Pocahontas County Schools school-business partnership with Nature’s Mountain Classroom has been named one of eight regional winners in the West Virginia Education Alliance’s inaugural Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year Awards Program.
Pocahontas County Schools’ partnership with Nature’s Mountain Classroom will receive a $2,000 celebration grant and will compete with the other seven winners for the State Partnership of the Year. The winner will be named May 15 at The Education Summit, featuring actress Jennifer Garner, and will receive an award package valued at $25,000.
With the goal of recognizing impactful school-business partnerships that are giving West Virginia K-12 students a leg up in academic success and career preparation, the Education Alliance Caperton Center for School and Business Partnerships, with the support of Hope Gas, has launched the Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year Awards Program.
Description of Winning Entry: Every student in Pocahontas County (pre-K through 5th) is given the opportunity to explore Nature’s Mountain Classroom. From story book- based Playground adventures for the youngest students; skiing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and overnight camping trips for middle school; career exploration and leadership skill building in high school. Learning has never been more immersive.
“The Partnership of the Year Award highlights the incredible impact of school-business partnerships on students across West Virginia,” Dr. Amelia Courts, President/CEO of the Education Alliance, said. “We are thrilled to partner with Hope Gas on this initiative and to congratulate Pocahontas County Schools for this remarkable recognition.”
To establish a school-business partnership at your local K-12 school or to learn more about the Education Alliance, please visit www.educationalliance.org
About the Education Alliance
The Education Alliance is a statewide nonprofit organization that advocates for quality public education for all students. Established in 1983, the Alliance works to advance its mission by mobilizing business and community partnerships that equip West Virginia’s students for success. For more information, visit education alliance.org
