what's been cookin' at Gauley River Elementary! 🍽

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

As families get back in the swing of things, remember your mental health is important. The Cook Center has great free resources, check them out!