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Harrison County schools honor National Merit finalist and dozens earn Seals of Biliteracy; community festival announced
Summary
Board recognized Charles Wade Lane as a National Merit finalist, awarded West Virginia and Global Seals of Biliteracy to many students (Bridgeport High highlighted), and heard an announcement about the fourth annual Family Fun Extravaganza at Clarksburg City Park.
At the March 3 meeting the Harrison County Board of Education recognized a National Merit finalist and celebrated dozens of students who earned the West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal credential.
The board presented a certificate for Charles Wade Lane, a senior at Robertson High School, acknowledging his status as a 2026 National Merit finalist. District leaders and board members offered congratulations to Lane, his family and school staff.
District staff explained the West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal: the state seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language per approved assessment criteria, and the Global Seal represents a higher standard of proficiency that can be used across state lines. Bridgeport High School students recognized included Eliza Perry, Colton Reid, Casey Todd, Abigail Dougherty, Lucy Keough, Maya Martinez and others; instructors and principals were invited forward to be acknowledged.
The board also heard from a community organizer about the fourth annual Family Fun Extravaganza at Clarksburg City Park (multi-day event planned in April). The organizer described Kids Day programming for elementary and daycare groups (educational shows 9 a.m.–2 p.m.), a parade, performances and a new Youth Entrepreneurship Market for ages 7–17; the organizer asked for permission to distribute a one-page flier to district schools and staff indicated that distribution would be appropriate.
What’s next: the district will continue to celebrate student recognitions publicly and share information about the festival and registration resources on its website.
