The Board of Education recognized the Harrison County winners of the 2026 WV Young Writers Contest at the most recent meeting, celebrating these outstanding students and their teachers:
Grades 1-2: Ellaheh Dahl, Simpson Elementary School, teacher Mickala Layman
Grades 3-4: Brynlee Shuman, Simpson Elementary School, teacher Isabella Pheasant
Grades 5-6: Natalie Ashcom, Simpson Elementary School, teacher Julie Clayton
Grades 7-8: Sophia Hilson, South Harrison Middle School, teacher Sarah Totten
Grades 9-10: Lorelai Wolfe, Lincoln High School, teacher Kerri Childs
Grades 11-12: Irissa Earnest, Lincoln High School, teacher Kerri Childs