West Virginia Department of Education
02/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 13:56
Two Schools Advance to Academic Showdown Finale from West Virginia University Competition
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and West Virginia University (WVU) congratulate Morgantown High School (Monongalia County) for placing first, and Weir High School (Hancock County) for placing second during the third regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown today. Both teams have earned a spot in the finale in Charleston on May 1.
The Showdown demonstrates the academic prowess of participating students in subject areas ranging from math to social studies and science to pop culture.
Weir High School placed second during the Region 1 competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown at West Virginia University.The WVDE hosted teams from the following schools:
- Doddridge County High School
- John Marshall High School
- Magnolia High School
- Morgantown High School
- University High School
- Weir High School
- Wheeling Park High School
The next regional competition is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, at Shepherd University.
The Showdown is a partnership between the WVDE, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the West Virginia Culture Center and West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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