Lewis County Schools (West Virginia)

Lewis County Schools is the operating school district within Lewis County, West Virginia. It is governed by the Lewis County Board of Education, located in Weston.

Lewis County Schools
Location
Lewis County, West Virginia
United States
District information
TypePublic School District
SuperintendentDr. Robin Lewis
Other information
WebsiteLewis County Schools

Schools

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High school

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Middle school

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  • Robert L. Bland Middle School

Elementary schools

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  • Leading Creek Elementary School
  • Jane Lew Elementary School
  • Peterson-Central Elementary School
  • Roanoke Elementary School

Controversies

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In 2006, the West Virginia Human Rights Commission investigated charges that a preschool teacher at Peterson-Central Elementary School, used a biracial child as a lesson prop and told schoolmates that the child had been adopted. Joseph Mace, superintendent of Lewis County schools, refused to return phone calls and e-mails from The Associated Press, but acknowledged the incident to a local television station.[1]

Board of education

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The Lewis County Board of Education is governed by five elected members who serve a four-year term in office. As of 2023, the Board of Education consists of the following elected members:[2]

Name Position
Phyllis Hinterer President
Adam Gissy Vice-President
Mike Holden Member
Kenny Lowther Member
David Bush Member
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References

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  1. ^ "Mother says teacher 'exploited' child" Archived 2007-01-23 at the Wayback Machine, Eternia.com, December 7, 2006
  2. ^ "Lewis County Board of Education". lewisboe.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.