WHEELING ­– Funding from major donors across West Virginia is helping schools in the state “be present” for students who struggle with having essential needs – be it a coat, a pair of shoes or just a kind word.

Students who receive this support and encouragement, meanwhile, explain it has encouraged them to be more present for school and community.

On Wednesday, representatives from public schools throughout the Northern Panhandle turned out to Wheeling Park High School to collect $1,500 checks through the “Keep The Ball Rolling” campaign.

The goal of the effort is for schools to have the resources to “be present” for students.

It is a collaborative initiative that has donated over $1 million to West Virginia public schools to fund student needs like food, clothing, and toiletries thro

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