Nicholas County Schools

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Nicholas County Schools
Address
400 Old Main Drive
26651
United States
District information
Type Public School District
SuperintendentTerrence Beam
Other information
Website boe.nich.k12.wv.us

Nicholas County Schools is a school district serving Nicholas County, West Virginia. Its main office is in Summersville, West Virginia [1]

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Board of education

Nicholas County Schools is under the direction of the Nicholas County Board of Education, made up of the following members: [2]

Schools

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High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

Vocational Schools

Alternative schools

Former Schools

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References

  1. "WV School Directory". wvde.state.wv.us.
  2. "Board Members".
  3. "West Virginia Master List of Schools".