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Cabell County Schools honors dozens of student athletes and names counselor, principal of the year
Summary
Cabell County Schools recognized student athletes invited to play collegiately, and honored staff including Hillary Gibson as Counselor of the Year and Amy Maynard as Principal of the Year; the board also celebrated teachers and community programs during the meeting.
Dr. Ashley Stevens told the Cabell County Board of Education that the district is celebrating a long list of student athletes who have been invited to play collegiately, and invited coaches and students to introduce themselves and say where they plan to attend.
"I'm so excited," Stevens said, presenting a two-page list of signees and nominees and asking coaches to share success stories. Among the students who spoke were Tavon Wilson, who said he will play football at Clemson University, and other Huntington High and Cabell Midland students who named colleges and programs they plan to join.
The recognitions shifted to staff awards later in the meeting. The board announced Hillary Gibson of Huntington High School as Cabell County Schools' Counselor of the Year; a video and multiple speakers praised her student outreach and dedication. Gibson said she felt "humbled" and described counseling as "the most rewarding job" she has held.
The board also named Amy Maynard, principal of Meadows Elementary, Principal of the Year. Colleagues highlighted Maynard's leadership during a school move and her work building community relationships. The district presented each winner with a commemorative vase and a $1,000 check from the Cabell County Schools Foundation.
The meeting included additional recognitions: the district noted recent MedEx program expansion to Huntington High School, a well-attended Special Olympics event with an estimated 640 participants, and senior-class civic engagement honors at Cabell Midland. Board members and administrators described the celebrations as evidence of "fantastic coaching" and strong school culture.
The celebrations and award announcements were presented as part of the regular agenda and were followed by photos and brief remarks; no formal votes were required to present the recognitions.
The board moved on after the presentations to routine business on the agenda.
