Frank Devono Jr.

Just a quick post with some exciting facts, and news about where we’re heading.
The West Virginia School Building Authority, has been a strong and valued partner to Harrison County School District. Most recently with a project at Simpson Elementary.
This project was approximately $6 million.
Just as important, not over shadowing this project, the SBA has also awarded Harrison County $3,500,000.00 in matching funds for Bridgeport High School There will be an additional $3,500,000.00 from the board, totaling $7,000,000 of direct investment into the Bridgeport community. Next steps are being looked at to get this project moving
Thank you to the SBA Board of Directors, and Executive Director Andy Neptune for their continued support.

More exciting news to come as we work with all stakeholders, to move this county forward.
We’re going to continue to stay focused, listen, and make things happen.

What a great surprise from last nights meeting. I am proud to support this proposal for South Harrison High School.
I wish to sincerely thank Hope Gas for their generous commitment to the turf Project and becoming a partner with Harrison County School District to provide support for creating a skilled workforce setting students up for success beyond the classroom.
This is what progress looks like— creating pathways, & partnering with the community for the betterment of our youth. This allows our students the opportunity to find important meaningful careers, close to home so they can thrive in Harrison County, WV.

Thank you to Morgan O’Brien, Scott Wallace, Frank Tate and Adam Belcastro.

Tonight, the Board heard a presentation from 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Athletic Director Frank Tate, Assistant Principal Adam Belcastro, and representatives from Hope Gas. 🏈

They spoke with the Board about the idea of turfing the school’s football field and shared information on what that could look like for students, athletes, and the community.

Official filed and ready to go!!

Calendar Reminder: No school on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I am announcing my intention to file to run for re-election in the May 2026 election.

Serving on the Harrison County Board of Education is both an honor and a responsibility—one I have never taken lightly.

I have had the privilege of working alongside educators, families, and community members who care deeply about our students.

Every decision, every vote, and every hard conversation has been guided by one central question: What’s best for our students?

During that time, I have listened. I have learned. And I have worked every day to make decisions grounded in that guiding principle.

Together, we have made real, tangible progress.

• We improved district test scores.
• We maintained fiscal responsibility while protecting classrooms.
• We reduced the burden of the five-year levy—proof that accountability and smart stewardship matter.
• We implemented programs that strengthened instruction, expanded opportunity, and supported student success.
• We implemented stronger, safer security measures and safeguard monitors district-wide.

But accomplishments only matter if they translate into better outcomes for kids.

Students have been—and will continue to be—the center of my service. Their growth. Their safety. Their education. Preparing them not just to graduate, but to succeed in life.

Public education is changing, and leadership must be steady, thoughtful, and grounded in reality. We must continue improving academic performance, protecting safe learning environments, and ensuring every dollar spent delivers value to students and taxpayers alike.

I am running again because the work isn’t finished—and because our students deserve leaders who stay focused, ask hard questions, and put their needs first every single time.

Thank you for the trust you have placed in me. I would be honored to receive your suoport in May, and promosr to continue the work—for our students, our schools, and our community.