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

Mountain CAP Family Support Center to host free Monster Academy focused on social, emotional skills

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center and Mountain CAP Child Advocacy Center present Monster Academy, a FREE social and emotional skills group for children ages 4-9.

The academy will take place at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon, beginning April 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m, and will be on every Tuesday following until June 6. Class size is limited to 5 and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Parents will be expected to remain in the facility while children participate. Please contact 304-878-1115 or email Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org to register your child for the class.

Monster Academy will use the Emotional ABCs curriculum. Children will learn self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills.

Children will work towards learning how to:

  • define an emotion
  • observe their own and other’s emotional responses
  • develop emotional vocabulary
  • see that emotions can be complicated and change easily
  • focus on face and body language
  • develop a method of breathing that helps them reflect on their emotions

We look forward to serving many families in our community! This group will have a maximum group limit of 4-5 children. Priority will come on a first-come-first-serve basis. If your child is not selected this round, they will be added to our waitlist for our next group!

This is a closed group (meaning no new members will be added once each group begins). Certificates and prizes will be given to children who complete at least 4 out of the 6 group sessions (unless otherwise arranged).

Children will have the opportunity to attend Monster Academy more than once! This group will begin by covering the basics and will be modified to include more difficult social and emotional skills.
Please see attached interest form to apply!

For more information, please email or call Lise-Marie VanNostrand (Family Support Center Director) at: 304-878-1115 or lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org. The goal of this group is to run on an ongoing basis, depending on community interest and availability of the therapist.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Upshur County Commission Agenda: November 13, 2025

The Upshur County Commission will meet November 13, 2025, and officials published the meeting agenda outlining items to be addressed.

Joyce Taylor Crites

Joyce Taylor Crites, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, died November 9, 2025, leaving a legacy of faith, hospitality, and family, survived by daughter Suzanne Sheets, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.

Patrichia “Patty” Stump Hall

Patrichia “Patty” Stump Hall, 89, died November 6, 2025, at home; a retired medical office worker, devoted mother and cat lover who enjoyed Harley rides and square dancing, she will be cremated per her request.

WVWC volleyball players earn MEC weekly honors

West Virginia Wesleyan teammates Bhrooke Axe and Alexis Moescher were named the Mountain East Conference Volleyball Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week after helping the Bobcats to wins over Concord and Glenville State.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: November 10-14, 2025

Check out the City of Buckhannon’s weekly calendar.

Causbie “Jean” Tenney

Causbie “Jean” Tenney, 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and longtime West Virginia homemaker known for her warmth and generosity, died Nov. 6, 2025, and will be remembered by her numerous surviving family members.

David Grant Gould

David Grant Gould, an Army veteran, devoted husband, father and grandfather known for his community service, avid collecting and longtime work in local industry, died November 9, 2025, with funeral services set for November 13.

Buckhannon to honor local heroes Tuedsay with Veterans Day parade and community events

Buckhannon will honor local veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with the annual Veterans Day parade, a Jawbone Park ceremony and free meals for veterans and their families.

FETC SkillsUSA plans free community event Nov. 12

Fred Eberle Technical Center’s SkillsUSA chapter will host a free public community event on Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m., offering safety checks, device and cybersecurity workshops, robotics and drone demos, health screenings, electrical demonstrations and more.