All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Board of Education Agenda: July 22, 2025

The Upshur County Board of Education released the agenda for its upcoming meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025.

Here is the agenda for the Upshur County Board of Education meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025.

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