McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items at open houses amid loss of funding

McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items at open houses amid loss of funding

McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- Over the past few years, school supplies for students have been generously covered by COVID-19 stimulus funding in some counties.   But those funds have now expired, and that means some changes are ahead.  In McDowell County, schools do not issue formal supply lists, as mandated by West Virginia state code.   Instead, during Open House events, teachers will share suggested items that families may choose to purchase if…