Have a 4th Grader in the US? Here’s How to Get Free Admission to National Parks!
BEGINNING IN THE 2015-16 school year, fourth graders in the US and their families will be entitled to free admission to America’s national parks, federal lands and waters. Part of the White House’s “Every Kid in the Park” initiative, this program is made possible by...
Academy Day 2015
Academy Day 2015 will be held for any and all students, parents and school officials interested in learning more about U.S. service academies (Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Military/West Point, Naval). We will also have representatives from local ROTC...
Energize! Conference with Steve and Teri Maxwell
St. Clairsville, Ohio/Wheeling, WV Area September 18-19th, 2015 When: Friday evening, 5*-8:30 p.m. (*If you can make it to the 5 pm bonus sessions, we'd love to have you. Otherwise the main session begins at 7.) and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: East...
WV State Parks Offer Summer Fun!
If you're looking for some activities for the family on these summer days, state parks all over West Virginia offer many different types of events, most of which are free or at minimal cost. These opportunities include: a history presentation on Mary Ingles, raptor...
Teach What We Say, Or Else
Many are unaware that when the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was introduced to the House of Delegates in 2012, it passed with only two ‘no’ votes. It was then referred to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. I testified in support of the RFRA on...
At the End of the Journey…
A mom in Greenbrier County submitted this article to express her family’s gratitude to the Lord, to CHEWV, and to their support group leader who was their lifeline for nearly 20 years. I am very grateful for all that God, CHEWV and Jan Layfield have done for...
Big Anniversary Event Scheduled For May 16th!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday, May 16th, at our big anniversary celebration event! If you haven’t yet registered, there is still time. Cost is a mere $5.00 per person so that everyone, past and present, can attend. With mini-workshops,...
Richmans Retire From CHEWV Board
CHEWV would like to publicly express appreciation to David and Kelley Richman as they "retire" from the CHEWV board this month. We are grateful for their faithful work, and we will miss them on the board. As parents to nine children, the Richmans have brought...
The Diploma Fairness Bill & Promise Scholarship
By John Carey - CHEWV's Legislative Liaison The Diploma Fairness Bill was signed by the Governor and is effective June 12, 2015. “A person who administers a program of secondary education at a public, private or home school that meets the requirements of this chapter...
Contest for Homeschool Moms (& Dads)!
Would you like to win a signed copy of The Ultimate Homeschool Planner? To enter our May giveaway, all you have to do is submit a recommendation for our e-newsletter by answering a few questions about one of your favorite homeschool resources. For example, what was...
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